Jon Padel
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Demographics
Captain
Jon Padel
28th Combined Arms Division Battalion Headquarters
Battalion Executive Officer
Supervisor
MAJ Waffle Cake
Uniform
Length In Service
Time in Service
2 years, 9 months, 3 days, 16 hours, 42 minutes, 19 seconds
Time in Grade
4 months, 10 days, 4 hours, 16 minutes, 19 seconds
Reported In
4 weeks ago
(March 25, 2025 04:28 PM)
Administrative Positions
| Administrative Unit | Administrative Position |
|---|---|
| S-7 Training and Doctrine Command | Master Instructor |
| S-1 Human Resources and Logistics | Systems Maintenance Specialist |
Jon Padel's Accolades
| Date | Text |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | Awarded Operational Achievement Award |
| December 14, 2024 | Promoted from First Lieutenant to Captain |
| September 14, 2024 | Awarded 24 Months Time in Service |
| September 8, 2024 | Awarded Operational Achievement Award |
| June 27, 2024 | Awarded the Master Instructor Badge |
| April 7, 2024 | Awarded the Legion of Merit Medal |
| March 5, 2024 | MIL-LOA - 08/05/2024 |
| February 1, 2024 | Awarded the 18 Months Time in Service |
| January 13, 2024 | Promoted to First Lieutenant |
| December 22, 2023 | Awarded the The Mason Lee Expert Infantryman's Badge |
Most Recent Awards
Operational Achievement Award
February 16, 2025 08:50
24 Months Time in Service
September 14, 2024 03:33
Operational Achievement Award
September 8, 2024 09:13
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Master Instructor Badge
June 27, 2024 08:11
Legion of Merit Medal
April 7, 2024 03:40
18 Months Time in Service
February 1, 2024 07:02
| Date | Event | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2025 | Operation Lithium Fury Phase XII | Light Infantry - Company Commander | Operations |
| April 4, 2025 | Operation Lithium Fury Phase XI | Light Infantry - Company Commander | Operations |
| March 30, 2025 | Operation Lithium Fury Phase X | Mech Engineer - Company Commander | Operations |
| March 28, 2025 | Operation Lithium Fury Phase IX | Company Executive Officer | Operations |
| March 23, 2025 | Operation Lithium Fury Phase VIII | Mech Engineer - Auto Rifleman | Operations |
| March 19, 2025 | Operation Lithium Dagger | Light Infantry - Platoon Sergeant | Operations |
| February 16, 2025 | Operation Elysium Phase II | Light Infantry - Grenadier | Operations |
| January 31, 2025 | Operation Storm Breaker | Light Infantry - Rifleman | Operations |
| January 19, 2025 | Operation Downstream Phase II | FORCECOM | Operations |
| January 10, 2025 | Operation Cold Lightning | Company Executive Officer | Operations |
Top 5 Most Frequent Combat Roles
- Participant (135 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Platoon Leader (8 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Company Commander (3 occurrences)
- FORCECOM (3 occurrences)
- Light Infantry - Grenadier (2 occurrences)
Event Frequency
- Operations (158 occurrences)
- Battle Drill (2 occurrences)
| Date | Unit | Position |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Commander |
| January 13, 2024 | Alpha Company Headquarters | Company Commander |
| July 17, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Leader |
| May 16, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon Headquarters | Platoon Sergeant |
| January 21, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, First Squad | Squad Leader |
| January 19, 2023 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Second Squad | Alpha Fireteam Leader |
| December 2, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Leader |
| November 17, 2022 | Alpha Company, First Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Member |
| August 3, 2022 | Alpha Company, Second Platoon, Third Squad | Alpha Fireteam Member |
| Date | Qualification |
|---|---|
| December 22, 2023 | The Recon Rogue Expert Infantryman's Badge |
| June 11, 2023 | Infantry Fieldcraft Course |
| June 4, 2023 | Advanced Urban Combat* |
| May 30, 2023 | Close Quarter Battles School* |
| May 22, 2023 | (CQB) Close Quarter Combat Course |
| April 30, 2023 | Ranger School |
| April 15, 2023 | Early Surveillance And Reconnaissance* |
| April 15, 2023 | Call For Fire |
| April 15, 2023 | 1Z3X1 JTAC AIT |
| February 5, 2023 | Crew Served Weapons |
| Date | Type | Action | Action |
|---|
Primary Weapon
Sidearm
Uniform
Helmet
Weapon Attachment
NVG Device
Ammo
Launcher
Vest
Backpack
Cosmetic
Binoculars
Utility
Communications
Medical
Grenade/Throwable
| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM CQB | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M4A1 5.56 MM GL | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Assault Rifle Grenade Launcher |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | TEST WEAPON | TEST WEAPON | Assault Rifle |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | MK 17 CQC | Progression Item | Assault Rifle |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 2
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| Primary Weapon | M27 IAR | Ranger Issued Weapon | Assault Rifle |
Qualification
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| Primary Weapon | M249 PIP (SHORT/LCBA) | Standard Issue LMG | Light Machine Gun |
Base
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| Primary Weapon | M240G | Standard Issue MMG | Medium Machine Gun |
