FIELD TRAINING EXERCISES (FTXs)

Preparing for the field

KIT LIST

Packing for an exercise is important. You want to have the right gear to be safe and comfortable.

Review the kit list a few weeks before the FTX. Make sure you have everything you need before you start packing. If you are unsure about something, speak to your Chain of Command (your Master Bombardier / Sergeant / Warrant Officer).

You may need to adjust the kit list for weather. If the forecast is calling for three days of rain, it may be a good idea to bring an extra rain jacket.

Make sure your kit is packed up the Thursday before the exercise. Then, as soon as you come home from school all you need to do is take a shower, get dressed into your uniform, eat supper, and come to the rendezvous point.

SPRING / FALL KIT LIST

ISSUED CLOTHING

 C5 Uniform

 C7 Uniform

 Beret

 Tilley Hat

 Toque

 Sweater

 Cadet 2-Layer Jacket

 Wool Socks (x3)

CIVILIAN CLOTHING

 T-Shirts (x2)

 Pants (Avoid jeans if you can; something that dries quick (in case your FTUs get wet)

 Underwear (x3)

 Cotton Socks (x3)

 Running Shoes

HYGIENE KIT

 Toothbrush & Toothpaste

 Deodorant

 Wash Cloth and Soap OR Baby Wipes

 Bath Towel

 Flip-flops

 Shaving Kit (males)

 Hair products (females)

 Feminine hygiene products (females)

 Prescribed medication, if applicable. Do not bring Advil, Tylenol, ect.

EXTRA KIT

 Health Card

 Sleeping Bag

 One person Air Mattress / Sleeping Pad

 Ruck Sack OR Duffle Bag (line it with a garbage bag)

 Chapstick / Lip balm

 Sunscreen & Bug Spray

 Sunglasses

 Notebook & Pencil

 Reusable Water bottle (ie. Nalgene bottle)

 Travel mug

 Flashlight

WINTER FTX KIT LIST

ISSUED CLOTHING

 C5 Uniform (no combat boots, wear civilian winter boots)

 Beret

 Toque

 Sweater

 Cadet 2-Layer Jacket

 Wool Socks (x3)

CIVILIAN CLOTHING

 Scarf

 Winter Gloves (x2)

 Snow pants

 T-Shirts (x2)

 Pants (avoid jeans)

 Underwear (x3) - long underwear is best

 Extra Sweater - fleece is best