Large DPCU field pack : A A Rutledge, 2 Cavalry Regiment, East Timor

Place Asia: East Timor
Accession Number REL33924.001
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Canvas, Cotton webbing, Metal, Nylon webbing, Plastic, Velcro
Maker Sala International Pty. Ltd.
Place made Australia
Date made 1995
Conflict East Timor, 1999-2013
Description

Large field pack in Disruptive Pattern Camouflage Uniform (DPCU) fabric with two main internal compartments. The pack has a large flap opening secured by two webbing straps with plastic ‘Fastex’ clips and covers a drawstring opening to the upper compartment. The lower compartment can be accessed through a zippered opening at the bottom of the upper compartment, or through an opening at the bottom of the pack which is secured by three webbing straps and plastic ‘Fastex’ clips. The pack has padded shoulder straps and the inside is lined with waterproof fabric. Written on a webbing strap at the top of the pack is 'RUT'. Stamped on the inside is '8465-66-139-4067 SALA (broad arrow) INT. 07 / 95'. Attached to cotton webbing straps across the pack are five pouches.

History / Summary

Carried by 2806594 Corporal Aaron Allen Rutledge who served as crew commander on an Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Personnel Carrier (PC) Type 2 with 2 Cavalry Regiment in East Timor. Details of the items contained in the pack and pouches can be found at REL33926.002-REL33926.012.