All military personnel and employees of the Russian Ministry of Emergencies should have a stock of necessary things, which is used in case of emergency (emergency) situations, natural disasters or martial law. In everyday life, such a set is called a “military serviceman's suitcase”.
Kit Features
Filling an alarming suitcase for different situations and the actions planned in them varies. The package includes essentials: district (city) cards, documents, products for seventy-two hours, a set of removable underwear, personal hygiene items, dining tableware, means for orienting yourself on the ground, matches, writing accessories, candles, personal protective equipment.
The configuration of an alarming suitcase for servicemen and employees of the Ministry of Emergencies is approved in most cases by order of the local leader at the place of military service.
It is allowed to store the kit at home and in the unit where the employee is located. The contents of the emergency suitcase of a serviceman or an employee of the Ministry of Emergencies is placed in a medium-sized backpack or bag, to which a name tag is attached. If a civil defense signal is received or a personnel gathering is announced, an emergency kit is immediately checked.
The establishment of compliance of items with the approved list is carried out using visual inspection. Control is carried out as planned, so it can take place as an unscheduled event. The frequency of verification actions is approved by the management of the relevant unit.
An approximate list (list) of necessary items in the essential kit
The general list of things that are included in the package of an alarming suitcase of military personnel and employees of the Ministry of Emergencies includes such items as:
- Token with personal number (name tag).
- Personal protective equipment.
- Map of the district, city, region.
- Set of simple pencils and automatic pens.
- Employee passport, pass, license, driver's license, other documents (if necessary).
- Ruler commander type.
- Compass.
- Knife (pen).
- Change of a set of things.
- Socks, needles, threads, handkerchiefs.
- A set of food for seventy-two hours.
- Toiletries and cutlery.
- Candle, flashlight, matches.
- Envelopes, notebook.
If the management of the relevant unit issued an order, this list may be supplemented by other items.
List of additional things
In most cases, a backpack (bag) is not included in the package of an alarming suitcase of a military man and an employee of the Ministry of Emergencies. Its volume should be at least thirty liters. It should have comfortable straps (handles) and enough additional fasteners.
Since an emergency situation suggests a possible long-term movement with this luggage, it is best to choose a backpack that, in addition to two straps, has underwear (waist) fasteners that help to lighten weight.
In addition to the container itself, a first-aid kit is an important element in the composition of the alarming suitcase of a military man or an employee of the Ministry of Emergencies. In it, in addition to first aid equipment, each backpack owner collects the necessary medicines and preparations.
Nutritional components
Examining the items that make up the emergency kit, you should highlight in a separate group things that are related to nutrition. The first is drinking water. It can be stored in a plastic bottle. Such packaging is quite light and may not deteriorate for six months.
Secondly, it is important to decide on products that are useful in a long trip. In case of emergency, it is best to take with you only the necessities: salt, sugar, crackers or bread, sweets, stew, noodles and cereal, and other products that are not perishable.
Thirdly, it is important to choose the right dishes. In the travel kit, it is necessary to store unbreakable dishes (a bowl, a mug, spoons, a knife, a fork), as well as a bowler hat and a flask that is attached to the belt. The bowler must be taken small, army. The capacity of the “Soviet” pot type is especially good because its lid is used as a frying pan.
Fourth, you need to take fire. Flint is the best option (lighters on long journeys often fail). This also includes tourist-type matches, which must be put in airtight waterproof packaging. And it is best to stock up on dry fuel in tablets.
Personal hygiene products
The list of personal hygiene products in an alarming soldier’s briefcase is usually:
- razor with additional removable blades (disposable machines);
- soap (liquid);
- toothbrush and paste;
- rag handkerchief;
- packaging of disposable napkins or scarves;
- toilet paper;
- intimate hygiene products;
- manicure tweezers or scissors;
- towel.
You can also complete the list with wet wipes, cotton swabs and toothpicks (optional).
Documents, tools and clothing
The package of an alarming soldier’s suitcase includes mandatory documents: passport, pass, ID, driver’s license, medical policy, and other important papers for a citizen. They must be stored in a waterproof container. In addition, it is advisable to make additional copies of documents, and remove them to another place.
It is very important to have various essential tools with you. This includes needles, threads, a knife, an ax or a saw, work gloves, flashlights with batteries, a sapper blade. It is best to choose tools of good quality so that they do not break when used.
From clothes you need to take a set of convenient and high-quality things. It is best to choose items that have moisture resistant and heat-saving properties. The most suitable option would be thermal underwear. No less important are gloves, socks and a hat (preferably knitted).
