TA-50 Inspection-As Per Field 23 APR

1. TA-50 Inspection-As Per Field 23 APR • Task: Conduct a TA-50 inspection to inspect the serviceability of the equipment in preparation for summer training. In addition, provide an opportunity for the Chain of Command to gain proficiency in conducting inspections • Condition: Given a platoon of cadets, the PL and PSG, conduct the inspection to include proper wear of equipment and serviceability of equipment not worn. SLs and TLs will inspect subordinates prior to inspection to ensure standards are met • Standard: Complete the inspection of an entire platoon in no more than 1 hour

2. Implementation • In an effort to preserve continuity and standardization, the TA-50 will be conducted as per USCC SOP Annex B • The equipment will be worn as displayed in Annex A of this slide show (no cammo will be worn). The remaining equipment not worn will be placed in the rucksack. The TA-50 inspection will be conducted in company formation areas outside in a similar manner as a haircut inspection • The focus of the inspection is two-fold • 1. Ensure that the equipment is serviceable and clean • 2. Ensure that TLs, SLs, PSGs, and PLs can effectively and efficiently conduct an inspection

3. Diagram of Platoon Inspection in Formation Area 3 m Notes:1. Each person’s rucksack is placed behind them. 2. The inspector will inspect each individual in 1st squad. Upon completing inspecting individuals, the inspector will then proceed behind the squad and inspect the member’s equipment. Inspector will repeat process with squads 2-4.

4. Timeline 0650: Breakfast formation in BDUs 0730: Cadets dress into proper equipment as per Annex A and place remaining equipment into rucksack 0800: Regimental Formation in outside formation area. 0900: Inspection ends.* Cadets return to room to prepare for SAMI 0905: Cadets identified as best in company will report to CGR for inspection by BTO 0930: SAMI begins (cadets will wear full dress under arms) 1100: SAMI ends 1145: Cadets released *Cadet commanders can release companies if inspection completed earlier

5. Kevlar a. Cammo Cover_____ b. Cammo Band tied down with gutted 550 cord fed through cover and over ear protector. Fastened to webbing not sweatband_____ c. Cammo Band Marked w/ name in bold letters_____ d. Chin Strap serviceable and free of tape_____ d. Rank______ e. Inside kevlar: Place battle roster number on white sticky strip on the right wall (as you wear) below the sweatband and in front of ear. Format: Company/1st initial of last name/last 4 of SSN i.e. D4/P/2443____ Camouflage (only authorized cammo is a light green and loam cammo stick) a. Face, neck, ears, and hands properlycamouflaged. High spots to include: forehead, nose, cheekbones, and jawbone covored with loam while the rest of face covered with light green. Neck and hands are covered with interchanging stripes of light green and loam______ Load Bearing Equipment a. Pistol belt and equipment -Suspenders secured to pistol belt (ensure fasteners are away from body and secured with OD/black tape)____ -Pistol Belt fastener is present(operational)______ -Ammo Pouches(2) one left/right side of fastener_____ -First Aid pouch and field dressing (1) left side next to pistol belt fastener. -Compass pouch and compass right side next to pistol belt fastener____ -All equipment secured to pistol belt by black snaps and gutted 550 cord____ -All buttons and eyelets blackened_____ -Excess straps on LBE rolled up and placed in elastic excess sleave. Place tape over sleeve to secure____ BDUs a. Serviceable -No holes____ -Army tape and name tape____ -No holes in brown t-shirt -Authorized belt worn b. ID Tags worn around neck and ID Card in front right pocket____ c. Rank worn____ Annex A • Boots • a. Black all-leather boots or black • jungle boots_____ • b. Blackened with shoe polish_____ • c. Bootlaces tucked in_____ • d. No holes or tears_____ BDU and Equipment Inspection (Front)

