Uniforms and tactical gear

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

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Learning goals

At the end of this class students will be able to name parts of a soldiers uniform 

To help them ... , soldiers wear uniforms that are camouflaged

1. carry heavy equipment
2. hide in their surroundings
3. stay warm in cold weather
4. carry additional equipment

Which is NOT normally a part of the webbing?

1. a first aid kit
2. trousers
3. a bayonet
4. an ammo pouch

Which parts do you recognize?

Which equipment do you posses?

Which one is your favourite equipment?

Kevlar helmet

webbing

ammo pouch

rucksack

canteen holder

bayonet

pistol holster

canteen

Personal equipment

What kind of weapons do you carry during an exercise? 

Fighting order

Marching order

Fighting order

the strategic arrangement of fighters and weapons in a battle. It weighs about ten kilos and includes all the equipment the soldier needs to survive for two to three days: individual weapon, extra ammunition, and grenades, webbing, digging tool, water bottle, combat rations and washing and shaving kit. 

Marching order

A marching order is also known as a military order, especially to the infrantry, about a march or its destination. 

Weighs another seven kilos and includes a rucksack, beret, gloves, sleeping bag, spare clothes and a towel. 

When do you think a fighting order is worn?

1. while exercising
2. during camp
3. combat situations
4. while guarding

How much does a marching order weigh?

1. 8 kilos
2. 10 kilos
3. 17 kilos
4. 7 kilos

Uniform and tactical gear

SPL exercise