Emergency Preparedness Outfitters

Code Matrix Blocks

Code Matrix Blocks

To help cut down on radio transmissions, our unit uses a CODED MATRIX SYSTEM to help send messages. It's nothing more than a set of blocks containing prewritten words or messages you would commonly use on a military operation. The table can be as large as 14x12 blocks leaving 26 squares for each letter of the alphabet. And another 168 empty "blank blocks" for filling in whatever you need to write inside of them. Of course depending on the type of unit you're assigned too, each table matrix needs to be tailored for every mission or operation.

But before you can successfully use this matrix system, you must fill in all the empty blocks across the entire top and left side of the page with a letter. Do not repeat any of the letters! Then fill in the words or messages inside the blank blocks.

To send a coded message - First, locate the word(s) or message you want to send, and then write down the letter that appears to the immediate far left and directly above it.

For security reasons and just like a military CEOI, you need to change the 26 blocks containing the 26 letters of the alphabet every so often. You may not have to do this as often as a military CEOI (every 24 hours), but at least every few weeks or so until you suspect it has become compromised. Then simply just rearrange the 26 letters of the alphabet, NOT THE ENTIRE 168 BLOCKS

On the following page there is a blank one. Fill in the blocks on the top row and left side column, then copy it and reduce in size as small as you need.

Print your matrix block onto clear acetate and then you can put "cats eye" tape on the back to read at night. Also make a couple different ones with blocks filled out differently so even if the enemy gets your training one it will be 100% useless even with a super computer. Keep several blank copies for later.

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building

crossed/ing

road

trail

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civilian/s

enemy

friend

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halt stop

prep ready

move go to

help urgent

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radio freq

change new

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you your

their they are

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spot obsv

in-pos

lost

found

easy

difficult

unknown

transport

tank

truck

wheel

track

heli

plane

GRD

air

water

foot

VEH

para

helo

milt term

object

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RP

ORP

LD

PL

CP

area of op

by pass

en rte

dig in

con tact

break rest

milt term

signal

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RTN

occupy/ID

E&E

watch out

check/ ck-out

silent

delay

cancel

immediate

conduct

withdraw retreat

EMERGENCY AUTO KIT

Automobile Emergency Kit

Here are some items that should you get stuck or need to go off road for a bit will enable you to erect a shelter, and get your vehicle out of trouble. You can stay warm and get through a couple days until you get help.

WITH YOU

Cell Phone
Radio Scanner

EMERGENCY CAR ITEMS - Store items in a fifty cal. ammo can where practical

• Old cell phone still capable of dialing 911 and 12V adapter. I like to keep it plugged in all the time if you have an extra outlet.
• CB radio with 12v adapter
• GMRS/FMS Radios
• Emergency Window Punch (especially if you live by water)
• Emergency Seat Belt Cutter. Tape them on the back of your childrens infant seats where necessary. (If you get in an accident and need to get the infant out quick just cut the belts. Unbuckeling can take two long and buckles can damage in an accident. You need exit acess quick! These are inexpensive
• Jumper cables
• Flashlight - Powerful Waterproof D cell type
• Three cans of fix a flat
• Lighter plug in tire pump that also has emergency lights.
• Flat tire plus and tool set
• Eextra oil, coolant and washer fluid
• 1 gallon of non-drinkable water
• 5 small bungee cords
• Road flares
• One Piece Tyvek Disoposable Rain Suit in case you have to make repairs in the rain
• US/ Local road atlas

Tool kit:

• Phillips and flat head screwdrivers
• Ratchet set with spark plug socket
• Wrenches
• Pliers
• Battery terminal cleaner
• Spark gap measurer
• Spare fuse
• Hammer
• Vice Grips
• Air pressure guage
  

EMERGENCY SURVIVAL ITEMS - Pack in a Backpack if possible

• Shovel/Pick Entrenching tool
• Large Tarp
• Plastic Eating Utnesils or Utensils sets (1 per family person)
• Paper Towls
• Face and Body Wipes
• Work gloves
• Magnesium Firestarter, Lighter, and Matches
• Match lightable camp fuel tabs (Trioxane)
• Candles
• Thick plastic mylar bag
• Plastic garbage bag
• Zip Loc Bags
• Duct Tape
• Old CD for reflective rescue mirror
• 2 liters of drinkable water
• AC Extension Cord
• Small Swiss Army knifes
• 50 feet of rope
• US M7 bayonet or Machete
• Sewing kit with thread, buttons, safety pins, needles and straight pins
• Pens, pencils and writing pad
• Small funnel
• Drinking mug
• 12V DC to 120VAC voltage inverter
• Extra socks
• Extra dry loose clothes such as sweat pants and shirt for each person in your family
• Fleece Shirt or light Jacket
• Blanket
• A couple cans of food
• Monofilament and fish hooks
• Spare precharged Lithium Batteries. Lithium Batteries do not go dead sitting around.
• You can recharge them by switching them out of plug in DC devices used in your ciggerette lighter
• Keep the size batteries you need and keep them all of the rechargable kind if possible
  

FIRST AID GEAR

• Water purification tabs
• Aspirin and ibuprofen
• Toothbrush
• Various gauze pads, bandaids and medical tape in a waterproof bag or case
• Antibiotic lotion
• Tweezers
• Bar soap
• Forceps
• Dental pick tool
• Scissors
• Toilet paper
• Backup flashlight