FCR 1

FIELD TRAINING SECTION

FIELDCRAFT RECRUIT 1

Personal Equipment

At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

State:

• The necessity for field clothing and footwear

• The requirements for safety equipment

Describe:

• The different types of webbing and back packs and their uses

AIMS/OBJECTIVESAIMS/OBJECTIVES

At the end of this lecture you will be able to:

Demonstrate:

• How to correctly assemble a pack for a cadet camp.

List:

• The items necessary when packing for a cadet camp including: Food, utensils/ accessories, tentage, sleeping gear, clothing


PERSONAL EQUIPMENTPERSONAL EQUIPMENT

Field Clothing for Cadets and Instructors is:

Disruptive Pattern Combat Uniform

(DPCU)


Hat

Floppy brim to protect face, ears and eyes


Shirt

Comfortable fit - neither too tight nor too loose

Sleeves are worn down in the field


Trousers

Comfortable fit

Worn with the cuff 'bloused' over the top of boots


Belt

(Optional)

Two variations shown above


Socks

Fit snugly in the boots without restricting circulation

Long enough to protrude above the boot tops


Boots

Brand new boots should be 'broken in' by wearing and waxing/polishing them

Boots and laces must be maintained in good condition for field work


Wet Weather Clothing

Some form of wet weather clothing is an essential part of a Cadet's kit


Wet Weather Clothing

Protective Trousers(optional)Poncho/Japara


Cold Weather Clothing

Jumper Vest


Cold Weather Clothing

Gloves Beanie

PERSONAL EQUIPMENTPERSONAL EQUIPMENTPersonal Safety Equipment

Each cadet should carry a personal first aid kit

Suggested contents includes:

•Bandage or Shell Dressing

•Pain Killers

•Safety Pins

•Anti-Septic Cream

•Tweezers

•Water Purification Tablets


General Safety Equipment

Items to consider when planning a bivouac:

•Spade; For digging latrines, fire trenches etc.

•Rake; For clearing ground around fires

•Axe; For clearing vegetation if neccessary

•Knapsack Spray/Water bucket; For fire fighting

Webbing Equipment and Packs



Field Packs

Large enough to hold:

• sleeping bag

• spare clothing

• food/water

• personal items

Fits comfortably & securely

Durable and Waterproof


Field Packs

Suggested Contents

•Spare clothing

•Toiletries

•Boot polish

•Sleeping Bag & Hutchie

•Rations

•Hexamine & Stove

•Sleeping Mat

•Messing Equipment

ClothingClothing

Bed RollBed Roll

Entrenching Entrenching

ToolTool

Sleeping Sleeping BagBag

Bivvy Bivvy BagBag

S79S79 HammerHammer PegsPegs BlanketBlanket

Wash KitWash Kit

Mess Mess TinsTins

KFSKFSRationsRations


Webbing

•‘Bum’ Pack

•Ammo Pouches

•Belt

•Belt Comforter

•Water Bottles

•Water Bottle Covers

•H-Harness

•Day Pack

•Compass/First Aid Pouch

•Bayonet/Knife

H-HarnessH-Harness

Minimi Minimi PouchPouch

Minimi Minimi PouchPouch

Water Water Bottle & Bottle & CoverCover

Water Water Bottle & Bottle & CoverCover

Bum Bum PackPack

Bayonet & Bayonet & ScabbardScabbard

Day Day PackPack

Belt Belt ComforterComforter

Pistol Pistol BeltBelt

ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE

Minimi Pouch Replaces Bum PackMinimi Pouch Replaces Bum Pack

HexamineHexamine

MatchesMatches

Hexi StoveHexi Stove

First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit

Water Water BottleBottle

Water Water BottleBottleCup Cup

CanteenCanteenCup Cup

CanteenCanteen

Day Day PackPack

Camel Camel Back Back HoseHose

OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENTOPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT

Note Note BookBook

Viewee Viewee TwoeeTwoee

Aide Aide MemoireMemoire

Cam Cam CreamCream

Range Range CardCard

BinocularsBinoculars

F88 Cleaning KitF88 Cleaning Kit

GPSGPS

ProtractorProtractor

Map Map CaseCase

CompassCompass

Pace Pace CounterCounter


Hootchie ChordHootchie Chord FREDFRED MagliteMaglite Webbing Webbing Maintenance KitMaintenance Kit

Head Head TorchTorch

LeathermanLeathermanBatteriesBatteries

TapeTape

MugMugGas Gas StoveStove

Short Wave Short Wave RadioRadio

Cyalume StickCyalume Stick

Toggle RopeToggle Rope

CoffeeCoffee

LighterLighter

MatchesMatches

Survival KitSurvival Kit Fire Lighting Fire Lighting KitKit


Food Requirements

When operating in the field, the AAFC may provide either ration packs or fresh rations or a

combination of both


Combat Rations

•ADF Combat rations are designed to give personnel a balanced diet

•Menu/Dietary information is enclosed in both types

•1 Man 24HR

•5 Man 24HR


Fresh Rations

• Work out number of breakfasts, lunches & dinners required

• Make a menu for each

• Make sure the food selected is balanced

• Select food which will include the five major food groups


Fresh Rations

These five groups are as follows:


Fresh Rations

Carbohydrates

(Bread, cereals, flour, potatoes etc.)

To assist the body in the utilisation of protein & fat


Fresh Rations

Proteins

(Cheese, eggs, meat, fish, beans etc.)

For growth and tissue repair


Fresh Rations

Fats

(Cheese, butter, oil, fatty meats etc.)

For muscular energy and heat


Fresh Rations

Minerals

(Salt, potassium, calcium etc.)

To maintain cellular function


Fresh Rations

Vitamins

(Fruit, vegetables etc.)

For growth and control of body activities


Fresh Rations

•Finally, calculate the quantities required

•A good gauge as to what types and amounts are required is to compare with the menus of military ration packs


Fluids

•Water is the most vital fluid required by the body

•Sweet soft drinks are not suitable in the field

•They tend to make the person feel thirsty again soon after drinking

•Fruit juices are very good•They provide fluid and vitamins at the same time

In this lesson we have covered:

• The necessity for field clothing and footwear

• The requirements for safety equipment

• The different types of webbing and back packs and their uses


Education

FCR 1