Every Piece Of Gear In An Army Jungle Soldier’s 72-Hour Bag | Loadout | Insider Business

[@kokliangchew3609]

Greetings from a retired Malaysian officer. We used to train you guys in jungle warfare from the Vietnam war onwards, and helped set up your jungle warfare school too. In fact, the last I heard, we were still rotating our jungle warfare school cadres to your Hawaii jungle warfare school to keep you guys up to scratch in jungle warfare. Unfortunately, it would seem that you guys still carry too much to go deep in the jungle. Malaysia's jungle is rarely flat and is mainly hilly or mountainous. So, the lighter, the better. Our load for a two weeks exercise was definitely less that what I see here. And we weren't even counting on any air resupply. We brought in what we needed and that was it. PS - Thank you to those who replied and those that read my comment here. Just to add that in the late 1990s, we had US Marines joining us for jungle warfare exercises. We were very impressed with their physiques as they all looked like bodybuilders, were very fit and their backpacks were very "impressive". Whilst we Malaysian soldiers were all scrawny and wiry with small backpacks. However, on the first day of the exercises, we found that they were not keeping up with us, and lagging far behind. By the second day, we have had enough and told them to junk all their stuff to be picked up and bring only food, ammo, and communications. Even then, they could barely keep up with us. We used to joke with them, that they had the right muscles for flat ground but the wrong muscles for hilly, mountainous jungle terrain. The US MREs were not calorific enough compared to Malaysian MREs as you can imagine we burned up calories like mad. We used to bring some of our MREs back home with us, and after eating a few packs, you would put on weight fast! Oh, and we had an advantage in tracking down Western soldiers. For some reason or another, they used to wash very little, whilst we would take every opportunity to find a stream or river to wash up. In primary jungle, the air is very clear and sweet. You can smell anything strong easily. We used to joke that we could smell if any Western soldiers were nearby or had passed by recently. They didn't believe us when we told them that :)

[@z0phi3l]

That's pretty light from what we carried back in the 90's And yes, the US Army loves carrying way too much crap

[@elchinoguerito8915]

As the US Army likes to preach: “Better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.” Hence why we always over pack. Thank you for your insight and much love from the US to Malaysia 🇺🇸🇲🇾

[@kokliangchew3609]

@@elchinoguerito8915 Understood, actually one of the reasons we could pack light was because we would forage in the jungle for food to top up what we have. Traps for animals, and edible plants. But one lesson drilled into us in those days was never ever take any fruits or vegetables if you see a clearing with them growing there. That was because they were planted by the semi-nomadic aborigines, who used to clear a patch of land, plant vegetables and fruits there, and time their wanderings in the jungle to coincide with when these vegetables/fruits were ready to be harvested. If we took them, that would be condemnng them to starvation as they try to trek to their next clearing.

[@alvaroeloredo]

​@@kokliangchew3609 the part of the Aborigines is fascinating. I hear they are the 1st race/people on earth. Anyway good for yall to not have taken their food. Men of honor yall are. Thank you for sharing.

[@AmerRenTravel]

Terima Kasih Atas Jasa Tuan 🇲🇾

[@kamuelalee]

"The jungle just takes stuff from you." Truer words were never spoken.

[@Orlosthedruid]

Especially your will to keep moving forward. RIP class 5-3-88

[@snakedoc565]

Seeing alice packs still being used warms my heart 😊

[@chrisingram5777]

Same!

[@snakedoc565]

@@chrisingram5777 🤘

[@LRSSkySoldier]

Still my go to for hiking and hunting

[@CrimsonRaven51]

I own two Alice packs. Still use them!

[@tritondriver1]

Love Hate

[@The_Oldguy]

In 1966 I was assigned to the Jungle Training Ops at Ft Sherman Panama. Equipment is a lot smaller and lighter today than back in 1966. Plus we didn't have GPS or light weight M4's we had M-14's or Shotguns. I loved the question about staying dry in the jungle. Ft. Sherman's jungle was a tier 2 canopy jungle, but when we had to go into the Darien Jungle it was a Tier 3. I don't think I was ever dry for 18 months. LoL. You also got to hate the color green! I now live in Arizona and the only thing green are the traffic lights.

[@GeorgeKovacs-re2qo]

I had almost forgotten the Darien jungle! 50 years ago, damn!

[@sirsaltytampon4379]

Fun fact, the Arizona Army National Guard Bushmasters set up the first US Jungle Training School in WW2

[@BlackdogADV]

Excellent! I’m a retired Air Force flight engineer and completed survival school years ago. This was a good refresher.

[@KyudoKun]

This looks more like a prepper or camping video that I normally see on youtube. And that's why I like it.

[@zanethecaster]

When the jungle hits you you will understand the tried true proven principles they are teaching you in those little details. Stay dry stay low. #1 rule why things are seen.

[@baronc252]

I got to do the French jungle school in Gabon, taught by the Foreign Legion. We sent some of our jungle instructors from Hawaii so they can trade knowledge as well. The US instructors said we went through the more physically demanding one(french school), but it seems the US school was a little more technical. This was also 5 years ago, so they probably made the US one more challenging since then. Gave me a whole new appreciation for the Vietnam vets before me.

