Equipment

Missouri Militia Gear

This Applies to Members Only – Not Required to Attend a Training Session.

Members are expected to acquire equipment within one year of joining. The list below is a guideline to follow and items can be substituted. It is a good idea to discuss with your team leader.

Uniform

Worn:

  • Dog tags – Non-shine with subdued silencers

Information on your tags:

Last Name
First Name, Middle Initial
SSN
Blood Type
Religious affiliation

  • U.S Woodland pattern blouse 65/34 Poly/Cotton – ACU cut/BDU (Top)
  • U.S Woodland pattern trouser 65/34 Poly/Cotton – ACU cut/BDU (Bottom)
  • U.S Woodland pattern Boonie Hat – Field
  • U.S Woodland pattern Garrison Cap – Deployment
  • O.D Watch Cap – inside/ weather applicable
  • Pant Belt – Subdued O.D/Brown
  • Boots – 8-10 inch tall subdued
  • Boot socks – Subdued O.D/Brown poly/wool blend
  • Unit T-Shirt – Subdued O.D/Brown

Carried:

  • Watch – water proof/ ruggedized analog or combo analog digital
  • Pencil/Pens – x2
  • Pad of paper – “Rite in The Rain”/ regular
  • Fire – Matches/Lighter/Striker etc.
  • 550/cord – 50ft+
  • Knife small – Folding or fixed
  • Multi-tool – any

Battle rattle

  • Battle Gear – LBE/LBV/Tac vest O.D or Woodland
  • Ballistic Helmet – Kevlar Subdued Mohawk and NVD mountable plate.
  • Knee pads – subdued
  • Eye pro – safety or Rx Wiley X
  • Cammo Face paint – Cream or paste
  • Gloves – subdued

Weapon:

  • Primary – Rifle/Carbine x7 magazines minimum
  • Secondary – Side arm (with holster)
  • Tertiary – Bayonet (with scabbard)

Communications:

  • Whistle – Subdued
  • Radio
  • Flash light – USGI angle type subdued lens red/blue/green

Hydration:

  • 1qrt USGI plastic O.D x2
  • Canteen cup
  • 3L Hydration pouch subdued optional

Navigation:

  • Military Protractor
  • Pace count beads
  • Tritium MIL Spec compass

Medical:

  • IFAK (Individual first aid kit)
  • Tourniquet 1+

Ruck Sack

  • Ruck sack – Medium Alice or Equivalent 2,000+ cubic inch pack subdued

Inside:

  • Gloves – winter gloves subdued
  • Warmth Layer – Polypropylene x1 set
  • U.S Woodland pattern Gore-tex parka (Top)
  • U.S Woodland pattern Gore-tex pants (Bottom)
  • U.S Woodland pattern poncho
  • Field Jacket – M65 with liner
  • USGI Over whites – x1 set
  • Spare Socks – Subdued poly wool blend
  • Spare Uniforms – 1+
  • Dry bag – USGI O.D
  • Duck Tape – 100mph tape subdued
  • Bungee – x4 + subdued with hooks
  • Mess kit – USGI stainless with utensils
  • Hygiene kit – Personal items, medicine, sanitation, comfort items
  • Survival kit – Water purification or iodine tablets, etc.
  • Sewing kit – uniform repair items, etc.

Outside:

  • Sleep system – Intermediate/Heavy sleeping bag, with woodland bivy cover and stuff sack.
  • E-tool & pouch – USGI or equivalent
  • Reserve water – 2qrt canteen plastic O.D with cover and strap
  • Reserve ammo – magazine pouch
  • Tarp – Woodland/O.D