Qualification
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| Primary Weapon | M590A1 (Short) | Progression Item | Shotgun |
Tier: Close Combat Graduate Medal
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| Primary Weapon | M1014 Entry | EIB Issued Shotgun | Shotgun |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidearm | P226 9 MM | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Black, Olive, Sand | Pistol |
Base
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| Sidearm | Mk23 SOCOM | Ranger Issued Pistol | Pistol |
Qualification
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| Sidearm | Glock 17 | EIB Issued Pistol | Pistol |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform | [US] OCP Summer | Standard Issue Uniform | All Variants |
Base
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| Uniform | BATTLE DRESS UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam & Multicam Tropic |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | MASSIF COMBAT UNIFORM | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | CRYE G3 | Standard Issue Uniform | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Rolled Sleeves |
Tier: Specialist
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| Uniform | OPERATIONAL WEAPON/UNIFORM TOP (TAN/OD) CAMOS | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 3
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| Uniform | CUSTOM VSM UNIFORM | Progression Item |
Tier: Master Troop Command
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| Uniform | Crye Gen 3 | Ranger Issued Uniform | Tan/Multicam US, Ranger Green/Multicam US, Multicam V2 |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet | [US] IHPS (OCP) | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | [US] ACH Norotos | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | [US] ACH PSQ | Standard Issue Helmet | All Variants |
Base
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| Helmet | MICH 2000 | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | OPSCORE | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | OPSCORE 2 | Standard Issue Helmet | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Helmet | HIGH CUT | Progression Item | Multicam |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 4
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| Helmet | Ops Core Fast | Ranger Issue Helmet | Multicam Covered, Multicam Covered US |
Qualification
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| Helmet | MICH 2000 (Semi-Arid/Norotos/ARC/Alt) | EIB Issued Helmet |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon Attachment | G33 + EOTECH XPS3 | Progression Item | Assault Rifle Sight |
Tier: Apprentice Rifleman
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| Weapon Attachment | Mk23 SOCOM Prototype Laser Aiming Module | Ranger Issued Weapon Attachment | Laser |
Qualification
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| Weapon Attachment | Glock 17 Flashlight/Laser Module | EIB Issued Weapon Attachment | Laser |
Qualification
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| Weapon Attachment | ACOG | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | AHO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | AICO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | ARO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | ICO | Standard Issue Attachment | Black, Olive, Sand | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | M145 MGO | Standard Issue Attachment | Sight |
Base
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| Weapon Attachment | TA31RCO-RMR | Standard Issue Attachment | Sight |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVG Device | AN/PVS-15 | Standard Issue NVG | Winter |
Base
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| NVG Device | AN/PVS-14 | Standard Issue NVG |
Base
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| NVG Device | GPNVG-18 BLACK | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Combat Exemplar Medal
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammo | 40 MM FLARE ROUND | Standard Issue Munitions | Red, White |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM HE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM HEDP GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions |
Base
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| Ammo | 200 RND M249 SOFTPACK M855A1 (MIXED) | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 9 MM 15RND P226 MAG | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 30 RND PMAG M855A1 | Standard Issue Munitions | Tracer (Green) |
Base
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| Ammo | 40 MM SMOKE GRENADE | Standard Issue Munitions | Green, Blue, White, Red, Purple |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launcher | M136 (HEAT) | Standard Issue Service Weapon | Rocket Launcher Disposable |
Base
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| Launcher | MAAWS | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher |
Qualification
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| Launcher | JAVELIN | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher |
Qualification
