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Olive drab cotton drawstring bag, roughly 24 x 32 inches, stamped 'U.S.' on the front. Issued to Soldiers to hold and turn in laundry and to haul loose personal gear in the barracks.

The Army Improved Duffel Bag (IDB) in olive drab 1000-denier nylon, with a large two-way zipper opening, padded backpack straps, compression straps, and a clear ID window. It is the current-issue bag Soldiers use to pack and transport TA-50 and personal gear.

An olive drab rubberized waterproof clothing bag, roughly 16 x 29 inches, closed with a drawstring tie. Soldiers use it inside rucksacks and duffels to keep clothing and sleeping gear dry, and as a laundry or dry-storage bag.

Olive drab cloth-backed waterproof adhesive tape, 2 inches wide by 60 yards, 12 mil thick. Known universally as '100 mph tape,' Soldiers use it for field repairs, securing gear, weatherproofing, and taming anything that rattles.

Braided nylon cord with seven inner strands and a minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds, made to MIL-C-5040/PIA-C-5040 Type III. Soldiers use it for lashing gear, dummy-cording equipment, shelter construction, bootlaces, and countless field-expedient tasks.

Nylon self-locking cable ties (zip ties), 6-1/2 inch length, issued in packs of 100. Used throughout the force to bundle wiring, secure gear to racks and vehicles, and for general field-expedient fastening.

A MOLLE II nylon pouch that holds the folded entrenching tool and attaches to the rucksack, belt, or other MOLLE-compatible gear. Soldiers use it to keep the e-tool secured and quickly accessible in the field.

A folding shovel carried by individual Soldiers for digging fighting positions, hasty trenches, and drainage around shelters. The blade locks straight for use as a shovel or at 90 degrees for use as a pick, and the tool folds compactly for carry on the rucksack or belt.

An empty olive drab 14 x 26 inch sandbag with an attached tie string, made to MIL-B-52472 / A-A-52142. Filled with sand or dirt, it is the basic building block for fighting positions, bunkers, blast walls, and flood control.

An olive drab blanket with an aluminized reflective inner surface, built to MIL-B-36964 Type II. Medics and Soldiers use it to prevent hypothermia in casualties and as an emergency survival blanket or shelter layer.

A closed-cell foam sleeping pad that insulates the sleeping bag from cold, wet ground. It rolls into a compact cylinder with attached tie straps for carry on the rucksack.

The standard military folding cot: a square-tube aluminum frame with steel leg braces and a heavy olive-drab nylon or canvas sleeping surface, roughly 77 by 25 inches. Used for field sleeping in tents, barracks overflow, and aid stations.

A quilted nylon ripstop liner with polyester fill and tie cords, made to snap into the wet weather poncho. Universally known as the 'woobie,' Soldiers use it as a lightweight blanket in the field and in garrison.

A lightweight ripstop nylon rain poncho with hood, snaps, and corner grommets. Soldiers wear it over the uniform and gear in wet weather and also rig it as a hasty shelter or ground cloth.

The Scepter-type 5-gallon (20-liter) HDPE Military Fuel Container (MFC) used to transport and store fuel. Built to MIL-C-53109, it fits standard vehicle can brackets and accepts pour spouts.

A water-activated chemical heater packed with each MRE. Soldiers add a small amount of water to heat the entree pouch without flame or electricity.

A case of 12 individual Meal, Ready-to-Eat rations, the standard U.S. military field ration. Each meal contains an entree, sides, snacks, drink mix, accessory pack, and a flameless ration heater.

The standard 1-quart olive drab plastic canteen carried in a canteen cover on the belt or ruck. Made of high-density polyethylene with an attached screw cap; nests with the stainless canteen cup.

The standard 5-gallon (20-liter) rigid plastic military water can with a wide-mouth screw cap and small vented pour opening. Used for hauling and storing potable water in the field.

A heavy-gauge stainless steel cup with folding butterfly handles that nests under the 1-quart canteen in its cover. Soldiers use it to heat water and cook over flame or field stoves.

A one-handed windlass tourniquet used to stop severe limb bleeding. It is the standard-issue tourniquet carried in every Soldier's IFAK for self-aid and buddy-aid.

A 6-inch elastic trauma dressing with a built-in pressure bar and closure, used to apply direct pressure to bleeding wounds. Commonly called the Israeli bandage and carried in the IFAK.

Military-issue controlled-release DEET lotion (about 33 percent DEET) applied to exposed skin to repel mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and flies for up to 12 hours. Part of the DoD Insect Repellent System along with permethrin-treated uniforms.

Military-issue sunscreen lotion used to protect exposed skin from sunburn during field and garrison duty. Cataloged as a sunscreen preparation with an SPF-15 lotion base.