[@harold1733]

Stationed in Hawaii. Read about the Vietnam War. Hawaii is cake compared to any of our training. Shit totally sucked though still. We did an FTX during a storm. Shit was bananas.

[@FernandoSoares6]

In fact, the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center (CIGS) or in this case (JWIC) is the best and most complete jungle combat training in the world.

[@baronc252]

@@FernandoSoares6 wish I could go to that one. Just for the knowledge alone.

[@mwu_10]

I think the main French Jungle warfare center (CEFE), or Centre d'entraînement à la forêt équatoriale is in French Guyana (Amazon rain forest), I didn't know that they have another one in Gabon. One interesting thing is that to be an instructor in CEFE, they need to do the training at CIGS (Centro de Instrução de Guerra na Selva) in Brazil, they also adopted the brazilian jungle war cry "SELVA!". just a curious fact.

[@arbninftry]

I got to go to the US Army Jungle School in Ft. Sherman Panama. Should have never closed down that location. That was 94-95 when I went. Still a lot of the same stuff, but the tech has improved. We were still using ANPVS-7s back then.

[@calulo2]

Hi! im an ecologist with 27 years of experience working in tropical jungles in Central America. This video is really useful and provides you with a nice, accurate list of items every person working in this environmental should be carrying. Great!.

[@dazy03]

This might be a longshot but I cant find the i formation anywhere. I'm actually going to south america for ecological research for the first time and nobody can tell me what kind of shoes are best. Leather vs no leather, waterproof membrane of not, boots or shoes, sturdy and strong or light and quick dry. Do you have any recommendations? I'm very confused...

[@calulo2]

@@dazy03 Hi!. Im a Nicaraguan ecologist with more than 25 years of experience working in tropical rain forests in Honduras and Nicaragua. I think I can advice you with confidence: Keep it simple. If you are going to be in a humid, wet environment: get a pair of rubber boots the kind you can buy in the country where you are heading. So you use them during day, during field work. At the evening , you change them for any kind of comfortable shoes you like to: trekking, sneakers. Don´t forget to take a pair of flip flops. Socks: I recomend knee high merino or cotton socks to avoid bruises because of the rubber boots.

[@planetcaravan2925]

You have m4?

[@nomad_3373]

Same Kit I carried thru all Ranger phases/schools, and carried out to 90% of my deployments. This is a great tutorial for civilians who are thinking about preparing a bug out bag.

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

This man has a huge responsibility on his shoulders. Training our troops for potential conflict in the West Pacific means jungle warfare will be important. Jungle warfare requires you to be like Les Stroud (Survivorman) but also a warrior. Great explanation, Sarge. Hope they give you some R&R for this.

[@arighteousname5882]

This jungle "warfare" school in Hawaii is a joke ans isn't even that in depth. I know cuz I've been to it. Why would they give him R&R for this? It's his job🤣 you sound like some goofy old timer.

[@bobbymcgee6149]

Much respect to Sgt Bosstick. So much responsibilty at such a young age! Truly, NCOs make or break an army!

[@Djzommer1]

@@bobbymcgee6149 that and arty

[@thh4584]

They really should take more lessons from the Thais, Malaysians and Indonesians for jungle warfare. Less is more under double and triple canopy.

[@alphabears6342]

It means more money for the bureaucrats and for the weapon companies. He is not there to protect nor serve the American people or the American culture but to protect American interest.

[@brennonwax7198]

Jungle was some of the best training I've ever received in my military career. Good times.

[@jonathanlane3771]

Brings back good memories. Jungle school was amazing. I wish I could go back. It’s reassuring to see that the packing list hasn’t changed much in the last few years. That means they got it right the first time. Great video!

[@dinosdiscountsmokesjoe2747]

Sgt. Bostick is a professional, thank you sir! Great video

[@chrisingram5777]

Sir? He works for a living! Lol

[@ethanmoon505]

@@chrisingram5777 this comment is dumb and uneducated

[@AlexandraBolz]

I love these military videos. I don’t plan to join the army but I thought of joining either the Air Force or the Navy and these videos really intrigue me.

[@ericcenteno2719]

Lame

[@pirate5489]

@@ericcenteno2719 please stay home and look after your family. military is for men don't let the modern comfortable world fool you. government only recruits women for employment and political purpose once the war start your back home to breed more babies to replace the dead once. never its recorded in human history female army.

[@sephorapiano9602]

@@ericcenteno2719 why?

[@spacekadebt1641]

The Navy doesn't treat their people as well as the Air Force. Also, better job opportunities after you get out in the Air Force. I am a veteran of the Army. 6 years. All pride aside, go with the Air Force.

[@MotoEnz]

Off topic though. Sounded like white noise at 5:53 😶

[@joshuarivera8982]

OL Bostick damn this dude was Foward Observer attached to my Infantry platoon. way to go dude!!