6. Kevlar a. Cat eyes (2) firmly attached_____ Haircut a. Males: No visible hair on neck b. Female: Hair must be pinned up an cannot exceed past collar Excess Strap a. Tucked into elastic sleeve and neatly secure excess with tape_____ Load Bearing Equipment a. Pistol Belt and Equipment -Suspenders secured to pistol belt (ensure fasteners are away from body and secured with tape)____ -Canteens cases attached with black clips and secured with gutted 550 cord. Buttons fastened____ -Canteen cups and canteens present. Canteens secured with gutted 550 cord____ -Buttpack secured to pistol belt (not suspenders) and straps fully extended. All excess straps tucked away_____ -All buttons and eyelets blackened_____ Ear Plugs a. Placed in right front external pocket of canteen pouch. Flap of pouch is placed through ear plug case chain before velcro’d down_____ Note: For Barracks inspection or TA-50 layout, canteens are to be empty

7. Equipment Cases All equipment cases (to include: ammo pouches, compass pouch, first aid pouch, and canteen covers) will be tied down by gutted 550 cord. Feed the cord through the alice clip keeper on the pouch (fabric that secures clips) and then tie it around the belt using a square knot. In order to secure the square knot, tie an overhand knot on each side (See Image 1). Burn tips of 550 cord to reduce the effects of fraying. Image 1

8. Canteens Image 2 Image 3 Canteens will also be secured to eyelet. Using about 3 ft. of 550 cord for each canteen, secure one end to an eyelet using a slip knot (See Image 2). Secure the other end of the cord to the base of the canteen neck using a slip knot. Wrap the excess cord around the canteen neck (See Image 3). Ensure tips of the 550 cord are burned.

9. Additional Notes* • Securing of canteen and canteen cup: 550 cord will be attached to eyelet of pistol belt, thread through hole on bottom of pouch, fed through one handle of the canteen cup, and tied with slip knot around canteen. This voids slide 8 except for slip knot on canteen and tie down to eyelet • Securing of canteen pouch: Pouch will be secured separately as per slide 7 • Rucksack (as you wear): -E-tool placed on right side (secured as per slide 7) -2-quart placed on left with strap fed around ` rucksack (secured as per slide 7) -Flashlight and weapon cleaning kit placed in velcro pouch at the top of the rucksack (ensure flashlight works) - All other items placed within rucksack • Following slides display TA-50 layout. While not officially being used on APR 23, SLs/TLs should ensure that all equipment is in good order prior to APR 23 to include items placed within the rucksack *Will be reflected in updated slideshow with pictures

10. Rationale and Explanations • Development uniformity for standards DMI uses in curriculum and standards enforced by BTD and Corps of Cadets. One standard for academic year and CST • Ear plugs: Ear plug case moved to canteen for easier access. In addition, ear plug case cover is prone to get lost during IMT • Battle roster numbers: Units in the Army use these. Provides accountability for equipment if lost • Securing of canteen and canteen cup: By threading 550 cord through the bottom hole of the canteen pouch, one can ensure that the canteen cup and canteen are secure with only one piece of 550 cord • Full extension of straps on butt-pack: Allows for more storage capacity and allows for easier packing of pouch • Tape: Placed on rolled excess straps and on LBE clips to ensure they are secured and such that LBE clips do not cause lacerations. • No tape on chin strap: The presence of tape does not allow for soldier to easily adjust strap. In addition, over-time, tape begins to wear leaving white, sticky residue that is not tactical

11. Nametape Inspection Checklist Annex B 3x5 Reflective Belt Weapons Cleaning Kit (Rods, Bristles, CLP displayed) Pro Mask (inside faces right) CamelBak Flashlight Batteries Rappel Gloves, Rope, and Snaplink (Connect Gloves and Rope on Snaplink. Snapelink unlocked) Elbow Pad Knee Pad 2-Quart w/ Case and Strap Elbow Pad Knee Pad Wet Weather Bag (Fold in halves, then thirds) Poncho Liner (fold in 8ths) Intrenching Tool Cover Blank Adapter Intrenching Tool Ruck Sack Poncho Bed Roll Note: Ensure that all Buttons and Eyelets on Equipment are Blackened