SERE School

EVASION PLANNING

CODE OF CONDUCT

RESISTANCE TO EXPLOITATION & POLITICAL
INDOCTRINATION

ESCAPE PLANNING

OBJECTIVE:
Personnel intensively trained in support of the Code of Conduct; survivalfieldcraft with application to worldwide environments; and the techniquesof evasion, resistance to exploitation, and escape from captivity.

Reporting Instructions: Because some students will be coming from distant stations (TDY students)and other students are already stationed at Fort Bragg (local students),some of the following will not apply equally.

 1.  Students must have all their affairs in order priorto inprocessing.  No time will be available to return leased vehiclesor perform other noncourse activities after reporting for inprocessing.

 2.  TDY students arriving at Fort Bragg should registerat Moon Hall (Army hotel) NLT Sunday evening, the day before the coursestart date.  Moon Hall is located in building D-3601; telephone: commercial(910) 436-1669.  Moon Hall is for billeting only.  Course cadrewill NOT be present at check-in.

 3.  Students must provide a copy of orders to the MoonHall receptionist at check-in.  In order to expedite check-out,, managementsuggests paying all expenses the night before check-out to avoid check-outlines.  Those students who settle their accounts the night beforecheck-out should inquire, at that time, about express check-out for coursestudents.

 4.  TDY students staying overnight at Moon Hall shouldbe checked out of Moon Hall prior to 0645 Monday morning.

 5.  Transportation is scheduled to arrive at Moon Hallat 0700 Monday.  Students who desire transportation should place theirbaggage on board the transport and board themselves.  Transportationwill depart Moon Hall at 0715 and arrive at the Special Operations AcademicFacility, Building D-3915, at about 0720.

 6.  All students report to Room 275, USAJFKSWCS SpecialOperations Academic Facility (SOAF), Building D-3915.  Building D-3915is bordered by Zabitowski Road, Ardennes Street, Merrill Street, and BastogneDrive.

 7.  All students will report with the following:

     a.  ID card, ID tags, and meal card.

     b.  Orders (five copies).  TDYstudents will have DD Form 1610 or Format 400 TDY orders.  Local studentswill have Format 440 attachment orders.

     c.  Medical records with an appropriatesurgeon approved SERE physical examination (original only).

     d.  DA Form 705 (PT test) or equivalentevaluation.

     e.  Swim test certification (Marines,Special Forces-qualified soldiers, and Rangers are exempt).

     f.  All required clothing and equipment.

Prerequisites: Active and Reserve component personnel of the armed forces of the UnitedStates specified by DOD Directive 1300.7 and AR 350-30 to receive LevelC Code of Conduct/SERE training.  Level C training is for soldierswhose wartime position, MOS, or assignment has a high risk of capture andwhose position, rank, or seniority make them vulnerable to greater thanaverage exploitation efforts by a captor.  Examples include personnelwho operate forward of the FLOT such as Special Forces, pathfinders, selectedaviators, flying crew members,, and members of Ranger battalions. Peacetime level C personnel are those who due to assignment or missionhave a high risk of being taken hostage by terrorists or being detainedby a hostile government in a peacetime environment.  Examples includeSpecial Forces, selected military attaches, members of Ranger battalions,and anyone in special support missions near conflict areas.  Foreignstudents must meet requirements as stated in SERE Classification Guide. Must possess current Standard Forms 88 and 93 conforming to mobilizationstandards of Chapter 3, AR 40-501.  School must be completed withintwo years of date on physical.  NOTE:  When SERE is done inimmediate succession with SFQC, the physical that was acceptable for SFAS/SFQCwill suffice, providing the physical has not expired.  In addition,the student must possess a normal EKG and a satisfactory urinalysis testwithin two years of course completion date and must report with medicalrecords on day of inprocessing.  Any abnormalities will have accompanyingevaluation by appropriate medical specialist.  Must attain a scoreof 180 points on APRT, with at least 60 points per event, passed within30 days of reporting date to SERE High-Risk Course and given IAW FM 21-20.

 Organization/unit surgeons will base their determinationsof a soldier’s medical qualification/disqualification on AR 40-501, Standardsof Medical Fitness (1 May 1989), Interim Change No. 101 to AR 50-401 (1October 1991), and the USAJFKSWCS Memorandum, “Requirements for CompletingPhysical Examinations for USAJFKSWCS Schools,” 1 March 1995.

