FL-3 DMAT, has developed the Personal Equipment List (P.E.L.) ¹ based on your practical needs, experience and input from other teams. Although this list is not all-inclusive, it does attempt to address the necessary items. The typical deployment ² time period is for two weeks and must be considered when packing your gear.

The Ready Bag and the Main Gear Bag are the two bags to be use for a deployment. The Ready Bag (ALICE pack, Day Backpack, etc.) must remain with you at all times and will contain the items necessary to support yourself for at least 48 hours.
The Main Gear Bag (Duffle bag or similar system) will contain your additional support items. This bag may not be readily available to you once it is stowed for air or ground transport.

For identification of uniforms and personal equipment, you may elect to use a waterproof indelible ink marker or have your nametags sewn into the inside of the uniform. Consider marking or engraving your own personal equipment.

• Be prepared and anticipate the worst.
• If you cannot afford to lose it…. don’t bring it.

• Ready Bag
• Main Gear Bag
• Personal Clothing
• Personal Gear
• Medications
• Cooking Equipment
• Sleeping Gear
• Miscellaneous Items
• Prohibited Items
• Dog Tags
• Review NDMS uniform guideline.
• Aircraft Weight Limits
• Important Note

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Main Gear Bag

Personal Clothing

Long Trousers (2 pr.) / Shorts / Long Sleeved Shirts (2) / Short Sleeved Shirts (3-5) Scrub Shirts (2) / Underwear (3+) / Canvas Shoes / Boots (Extra pair) / Socks (5+) Large Bandanna

Personal Gear

Personal Hygiene material / Bar Soap / Shampoo / Razor Blades / Shaving Cream Deodorant (Unscented) / Toothbrush / Toothpaste / Dental Floss / Comb / Brush / Mirror (Unbreakable) / Toilet paper / Lip Balm / Hand Lotion (Unscented) / Sunscreen (Unscented) / Insect Repellent-Pump type (Unscented) / Flip flops or similar item (Showering) / Biodegradable detergent (Clothes) / Foot Care Articles: Alcohol / Powder / Moleskin / Towel (large & small) / Washcloth / Pens & Pencils (6 each) / Book (s) / Reading Material / Inflatable pillow / Handi-wipes (Unscented) / Laundry Bag / Trash bags / Camera & film

Medications

Prescriptions (2 weeks) / Aspirin /Antacids / Antihistamines / Tylenol / Decongestants Imodium (anti-diarrhea)

Cooking Equipment

Mess Kit / Cup / Bowl / Knife / Spoon / Fork / 1-quart canteens (2) or similar system

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping Bag (appropriately rated) this is a DMAT supplied item for deployments only.

Sleeping Pad - Foam or inflatable style

Ground cloth - May consider sleeping bag inner liner

Miscellaneous Items

Clothespins / Safety Pins / Sewing kit / Extra batteries for personal equipment / Waterproof matches / Fire starter material [No flammable fluids] / Electrical tape / Parachute rope (20 ft) / Tie Wraps (Assorted sizes) / Extra boot & shoe laces / Small portable radio with headphones / Lock & key (for Ready Bag & Main Gear Bag) / Duffle Bag insert (Heavy duty debris plastic bag will work) / Personal first aid kit

Cold Weather Deployment (NDMS)

IMPORTANT: Contact Command staff prior to purchase.
Trousers (Wool) / Long Underwear / Sweater / Parka (polar guard) / Gloves / Watch Cap

(Note: Additional items may be necessary or required based on the deployment scenario.) ²

Prohibited Items

Alcohol / Illegal Drugs / Electrical Appliances / Firearms / Large Knives / Flammable liquids / Sterno Heaters / Strike anywhere matches / Makeup / Jewelry / Earrings / Purses / Large Sums of Money / Suitcases / Picnic Coolers / Tents

No knives of any size, or made from any material, are permitted on flights. Items such as ice picks, straight razors, and elongated scissors are also prohibited.

Visit the Transportation Security Administration website for an up-to-date Prohibited Items list.

DMAT Supplied Items

DOG Tags

Review NDMS uniform guideline.

• Purchase two dog tags. (Non-DMAT supplied)
• If you have a diagnosis/allergy that requires notification, you can either engrave a separate dog tag (RED) or attach an Alert tag to the dog tag chain. In addition, you must have an emergency card with you at all times.
• Do not add any additional information to the dog tag.
• May consider purchasing dog tag “silencers” to silence the noise of the two dog tags hitting each other.

Civilian Air (Weight Limit: 70 lbs. / 32 kg) **

Department of Defense (Weight Limit: 66 lbs. / 30 kg)

All carry-on items must fit easily in a Size Wise™ unit (approximate dimensions 22" x 14" x 9") and must weigh less than 40 lbs.

Checked Baggage Items cannot exceed these size (length + height + width) limits: 1st bag - 62"


* * Subject to change

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Important Note

This information is subject to change. If you have any questions about the type of clothing, equipment related issues or what is acceptable, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the command staff.

¹ This P.E.L. is not all inclusive and is considered deployment dependant

² The team may be called upon to deploy to other regions within the United States or abroad and therefore it is prudent to prepare & pack accordingly.

³ DMAT supplied equipment that can be made available based on mission assignment. Note: All supplied equipment must be returned in good condition at the end of the mission.

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