Slide 1 - West Point

SQUAD LOAD BRIEF
CDT BARROW
Sandhurst 14
Squad Load Brief
Overview
Individual
Ruck
• as worn on every • carried by every
SQD Member
SQD member in
Ruck Sack
• weigh no less
than 27lb
• weigh no less
(12.25Kg)
than 25lb
-not including
(11.34Kg)
water and rations -not including
water and rations
Squad
• distributed
across SQD
according to SQD
Leader direction
• Communication
Equipment, Rope,
Passport & Map
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Squad Load Brief
Individual
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Combat Helmet with cover •
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Load Carrying Vest
1 Liter Canteen x 2
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Canteen pouch x 2
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Canteen cup
CHEM light x 4
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Writing pad & pencil x 1
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Ammunition Pouches x 2
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Ammunition Magazines x 4
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West Point Map 1:25,000 x 1
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Compass, Lensatic x 1
D Ring Screw Gate Karabiner x 2
Swiss Seat Rope x 1
Individual Rifle/Rubber Duck
and sling
ID Card
Eye Protection
Ear Protection
Leather Gloves
Pro Mask & carrying pouch x 1
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Squad Load Brief
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Ruck
• Uniform top
Sleeping bag
• Uniform pants
BIVY Cover (field
blanket)
• Uniform Patrol Cap
3 x Meal Ready to Eat • Beanie or Winter Cap
(MRE)
• Gloves with inserts
Entrenchment Tool
Poncho
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Squad Load Brief
Squad Load
• 2 x MACOM Radios complete with batteries
(issued at USMA)
• 1 x 120’ rope
• Sandhurst 14 Passport and route card (issued by
DMI)
• West Point Map 1:25,000 x 1 (issued by DMI)