The 24 and 72 Hour Pack 

Items marked with an “R” are required for all personnel attending the FTX.

a. 24 hour pack
      1) On your person:
                a) Complete BDU uniform with camouflage BDU cap. (R)
                b) Notepad and pencil (R)
                c) All CAP Identification, including 101 card, 76 card, etc. (R)
                d) Watch (R)
                e) Handkerchief or Tissues
                f) Vest, reflective, orange (provided by the squadron) (R)
                h) Ground Team Member’s Handbook
                i) Signal Mirror (old CD) (R)
                j) Whistle
                k) Pocket, or multipurpose knife. Swiss Army knives, Leatherman, or Gerber Tools are recommended. (R)
     2) Day pack, webbed gear, or other SAR/Survival Vest containing:
                a) First Aid Kit (R), stored in zip-lock bag or waterproof container, consisting of the following:
                                (1) 2 Antiseptic cleansing pads (R)
                                (2) Antiseptic ointment (R)
                                (3) 6 Band-Aids, various sizes (R)
                                (4) Moleskin, 2” X 4” (R)
                                (5) Roller bandage (R)
                                (6) 2 Safety pins, large (R)
                                (7) 4 gauze pads (R)
                                (8) 1 Triangular Bandage (R)
                                (9) Tape, first aid (R)
                                (10) Rubber surgical gloves (one pair minimum). (R)

b) Personal medication (a Senior Member should know what you have and where you carry it.)(R)
                c) Survival Kit (Required), stored in zip-lock bag or other waterproof container, consisting of:
                                (1) Duct tape, 5-10 feet (does not need to be a whole role. (R)
                                (2) Leaf bag, large (R)
                                (3) 12 wooden, waterproofed matches (R)
                                (4) Match container, waterproof, with striking surface
                                (5) 1 Chemical Light Stick, Green (R)
                                (6) 50’ of nylon line (paracord or similar line). (R)
                d) SAR Equipment (Required) stored in zip-lock bags, consisting of:
                                (1) Change of socks (R)
                                (2) Flagging Tape, 1 roll (provided by squadron) (R)
                                (3) Flashlight (with red or blue lens), with spare bulb and batteries
                                (4) Spare flashlight (penlight will do) (R)
                                (5) Insect repellent (Recommended
                                (6) Lip balm, with sunscreen. (Recommended
                                (7) Sunscreen lotion (Recommended
                                (8) Tissue Paper (R)
                                (9) Work Gloves, leather (R)
                                (10) Interviewing Form(s), blank
                                (11) 4 Moist Towelettes, clean, in foil wrapper (R)
                                (12 Change for phone calls, calling card, or cellular phone to call mission base.
                e) 2 meals (provided by squadron) (R)
                f) Shelter Material, preferably 8’ X 10’ (tarp) (spare military poncho meets the need) (R)
                g) Coat for appropriate climate, if necessary (in pack if not wearing it) (R)
                h) Poncho, (R)
                i) Canteen or Camelback to carry 2 quarts of water. 1 quart of water will be carried by ALL personnel) (R)
                j) Compass Pouch, containing compass, lensatic or orienteering (orienteering preferred).

b. 72 hour pack: a backpack (preferably with frame) (R) containing:
                1) Tent (optional, if you are sharing a tent with someone else who is carrying it) (R)
                2) Spare rank and CAP cutouts (for cadets)
                3) 5 meals (provided by squadron) (R)
                4) 2 Leaf Bags, large
                5) Bag, waterproof (R), containing:
                                (a) Spare uniform,
                                (b) Underwear and socks, 3 changes (R)
                6) Sleeping pad, foam or inflatable. (optional)
                7) Spare boot laces. (R)
                8) Kit, sewing, with spare buttons.
                9) Shoe Shine Kit
                10) Toilet Kit, that should contain:
                                (a) Toothbrush and paste (R)
                                (b) Shaving Kit (if you shave) (R)
                                (c) Deodorant (PLEASE!) (R)
                                (d) Washcloth and soap (R)
                                (e) Towel (R)
                11) Sleeping Bag or Bedroll appropriate to climate (R)
 c. Optional Items
                (1) Rainwear, durable
                (2) Webbing, nylon, 1” wide, 20’ long.
                (3) Eye Protection (highly recommended)

 Complete information concerning Summer Encampment can be found at the South Carolina  Website at  http://scadets.org

 Please check there often for updated information.