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PERSONAL ITEMS AND TACTICAL EQUIPMENT

You only need to bring your personal gear and clothing. You do not need your own tactical equipment. We will provide you with the necessary team equipment you and your team will need during our week together. If you do have tactical kits, med packs, information from other TEMS programs you have attended or other "neat stuff" we encourage you to bring it because we have set aside time on the first day for show-and-tell. This is one of the ways that we network and learn, and keep from reinventing the wheel.

Note: There is no need to bring firearms. We will supply all of the firearms and ordnance required for the week. If you are a commissioned officer or are traveling with a firearm you must secure it in your locked vehicle since it will not be allowed in the building or on the training grounds.

Click below to download a printable equipment list in either Microsoft Word format or Open Office format.
Click for MS Word format Equipment List or Open Office format Equipment List.

Show and Tell

An assault team element discusses
options with their medics prior to
entering a building.

THESE SAFETY ITEMS ARE REQUIRED!
You cannot participate without them:

  • Chemical agent mask (gas mask)
  • Tactical helmet or protective headgear
  • Goggles or clear-lens eye armor
  • Leather work or tactical gloves
  • Full rain gear (Poncho NOT recommended)
  • Two forms of legal photo IDENTIFICATION

Bring These Items IF YOU HAVE THEM
(They are not required):

  • Personal armor or tactical vest (train how you will fight!)
  • Unit/team medical bag or pack (tactical EMS gear)
  • (2) locking D carabiners and 12-20 feet of 1" tubular webbing
  • TEMS Policy and Procedures Manual

PERSONAL CLOTHING & GEAR:

  • Tactical Uniforms (military BDU’s are fine)
  • Athletic wear for PT (at least 2 sets)
  • Athletic shoes for PT
  • Boots (will be worn as part of tactical uniform)
  • Balaclava, hood or dark bandanna (head covering for warmth)
  • Plenty of socks and underwear
  • Under-layers for warmth
  • Casual wear
  • Coat or Jacket
  • Ball cap or boonie hat
  • Personal hygiene items / dopp kit
  • Shower towel and slippers
  • Hand towels or pocket bandannas
  • Sleeping bag or bedding (A single bunk is provided: no linens)
  • Pillow
  • Personal flashlight with holster or belt clip
  • Wristwatch
  • Alarm clock
  • Pocket notebook and pencil
  • Pocket knife or Leatherman tool
  • Personal Load Bearing Equipment such as ALICE rucksack or some type of daypack or duffel bag for transporting personal items and clothing to the field
  • (2) 1 quart canteens or Camelbak for hydration
  • Prescription meds and OTC meds
  • Small duffel or net for dirty clothes
  • Spare glasses or contact lenses
  • Sunglasses
Equipment


All of our scenarios and operations are set up
so that they can be solved regardless of
your level of licensure. EMT’s, paramedics,
nurses, and physicians all have a place
in the tactical environment. This is also an
opportunity for everyone to learn something new.


Equipment

"A slipping gear in your M203 grenade launcher can cause it to fire when you least expect it. This could make you very unpopular with what is left of your unit."

Army Magazine of Preventive Maintenance



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