Antifungal foot powder (undecylenic acid and zinc undecylenate) in a 45-gram shaker container. Soldiers use it in the field and in garrison to keep feet dry and prevent athlete's foot and blisters during ruck marches and extended wear of boots.

Soft cotton fabric padding with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing, cut to size and applied to skin to prevent and protect blisters and hot spots. A ruck-march staple for foot care.

Threaded-end spiral bore brush sized for 5.56mm weapons, used to scrub carbon and copper fouling from the bore of the M4 carbine and M16 rifle during weapons maintenance. It screws onto standard cleaning rods and is a component of issued rifle cleaning kits.

All-in-one weapons care fluid (MIL-PRF-63460) issued in a 4 fl oz squeeze bottle with extender tube, best known by the Break-Free CLP brand. Soldiers use it to clean carbon fouling from, lubricate, and protect the bore and moving parts of the M4/M16 and other small arms.

Square cotton flannel cleaning patches, 1.375 x 1.375 inches, issued in packages of 1,000. Soldiers run them through the bore on a cleaning rod tip or pull-through to remove fouling and apply CLP when cleaning 5.56mm small arms.

Aluminum 30-round 5.56mm magazine for the M4 carbine and M16 rifle, identifiable by its tan anti-tilt follower. It is the Army's Improved Magazine, fielded from 2009 to reduce magazine-related stoppages versus the older green-follower magazine.

Standard 9-volt alkaline battery stocked as a SKILCRAFT/AbilityOne item, typically packaged 12 per pack. Soldiers use it for smoke detectors, test equipment, and other devices that take a rectangular 9-volt cell.

Standard 1.5-volt AA alkaline battery stocked through the military supply system, typically as a SKILCRAFT/AbilityOne item packaged 24 per pack. Soldiers use it to power flashlights, optics, GPS units, and other small electronics.

Standard 1.5-volt D-cell alkaline battery in the federal supply system, typically packaged 12 per pack as an AbilityOne item. Soldiers use it in the MX-991/U angle-head flashlight and other equipment that takes D cells.

The classic USGI right-angle flashlight (MX-991/U, commonly the Fulton-made version), powered by two D-cell batteries and issued with red, blue, and clear lens filters. The angled head lets Soldiers clip it to LBE or a pack strap and keep both hands free.

A 6-inch green chemical light stick that glows for about 12 hours after being snapped and shaken. Soldiers use chem lights for marking positions, routes, casualties, and vehicles, and for low-signature illumination at night.

The GTA 5-2-12 clear plastic coordinate scale and protractor used for plotting MGRS/UTM grid coordinates and measuring azimuths on military maps. It carries scales for 1:25,000, 1:50,000, and other common map scales, with the protractor rose marked in both degrees and mils.

The standard-issue U.S. military lensatic compass, made by Cammenga as the Model 3H with tritium illumination for night use. Soldiers use it for land navigation, azimuth shooting, and map orientation; the dial is graduated in both degrees and mils.

Brown 100% cotton terry bath towel, approximately 23 x 44 inches. The standard-issue towel Soldiers pack for field hygiene, basic training, and CIF layouts.

Two-color camouflage face paint stick with light green on one end and loam (dark brown) on the other, the standard woodland-pattern stick. Soldiers use it to break up the outline and shine of exposed skin during field and tactical training.

Reusable triple-flange rubber earplugs in regular (medium) size, international orange, the classic issued hearing protection worn on the firing range and around loud equipment. Supply issues them in packages of 24 plugs; the plastic carrying case is a separate item of supply.

Stainless-steel bead-chain set for wearing identification (dog) tags: a long neck chain of about 27 inches plus a short 5.5-inch extension loop that suspends the second tag. Standard issue for carrying the two-tag set required in uniform.

Over-the-calf military boot sock with a cushioned terry foot and anti-microbial silver-coated nylon fibers. Worn with combat boots for daily wear, ruck marches, and field training.

A 2-inch-wide elastic neon-yellow belt with a silver retro-reflective center band and quick-release buckle, adjustable from about 22 to 54 inches. Worn during physical training and around motor pools to make the wearer visible to vehicle drivers.

Standard 33-gallon plastic trash bag, issued by the box. The everyday refuse bag used in barracks, motor pools, and field sites for trash detail and police calls.

Standard white 8.5 x 11 inch copier and printer paper, 20 lb bond, 92 bright, 100% post-consumer recycled and process chlorine free. Issued as a box of 10 reams (5,000 sheets) and used in unit orderly rooms and offices for everyday printing and copying.

The hardbound green cloth-covered memorandum book, about 5.5 by 8 inches with stitched binding and ruled pages. The standard 'leader's book' NCOs and officers use for notes, counseling data, and daily logs.

The classic Skilcraft retractable ballpoint pen with black barrel and medium black ink, imprinted 'U.S. Government'. The ubiquitous government pen found in every orderly room and motor pool, made under the AbilityOne program.