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I've tried and failed the search function.
I'm looking for the BFT standards as far as the ruck sack weight +/- equipment.
I know you need to complete 13KM in 2h26m but what is the weight load?
I've heard
1. The soldier must have a rucksack weighting 55 lbs plus the rest of his equipment and;
2. The soldiers totalequipment must weight 55 pounds. So the weight of the rifle, helmet, body armor and tac vest factor in to the 55lbs.
Also, officially is the small pack with appropriate weight permitted? I believe the field-am guys and girls do their BFT with a smallpack and I was told by a friend his rifle company in 3rcr did their bft with a small pack because "With all their FFO on the new rucksack due to it's weight was basically empty so they used small packs.
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I'm looking for the BFT standards as far as the ruck sack weight +/- equipment.
I know you need to complete 13KM in 2h26m but what is the weight load?
I've heard
1. The soldier must have a rucksack weighting 55 lbs plus the rest of his equipment and;
2. The soldiers totalequipment must weight 55 pounds. So the weight of the rifle, helmet, body armor and tac vest factor in to the 55lbs.
Also, officially is the small pack with appropriate weight permitted? I believe the field-am guys and girls do their BFT with a smallpack and I was told by a friend his rifle company in 3rcr did their bft with a small pack because "With all their FFO on the new rucksack due to it's weight was basically empty so they used small packs.
Cheers