Gear Up

Gear is what enables us to get our mission done efficiently, comfortably, and safely. You live with this gear. Choose wisely.

The gear and uniforms maintained by infantry members are for the benefit of the individual. Appropriate gear enables members to contribute to the mission of the militia. Additional gear is required for sustained operations over an extended time period.

Members are encouraged to pursue completion of their gear setup as finances permit. We recommend that recruits seek the guidance of experienced members with regard to gear selection and gear placement.

The uniform for the Texas State Militia Infantry consists of, but is not limited to:

Gear up for your militia journey

Required items for showing up to training events

IFAK

Individual First Aid Kit

  • Tear away ifak pouch
  • * CAT tourniquet
  • Chest seal
  • Wound coagulant
  • Nasopharyngeal tube
  • Israeli bandage
  • Trauma shears
  • 14ga decompression needle
  • Boo boo kit

Uniform

Day to day clothing

  • 2 Matching top and botom sets of durable camouflage clothes suitable to the unit area of operations (multicam preferred)
  • 1 set of serviceable boots in a subdued color
  • 1 hat matching or similar to clothing camouflage pattern
  • Riggers belt
  • 1 set of non-reflective eye protection
  • Shemagh in subdued color
  • Mechanix-style field gloves

Infantry Equipment

Sustaining field gear

  • Quality plate carrier or rig with appropriate pouches (webgear is good for a budget)
  • * Water source, minimum 2 quarts (CamelBak style recommended)
  • Food for 72 hours (MREs, power bars, trail mix)
  • Extra socks
  • Baby wipes
  • Rifle cleaning kit
  • Pen and notepad
  • Whistle
  • Assault pack, rucksack for at least 72 hours

Weapons / Tools

Tools of the trade

  • Semiautomatic rifle in 5.56 or 7.62 x 39
  • Minimum 210 rounds / 7 magazines (if your rifle uses magazines)
  • 1 full tang knife, minimum 4" long
  • Service pistol with three magazines
  • ESAPI armor plates
  • Military lensaitc compass
  • Magazine dump pouch
  • Hearing protection

Survival

Gear to support life in the woods

  • Water purification / filtration
  • Fire starting kit
  • Entrenching tool
  • 3 chemlights
  • 50' of 7 strand paracord
  • Multi-tool
  • Military ECWS sleep system
  • Foam sleeping pad
  • Military two-man tent (Eureka brand)