More Fieldcraft tips

This is just some packing tips and things that are good to bring when out on exercise:

• Waterproof everything! This may seem obvious but lots of people don't do out of laziness or out of forgetfulness, think about it we are British cadets training in Britain the chances are that it's going to rain. So I suggest bin bags (cheap and cheerful), put each thing in a bag: one for clothes, one for food (made double bag this to over its bursting and going everywhere) etc, then put all the bags into one bag and put that in your bergan.
• Clothes - this something I'm always guilty for over packing but you really don't need that much clothes. I would even suggest not bring your shirt just wear a t-shirt and your combat jacket (unless it is really cold). Also just bring one spare set of kit that way you can work with the dry kit wet kit routine. However do take warm kit, like your issued fleece! The amount of cadets that don't take that thing is mad, it's warm, has huge fluffy pockets (for hiding sweets in) trust me take it you won't regret it.
•  Speaking of sweets! Take sweets and munchies as they will keep you going (a sugar boost), they will cheer up, and can be used to make new friends or cheer up existing ones. 
• Baby wipes. These come in extremely helpful, for cleaning your hands before you eat (or equally useful hand sanitiser).
• Spare K.F.S (knife, fork, spoon) because guaranteed someone will forget or lose theirs and it's good to be prepared and help out others in your section (it'll help bring you all together).
• Socks, socks, socks! Socks get their own bullet point because they are that important. Always bring spare socks, as your feet are the most likely thing to get wet and you have no idea how much it will improve your mood by putting on clean dry socks. Your feet are you mode of transport and they can get damaged very easily so look after them and fieldcraft will be a lot easier for you. Also bring things like foot power or baby power to keep your feet dry.

Tips for surviving Field craft

Field craft especially if it is your first exercise can seem quite daunting and it's easy to get worried about it. However here are a few tips to help make things a little easier.
1. Pack light, will most likely be expected to carry our own stuff so the less stuff you bring the less heavy it will be the easier it'll be on own your back.
2. Get ton know your section. It may seem obvious but you will be living with these people so get to know who is who, who is better at what, who needs with this, by knowing everyone's strengths and weaknesses you'll be able to work out who is best for what job.
3. EAT! Yes I know a lot of you won't like ration pack food but it's all you're going to get so you really should eat it. You'll be running around  a lot, you'll be up early and asleep late so you need your energy. The food you're given is designed to give out energy and yes I know it's not always the best tasting but it's better than fainting and getting taken off the exercise. You can always ask around see what wants to swap meals (someone always does)
4. Be wary of arguments. When out in the field people tend to get snappy and tense so don't take everything people say to heart just remember if you are feeling like crap and not enjoying the chances are that so is someone else. If all start arguing it ruin the whole exercise. Try to be positive and think about how good the fun bits are like section actions rather than how crap stag duty is.
5. Sleep. Whilst staying up all night can be fun at the time, it's not when you have to get the next morning (trust me on this one guys). Go to sleep, sleep is like the food idea you need it especially as you'll be working all day and if you're tired and grumpy it'll ruin your exercise and people will start to get fed up with you.