On exercises and operations, soldiers carry their individual weapon, ammunition, water, food and protective clothing.
Depending on the tactical situation, riflemen wear either fighting order or marching order.
Fighting order weighs about ten kilos and includes all the equipment the soldier needs to survive for two to three days: individual weapon, extra ammunition, and grenades, webbing, digging tool, water bottle, combat rations and washing and shaving kit.
Marching order weighs another 7 kilos and includes a rucksack or Bergen, beret, gloves, sleeping bag, spare clothes and a towel.
For protection, soldiers are issued with a Mark 6 combat helmet.
In combat situations, soldiers may also be issued with body armour and a radio headset.
The SA80 is the standard individual weapon issued to British troops.
The SA80 has a calibre of 5,56mm and weighs approximately 5 kilos with a loaded magazine.
The magazine holds 30 rounds of ammunition.
The SA80 is very accurate and has a range of about 400 metres.
Infantry sections are also issued with the LSW a version of the SA80 designed as a light machine gun.
Put the safety catch at the S position.
Set the change lever to R for Repetition.
Insert a full magazine.
Pull the cocking handle to the rear and release it.
Set the safety catch F for Fire.