Core Combat Load (CCL)

A CCL is the Rifleman's loadout and it's use as a baseline ensures that all roles actively engaged in the combat have predictable capabilities, loadout weight and standardised material for resupplies. Each combative loadout must contain at least the following equipment: A standard-issue rifle (generally 5.56x45mm) Ballistic head protection Ballistic vest / plate carrier appropriate to the role, if available in the time-period A personal radio, if available in the time-period Standard combat fatigues of the faction 1 set of earplugs 2-4 cable ties 4 tourniquets 1 pack of painkillers 2 Combat pill packs 2 splints 4-6 QuikClot bandages 4-6 packing bandages 8-10 rifle magazines total (non-armour penetrating, of which 2-3 magazines are tracer rounds) 2-4 white smoke grenades 1-2 fragmentation grenades 1 Map 1 Compass Exceptions to the CCL Exceptions can be made to roles that are issued special weapons platforms or working in a crew or support role. For example; Lowering the total magazine count in favor of mobility or bag size. Non ballistic headwear for Special Forces or armoured vehicle crews Primary weapon to a submachine gun / PDW for aircrew or armoured vehicle crews Any exception must not hinder the capability of the role and is at the discretion of unit command.