[@605783]

Back in "the day" I always had a medium Victorinox hanging from my trouser belt on a lengrth of paracord and carried inside the trouser leg of my Jungle Cammies, K-Bar taped to the web gear harness strap, poncho and liner and first aid in small "fanny pack" attached to the belt and harness, and in the alice pack Com & batteries, more first aid, LOTS of ammunition, high calorie cannned food so that water could be used for hydration, water, instant coffee... and LOTS of "bug juice".... IT STILL WEIGHED A TON!

[@lawtongore7053]

I was impressed with the jungle school that the Army had in Panama years ago....I got a taste of the jungle environment and had a lot of respect for my uncle that served two tours in Vietnam...

[@pmgrogersanderson9426]

in the Philippines, we use Garbage bag as a Water Proof Bag for the Rucksack contents. Canned Goods are still widely used but we always have at least 4kilos of rice with us. Do we cook the rice during patrol? Yes we do! but we use Stove, we bring it with us. Crazy huh? Of course, if its mission critical, we just bring SkyFlakes (Crackers) and Condensed Milk (Hate it sometimes when ive got to sh*t and its liquid sh*t). Not all of our Kits are the same with the US Army, But we all agree to having ponchos. Btw, i still havent forgotten during training when US Army were training with us in Fort Magsaysay, (International Endorsement for us but its just funny, is all)

[@cbrucesbiz]

I have never been in military service but for 15 years I have watch these type of videos and taken classes on survival as well as gun fighting and hand to hand combat. All these skills and more have given me a much of what I need to help keep my family and other alive and safe should that anything problem come around. I always comment a BIG THANK to everyone I gather information I may need. Love the old school gear.

[@CrimsonRaven51]

SF we have the 3 blade concept. One folder, one multi tool (Leatherman) and one fixed blade (Bush craft and combat. Just throwing that out there. Veteran 1971.

[@Daniel_Richardson]

I concidered buying a Machete/knife hybrid for this. It's called the ESEE Junglas. It's basically just a fixed blade knife with a 10.5 inch blade. Would that be practical or unnecessary?

[@CrimsonRaven51]

@@Daniel_Richardson It’s fine as a “bush Knife “ and very practical. However you should still have a handy folder or at least a multi tool that has a small folder as well as useful tools such as needle nose pliers, wire cutter, flat and Philips screwdriver and file. Narrows down to two important pieces of kit. Thanks for your reply and interest.👍

[@ethanmoon505]

You may have served with my grandpa! SF pilot in vietnam 69-73!

[@planetcaravan2925]

​@@ethanmoon505 my cousin was vietcong

[@John_Smith_86]

Good to have him as your neighbour if you are on friendly terms with him, in the event of a zombie outbreak

[@durpledorekapre3991]

Lol the waterproof matches don't stay waterproof! Thank you for your service guys

[@hansolowe19]

Goes to show how difficult it is to make something really truly waterproof. Those little H2O bastards are everywhere!

[@universalalgorithm3263]

@@hansolowe19 I know right. They are even in our bodies!

[@skreelthebarbarian]

the only way I've found to keep them waterproof is to keep them in a thick plastic bottle with a gasket or some sort of rubber around the base of the threads to keep water out when its sealed good. but matches are never the go-to, just one of the fallbacks

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

Theyre utter shit, and the windproof ones are even worse. No idea why he needs the battery setup though, ferro rod and cotton cool is just fine.

[@travisalexphoto]

Awesome and informative video on those who like to do bushcraft camping, and or hiking and camping. Well this is standard military issue protocol, the same fundamentals apply to doing overnight camps or weekend camps. We are trying to have a small light bug out setup. Very good video. Thanks for sharing

[@worldweary1913]

When we humped the boonies in the suck (FMF)we carried as much water as we could. The alice pack was the latest gear and many opted to carry the 1 quart canteens riding both sides of the pack (4) 2 on each side with canteen cups on the uppers to hold the shape of the covers so we didnt have to struggle putting the canteens back into the covers because you were not stopping for any reason other than laces and sock changes. The jungle under canopy is wet and steamy and cold in higher elevations when rainy.

[@scottklawon8225]

Nice video. I went to JOTC in the early 90's in Panama. I can't believe he is using the same old gear we did because it is better than the new stuff!

[@sonnysantana5454]

speaking only for myself , 1'ivan-47' 2'knives = M-3' trench knife and 1' recon folder , 3' canteens , 1' pistol 1911' auto , 1' pancho , 1' ruck , 1' compass , 1' map 1' 550'cord , 1' boots , 1'1'st aid kit , 1' snake bite kit , 1' roll fold hammock , 1' field hat , C'rats , 3'pairs of socks , ranger pace knot , hazalon tablets , salt tablets , fishing wire and spool , 1' GI fold shovel , 1' my trusty old zippo travel lite and it gets you far

[@tomasr64]

I learned outdoor living through recreation backpacking, expeditions etx. I didn't join the military way back when because we were witnessing the failing of Vietnam and those who died there. 1972-73, I hope that young people learn about the horrors of war. Learning how to take care of land is important. Shovels and saws.