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| Launcher | FIM-92F Stinger | Special Weapon Rocket Launcher | Rocket Launcher |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest | [US] IOTV | Standard Issue Vest | All Variants |
Base
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| Vest | [US] MSV Mk.2 | Standard Issue Vest | All Variants |
Base
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| Vest | PARACLETE RAV | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | LBT6094 | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | LBT ARMATUS | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | DT FACP | Standard Issue Vest | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine | Breacher, Gunner, Operator |
Tier: Specialist
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| Vest | OGA Paraclete RAV | EIB Issued Vest |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack | [US] MOLLE Sturmgepak (OCP) | Standard Issue Backpack | All Variants |
Base
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| Backpack | PATROL PACK | Standard Issue Backpack | W/ Radio |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | COMPACT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | KIT BAG | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Backpack | CARRY ALL | Standard Issue Backpack | Multicam, Multicam Tropic, Alpine |
Tier: Specialist
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic | SHEMAGH | Standard Issue Cosmetic | OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles |
Base
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| Cosmetic | FACE MASK | Standard Issue Cosmetic | Black, OD, Tan | Glasses, Goggles |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Klaar) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Weiss) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Eyepros (Zwart) | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Nomex Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Combat Gloves | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | Birth Control Glasses | Standard Issue Cosmetic | All Variants |
Base
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| Cosmetic | ESS GOGGLES W/ FACEWRAP (SKULL) | Progression Item |
Tier: Infantry Expertise Medal 1
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | VECTOR 21 NITE | Standard Issue Range Finder |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility | ENTRENCHING TOOL | Used to dig trenches |
Base
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| Utility | EARPLUGS | Used to reduce damage to hearing |
Base
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| Utility | CABLE TIES | Used to handcuff individuals |
Base
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| Utility | SPRAY PAINT | Used to mark terrain or buildings |
Base
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| Utility | IR STROBE | Used to attach to self or vehicles. Helps aviators and friendly ground forces PID |
Base
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| Utility | HELMET CAMERA | Used to let leadership see from your perspective |
Base
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| Utility | MAGLITE XL50 | Standard Issue Equipment | Used to light up map |
Base
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| Utility | MAP TOOLS | Used for Land Navigation |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | S7 ANDROID (CTAB) | Standard Issue Navigation |
Base
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| Communications | AN/PRC-152 | Standard Issue Radio |
Base
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| Communications | AN/PRC-343 | Standard Issue Radio |
Base
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical | BANDAGE | Non-CLS:20 | CLS: 60 | 68W: 80 | Basic, Elastic, Packing, QuikClot |
Base
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| Medical | COMBAT PILL PACK | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | SPLINT | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | TOURNIQUET | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | KING LT | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | PULSE OXIMETER | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | CHEST SEAL | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | FAST IO | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | 16G IV | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Base
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| Medical | EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTOR | Standard Issue Medical Item |
Qualification
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| Category | Equipment Name | Description | Variants | Tags | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenade/Throwable | CHEMLIGHT | Glowstick, useful for marking self, or spots/areas worth noting | Blue, Hi-Blue, Green, Hi-Green, Red, Hi-Red, Orange, Ultra-Hi-Orange, White, Hi-White, Yellow, Hi-Yellow, IR |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M18 SMOKE GRENADE (COLOURS) | Used to provide cover, or to signal to other assets | White, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Orange, Yellow |
Base
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| Grenade/Throwable | M67 FRAGMENTATION GRENADE | Explosive Munitions |
Base
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