 Soldiers requesting waivers for disqualifying conditions willsubmit their physical examinations along with memorandum requesting thewaiver (NLT 30 days prior to class start date) through the USASOC MedicalTraining Division for delivery to USAJFKSWCS (where waivers are considered). The address for the USASOC Medical Training Division is:
 
  Commander, USASOC
  ATTN:  AOMD-MT
  Ft Bragg, NC  28307-5217

Packing List: U.S. Army SERE (Level C) students are required to report to theSERE Course with the following items:

Identification Documents

Quantity

ID Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1 ea
ID Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 set
Meal Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea

Personal Clothing Issue

Duffel Bag (or Aviator’s Kit Bag) w/Lock  . . . . .. . . . . . . 2 ea
Bag, Barracks . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Fieldcap, BDU . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Shirt, BDU  . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 3 ea
Shirt, BDU, Sterile (for Evasion FTX, Name Tag and US Army only). .. . . 1 ea
Trousers, BDU . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 4 ea
Belt, Trouser w/Buckle (Subdued; Non-stretch). . . . .. . . 1 ea
Undershirt (OD or Brown)  . . . . . . .. . . . . . 6 ea
Bra (Females Only)  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4 ea
Undershorts . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 6 ea
Socks, Boot (Cushion Sole, OD or Black) . .. . . . . .. . . 6 pr
*Boots, Combat Leather (Issue Only  . . . . . .. . . . . . 2 pr
Boots, Jungle (Summer Months Only)  . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2 pr
Towel . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2 ea
Gloves, Leather, Black w/Wool Inserts (Standard Issue Only) . . 1 pr
*Field Jacket, BDU w/Liner  . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
*Sleeping Shirt or Wool Sweater . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
*Long Underwear (Polypropylene/ Cotton) .. . . . . .. . . 1 set

UNIT ISSUE ITEMS

Compass, Lensatic w/case  . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . 1 ea
Flashlight w/batteries (Issue or Mini-mag)  . . . . . . ... 1 ea
PT Uniform (Service Issue)  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Running Shoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 pr
White socks . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2 pr
Reflective belt . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
*Cap, Watch (Black) . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
*Sweatshirt  (Issue Gray Army, or other service standard issue). . . . . 1 ea
*Sweatpants (Issue Gray Army, or other service standard issue) . . . . . 1 ea
*Scarf,Wool . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Sewing Kit  . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Toilet Articles (19-Day Supply) . . . . . . . .. . . Various
Knife, Pocket and/or Survival Knife w/Sheath (see note 2) . . . 1 ea
Shower Shoes  . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 pr
Note Book (Pocket Size), w/Pen and Pencil . . . . . . . .. . . assorted
Fire Starting Device (Lighter, Matches,.) . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Wrist Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Quarter ($.25 . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Earplugs (for Helicopter Operations)  . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 pr
Glasses, Prescription, Military issue (If Required, No Sunglasses).. . . 2 pr

Field Equipment

Field Pack, OG1061 (Rucksack, Lg) . . . . . .. . . . . 1 ea
Frame, Field Pack . .. . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Bag, Waterproof . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . 2 ea
Belt, Individual Equipment  . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Suspenders, LCE (or Tactical Vests, unit issue) . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Pouches, Ammo . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2 ea
Pouch, 1st Aid  . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Canteen, 1 qt. w/Cover  . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 2 ea
Cup, Canteen  . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Entrenching Tool w/Carrier  . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Liner, Poncho . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ea
Poncho  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Parka, Wet Weather (or Parka, Gortex) . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
Trousers, Wet Weather (or Trousers, Gortex) . . . . .. . . 1 ea
*Scarf, Wool  . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
*Sleeping Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea
* Mat, Sleeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1 ea

*Denotes winter items. These items are required from October throughApril. These items are optional May through September.

Optional Equipment

Goggles or Safety Glasses (Clear Lenses Only) (Optional, but recommended)1 pr
Poncho(second,extra)  . . . . . . . . 1 ea
Cup Canteen (second,extra)  . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1 ea
Notebook,81/2x11  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ea
 
 

Prohibited Equipment

1. Reading Material (Exceptions: religious materials such as a Bible,Koran, etc. or reading
 materials directly related to SERE, such as Five Years to Freedom,or Bravo Two Zero.)
Audio/Visual  (i.e. radios, cameras, CD players, walkmans, camcorders,etc.)
Contact Lenses

2. If you have any questions about the required clothing or equipmentresolve them before you depart your unit.

3. Point of Contact: Operations Sergeant, DSN 239-8415 or Commercialtelephone (910) 432-8415.

4. This Clothing and Equipment List supersedes all previous U.S.Army SERE (Level C) Course Clothing and Equipment List.

Note 1. Bring only enough cash to pay for 23 meals at the DiningFacility.  PX can cash checks for $20.

Note 2. No machetes or other knifes with a blade over 12 inchesallowed. K-bar, Survival Knifes, Swiss Army Knifes, Gerber tools, etc.are allowed.

Note 3. A small Post Exchange Annex may be available during portionsof the SERE Course. Normal hours of operation are Mon, Wed, Fri, 1200-1600hrs.

***** SERE DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A CIF FACILITY*****