[@tomcatt998]

Same here, i signed up for USMC in 73, took tests & physical then they put me on standby, then told me the war was ending and they didn't need me.. Every nam vet i have talked to said that i didn't miss anything..

[@vermontvermont9292]

Nice seeing Alice still being used. It's great gear.

[@realsydney7327]

Nice job. A man with an organized mind and his kit is well thought out.

[@timp3931]

Prismatic compasses suck because you still need a protractor. When I joined Cdn army in 1980, we had superior Silva Ranger baseplate compasses. 40 years ago.

[@MrSkullSociety]

As a sgt that went through conscripted army in my tropical country.... half of the stuff you would carry, would not be part of my list. We used double thick plastic bags for waterproofing, which serves its purpose actually (it can even waterproof bags for river crossing). Anything more, would really be cumbersome and takes too much time to take out. its also about time that US issue a bullpup designed rifle... especially for jungle, a shorter weapon is needed. I was trained with the full vest with soft plates in throughout the mission. This require a lot of getting used to. When you are used to it, it can get really comfy at night. The alice belt would probably be more comfortable... however it would also mean that if you get hit, it would be more fatal. your kit would be useful for longer missions, beyond 72 hours and operation in a smaller group, section level, not for platoon level missions and above especially when supply lines aren't cut off.

[@canadafree2087]

Some training is better than no training; but your comment shows actual experience compared to classroom training set up by office guys higher up.

[@jollygoodyo]

Bullpup, tropics..Hello 🇸🇬

[@SpecJack15]

These are for jungle operations when you won't have company resupply for 72hrs. SAF cannot be compared to U.S. Army, especially in terms of the supply train, in the SAF your stuff gets to you pretty quickly because of how small and efficient you're operating unlike U.S. Army. Also, SAF is now moving back to the web belt load-bearing system similar to the ALICE belt SGT Bostick is demonstrating. My peers who wore the previous generation integrated armour vest with hard plate (not soft) complained about the heat and sweat bogging them down regularly.

[@isopa2543]

imagine going to scs

[@madgavin7568]

The US military will never issue a bull-pup rifle even for jungle warfare because as far as the US military is concerned the design offers no significant advantages over an AR platform, whilst being a more complex rifle to maintain.

[@panzerkitsune]

the simple thing of tying the drybags to the main rucksack is a great idea and I will utilize it myself for own carrying rucksacks. good video.

[@zohanrock]

I thought I was fit until I underwent jungle warfare training. Traversing 100m in thick jungle left me so drained it felt like 10km.

[@b_bogg]

Everyone should be taking this as a tutorial. We may need it

[@Godras874]

Another doomsayer...

[@michaellorenzen8200]

you are correct if SHTF a lot of his kit could be essential however IMO I would prefer to be more of a gray man👍

[@b_bogg]

Its a have it and not need it situation.

[@planetcaravan2925]

​@@Godras874 i think aliens will attack us in maybe 5 years or so

[@wayne00k]

As an old vet asking... how much of your kit is GI? My nephew back in 2003 had us shipping him and his team all sorts of extras so I'm hoping that Uncle Sam is providing most if not all. Keep on making us proud!

[@delvesdg]

I was going to ask the same question.

[@markbuildstx]

By the looks of it, most is not issued.

[@Shadowfangdk12]

Currently in the 25th. They do issue plenty of alright kit but the army is still shifting from the war on terror and as always the army issues the same for everyone. So most of the GI stuff isn't built nor intended for the jungle so alot of guys buy their own kit etc.

[@thepensivepenguin]

Very cool seeing someone still using the old ALICE gear.

[@canadafree2087]

That is a warning sign to me. All training should be done with modern gear that is issued to you. Some SpecOps groups may have their own say on gear they carry, but the avg Joe has to work with what they are issued.

[@monkeeatsbanana7397]

@@canadafree2087 This is just a jungle kit and it isnt the full kit and what they are normally issued for regular use, look at recent footage of army soldiers, their gear is pretty modern, new plate carriers, no more of those shitty iotvs, new helmets like ihps or occasionally high cuts, and new gun attachments like lpvos, ergo extensions, stocks, nv lasers, etc.

[@fernandoharada508]

This one soldier has more supply than an entire russian squad! LOL!

[@BonnyDuctTape]

Love it that in every military video somebody is making a joke about the Russian army 😂

[@Bigman-fh1fz]

@@BonnyDuctTape they did it to themselves

[@campcookhenry]

Hahaha

[@paroxy1119]

@@Bigman-fh1fz true

[@scotthill1600]

@@BonnyDuctTape there’s a lot of material there to go on

[@5five6x45]

It’s incredible with all the new gear and technology that has come our in the last few years. He is still using an Alice pack and some of the gear on the belt from the Vietnam time frame. Whether it’s new or old is still old I guess it works right❓ Great video great content❗️

[@arighteousname5882]

The Alice pack is alot more comfortable and durable than the Molle ruck that is issued now

[@doughoward6401]

​@@arighteousname5882when I was in Vietnam In 1971 , my marine unit was still using packs designed in 1942. No shit . In fact that was the supply unit stock number .m1942.

