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Depending on the mission these could range from a very
standard looking civilian day sack if embedded around very
aware targets in an urban back drop, Military style if low-threat
and within a more rural location, to a messenger style shoulder
bag which is becoming more common and starting to show out!
PMCI: So you say a ‘Pull-Out Panel, what is this?
The Pull-Out Panel is simply a MOLLE panel that allows us to
attach smaller items of equipment; this means we don’t have
to root around in the bags looking for things that have moved
in transit. The panel can also be loaded with technical kit when
a camera placement is required; here we can simply pull it out
of the larger bag and go in light carrying just what we need.
Two simple para-cord straps allow it to be worn on the back
on infill, with a large pocket which enables a Kevlar plate to be
fitted if in a hostile location, or simply to store mapping and
other paperwork.
Pull-Out Panel:
Bail-Out Bag Contents:
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Medical kit (more complex than stage one)
Note book / pen / “sharpie” marker / glow stick 12hr red
Solar charger with internal battery and multi-leads
Video camera (stills capability with night-shot)
Small tri-pod (flexi grip)
Wrist worn GPRS
Multi tool / seat belt cutter / black electrical tape (roll)
Karabiner & 10 metres para-cord
Monocular 8 X 36 with Mil-Dot
Tactical torch with red filter
SAT- NAV for vehicle (safe havens)
Quality pair of work gloves
IR Light for low light filming (night vision)
X2 convertor for video camera
Mapping of all operational areas
Small tablet with detachable key pad
Internet / WI-FI Dongle
Light weight down jacket with hood
Car multi power adaptor 12v > 5v
Personal role radio with loop (covert)
Spare batteries for all items
Door wedge (tac)
Spare SD Cards
Covert Camera System (basic)
PMCI: So I notice that the good old “sharpie” marker has
made its way into the kit list, I’m guessing it isn’t for the
same reason most would buy it, so what would this be
used for?
Sign’s & Symbols. We would make detailed markings in
obscure places on walls and other items of street furniture
where only we know where to look, and what they stand for,
almost like the cold war days of dead letter boxes in the park.
PMCI: What would these markings mean and be used for?
We have our own coding system which covers most
situations we find ourselves in, with the set drills we perform
the identification of these marked locations become SOP to us.
PMCI: You mention carrying an IR light for low light filming
in conjunction with your handheld video camera, so how
does this work in conjunction with each other?
By using a high quality hand held video camera, for
example this Sony with night shot capability with its internal
screen and viewing aperture, means that by attaching the IR