1 Purpose
The purpose of this Annex to to provide a list of equipment and supplies needed for deployments ranging from under 12 hours to multi-day. Each kit is broken up into 3 sections: Radio Equipment, ARES Communicator Equipment, Personal Equipment (all photos courtesy JPGunderson AD0ZM)
2 Short Term – under 12 hours
If you are scheduled for an eight hour deployment, pack for twelve!

The 12 hour go kit in a messenger bag. Easy to carry, and light weight.
In this example, the 12 hour deployment kit is packed into a messenger bag with a shoulder strap. It contains a number of component bags – most are water tight plastic zip-lock bags. The contents are arranged into like items:
- Radio gear
- Uniform
- First aid
The Messenger bag unpacked into its component bags
- PPE
- Documents and Identification
Each is described below.
2.1 Radio Gear
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- HT radio, 18” whip antenna or mag-mount
This contains the equipment for the radio.
- HT radio, 18” whip antenna or mag-mount
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- Spare battery / charger
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- HT to so-239 pigtail
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- HT Cheat sheet: programming instructions – you must be able to re-program in the field!
- Ear piece / headset: it can get pretty noisy
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- This kit also includes a small plastic stand to hold the radio upright on a desk or table

Documents and equipment needed to function as an ARES Communicator
2.2 ARES Communicator Gear
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- Hard copy of your training certs / ARES task book
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- Hard copy of forms 213, 213RR, 214, 309
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- Optional – flash drive with forms in pdf
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- ARES uniform (Separate ziplock bag)
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- ARES vest / hat
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- CVM / Salamander Photo ID badge
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- Notebook (waterproof is good), 2 pens / pencils
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- Small Clipboard
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- Watch / clock
2.3 Personal Gear
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- Meds needed for 24 hours
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- Water, snacks
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- Appropriate foul weather gear (raincoat/poncho)
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- Flashlight
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- Small First Aid Kit (Separate ziplock bag)
Simple first aid supplies, band-aids, disinfectant, insect repellent, throat lozenges, etc. The actual contents will vary based on the needs and training of the individual.
- Small First Aid Kit (Separate ziplock bag)
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- throat lozenges,
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- analgesics,
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- anti-histamines/decongestants
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- A few band-aids
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- antibiotic ointment
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- insect repellent
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This includes gloves, masks and sanitizer
Personal Protection Equipment (separate ziplock bag)
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- 2 pair Nitrile gloves
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- 2x face mask
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- Small hand sanitizer
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