[@wxfield]

It helps in terms of space and dryness if you take a food vacuum bag sealer and vacuum-seal your extra socks, clothes, etc.I also had about half a dozen glow-in-the-dark tapes where I would put a

[@drufause]

Very good kit. My Marine dad used to give Leadership and Spiritual lectures based on his survival kit.

[@kamuelalee]

72 hours worth

[@nicxoi6975]

I have to go back, I got dropped 2 days before graduating on the one rope bridge. This course is so awesome and definitely practice practice practice your rope systems before you go.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Anyone else remember the Army jungle expert badge from the 70's and 80's that guys stationed in Panama received? It looked like a Spanish galleon ship and you wore it on your left front BDU blouse pocket.

[@marc2638]

Fort Sherman yup I do, place closed down just before I got in and I remember being pissed that that was one school not open to me lmao,,,, Ranger school I went

[@oldsoldier181]

I had one of those given to me by a SGT who was getting out, mid 80s! It was the Santa Maria, if I remember correctly

[@nonserviam9673]

Went through Panama three times. 1/508 pir.

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Saw one or two in 1993. They were SOA instructors. Most rare badge I ever saw was a Army nuclear reactor badge.

[@JulezWinnfield]

@@mikethemechanic7395 Rare base?

[@havoctwoone]

I love how you ask any soldier, whats the most important thing to have for 72hr missions, and everyone says my woobie. Can’t take a blanky from a trained killer. It was the one piece of CIF I took with me when I got out.

[@defenderofdemocracy2231]

Oh he’s right about the flip flops in the patrol base 😂😂 that shit only happens when nobody is watching you at 2am

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Hero from Indonesian 🇮🇩. the great thing about the rainforest is that there is always a place to take cover and set up an ambush

[@corsair6]

Good foundational coverage of what's needed for jungle infantry operations. Not being able to train in Panama is a bummer but, going back to the Philippines and continued training in Australia and Okinawa helps cover this environment.

[@FernandoSoares6]

In fact, the Brazilian Army Jungle Warfare Instruction Center (CIGS) or in this case (JWIC) is the best and most complete jungle combat training in the world.

[@corsair6]

@@FernandoSoares6 Indeed, it's a fine school. American military personnel rotate through regularly...provided their Portuguese is passable.

[@fraserwood3314]

I always found people used to do a rubbish job on face camo, those 3 color camo with the mirror are the worst. The best used to be the 2 color sticks, we used to heat the end up with a lighter and it would stay on for ages.

[@paulyf.107]

Very likable bloke. I listened to him, didn't you? That's a gift when the sh^t goes down, I'd say.

[@ikmalradeen6203]

'The jungle just take the stuff from you' well i agree on that😆

[@OldGreyMulletTest]

Sgt Bostick's certainly ready for any sticky situation. I thank you.

[@Sweenis80]

6-8 MREs is a ton of food for 3 days. Most I've talked to would carry maybe 3-4 mealpacks and an absolute metric fuckton of coffee and electrolyte mix + 2 poptarts/crackers n 'cheese'. speaking of poptarts, the canadian military has real ones! With Frosting!!

[@toorknives]

Thanks for the support and shout out!

[@DDEITZ]

I like when you watch videos from people that at the very least were trained right even if they never "had" to use it in the real world. No make sure you own this specific knife or specific whatever, you can pick whatever it is you want as long as its goodenough because in the end, the tool only matters so much.

[@tracker-one-niner]

I use the USGI CAMENGA lensatic compass in the Southern hemisphere and is works normally. The jungles of Brazil is full of surprises but land nav is not an issue.

[@jayrizzinthebuff]

Hooah! Well done, you. As an OG jungle warrior from 5/87 recon plt, we refined this SOP, and it works well in most jungle environments. The jungle is like no other woodline. Hydration is paramount and incredibly hard to maintain. Our initial load out was 2 1 qt canteens, 1 2 qt canteen, 1 5qt canteen and a camelback. That would last a day if u were conservative. Water resupply is essential, iodine tablets suuuuck! Land nav is another monster that's hard to explain. Everything looks the same. Staying on azimuth is so hard but u have no choice so u find a way that works for u. As part of the old Cadre at JOTB we used to tell all the students that what we show, works for us, it may not work for u, good luck and take it slow.......scouts out!

[@John_Smith_86]

Well, how do you resupply water then? If you have no map, how does one find a river to get water from?

[@sayfolman7752]

​@@John_Smith_86 river not the water source in jungle, for example you can get water from bamboo stick

[@jeffperkins1862]

​@@sayfolman7752not every jungle has bamboo.

[@PreparedOverlander]

I did jungle school at Ft Sherman in Panama in the early 1990s when the US Army had Jungle Operations Training Center there.

[@victor_r.m]

Someone make an Amazon shopping list of his items lol

[@whiteyfisk9769]

So much milsurp and tactical stuff on amazon is chinese garbage. Ebay is your friend for surp

[@planetcaravan2925]

​@@whiteyfisk9769 can you buy M4 also there?

