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Deployment Hints and Gear Guide for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Version: OCT 2005
Introduction:
Here are some hints I picked up from deploying to Iraq and Kuwait. The quality of life, gear and practical hints are provided as supplementary information for those deploying to Southwest Asia and the Horn of Africa.
Your feedback and inputs to this document that we can use to help prepare others who will deploy are most welcome. Many thanks to those who have provided feedback and recommendations to improve it. Additional copies can be downloaded from the Navy Medicine Online web site. Please disseminate and post/share with those who can benefit.
Semper Fidelis
Konrad E. Hayashi (former I MEF Deputy Surgeon & Preventive Medicine Officer)
Konrad E. Hayashi, MD, MPH & TM
CAPT MC USN
Public Health Director
United States Pacific Command
Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii 96861-4045
Konrad.Hayashi @PACOM.Mil
Index
1. Weapons – Pistol Holster Extender, Ammunition Clips/Magazines
2. Helmet –
3. Dust Protection – Bandana / Battle Dressing, Goggles
4. Wallet/ID – Travel Pouch/Wallet, Backup Passport
5. Traveling – Cushion, Vehicle Dismount
6. Footwear – Boot Insoles, Shower Sandals
7. Hygiene – Facial and Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer, Baby Wipes
8. Laundry – Laundry Net Bags, Plastic Coat Hangers
9. Luggage – Extra Large Duffle Bag, Back Pack, Zip-Lock Freezer Bags
10. Bedding – Sheets, Pillow
11. Supplies – 550 Cord & Duct Tape, Fly Paper, Sunscreen and DEET, Business Cards, Batteries, USB Jump (Thumb) Drives
12. Communications and Situational Awareness – Hand-held Walkie Talkies, Short-Wave Radio, Calling Home, E-Mail, Standard Mail, Cell Phone Plan Suspension
13. Water -
14. Camera -
15. Light Sources – Miner’s Light (Head Lamp), Mini-Flashlight
16. Watch –
17. Camp Comfort –
18. Finance – Combat Tax Exemption & Earned Leave, Federal Income Tax Filing, Deployment Savings Mechanisms, Navy Federal Credit Union & Other Account Banking
19. Insurance
20. Records
21. Clothing – Uniforms, Head Covering, Hearing Protection
22. Tools – Utensils, Utility Tool
23. Entertainment – Portable CD Player & Music CDs, DVD-Playing Computer
24. Wildlife – Best Snake and Scorpion Guide for Iraq, Best Bird Book, Lizards
1. Weapons:
A. Pistol Holster Extender – Beretta, Brigade Quartermaster, Bianchi and other companies produce them. When wearing body armor your sidearm is less accessible since it can be covered by the FLAK vest. Advantageous to have an extension so that the Beretta will be about six inches lower than the edge of your vest. Some favor the black nylon shoulder holsters when it isn’t necessary to wear body armor, and especially for lefties. If you’re a lefty, then you can put the green web and hook it onto the front of the FLAK vest since your gas mask will be on your left side. Qualify with the M-16 if you have the chance, even if you are not required to. It is a lot more accurate at long distances. Even folks who not “supposed” to need to use weapons need to know how to use them once in a while.
B. Ammunition Clips/Magazines– Remember that while the 9 mm Beretta clip holds 15 rounds it is best not to keep that many rounds in your backup clip when the situation permits (check with force protection experts on when it is appropriate). The reason is that the spring can fatigue, potentially resulting in you pulling the trigger and no round being fired, even though there are more rounds remaining in the clip. Using a wire brush on the inside of the clip after disassembly will also help to assure rounds will be available when you need them. Apply CLP to the spring itself to ensure that the spring glides up and down the interior of the magazine. Same rule apples to the M-16A2 and the M-4 rifle magazines. Check with the more experienced folks in the field and the armorers before you mess with the clip. Keeping the clip, and your weapon, clean and properly oiled goes without question. You may have noticed what items I chose to list as the top two priorities. CLF can make it easier for dust to adhere, thus emphasizing need to check with your local armorer.
2. Helmet:
Helmet Insert - The nylon webbing in the new Kevlar helmet is functional but not comfortable. Most uniforms shops sell foam helmet inserts. A “must” for those with thinning or no hair.
3. Dust Protection:
A. Bandana / Battle Dressing - A good-sized bandana (about the size of a battle dressing) or a battle dressing can be worn to cover your mouth and nose to minimize the amount of dust you end up eating and otherwise inhaling during sand storms. If you can get a hold of a Balaclava, bring that as well.
