Combat Load

First Line Gear (On person/combat uniform):
- Primary Weapon with loaded magazine
- Survival Kit (SRU-16/P or equivalent)
- Beacon (PRC-90/106)
- Watch/wrist compass
- 'Blood Chit' (Escape & Identification Document)
- Ballistic Eye Protection, Earplugs
- Multi tool/Pocket knife

Second Line Gear (On Load Bearing Vest):
- Highest Priority: Primary weapon magazines (210-300 rds. or 400 rds SAW); Magazine pouches, Dump pouch
- Grenades (Fragmentation, Smoke)
- 70-100 oz. Hydration bladder
- Buttpack (72-hr. minimum essentials)
- IFAK or Severe Trauma Blowout kit (One-handed Tourniquets (NSN 6515-01-504-7030), Quick Clot (NSN 6545-01-499-9285) or HemCon Hemostatic bandage/agent), Bandages.
- Personal Protective Equipment :(Kevlar Helmet, Body Armor)
- Sling Rope, Snap Link/Carabiner, leather gloves
- Secondary Weapon w/magazine
- Bayonet/KABAR
- If assigned Navigation duties: (Map, Lensatic Compass, Pace counter, Protractor, AN/PSN-11 PLGR (GPS), flashlight/light stick)

Third Line Gear (In Ruck):
1st Priority:
- Cross loaded Mission Essential/Team Gear (Communications, Demolitions/Breaching, Medical/IV bags, Team Weapons & ammunition, Assault Climbing Equipment, Imagery Collection, etc.)
- Weapon Maintenance (Gun lubricant, Cleaning kit)

Last Priority: Snivel Gear (Base camp/Cache)
- Foul weather gear (E.C.W.C.S./Gortex )
- Water purification system (Katadyn, MSR MIOX, etc.)
- Cold Weather gear (Fleece)
- Shelter (Ecotat Tent Multi-Purpose (TMP NSN 8340-01-360-4427), Bivvy Sack or Poncho, Ecotat Lightweight Sleeping Bag Multi-Purpose (LWSB-MP NSN 8405-01-416-6216) or Poncho liner, Mosquito net, Sleeping pad, Mylar space blanket)


Ruck tips

Tactical Tailor Modified ALICE Ruck

Ranger Gear List (Minimum)