[@davidchang7500]

Of all the things to carry & survive in the jungle, 3 indispensable things one have to have - survival knife, ferro rod & water canteen (with aluminium canteen cup). Other needs one can improvise with the use of the knife & experience.

[@rolandoreyes5291]

Face paint should also be an insect repelant formulated. Serves two purpose

[@markcollins2666]

We mixed insect repellant with camo sticks, for a creamy texture. We had both, so why not? No need to mix, if you don't need one or the other, like camo in winter, or bug repellant in summer, for everyone.

[@rayjohn9798]

Don’t know about this stuff. When I got to Vietnam the orientation was here’s your rucksack, an antique m16 and 20 magazines, abandolere of ammo 100 rounds of m60 a claymore 2 trip flares a 16:14 of gernades 6 canteens a case of c rations and if your luck was there a couple of field dressings and albumin I wore the same clothes never bathed or shaved. Some times 40 to 30 days when they brought out the clean uniforms and socks. I spent almost all of time navigating the terrain. The weapon maintenance was with toilet paper and a shaving brush Slept on the ground Never used a hammock you would be wet but no one can toss a sáchel charge under your ass The only practical experience and training for this was from our first sergeant and the guy who oriented me in the unit I’m fact the training other than the weapons was insufficient. Physically it took me 3 months to arrive at some level of getting acquainted with job. As to training does not appear to approach 30 days humping 80 pounds of gear. 16:14 16:14

[@MinnesnowdanSniper]

THis man is goated for using ALICE gear in 2023. love it... impression kitters take note here for sure lolz

[@joethompson6362]

I completed the 12-15 days in jungle survival course located at Jungle Operations Training Center located at Fort Sherman in Panama' class 08--87. And we did not have access to all these cool items like 9-volt batteries, or Walmart survival food packs!!! And yes, I did eat some crazy bugs.!!!

[@Sarah-Jade]

I’m really enjoying this series!

[@gigibecali5909]

This is really good advice for backpackinge specially for beginners in multiple days hikes ,ofc you need to exclude all the military related gear and stuff(face paint, a more simplified aid kit and traditional navigation setup). Add a tent or a bivvy bag setup and something to insulate the ground or a thicker poncho liner or opt for a sleeping bag if its in the backcountry and not in the summer or late spring(its obviously colder and windier there at night)

[@nelsonfountain4297]

When I went to JOTC it was at Ft. Sherman, Panama and the training was incredibly good with very knowledgeable instructors.

[@disciple68]

Former combat medic with 5th Battalion, 87th Infantry in Panama. This brings back some memories. I'm pleased to see that Jungle Fighters stuck with the ALICE gear. I often thought that the "new" MOLLE was a poor replacement, especially for the jungle.

[@highonimmi]

alice gear is so easy and quick to put on and take off. super simple and fast to re-arrange your kit depending on the mission requirements. easier to keep clean as well. molle is a pain to set up, change or remove from rigs, belts, packs and vehicle mounting platforms. i still take alice with me when i do anything outdoors.

[@darrylw5851]

I was in the Ace of Spades/Jaguars. Thought it was interesting as well.

[@disciple68]

@@darrylw5851 As in Alpha Company 5/87th?

[@darrylw5851]

@@disciple68 Yes, that's the one.

[@disciple68]

@Darryl W when were you there? I was there from 1997 through 1999 when we closed up Ft Kobe.

[@DaniellePowell-l9h]

That is pretty awesome, being a military historian myself I find these documentaries very interesting and entertaining.

[@zanethecaster]

For my emergency food supply I use honey and oats nature valley bars they can fit in ur pockets and tight spaces and pack a punch of energy

[@kinch613]

Wow thats some old ass kit! Didnt know that was still in use!

[@danmang923]

Wow a sergeant at 19.

[@Glory_inthe_3rd77]

Thank you for being willing to keep threats out of the country.

[@HockeyLax50]

It seems that the army doesn’t issue everything and he had to get some of this stuff on his own. Like the silva compass and maybe even the gps

[@comradeluftwaffles1322]

That GPS he definitely bought himself

[@ReikerForge]

Just those two things, because he already has an issued map and compass so if he knows what he's doing he's fine, they just make things slightly more convenient, but even he acknowledges GPS can be really buggy in jungle terrain

[@willm3406]

Ten years, never got an issued compass. Bought that myself too

[@Pooky1973]

I can't father why they have to buy anything themselves. IMHO they should Get FREE HEALTHCARE AND OTHER THINGS FOR LIFE! Pisses me off! Great job Sir. THANK YOU for your SERVICE! 🫡 🇺🇸

[@odgreen5655]

@@Pooky1973 The govt is usually buying the cheapest, not the best stuff.

[@4ozgloves205]

I had a m4 with the m203 in Iraq. But I was doing BDA for flyboys . This is a cool video it seems the 72 hour pack is made exactly for 72 'hours ✊🏼

[@canadafree2087]

If you are going to carry a 9V make it multi-purpose; buy snap on flashlights that fit on the head of the 9V (some are IR if you need to signal your own side). Wire saws are very fragile when used as shown, best to keep them straight using a branch. Sawing up will pinch any saw, better to saw down and allow gravity to open the cut as the branch falls away. There are now chain saw style pocket saws. You want Suunto compass, modern North American Silvas are made in Asian and prone to bubbles, not Finland like Suunto.

