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Today's Soldier

Featured below is a pictoral diagram of a typical American Marine, complete with his equipment.

American Marine
Equipment List
  1. Bedroll

  2. Two one-quart canteens

  3. Entrenching tool

  4. ALCE medium-issue backpack with frame (contains chemical-warfare suit, two ponchos, poncho liner, rations, underwear, shaving kit)

  5. Sleeping bag

  6. Kevlar helmet

  7. Load-Bearing Equipment (contains ammo pouch, fighting knife, first-aid kit, 9-mm Beretta pistol)

  8. M-16 A-2

  9. Kevlar flak vest

  10. Personal items in leg pocket

  11. Combat-issue boots

Not shown: Gas mask carried on waist.

Total Weight: 60 to 70 pounds
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