What did you wish you had, or what did you forget?

[Ares]

Hi all!

I'm Ares, fairly new to the forum. I am an Appleseed instructor and I am looking for a little bit of advice from you all - especially the preparedness folks.

I am deploying in March in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and I was wondering what I said in the above title.

For those of you who have deployed, and/or have real life experience being away from the basic amenities and nicities of being at home:

What do you wish you had, while deployed?

and

What did you forget?

I am trying to get together what I think I need - I know if anything happens there will be plenty of supplies, but things that make life easier/more comfortable/help to ensure my survival are helpful.

The key thing, obviously, is staying alive if SHTF. It's a totally different animal over there.

So, your comments, advice!

Thanks!

Ares/West

 

[Blue Tile Spook]

BTT

Someone please help this man with some advice.

Ares, thanks for serving!

Former Navy man here.

 

[KokomoDave]

Thanks for your service!

I missed home cooking,snacks,beer(not allowed), and just basic things we take for granted...

What branch of the service? I'm ex-brown water Navy.

 

[Ares]

This hasn't generated a lot of steam, but I will bump it once to try to get a bit of help.

I'm Air Guard, by the way, and a marksmanship instructor and shooter.

Distinguished Pistol!

Thanks for the help,

Ares