Don"t forget the oils and lubricants for all those tools...if it requires a specific one take it or otherwise WD40 is a good cover-all.

looking through some "old" packing lists...I'll be back

Break Free or some other CLP - WD 40 can get gummy and attracts dust and sand.

Great Thread. Thanks Mtn Goat. I guess what used to me institutional knowledge isn't. Thanks again for getting the word out.
Abu Jack

Good point about the wd40, however if used correctly dust and sand won't be a problem. Also depends on what part of the world you may be deploying....

Not on a saw blade or to lube hinges, or for about 999 other uses.

The CLP collects dust and grit just as badly, as it is heavier.

TR

Or a couple of cans of 3 in 1 would work too.
Scotchbrite, 0000 steelwool, and some good fine grit emery paper were left out of the R&U kit, all have multiple uses (cleaning and finishing).

jeweller's rouge works well as a fine abrasive...if you are patient...

I remember wondering what the dull spots on the glass cover of the Tm Ldr's desk were when I first got to 775 in Panama. Seems the Sr. Eng. needed a perfectly flat surface so he could hand lap the valves off of the dive compressor. Learned a lot on that team. Peregrino

This seems like a no brainier, but a good Tool bag to hold your Hammers, marking tools, pencils, markers, plumb bob, hand tools (screw driver, ETC) that you use a lot along with all of those items that seem to walk away on there own.

Added Items:
Carpenters square, 2ea
One foot level along with a three foot one
1-2 chalk line with a refill bottle
Miter Saw Protractor, small one, great for trying to find what cut (angle) you need in that special area.

This gets away from tool's and demo equipment, but it is still a 18C item. If your conducting mounted op's, you should always have a good recovery kit. Preferable 1 per truck, but at a minimum at least one per convoy.

This is a pretty good basic kit.

http://www.4x4wire.com/reviews/eoprecov/

The only thing I would add to it, is an extra length of cable 25 to 50 ft long, that would fit through the pulley.

Plus do regular PMCS on the winch on your vehicle to ensure that it will work properly when needed.

good idea...because i now normally travel paved roads, i quit carrying a come-along in the truck...unless you get really stupid, it can be used to get out of most situations (if used with patience and common sense)...

DEMO BOX add on
 

9 Volt Batts for your CD-450 and RAMS. re-fill your 450s and put 6-8 9 Volts in the top cut out of your RAMS metal box. I would take one full box of 9Vs. They are hard to get here from the SIGDET and Local ones SUX.

Also, for all of you new 18C coming from the Course. Pass the word; we have TDFDs and your istructors need to cover them more!! I use have and use them!! There not GONE and you will or can see them in your future.

Ive always been a fan of the 18B and 18C combined tool sets, it cuts down on boxes and space, the only thing the 18B needs in addition is a rubber mallet
punch set and a Hex wrench set. all the rest of the tools the 18C already has in his kit like screwdrivers, pliers,wire cutters, bolt cutters, and heavy hammers,
all teams should have a air compresser now days, they can be used for everything. not a fan of rechargable tools they always run out of juice when you need them the most, Air power is much more dependable, it just makes more noise is all. and of course your little honda portable generator.

Agree with that also you can carry a army issue grounding rod in your truck if you get stuck pound that grounding rod in the ground all the way then attach your pulley to it if you are in a spot with no ancor point or tree's its expendable just leave the rod.

I have gone through two different sets of drill bits during this trip. I didn't get them, nor do I know if the got NEW ones for this trip. I would say ensure you get NEW drill sets, maybe two extra of 1/2", 3/4" and any you typically use more of. If you can get a drill sharper machine. There small and portable, great to have. I brought mine over, but it got pluged into a 220V socket. D@mn the bad luck.

Hey this isn't just for an 18C to post his ideas. Like MAX TAB and 7624U posted, its open to all. I would like some one who knows Chain saw to post what they like to use. So if you have some good ideas from when you were deployed and wished you took it and you did pack it out and it helped out. Tell us so we all know. Even if its something you do back here at home station or on your 4x4 rock crawler.