[@glenmarriott8491]

"The jungle just takes stuff" Best description ever

[@TKDFAITH]

I feel bad for him because now he has to put all of this back in the bag.

[@LK-bz9sk]

This was so informative. I really learned a lot and also helped my unlearn some stuff we see in the non military world

[@sin7wu]

walking around in flippy flops... I was that guy hahaha.

[@sumguyman8656]

Respect jungle warrior. I think a lot of Vietnam vets would say that having the fire making stuff in a combat scenario in the jungle is kind of a waste of space...no fires in combat. Tough ol coots. Sitting out in the suck, in the rain(no poncho, too much noise), cold rations from a can, covered in leeches and mosquitos, and being hunted while hunting. Jeez that'd suck. Just an observation.

[@DirtyDsGarage]

I went through the jungle training in 2015, we were the second class to go through it when they opened it in Hawaii. sure has changed a lot since then. We didn’t have half of that stuff .😂They gave us bleach droplets to purify our water. Aco 2/27 wolfhounds.

[@0828daniel]

This is right behind my house 😂🤙🏼

[@JFrey1986]

I was there (but it was 2014) right after A Co with Comanche Company. No Fear!

[@2races1kind]

Have you read "About Face" by Col. Hackworth? Amazing book, he was raised in the Infantry by the Wolfhounds in Korea. Throughout his career, his experince with the 27th was always the standard by which he measured everything Infantry.

[@garytellep5392]

I believe if you looked at the loadout that VN LRRPs carried very few of your items would be in it and their load would be about 2/3 less in weight. Frankly we're looking like a Boy Scout camping trip working on merit badges. I didn't see a GI steel jointed rifle cleaning rod in case you plug that barrel. Extra clothes? Sleeping bags in the jungle on a recon march? No machette, you might as well leave the rifle in the barracks too. And a bigger knife, like a Ka-Bar, and a whet stone. A stouter rope for stream crossings. I've never seen chickens loose in the jungle. In Hawaii the only warm blooded protein you'll be snaring are mongooses, there are no naturally found snakes there or big game. Unless you're planning on stealing a villager's pigs and goats or dogs. No rabbits to snare in Hawaii and in a recon/LRRP role who is going to stop and use a Jet Boil or cook anything with a fire? Sorry guys, man up, and develop a serious recon program. Ft Benning is full of hints what the Japanese carried in WW2, the VC and NVA in Vietnam and what our SF guys learned from the Montagnards.

[@TR-Mead]

I haven't used an ALICE or LCE in 20 years. Did the rest of the Army except the 25th transition to MOLLE? I understand the reasoning, I'm just curious if it's his personal set up or unit SOP.

[@BrasherCreekFarm]

Some units allow you to where personal gear some don’t, my battalion didn’t allow it but others there do. I was there as recent as 2022

[@scifimom42]

7:35 he answers your question.

[@TR-Mead]

​@@scifimom42 Not being curt, but that's what I meant when I said I understood the reasoning. I haven't seen anyone wear this since about 2002 so I was thrown for a loop.

[@leusmaximusx]

great HOBO kit for 5 years after discharge , im still using it roamng california while jobless and deserted by my family

[@chillplacatetrance9213]

Non military person question here: Having a 7 mags enough for an average firefight on a patrol or raid?

[@markcollins2666]

For me, personally, no. To attack, when you may not have a numerical advantage, you have to fire many shots, to keep the adversary's heads down, to advance, close in, and finish them off. When contact like that is most likely, as a US Infantry squad leader, I would not feel comfortable with less than 600 rounds, which I will willingly carry and share. This guy is only spouting cheapass Army supply doctrine. Fortunately, once Supply gives out ammo, they'll never take it back. This allows us to hoard for later. But no, nowhere near enough.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

7 is standard pretty much throughout NATO, its enough especially if you shoot as you are meant to. The bigger issue is machine gun ammo. Generally you would take 7 for each assigned task, rather than going by time scale.

[@Ukraineaissance2014]

7 is standard pretty much throughout NATO, its enough especially if you shoot as you are meant to. The bigger issue is machine gun ammo. Generally you would take 7 for each assigned infantry task then hopefully refill, rather than going by time scale. Id probably even take less if it was at night or if i was doing something else as a primary job, and id take 3 more if it was just a long afghanistan style attack of going through several villages over miles with sporadic stuff going on for up to beyond 12 hours in summer.

[@chillplacatetrance9213]

@lostinthedesert-hp4bw I have 9,638 mags. Thank god!

[@mafiakolor1558]

As an army,i would say im not gonna being comfort,it's a war. Greetings from equator soldier.

[@All_you_need_is_love2018]

I wonder how his kit compare to the kit of soldiers who operate primarily in tropical jungle environment like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand etc. I have a feeling soldiers from these countries don’t carry as much gear.

[@canadafree2087]

I wonder if this is a private school, can't see any military (even SpecOps) still using ALICE gear.

