 What to pack for deployment
Please review the list below. There may be some items you have not considered.
Personal equipment list: FL-2 DMAT/SMRT 6
Pack for 10-14 days of field living conditions. We can stay in anything from a 5 star hotel to a tent in a remote area, so be prepared for anything. A black, zippered rolling duffle type bag with a maximum size of 30" x 15" x 14" is approved for your gear as well as the military style ALICE pack (there are 2 sizes of ALICE packs, choose the larger one).
Compressible storage bags make packing your gear easier and help keep your gear dry in case of rain. Also consider some type of plastic covering for your bag or duffle to keep it dry if we are in the tents. A large, black garbage bag works well. You may also wish to carry a three-day fanny pack for items, such as medications, that you do not want to put in your regular pack should the team fly to the disaster area and you need to check-in your duffle bag.
The following list contains items you may wish to consider taking with you on deployment:
Uniform
Team T-shirt (see Barb Goodwin for price)
Khaki BDU long sleeve blouse
Khaki BDU trousers
Khaki boonie hat
Military style black belt
Black 8" high military boots - high quality, side zipper
Socks - color optional, white recommended
Undergarments - women must wear a bra or sports bra
Personal Items
Driver's license
NDMS ID card
Your government issued credit card
Your immunization record
Cash - ATMs may not be available or working, take small bills
Medications - enough to last at least 2 weeks
Prescription glasses, contact lenses, readers - bring extra pairs
Sunglasses
Personal care products - soap, shampoo, tooth paste and brush, razors, comb, brush, foot powder, hand lotion, feminine products for women.
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Insect repellant - favor those with DEET
Wash cloths and towels
Shower shoes - inexpensive flip-flops work fine
Toilet paper/facial tissues - camping or travel size
Hand sanitizers/wipes
Small flashlight with extra batteries
Medical supplies - hemostat, stethoscope, scissors, pens, note pad
Laundry bag - for soiled laundry
Sewing kit - small travel size
Personal first aid kit - small travel size
Safety pins
Small travel pillow
Sleep wear - the tents are coed, so dress accordingly
Civilian clothing as desired - shorts, T-shirts, slacks, sneakers, etc.
Work gloves
Cell phone chargers - both car and regular
Ear plugs - your roommate/tent mate may snore
Cold Weather Gear for Cold Weather Deployments
Khaki BDU cold weather jacket with liner
Long underwear
Gloves or mittens
Wool cap
Helpful hints for packing:
My favorite thing in the world is the kind of compressible storage bags that don't require a vacuum to get the air out. Just roll up the bag to squeeze the air out and put it in your pack. I've found that if I put a day or two's worth of clothes in one bag (pants, team T, underwear, socks), I won't have to pull out a bunch of bags to get the clothes I need for that day.
It's also handy to keep your toiletries in a zip lock bag according to use. I have one bag for my shower things (shampoo, soap, etc) and one bag for my sink things (toothbrush and paste, hairbrush, etc). If we stay in a hotel, this won't be a problem, but if we stay in the tents, the showers and sinks may be a distance away and separate from each other. If you pack this way, you're sure not to forget anything and have to go back to the tent to get it. The zip lock bags also prevent any leaking bottles from damaging anything in your pack.
Travel size items are handy when you are trying to save space. And don't forget the travel size toilet paper (a small package of facial tissues will also work as well). You never know when the facilities (aka porta-potties) will run out of paper.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the list, please let me know.
Sandra Brazelton RN
Public Information Officer
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