Gear and Requirements |
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This is the basic gear list recommended for standard patrols, configured for long range deployments. Uniform New Zealand Woodland DPM Combat Shirt and Trousers. Preferably recent patterns. Thermal layer - Top and pants Trouser Belt - OD webbing with heavy velcro or a fastex clip. Alternatively, trouser drawstrings can simply be used. Gloves - Wool, Neoprene, Thermal etc, OD Scrim netting or Shemagh Headgear: Any of the following are correct to wear Beanie - OD Bush Hat - DPM Helmet - MICH 2000 or PASGT M88 with DPM covers.
Footwear: High ankle boots are ideal, otherwise any type of hiking boot is acceptable as long as it is camouflage coloured. Footwear should have adequate ankle support, grip and be water resistant.
Webbing: Standard long range patrol rigs can consist of: PLCE Webbing Rig (Belt, ammunition pouches, utility pouches, yoke) OR: NZ Army Issue Assault Vest, any type OR: Mixed webbing components such as: Webbing Belt - Preferably NZ Army issue. Suspenders - ALICE LC-2 Suspenders, M-56 Suspenders, PLCE yoke etc. Pouches - MOLLE, PLCE or ALICE. Modified pouches are fine to use eg. ALICE pack pouches with belt loops. Packs: Army issue OD or DPM rucksack, bergen or pack. Essentials should be carried with your webbing, so packs are only for longer range deployments. Desert Equipment Uniform: British/NZ two-colour Desert DPM combat shirt and trousers Headgear: Hat - Desert DPM Beanie - OD Helmet - MICH 2000 or M88, preferably with cover. Shemagh - Coyote or Tan Webbing: Standard TF1 webbing |
To join, you must: Have a reasonable level of fitness Be able to obey all the orders from the squad leader Be committed to your tasks Take pride in your uniform and kit
 NZ DPM Combat Shirt with PLCE Webbing  NZ DPM Bush Hat  Olive Drab M88 PASGT Helmet Replica without Cover
 Magnum Stealth Boot, currently in use by New Zealand. Obviously not the cheapest, but these (or similar) are the most suitable for TF1.  NZ Army Issue DPM Vest Webbing.  British PLCE Webbing Rig. Customize your kit to your own requirements.  An example of suitable webbing pouches Equipment: Below is a list of recommended contents you should carry within your webbing and in your pack (for longer range deployments). What you carry is ultimately up to you (excluding the essential components) Primary weapon with magazines Secondary weapon (optional) Knife, C4 explosive and Grenades - Phone, Flashlight, Radio and Compass - Water canteens - Camouflage net - First aid kit/Field dressing - Rations and high energy snacks - Survival kit Pack Contents - Waterproof fly (Tarpaulin, Basha etc) - Woodland Camouflage - Pegs and rope - Sleeping mat - Groundsheet - Clothing layers (fleece, waterproofs etc) - Plastic bag, utility - Mess tin kit - Eating utensils - Hexamine stove and tablets - Matches - Sachets of sugar, coffee etc - Socks spare pair - Meals - Entrenching tool |
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