[@nicks5546]

As someone who was stationed on Camp Pendleton in the same camp as marsoc, you still see Alice making herself useful.

[@d540vamartin9]

@@canadafree2087 according to yt comments and various reviews, alice is more comfortable than newer molle gear

[@TheAdhipraz]

Here in Indonesia, almost the same, but yes, it is less. Such as gps, might only for groups. 1 survival kits. We've train with the army (sometimes train them) and doing some expeditions. Basically, more or less, that's what we carry for few days deep jungle ops.

[@markcollins2666]

I a Us Army Infantry sergeant, now retired in the Philippines, and living in the forest, (it's not the jungle,) wouldn't carry half that crap! A Jetboil?!? A Woobie?!? GPS devices!?! Expensive toys you don't need! And even if you did, one item is enough for a group! Should everyone carry 2 compasses, AND A GPS?!? Look, here it never drops below 60 degrees, you don't need no stinking woobie. What you DO need, that he failed to mention, is a good green or brown Army issue towel. The most multi use item you can have. From drying yourself off, a camoflage headgear, a catcher of rainwater for whatever you need it for, most useful. Look at old Vietnam war movies, and at how many men had towels around their necks. Even Hollywood got that right!

[@techjdu]

A well equipped marine is a sight to behold.

[@jasonhash3172]

Safe to say that he has definitely lost a lot of things to tie everything up like he did

[@thewinesmith]

I find it interesting that theyre still using those backpacks. I have one that i used as a teenager for backpacking, but now(40yo) Ive been using an osprey pack for the last 15 years. The jetboil though seems like a game changer, if not hot food just to boil water.

[@leaningforward5294]

The load in the bag is probably 25/30 pounds before mission specific extra ammo/grenades/mortars(?)/MG ammo/spare batteries/commo/water. Weight could easily bump up to 60 lbs which is heavy in that environment. Since we spent the last 20 years fighting in the desert and mountains many have forgotten the misery of fighting and living in the jungle. Two comfort and morale items I always like to have is Gold Bond powder and baby wipes to help clean and dry feet/crotch/arm pits.

[@chrisingram5777]

Wet wipes is a must for nut, butt, and pits. 19delta scouts out!

[@leaningforward5294]

@@chrisingram5777 19D? You guys go to the rear every night for showers. ;o)

[@YourUncle8501]

60lbs + rifle is a nightmare in mud

[@Stan_with_the_Plan]

"M-4 not as short as some of our subguns..." Only a tiny minority of the DOD would get to bring subguns like the MP-7 etc., then once you need to start shooting you'll wish you had an M-240. Having had to carry the M-16A2 for most of my career, switching to the M-4 was a god-send. The ALICE LC-2 suspenders were post-Vietnam/cold war generation; I grew up on that too. The Vietnam rig was the M-1959 canvas H-harness. Here in 2024, I put together a modern updated belt rig using a padded MOLLE belt and the ALICE suspenders. Camo paint: the Hunter's Specialties in tubes are a known quantity. Teva water shoes or something similar would make great camp shoes to air your feet out or wear at night in your bag. Gloves: the older issue DA-3 black leather gloves work well if you cut the thumb and trigger finger off, the jungle is prickly and abrasive. I love this stuff, did the job for years. Cheers!

[@marvinherrera4579]

Only thing that comes to my mind when someone says jungles is wet balls, painful wet balls that being rubbed against each other for a while😶 nice set up though

[@akanji8285]

This man lives the “2 is 1, 1 is none” philosophy

[@exploringtheplanetsn]

Lot more civilians products then I expected. But that’s probably because military issued stuff isn’t as good.

[@zanethecaster]

More civilians live in the jungle and have the practical know how that the military adopts

[@schristi69]

Interesting. My Bn went to JOTC in Panama, 1979. We didn't carry much but our LBE. Never took our ALICE packs. Times have changted.

[@productsandfame2701]

I'm going to call my blanket "woobie" From now on. 😂😂

[@davidfranks9725]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@rainesonne1320]

Woopie is the word a lot of kids use for their blanket!

[@JulezWinnfield]

Woobie, not woopie.

[@productsandfame2701]

@@JulezWinnfield 👍👍

[@odgreen5655]

but is it a woobie though??? oh there is a difference my friend. woobie > blanket

[@CalvinWatkins]

Thank you for your service Sgt.

[@sonnysantana5454]

w o w , that's a lot of gear from my time with the nica contras , my ivan 47' my ammo chest rig , 3'canteens my 2' blades 1' on my left chest strap and the other riding my 6' my granade pouch ( 6' ) pill capsule for 8' holzone water purification small 1'st aid kit ,2' bandanas ( doorag ) 1' wrapped around my head and the other around my neck , some 550'cord , a small mirror, my zippo and my trusty miskito summa ramma indian scout guides that were vital in the war against the sanandista communist regime

[@andrewcombe8907]

Fascinating that Vietnam era pack and webbing is still used.

[@bradtodd4192]

I was die in the jungle I cant do any of this 😭

[@zanethecaster]

You would learn