B. Goggles – The Army and Marine Corps issue troops with goggles/[protective eyewear, and Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity (NOSTRA) produces the inserts. Campmor.com, ski shops, motorcycle shops and some exchanges also have excellent goggles that will help keep sand from getting in your eyes. Make sure color of the goggles frame and the strap are subdued. Be sure to have a set of clear lenses for use at night. Purchase a set that can fit over prescription and/or sun glass frames. Reports by some that name brands are more effective at blocking sand than the military issue variety. Can use a cut off athletic sock to keep the lens covered when not in use. An eye shield may help you to get a little sleep en route. If you wear glasses, then you should have a set of the black “jump” glasses with the adjustable rubber band that can be worn underneath goggles. Depending on eligibility and your prescription it doesn’t hurt to request corrective laser surgery and avoid the need for glasses. Anticipate a long wait. Contact lenses are prohibited, and there have been more than 60 cases of corneal ulceration in spite of that prohibition. A pair of wrap-around polycarbonate glasses/sunglasses (e.g. Uvex [with insert for those wearing corrective lenses]) can help protect you from shrapnel as well as dust. The Wiley-X brand has been reported to fog up with exertion, so would avoid them. Oakley is not deemed ballistic protection. [Thanks to HMCM H. Avila for feedback].
4. Wallet/ID:
Travel Pouch/Wallet – Jandd.com (the most highly recommended model at ~$22, with web site worth checking for many other products), Eagle Creek, Brigade Action, Samsonite, others. Space enough for critical items such as passport and a copy of orders, and can be worn either around the neck under the blouse, or more easily using a belt loop. Another convenience is to have an arm-wearable ID card holder (clear-plastic holder section with a couple of elastic straps by Raine - http://www.raineinc.com). About $7 in the uniform shop. This is for garrison use – not on the road or in the field where it might get caught on something or even pulled off intentionally. Eliminates the need to have to dig under your vest to obtain your ID card when entering bases, passing checkpoints, etc. Note: Army may not approve of use of this type of ID holder and not every command accepts use of the arm-wearable ID card holders. Make it SOP to check everyone in a vehicle who is leaving the base so that no one shows up at another base without an ID. Keep any rings in your wallet or and a lanyard around your neck. I’ve been told of a number of degloved ring fingers caused when individuals jumped from vehicles.
Backup Passport – While not required for those going only to Iraq or Kuwait, it is good to have backup photocopies of your passport. Keep one separate from your original, keep one with your family or command. It will make it easier to replace the original if it is destroyed or stolen.
5. Traveling:
A. Cushion – A square stadium cushion, preferably waterproof, can make long convoy rides on the wooden benches of a seven-ton truck or in a Hummer (the military version as opposed to the civilian, as one wag put it “Al-Quada Fundraiser” model) a lot easier on the rear end and spine. An alternative is to use the black sleeping bag, stuff sack, poncho liner, and bivvy sack, and stuff it all inside the waterproof bag before a long convoy ride. An Isomat® that has been double or triple folded can be stuffed into a butt pack and makes a good improvised splint.
B. Vehicle Dismount – Getting off a seven-ton truck rapidly is not easy, especially if you’re not that close to the ladder (assuming there is one), or at night, especially if you have to dismount in a hurry. Having a few feet of rope handy when you travel by truck, with a few knots tied along the length, that you easily tie/hook to the side of the truck and help lower yourself to the tires, then to the ground may mean you’re able to land without breaking your ankle.
6. Footwear:
A. Boot Insoles – A set of Spenco® (or other brand) insoles can make it easier to walk in your boots on gravel in base camps, etc. Two pairs are in order. Putting your floppy cover or a bandana over the top of your boots at night will keep scorpions, spiders and other critters from going into them.
B. Shower Sandals – Invest in a pair of good sandals that won’t fall apart, and that you can wear in the shower. Timberland or another decent brand will last and you can wear them when you run to the bunker in case of attack / drill, etc. Pack with a container of athlete’s foot powder.
7. Hygiene:
A. Facial and Toilet Paper – Bring some travel packs of the facial tissue with you. It is not uncommon to not have access to either product (travel to remote sites, etc.) for days on end. Keeping some in your helmet provides padding as well.
B. Hand Sanitizer – You should keep some in your Battle Dressing Uniform or Camelbak® pocket so you can always wash up after using the latrine and before dining, even if soap and water are not handy.
C. Baby Wipes – Good to remove dust, and take to the latrine. Pack baby wipes and toilet paper in a small zip lock plastic bag to keep them moist without taking a lot of space. Can even keep in the top of your helmet to provide padding while keeping them handy.
8. Laundry:
A. Laundry Net Bags – Use to stow and carry soiled laundry to and from the laundry point. Take two so that can get laundry done by base facilities (if you’re lucky enough to have them), while putting other laundry in a second bag.
B. Plastic Coat Hangers – Bring about
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