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04-03-09, 05:59 PM #31
Hey Accord is this the pack your talking about?
http://www.opticsplanet.net/tactical...ical-pack.html
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04-03-09, 10:05 PM #32
for my deployment i bought nomex gloves with hard knuckles--up at hanson,, and i bought extra frag puches to put some small coffee cans in ,, i also bought some coffee packs that only need hot water,-- i love those nomex gloves hard knuckled i punch random things just because it does not hurt,.,,,,
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04-03-09, 11:03 PM #33
Alright, I need to say a few things regarding gear.
Both issued and personally purchased.
As an 03 NCO when PFC's, Lcpls, and other NCO's ask me about gear I'm happy.
It shows they are thinking critically about how to accomplish their mission,
and that they are willing to spend their own money to get there.
When a PFC in ITB asks me about gear I am wary of their reasons.
ITB should be spent using issued gear.
It will give Marines a common base of what they need as opposed to what they think will make them look high speed.
They ask "what should I buy?"
I can't give them an honest answer.
I know what works for me and what I need to get out of gear to accomplish the mission.
I will, however, give out recomendations on manufacturers.
That is based on price, reliability, and quality.
Not on desired function or mission.
Lcpl Truck Driver doesn't need a $300 day pack.
Pfc Boot Rifleman doesn't need all those pouches.
Leaders need to make sure their men aren't spending frivolously on gear they don't need.
Overloading on weight kills your men.
Cpl Paper Pusher doesn't need that big knife for opening MRE's.
Sgt Power Point doesn't need an Asp.
I will flip out if a see a M-9 in a chest cross draw holster because you think you saw an EOD SSgt do it that way.
I will flip out if I see a shoulder holster on a battlefield, this isn't Miami Vice.
Train with your gear.
If those new mag pouches you purchased don't work for you when you go do a CQB course of fire get rid of them.
Trade them to another Marine.
Not all gear works for everybody.
I've seen Marines spend money on gear that doesn't work for them, but they refuse to get rid of it.
Poolees and DEP's need to be preparing for Boot Camp.
Stop worrying about gear.
After you can complete the basics, I will let you know some of the cool stuff.
Send me PM's
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04-04-09, 12:56 AM #34
hey you picked 03,no sympathy for self inflicted wounds. but I get what your saying. My NCO's have told me to take a look at the medical bags as they usually have more pockets and larger cargo areas,so i'm looking into those. I'm just trying to get enough room for the stuff I need and the stuff max needs while still maintaining combat effectiveness and relative comfort.
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04-04-09, 01:12 AM #35
Can you purchase your own pistol, or you can only use your issued?
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04-04-09, 01:44 AM #36
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04-07-09, 12:27 PM #37
Is everybody issued a pistol?
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04-07-09, 12:34 PM #38
No.
Officers, SNCOs and Marines with large/crew-served weapons are.
Unless things have changed because of the war.
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04-07-09, 01:41 PM #39
Mp's also get pistols....
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04-07-09, 04:02 PM #40
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04-07-09, 04:11 PM #41
How does a corpsman with a rifle affect training? Do they ***** about it, do they like it?
I saw pictures with them and their rifles and was quite stunned.
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04-07-09, 04:31 PM #42
Do most Marines buy their own boots? Or are the ones issued really up to par with something like a high quality Danner product?
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04-07-09, 07:00 PM #43
all aircrew have M-9s issued to them
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04-07-09, 07:53 PM #44
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04-07-09, 08:53 PM #45
I wear danner boots now at work. best money i've speant on shoes yet.
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