Cammies/name tapes

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Im currently on boot leave right now and I have Desert and Woodland cammies that I wore in boot camp that are ready to go with the name tapes already sewn on. On family day I bought a pair of small regular Woodlands and small regular desert trousers (PX was out of SmReg desert blouses). I have the name tapes for those that need to be put on. Should I just take them to a local tailor and see if they can do it, or wait till I get to SOI next week and have it done there.

[BR34]

Well, you're going to be wearing cammies at SOI, so I'd get em taken care of now.

[Pete0331]

Im currently on boot leave right now and I have Desert and Woodland cammies that I wore in boot camp that are ready to go with the name tapes already sewn on. On family day I bought a pair of small regular Woodlands and small regular desert trousers (PX was out of SmReg desert blouses). I have the name tapes for those that need to be put on. Should I just take them to a local tailor and see if they can do it, or wait till I get to SOI next week and have it done there.

Do it now.
If you have the proper nametapes, anyone with a sewing machine can do it.

Whoever it is, make sure they use the correct color thread.
Having an off color will make the uniform unserviceable.

[avenger08]

just get the name tapes sewn on, by a civilian. make sure they use tan or brown for the deserts and black or green for the woodlands

[PaidinBlood]

just use staples, superglue, woodglue, or off colored thread! laugh now but i've seen them all... velcro too but that was different...

[commdog7]

I would suggest you hold off. Local tailors may not know Marine Corps regulations and there is a potential that they could jack something up. Anyways, wear the cammies that you had in boot during MCT rather than the new ones. If you wear your new ones in the field, they won't be as presentable when you hit the fleet. That's what I would do, but it's up to you.

[PaidinBlood]

newport beach? yeah i'm sure you can find a military tailor...your call though...lots of beer to drink and tail to chase on leave...you've earned it..

[JWDevilDog]

Personally I agree with the Sgt. You want to make a good first impression when you hit the Fleet, and brand spankin' new cammies are a good way to do it (but not a complete way, so don't be an undisciplined turd!).

Oh, and PaidinBlood, you forgot duct tape.

[Achped]

I dont get why we dont use velcro. Thats sexy. Mmmm and the nametapes on the back of the covers with all the cool little patches and the rank in the center of the blouse thats zipped up? How could you not want that?

Crap I'm thinking about the Army.

[commdog7]

I dont get why we dont use velcro. Thats sexy. Mmmm and the nametapes on the back of the covers with all the cool little patches and the rank in the center of the blouse thats zipped up? How could you not want that?

Crap I'm thinking about the Army.

Velcro- who the hell came up with that? It would be incredibly easy for their cammies to get stolen. Not to mention is looks unpresentable. Name tapes are supposed to be sewn on, they are meant to stay on for long periods of time.

[BR34]

Velcro- who the hell came up with that? It would be incredibly easy for their cammies to get stolen. Not to mention is looks unpresentable. Name tapes are supposed to be sewn on, they are meant to stay on for long periods of time.

I don't really think it would be hard to steal cammies with sewn on name tapes. The thread isn't indestructible.

[Pete0331]

I dont get why we dont use velcro.

Because for most Marines having your last name on your cammies isn't a PERSEC issue.

Those that need to do it already do.

[Pete0331]

I don't really think it would be hard to steal cammies with sewn on name tapes. The thread isn't indestructible.

I could steal an MRAP while the Commandant is looking right at me and he wouldn't even know.

Just because your name is on a set of cammies doesn't mean they won't be stolen.
"Oh snap, I better not steal those cammies trousers, they have a name on the pocket."
Having the only blouse with velcro would be a dead give away.

Short story:
There was a problem with guys getting their canteens stolen.
So my battle buddy and I went out and bought black and tan canteens respectively.
That way I would be able to tell who stole my canteens right off the bat.

[commdog7]

Personal theft isn't the biggest issue, but the fact that velcro looks unsat is. Ever notice how 'lumpy' their name tapes look? The only time Marines should have velcro on their cammies is when they are wearing reflective squares in a combat environment.

[BR34]

I could steal an MRAP while the Commandant is looking right at me and he wouldn't even know.

Just because your name is on a set of cammies doesn't mean they won't be stolen.
"Oh snap, I better not steal those cammies trousers, they have a name on the pocket."
Having the only blouse with velcro would be a dead give away.

Short story:
There was a problem with guys getting their canteens stolen.
So my battle buddy and I went out and bought black and tan canteens respectively.
That way I would be able to tell who stole my canteens right off the bat.

No, you're all wrong!!! Don't you know the Marine Corps invented thread, specifcally as a security measure to help deter criminals from stealing cammies?