Red Cross Survival Kits

Im doing a research project and i need help please war people help me
American ground soldiers
Weapons
Ammunitation
Weapon cleaning kit
1st aid kit
Gas mask
Blanket
Helmet
A few days’ rations
Comfort rations: razor with blades, toothbrush & paste, soap, foot powder, gum and candy
Change of socks
Mess kit
Poncho
Canteen with cup
Water purification tablets
Bayonet
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_Ameri can_ground_soldiers_carry_into_battle
American Aircraft Soldiers

American Anti-Aircraft Soldiers

Personal Items
Leather Jacket Name Labels
Money Belt
black or tan ties
G.I. Red Cross Personal Effects Bag & Toiletries Large Set
Plain Plastic Toothbrush
Plain Black 5" Plastic Combs
Steel Scissors, 3.5"
Tin Soap Box
G.I./ Doughboy Reproduction Shaving Kits
G.I. Handkerchiefs
Black Elastic blousing bands
Hangers
wooden clothes pins
Reproduction G.I. Sewing Kits
Black 2" Safety Pins
Sewing Kit Spare Thread Card
Camouflage Parachute Scarves
Aprons
Weapon:
M-60 machine gun
200 rounds of ammo
9mm pistol
Fighting knife
Rifleman/AG: M16A2, M16A4, M4, M4A1
Grenadier: One of the above rifles with the addition of the M203 or M203A1 40mm grenade launcher.
Gunner: M240 series, M60 series, M249 series, M2 series, Mk19
Mortarman, 60, 80, or 120mm mortars.
Designated Marksman: M14/21, M24, M40, M82, M107, M110
M9 pistol
M870-M500 shotguns
Grenades
Claymore mines
Personal weapon, M16a2/M16a4/M4/M249
Smallest fire team: four men- three riflemen (usually, one of them has an M203 grenade launcher) with either the M16a3 or an M4a1 and the fourth carries a machine gun, usually the M249
Marines are using the M60 and M240
Sniper teams: one rifleman and one marksman that carries either the M324, M21 (aka M14 DMR) or M82
Ka-Bar survival knife (last-resort weapon after your pistol)
Pistols: M92F, Mk23 Mod 0, Delta Force has access to any weapon in the world
some new weapons are: MP7a1 submachine gun
HK416: best 5.56mm (and .30cal) assault rifle in the world
Food
Food for 2 days
Water
MRE-Meal ready to eat
Food: a standard Meal(s)-Ready-to-Eat (MRE), water canteen/bottle that rests in a pouch
Unknown
Chemical protective suit
Gas mask
Helmet
Flak jacket
1 extra uniform
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Socks
Compass
Night vision goggles
Army uses the ACU- Army Combat Uniform.
USAF uses the DCU-Desert Combat Uniform
BDU-Battle dress uniform
ABU-Airmen Battle Uniform
Marines use the MARPAT uniform as does the Navy
Body armor with Kevlar plates
ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet)
ACU (Advanced Combat Uniform)
heavy backpacks, which range from 20 to over 60 pounds depending on what's in them, the heavier ones (unless it's a radio) they drop it in combat and pick it up later
standard digital-camo Battle-Dress-Uniform under a Kevlar vest w/ various pouches, a water canteen, knee pads, either black, brown or tan boots, a Kevlar helmet (w/ appropriate camo) shooting goggles (mainly for keeping out debris, not looks), maybe wear gloves
Personal items: the 101st Airborne has the unique tradition of placing an Ace card on their helmets


Personal items: pictures of family, good luck charms, even iPods or cameras

the list you have is from the late 20 and early 21 century- items like Body armor with Kevlar plates, MRE-Meal ready to eat, Claymore mines, Personal weapon, M16a2/M16a4/M4/M249 are modern items.

the first list is much better:

Weapons - garand rifle, browning auto rifle, thompson machine pistol, grenades, M1 carbine, 1911 pistol
Ammunitation- 30-06 bullet, .45 bullet
Weapon cleaning kit
1st aid kit
Gas mask
Blanket
Helmet
A few days’ rations
Comfort rations: razor with blades, toothbrush & paste, soap, foot powder, gum and candy
Change of socks
Mess kit
Poncho
Canteen with cup
Water purification tablets- IMO only in the tropics (pacific war)
Bayonet

2009-04-18 16:22:11 by Peter

Make your own 72-hour kit and Be Prepared!!