No more than a basic combat load of ammunition for the weapon system should be carried on the LBE.Ĥ. In this case a Tactical Tailor MAV, Split Front rig.ģ. To quickly repair minor rips or tears to the uniform during a mission.ġ6. This notebook is used to record information gained during the mission, along with footprint data cards.ġ5. Although a GPS is a good piece of equipment, it will never take the place of good compass.ġ3. A whistle comes in handy when having to signal commands to other friendly elements over gunfire.ĩ. Besides using a signal mirror for signaling, applying camouflage or shaving, it’s also a good piece of equipment to deflect and manipulate light in order to view details of an impression.Ĩ.
This small flash light comes in white, green, blue and red colors and is perfect for signaling or conducting map checks at night.ħ.
The SAR Eclipse device is very compact and has been tested and observed out to 10 miles during daylight conditions.Ħ. This panel is used as a recognition signal device for linking up with other ground elements.ĥ. Phoenix IR-15 programmable transmitter with a 9V battery for marking one’s own position at night and a 10″x10″ orange signal square cut from a VS-17 Panel. With a 1″ square piece of Infrared IFF tape placed on the top of the headgear for identification by friendly air.ģ. With 1″ square piece of infrared identification, friend or foe (IFF) tape attached.Ģ. Level 3: Describes the approach-march load carried for extended operations, which should not exceed 72 pounds (including your fighting load.)ġ.These items are typically the trackers individual weapon, basic load of ammunition and load bearing equipment. Level 2: Describes the fighting load carried by the tracker which should not exceed 48 pounds.These items are the uniform, boots, belt, dog tags, compass, tourniquet and any other survival items carried on his person. Level 1: Describes the uniform and equipment that is worn by the individual tracker.Mission essential equipment is broken down into three categories: Fighting loads must be light so that the tracker may remain alert, agile and stealthy. When deciding on equipment, choose items that are light and multipurpose. He can’t be expected to carry gear for every possible contingency or combat situation, rather his loadout must be based on his particular mission and the ability to remain mobile but combat effective. The trackers combat load is the mission-essential equipment required to fight and survive in the environment he’s operating in. The trackers ability to react to the enemy is reduced when overburdened with a heavy load, which will cause physical/mental fatigue and place the trackers in danger when needing to rapidly react to enemy contact. In order for the tracker and his squad to successfully perform their combat tracking mission, mobility will be key. After all, the goal is for the soldiers to wear this as much as possible without becoming locator beacons.A combat tracker squad needs to travel as light as possible, but still carry the right equipment to survive on the battlefield. They had to ensure that it is a “non-traceable device,” Rank says. That minimalist spec sheet makes it an attractive option for the military, for tactical reasons. Besides a heart-rate sensor, it has an accelerometer and a gyroscope to sense motion. The gadget also lacks some typical sensors that other devices, like an Apple Watch, have-it has no GPS chip, ability to connect to Wi-Fi, or microphone. To charge it, you slide a battery pack on top of it, which you can do when it is still on you. A difficult-to-open clasp tightens it down or loosens it. In fact, it doesn’t have a display, so it won’t tell you the time, your step count, or anything at all if you glance at it. It’s essentially a sensor package held onto the wrist or bicep by a removable strap. Whoop So what is a Whoop band?Īmong the landscape of fitness trackers, the Whoop strap is a unique beast.