Oct 31-Nov 2 FTX Kit List

MANDATORY CADET KIT LIST


The following items are required for participation in the Field Training Exercise (FTX). A kit check will be performed prior to departure to the training site. Failure to possess any of the following items may exclude cadets from participation in this activity. This list is a minimum. All cadets are responsible for their own gear; any lost or stolen items are the sole responsibility of the cadet. Cadets are recommended to label all of their items with their name. 


REQUIRED ITEMS: 

  • x1 set Field Training Uniform (FTU) tunic and pants (if issued) 

  • x1 pair of issued FTU boots

  • x1 pair insulated winter boots

  • x1 cadet two-piece parka and liner (if issued), or civilian winter jacket 

  • x1 insulated winter pants

  • x1 Beret (if issued)

  • x1 toque

  • x3 pair gloves or mittens

  • x2 shirts (blue issued t-shirt and long-sleeve shirt) 

  • x5 pairs socks

  • x5 pairs undergarments

  • x1 set of thermal under layers

  • x1 set of sleepwear

  • x1 sweater or hoodie

  • x1 pair pants

  • x1 brimmed hat (tilley, ball cap)

  • Toiletries kit (soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, hygiene products)

  • x1 washcloth

  • x1 pillow

  • x1 sleeping bag (should be suitable to temperatures down to 0oC)

  • Notebook

  • Pencils

  • Backpack

  • Flashlight (and batteries if applicable) 

  • x1 refillable water bottle

  • mug, and

  • any prescribed medications (if applicable). 


PROHIBITED ITEMS: 

  • Knives 

  • Illegal substances (ie. alcohol, tobacco, drugs); 

  • Matches, lighters, or other fire starters; 

  • Inappropriate materials, and/or; 

  • Bear spray, pepper spray (ie. mace).