my72jeep said:But your Air you only stay 4 star or above.
BorisK said:On the lighter side : http://youtu.be/BDJNE9oMjdk
George Wallace said:Ah! And I was going to tell him to bring his tennis racket and golf clubs.
roughneckrico said:Awesome! Where can you buy this stuff. ;D
Jim Seggie said:Two things:
Well trained and self disciplined.
Kit is only 50% of the battle.
Good attitude and being a good team member is important....more important than kit.
Be that guy.
roughneckrico said:What items, other than what is currently being given as standard issue, are must buys for going on a tour of duty outside Canada (Afghanistan, Africa, Middle East)?
roughneckrico said:Don't tempt me. lol
trustnoone73 said:Is PEI going somewhere?
As a mounted officer, none on the list are must haves. Good radio orders, staedtlers (in the system or your gunner will find you some), and a robust coffee cup. A decent folding belt knife is a nice to have.
I love Zeke Anderson as much as the next man, but 'tour' will suffice.
SherH2A said:Well let me tempt you, judging by your username, roughneckrico, seems to be a play on Rico's Roughnecks from Starship Troopers. Bring a copy of Starship Troopers. You can use it for a multitude of things from starting a reading group to helping start a fire, or emergency toliet paper.
My point being anything you bring can be diverted to satisfy a variety of needs
ObedientiaZelum said:Add these
Snugpak Softie jacket
big 7"+ fixed blade knife
regimental flag
books
Garmin 401 Fortrex GPS
If you're issued a pistol, buy a few pistol mags. You'll loose a couple rounds but they'll work better.
All set.
roughneckrico said:I may already have the mags (If its a M1911).
Hoplite- said:I like Petzl Tactikka Plus headlamps.
http://www.cpgear.com/store/flas/petzl_tactikka_plus_headlamp.htm
roughneckrico said:I'll have to wait and see what is issued, I may already have the mags (If its a M1911). Otherwise, a few books might be the priority.