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		:: Article : Ideas of stuff to have on the field (last revised 12.31.2004 thumper) (C) HGWT.NET when planning your scenario load please consider the following:
		On your person..
	1X	IMPORTANT : A good digital watch w/ easy to use stop watch.
	1X	map case for 4x6 map w/ laniard.
	1X	wool socks to wick water away from wet feet.
	1X	water : (a 12oz bottle of water in a pod holders is smaller than a camel pack and usually just enough for a 2 hour LRP.)
	1X	compass - not as usefull in the day, but come night can be a real assett.
	1X	field maps : squad leaders : 8"x11" laminated folding map (coded) field maps : squad members : a 4"x6" laminated map of the field (coded)
	?	paintballs - consider loading toilet paper at top to minimize rattle.
	1X	a pack of gum to keep from getting cotton mouth.
	1X	a spare battery for those who carry radios.
	1X	a radio to stay in touch.
	1X	a bandana for splatter on goggles.
	1X	squad leaders : a small note pad and pencil for marking mission notes time started: location: #allies: ending status: problems:
	1X	squad leaders : a micro-digital camera for recording anything important you may want to use later. (pic of mission card being signed, pic player wiping repeatedly. pic of dishonrable conduct) in good secure zippered case.
		At the Base for C&C members...
	2X	digital watches with easy to use timers. sync w/ base ref and learn mission assignment schedule.
	2X	Team arm band tape. (secure in GAME BOX when not in use)
	1X	digital clock -- battery powered.
	2X	non-coded maps of field, laminated, grease pencils
	1X	Field Radio for missions being called in.
	1X	SC Roadkill Base station radio
	1X	GRMS radio to communicate w/ other teams -- spare batteries for GRMS
	1X	SPARE GRMS Radio for special assignments. (secure in cooler when not in use)
	10X	10 spare field maps and sharpie to assign mission destinations w/ hard copy.
	2X	Notepad and pen to log missions as assigned, time assigned, to who it was assigned (person & team), who went, the mission ref assigned and final status of mission. (secure in cooler when not in use)
		At the Base for SQUAD LEADERS and SPEC OPS...
	?	GAME BOX : 24 Gallon Wheeled Tote w/ SC ROADKILL stenciled on the top w/ combination lock :
	1X	COOLER : 16 can soft cooler - tall w/ ice or ice packs - secured in game box
	2X	CAMP CHAIRS - bungied to game box with SC Roadkill on velcro patch - to let the squad leaders kick back between missions, for the C&C to kickback when not in use.
	6X	DRINKS : liters of water / and gatorade in cooler on ice.
	6X	PAINT : half gallon hard plastic pour top dispensers full of paintballs
	1X	small pump spray bottle: w/ 1/2 water and 1/2 iso. alcohol for googles, barrels, etc.
	1X	push dowel for barrel cleaning.
	2X	hand towels.
	1X	roll soft paper towels.
	1X	roll soft toilet paper.
	8X	BATTERIES : rechargable AAs for GRMS radios.
	4X	BATTERIES : rechargable battery pack for SP50s
	1X	game jersey - just in case.
	1X	ref vest - just in case.
		a few bananas - energy bars - red bull - gum
	1X	ibuprophen bottle
		This way when we return to base we can kick our heals up and refresh... and not have to leave the field for rest or to cool down or clean up. -- this maintains continuity in our field presence and C&C duties..