Does military heavy have to wear an LBE with the rucksack?
. No. Although the LBE is usually considered part of the combat gear associated with the rucksack, the rules do not require them for the military heavy categories of this march. Q. Are desert BDUs authorized on the march? A. Yes. Official issue desert style BDUs are authorized, and encouraged, to help prevent heat injuries.
A. No. Although the LBE is usually considered part of the combat gear associated with the rucksack, the rules do not require them for the military heavy categories of this march. Q. I am in the heavy category, what is an expectable way to reach the 35 lbs for my backpack? A. For the heavy category we would like to encourage you to bring beans, rice, non perishable items, cans, macaroni, pasta, cat/dog food to use as weight in you backpack. At the conclusion for the march, you can drop your items in the bin and it will be donated to the Community Action Agency Food Bank. Those of you traveling, you may buy these items at the White Sand Commissary AAFES or local grocery store once you arrive. No need to pack extra weight in your suitcases. You may not pack logs, water, rocks, sand or anything that can be replenished along the route (unless the bags are sealed to the satisfaction of march officials). Each backpack will be inspected at the finish line upon completion of the march.
A. No. Although the LBE is usually considered part of the combat gear associated with the rucksack, the rules do not require them for the military heavy categories of this march. Q. I am in the heavy category, what is an expectable way to reach the 35 lbs for my backpack? A. For the heavy category we would like to encourage you to bring beans, rice, non perishable items, cans, macaroni, pasta, cat/dog food to use as weight in you backpack. At the conclusion for the march, you can drop your items in the bin and it will be donated to the Community Action Agency Food Bank. Those of you traveling, you may buy these items at the White Sand Commissary AAFES or local grocery store once you arrive. No need to pack extra weight in your suitcases. You may not pack logs, water, rocks, sand or anything that can be replenished along the route (unless the bags are sealed to the satisfaction of march officials). Each backpack will be inspected at the finish line upon completion of the march. Q. Are d
