Team Commander Course is a physically and mentally demanding course; teaching both advanced cadets and seniors Team Leader skills utilizing the medium of rope rescue.  The students will find confidence in themselves, team members and equipment while, honing their followership and leadership skills in multiple "reaction course" scenarios and real life challenges to gain skills and competence which will result in greater confidence and authority.  Character development is emphasized by pushing and testing the students' limits. Advanced Navigation, SAR, Search Theory and Mission Leadership Skills are also heavily emphasized. Academics will be at the "Advanced Ranger Level" Ground Team Leader Certification, Ranger Team Commander.  This course requires participants to be self-motivated with no physical limitations.  There will be an interview, written and physical fitness test given by our staff prior to committing you to the squadron.  Course Fee $150.00

PUT YOUR LAST NAME ON ALL ITEMS - Consider a duffel bag, large heavy duty plastic container, or a footlocker with a padlock

Uniforms - Folded and waterproof packed

___ 3 pair or more BDU shirt and pants, insignia (CAPM 39-1)

___ 2 pair uniform boots - (one pair may be hiking boots) hiking boots are permitted for field exercise.  With good insoles.

___ Orange (baseball type) hat with Sqdn. Numbers or an orange Hawk Mt hat can be purchased at the school for $3.00 to $4.00.

___ Wallet with VALID CAP MEMBERSHIP CARD and Photo I.D. card

___ Money

___ Swiss type army or pocket knife

___ Small orienteering or lensatic type compass on lanyard

___ Orange safety vest

___ Eating Utensils

- Plastic works best (bring enough for the week)

- You may bring metal, but bring something to clean it with

___ Pencils and pens, and a small notebook in zip lock bag

___ Disposable lighter

___ Several blousing bands and extra black boot laces

___ Glasses? - have a strap for them too - don't bring contacts

___ Medications? - in pharmacy container w/name, dosage and physician

(inhalers, bee sting kits, etc.)

___ Non-aspirin pain relievers

___ 2-3 extra pairs BDU trousers (for Physical Training sweat pants/jeans may be worn)

___ 10 pair underwear (or more)

___ 10 or more T-shirts brown, green, or olive drab

___ SNEAKERS (for running)

___ 12 pair socks or more

___ Wool, polypropylene or fleece sweater, sweat shirt, or jacket

___ Small Sewing kit

___ Small shoe shine kit

___ Swimsuit or gym shorts (you will swim during the school)

___ 1-2 bath towels

___ 2 wash clothes

___ Toothbrush and toothpaste

___ Shaving supplies or feminine hygiene items

___ Personal hygiene supplies including shampoo, deodorant, brush, etc.

___ Soap, and container

___ Box of moist towelettes or baby wipes

___ Foot powder

___ Bag for dirty clothes

___ Rugged day pack or military web gear

___ Snack food

___ 2 canteens, (or 1 canteen and 1 hydration system)

___ Sierra cup, or canteen cup

___ 2 ponchos (or 1 rain suit and 1 poncho)

___ Leather work gloves

___ 2 pr. latex examination gloves

___ Orange hard hat, with elastic chin strap or nape strap

___ Eye protection (goggles or safety glasses)

___ Personal 1st aid kit: (a small one, about 2" x 3") Band-Aids, gauze pads, tape, first aid cream, moleskin, cough drops, personal medication, alcohol preps, waterless soap.

___ Survival kit: metal signal mirror, wooden matches/waterproof with striker, sewing needle & heavy nylon thread, safety pins, garbage bag, mylar emergency blanket, 3' heavy duty aluminum foil

___ Flashlight and spare batteries & bulbs

___ Insect repellent (DEET is effective on ticks)

___ Sunscreen

___ 25' Paracord (or heavy nylon cord)

___ Handkerchief

___ Roll of white toilet paper in waterproof container

___ Pencils, pens, protractor, mm. rule

___ Duct tape

___ Roll of blazing / surveyors tape

___ Field pack - thoroughly inspected, adjusted for full load

___ Sleeping bag - in waterproof, brushproof bag

___ Tent with all poles, stakes, and lines

___ Ground cloth, military poncho, or tarp

___ Closed cell sleeping pad

___ Optional extra field jacket with liner or other cold weather jacket

___ Extra flashlight or headlamp, 2 sets extra batteries, extra bulb

___ 5 garbage bags

___ Can opener - If you do not have one on your knife

___ a few feet of heavy duty aluminum foil - neatly folded

No glass containers or condensed soups. Avoid dairy-based foods. Consider packing your perishable foods such as crackers, cereal, etc in small portions in sealed, waterproof containers. DO NOT BRING MRE'S ONLY! Do not bring food that requires heating.

___ 8 breakfast meals: canned fruits, fruit juices, granola bars, oatmeal, dry cereal

___ 5 lunches: canned soups, fruit, pastas, rice, vegetables, meats, dehydrated camping meals, MRE's

___ 4 Dinners: canned soups, fruit, pastas, rice, vegetables, meats, dehydrated camping meals, MRE's

___ Lots of snacks: granolas, gorp, beef jerky, nuts, candies, trail mix

___ juices: already mixed