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STUDENT ORIENTATION (F. Required Uniforms and Equipment)

ANNEX F

REQUIRED UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT
 
1. The packing list for Ranger School is the same for Winter or Summer months.
2. Class A Uniforms: There is not a requirement for the Class A or Class B uniforms while attending the Ranger Course.
3. All uniforms must be serviceable with all insignia removed from the uniform except the name tag and U. S. Army. Black Leather Combat Boots are authorized and are required for training in the mountains for winter months ( 1 October-1 April). On some occasions the Black Hot Weather and Green Jungle boots are authorized. All boots will be broken in prior to arriving for training.
4. All students must bring with them their Medical Records, Ranger School Physical and dental records (to include a current Panorex). Failure to comply will result in non-enrollment ! 
5. Oversize boots and double layer sock systems are not authorized. Only military issue boot inserts are authorized for wear during training.
6. RANGER STUDENTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO HAVE MORE THAN $50.00 CASH IN THEIR POSSESSION AT ANY TIME (DEBIT CARDS AND CHECK BOOKS ARE AUTHORIZED BUT ARE DISCOURAGED).
The following uniforms and equipment are minimum quantities required for all students.
ITEM 		QTY
BOOTS, COMBAT LEATHER (8430-00-141-0796) 2 pr.
BELT, BLACK WEB W/ BUCKLE 2 ea.
COAT, BDU (TEMPERATE OR HOT WEATHER) 6 ea.
CAP, BDU W/ EAR FLAPS 2 ea.
EYEGLASSES, MILITARY ISSUE (IF REQUIRED) 2 pr.
EYEGLASS RETAINER BAND (IF REQUIRED) 2 pr.
FLASHLIGHT, L- SHAPED W/ RED LENS (MIL. TYPE) 1 ea.
GLOVES, SHELL LEATHER BLACK (MILITARY)  
(8415-00-268-8350) 2 pr.
INSERTS, GLOVES, WOOL (8415-00-682-6577) 2 pr.
ID TAGS W/ BREAK AWAY CHAIN 2 ea.
ID CARD 1 ea.
NAME TAPE (LAST NAME) 2 ea.
RUNNING SHOES 1 pr.
SOCKS, WOOL CUSHION SOLE (8440-00-153-6717) 14 pr.
SWEAT BAND, HELMET, KEVLAR 1 ea.
TROUSERS, BDU (TEMPERATE OR HOT WEATHER) 6 ea.
T-SHIRTS, BROWN 7 ea.
PT T-SHIRT (ARMY GRAY) 1 ea.
PT SHORTS (ARMY GRAY) 1 ea.
POCKET SIZED NOTEBOOK  
PENS  
PENCILS  
SHOE SHINE KIT CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS  
LARGE CANS BLACK SILICONE SHOE POLISH
  
BRUSH,SHOE SHINE
 1 ea.
EXTRA BOOT LACES
 2 pr.
BLACK TAPE, FRICTION OR ELECTRICAL 2 rolls
BATTERIES, D-CELL 4 ea.
SEWING KIT 1 ea.
WRISTWATCH 1 ea.
POCKET KNIFE (FOLDING BLADE 4" OR LESS) 1 ea.
WEAPONS CLEANING KIT, SMALL ARMS 1 ea.
SHAVING/ HYGIENE KIT CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING  
RAZOR 1 ea.
RAZOR BLADES 20 ea.
SMALL MIRROR 1 ea
CAN OF SHAVING CREAM (MINIMUM 7 oz.) 1 ea.
BARS OF SOAP (MINIMUM 3 oz.) 2 ea.
SOAP DISH 1 ea.
TOOTH BRUSH 1 ea.
TUBES OF TOOTH PASTE (MINIMUM 2 oz.) 2 ea.
LARGE BROWN TOWELS 2 ea.
SMALL BROWN HAND TOWELS (WASHCLOTH) 2 ea.
WATERPROOF BAGS (ZIPLOCK) 12 ea.
CIVILIAN CLOTHES CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING  
SHIRT 1 ea.
PANTS 1 pr.
SOCKS 1 pr.
JACKET 1 ea.
COMBINATION LOCKS 3 ea.
ATHLETIC MOUTHPIECES 2 ea.
CAMO STICKS 3 ea.
PROTRACTORS 2 ea.

Optional Items:

ITEM QTY
BUNGEE CORD, BLACK OR GRAY 6 ea.
WHETSTONE  
PENLIGHT W/ BATTERIES  
LAUNDRY SOAP (POWDER) NOT LIQUID 1 box
LARGE TRASH BAGS 1 box
SMALL WATERPROOF BAGS (ZIPLOCK) (EXTRA) 1 box
SHOWER SHOES  
DRAWERS, COTTON, UNDERWEAR 7 pr.
BOOTS, HOT WEATHER (BLACK OR GREEN) (8430-00-141-0796) 2 pr.
PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES  
MAP MARKERS  
MAP CASE  
NYLON CORD (550 TYPE) 50 ft.
LEATHERMAN TYPE TOOL  
RELIGIOUS WRITINGS (BIBLE, etc.)  
POLY PRO GLOVES  
POLY PRO SOCKS  
POLY PRO NECK GATOR (BLACK)  
GORTEX OVER SOCKS  
WRIST COMPASS 1 ea.
100 mph TAPE 1 roll
PACE CORD 1 ea.
TERRAIN MODEL KIT 1 ea.
STATUS CARDS  
INDEX CARDS  
LIGHTER  
WATERPROOF MATCHES  
ACETATE OR CLEAR SHELF PAPER  
LETTER WRITING MATERIAL  

TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CHEWING GUM:

DIP/SNUFF
CHEWING TOBACCO
CIGARETTES
CHEWING GUM

 10 CANS OF DIP/SNUFF OR 10 PACKS CIGARETTES OR 10 PACKS OF CHEWING TOBACCO OR 10 PACKS OF CHEWING GUM (5-7 STICKS PER PACK)
RANGER STUDENTS CAN HAVE ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE NOT TO EXCEED 10 ITEMS PER PHASE -
(eg. 7 Gum 3 tobacco, etc.)

UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS

(GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF)

FILLED IN OPERATIONS ORDER, FRAGO OR ANNEX FORMATS
RIPPLE TYPE SOLES
GORTEX, INSULATED OR HI-TECH BOOTS
CONTACT LENSES !!!
MODIFIED SHOULDER STRAP PADS OR KIDNEY PADS
SPANDEX TYPE ATHLETIC WEAR/UNDERWEAR
KNEE PADS OR ELBOW PADS OF ANY KIND
CIVILIAN MEDIACTIONS I.E. ASPIRIN, TYLENOL, VITAMINS ETC
NO PERSONAL TA 50
CASH OVER $50
All other uniforms and equipment are issued by the Ranger Training Companies. It is not necessary for the student to purchase equipment other than the items stated above.
 
ANY ITEMS NOT LISTED IN THIS ANNEX ARE UNAUTHORIZED.
 
The following items of equipment are issued by the Ranger Training Brigade/Central Issue Facility to those students enrolled in the course:
ITEM QTY
BAG, BARRACKS 1 ea.
BAG, DUFFEL 2 ea.
BAG, CLOTHING WATERPROOF 2 ea.
BELT, INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT 1 ea.
CANTEEN, PLASTIC 1-QT W/ COVER 2 ea.
CANTEEN, PLASTIC 2-QT W/ COVER 2 ea.
CASE, FIRST AID 1 ea.
CASE, SMALL ARMS AMMO 2 ea.
CUP, CANTEEN 1 ea.
FIELD PACK ALICE (LARGE) W/ FRAME 1 ea.
STRAP, SHOULDER LEFT 1 ea.
STRAP, SHOULDER RIGHT 1 ea.
STRAP, WAIST, COMBINATION 1 ea.
HELMET, KEVLAR 1 ea.
CHINSTRAP, HELMET KEVLAR 1 ea.
COVER, HELMET CAMOUFLAGE 1 ea.
SUSPENSION, HELMET, KEVLAR 1 ea.
PAD, PARATROOPER 1 ea.
STRAP, RETAINING/CRO 1 ea.
ENTRENCHING TOOL, W/ COVER 1 ea.
LINER, PONCHO, CAMOUFLAGE 1 ea.
MITTENS, INSERT WOOL, TF 1 pr.
MITTENS, SHELL NYLON, TF 1 pr.
OVERSHOES, VINYL GREEN 1 pr.
PARKA, COLD WEATHER (GORTEX) 1 ea.
PARKA, WET WEATHER 1 ea.
PONCHO, NYLON CAMOUFLAGE 1 ea.
SLEEPING BAG, UNIV. 1 ea.
STRAP, TD-CARGO-LC-1 2 ea.
SUSPENDERS, LBE 1 ea.
TROUSERS, WET WEATHER 1 pr.
SCARF, WOOL 1 ea.
UNDERSHIRT, C/W, POLY PRO 2 ea.
DRAWERS, C/W, POLY PRO 1 pr.
GLOVE, LEATHER WORK 1 pr.
LINER, FIELD JACKET 1 ea.
The following equipment is issued by the 4th Ranger Training Battalion for the duration of the Ranger course and DX'd or reissued in each of the phases as required.
ITEM QTY
BLANK FIRING ADAPTER 1 ea.
MAGAZINES, AMMUNITION 7 ea.
COMPASS, LENSATIC 1 ea.
FIRST AID DRESSING 1 ea.
AIR ITEMS 1 set
CAMOUFLAGE STICK 1 ea.
SLING, M16 1 ea.
RANGER HANDBOOK 1 ea.
PLASTIC MAP PROTRACTOR 1 ea.
WHISTLE 1 ea.
BACALAVA 1 ea.
WATER PURIFICATION TABLETS (BOTTLE) 1 ea.
FOOT POWDER (BOTTLE) 1 ea.
INSECT REPELLENT (BOTTLE) 1 ea.
LIP BALM (TUBE) 1 ea.
SUN SCREEN (BOTTLE) 1 ea.

 

The following equipment will be issued by 5th. Battalion for the Mountain phase of Ranger School and returned prior to the student's departure.
ITEM QTY
BOOTS, VAPOR BARRIER (VB) 1 pr.
RAPPELLING EQUIPMENT 1 set
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