To start the 3-part series, it’s only logical to start with my 1st Line!
All lines are used to complete certain tasks.
Task
My first line is used to survive, escape & evade and fight. The “fight” part isn’t common for a 1st line but I have included it because I carry 2x 5.56 and 2x 5.7 magazines on my belt.
Location
Where do I put the items to survive, escape & evade and fight?
All the survive and escape & evasion items are in my clothing. The reason for this is that my pants and smock/combat shirt will be the last things I will drop.
although I really want to control naked one day…
My “fight” items are on my belt.
Contents
Survival, escape & evade
| Survival tin/ E&E Kit |
| Waterproof Container |
| Signal mirror |
| Razor blades x2 |
| Sewing kit (strong needles, cord) |
| Snare wire/string |
| Fishing kit (hooks,wire,weights) |
| Small candle |
| Waterproof matches |
| Condom |
| Magnesium & ferro rods (fire lighting) |
| Survival blanket |
| Cotton patches |
| Medication (anti-diarrea, headache, …) |
| Pockets |
| Notebook and pencil |
| Lighter |
| Camo Cream |
| Small Air Marker Panel |
| Boonie hat |
| 1:250 000 Map of Belgium |
| Sawyer Water Filter |
| Magnets (to hold up maps, air pictures) |
| Chalk |
| Extra Petzl headlight |
| Emergency Strobe Light |
| JFIRE |
Fight
| Belt (HSGI Suregrip) | |
| 5.7 Mag x2 (HSGI TACO) | |
| SCAR Mag x2 (HSGI TACO) | |
| FNH 5.7 | |
| Dump Pouch (WAS) | |
| IFAK (HSGI) | NAR Field Dressing |
| Chest Seal x2 | |
| NPA | |
| ARS | |
| Nitrile gloves | |
| Shears | |
| Permanent marker | |
| TCCC Card | |
| Flat Duct Tape | |
| Compressed Gauze x2 | |
| Leatherman (WAS pouch) | |
| GP Pouch (Spiritus Systems) | |
| Chem lights (x2 IR, x2 Vis) | |
| Krill Light IR (Not shown) | |
| PRC-152 Batt (Not shown) | |
| Petzl Headlight | |
| MS2000 | |
| Spare Batt (AA, AAA, CR123) in container | |
| Gloves (Mechanix) |
The Setup
Escape and Evade
Fight
Escape & Evade
So that is my current first line. The dump pouch is a new addition to my belt and I will see if I like it. My first impression is good, so I’ll let you guys know.
If you guys have any questions, please let me know.
Update on FMB: I have some exiting news! After becoming a contributor to Spotter Up, an amazing community of writers from all backgrounds, I might start working together with a tactical gear company in their T&E program.
In due time I will keep you guys updated!
~FMB
If you have any questions, remarks or advise, you can always leave a comment here or on my IG.
IG: @firemissionblog
“Tom is a Belgian JTAC who loves to go shooting, hiking and drop bombs. In his free time he can be found hiking with his two blondes: his fiancée and his labrador. He started his military carreer in 2006 and before qualifying as a JTAC, he was an Artillery Platoon leader.
He has always had an interest in quality gear and wishes to spread his knowledge and interest to others.”
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