Ray80...back at work.

[Earthpig]

I received another letter from Ray80 today. He's back in training, after a break for the Holidays. Here's what he wrote:

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Ranger EarthPig,
This letter will be my last piece of commo for awhile. I will be busy cleaning things now!! For the DEPs, I would like to give them a simple assignment for the end of OSUT! Here is our packing list for the final FTX in OSUT. Men, I'm practically giving away information that will square you away. The research you do can be done on AR.Co, so you'll be able to share your answers. We pack a duffle bag and a rucksack.

CARRIED
RUCKSACK, (Combat pack, waterproof)
Miles Gear - Map Pouch
Weapons Cleaning Kit - Map Pouch
BFA for M-16A4 - Map Pouch
Camo Kit - Map Pouch
Watch Cap - L. Outside Pouch
Glove Liner Pair - L. Outside Pouch
Poncho - Center Outside Pouch
Wet Weather Top - R. Outside Pouch
Gloves, Shells - L. Outside Pouch

WET WEATHER BAG (x1)
Summer BDU Set x1
Winter BDU Set x2
Socks x6 Pr
T-Shirt, Brown x 6
Towel, Brown x1
Thick Polypro Underwear x 1 Set
Patrol Cap, Winter x1
Iron Sight/ Carrying Handle x1
SLEEPING MAT (Self-inflating)
M-16A4
LCE
Suspenders, Individual x1
LC-2 Equipment Belt (Pistol Belt) x1
Ammon Pouch, M-16 x2
Magazine w/20 Rounds 5.56mm x6
Canteen Cover x2
Canteen, 1 QT x2
Weapons Cleaning Kit x1
E-Tool w/Case x1
WORN
FLAK Vest
Summer BDUs, Socks, T-Shirt
Kevlar Ballistic helmet (W/Camo Cover and Band)

Assignment:
Find out how much the items weigh. What's your load for roadmarching, if you add an M-249? Why did I not pack a flashlight? (It's dark!)
DEPs, do your best! I won't be able to write for awhile. Airborne will be busy. Win or lose, I will try to report back.

Thanks for allowing me to share, Rangers. If you feel this violates OPSEC, let me know.

Ray80

[ManchuLeg]

SLEEPING MAT (Self-inflating)

Seriously? :?
Well, I guess it has been 14 years....

Drive on Ray80, Best of luck to you!!

[Steadfast]

Thank you for the sitrep Ray80. I look forward to seeing you at the completion of your training and to be able to call you Ranger brother. Drive on young man.

[Phulano]

We had the same packing list. Remember - a lot of the shit goes in the duffle that you dont carry with you - it goes on the duece.

I had the same packing list for my FTX and my ruck including the gear I wore weighed almost 65 pounds dry. Add 4 qts of water and a 240 bravo and your flossing at 100 pounds on your persons, but that was probobly the heavist load you could have. However, if you do what most did and skimp on your packing list and load up your duffle with the heavy shit then youll probobly have 50-60 pounds of gear. It all depends on you.

Rays a good guy. I hope he heals up and moves out to BAC soon. Being heldover due to an injury just sucks ass.