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 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.