Ruck march training

[Stonewall]

Not completely relevant to CAP, but there is a realistic potential for ground teams to carry heavy loads in the field. 

Either way, I wrote it and sharing.

[m981]

Thanks for the guidance. I've been doing walks and wanted to explore ruck marching. This is just the thing to get started.

[Walkman]

I'm keeping this! I've been thinking of doing a ruck march fundraiser for the squadron. There's a ~30 mile trail in my area that I'd like to do it on. I was thinking that each member would get pledges per mile and we'd station breaks at all the trail entries (3-5 miles apart) with water and vehicles to move those that need a break ahead to the next point.

[ol'fido]

My personal additions to the tips and tricks: Do not carry anything in your pants pockets, especially the cargo pockets. It will rub and cause "strawberries" on your legs. Also, carry a ziploc bag with a wet washcloth in it. Just take it out every once and a while and wipe your face.

[unmlobo]

My tips after 2 Bataan Marches and the Norwegian Foot March, invest in decent insoles; your feet will thank you.  I also have worn a shemagh for Bataan, they are nice in the desert.