Camouflage Utilities

[NoRemorse]

I remember hearing in Boot that our Utilities are made by the blind. Didn't know if it was unsubstantiated scoop or the word of Chesty himself.

Also, it's not Propper that makes our gear, right? I know they make gear but I can't remember off hand nor can I get a search going here at work.

[Supersquishy]

I heard the same rumors, I also heard that the mentally retarded did that too. I did see a tag on my gloves and I think my night watch cap that it was made by the blind (I THINK).

[zx6rdr]

Why does it matter?

[samthomas]

I thought it was made by blind Chinese people...

[NoRemorse]

It doesn't, just wanted to know if it was a sea story.

And hell, they're making our gear in the USA so its even better.

Can you imagine if we were running around in kit made in China?

[ggyoung]

Why does it matter?

It does not matter as long as they are made in the USA

[Supersquishy]

I know for a fact that one of the Blind companies made those recycled "Rags" that we got in our squadron, basically rejected clothes that were cut up to make rags, they came in burlap bags and had a tag on them stating they were manufactured by the blind, I guess its hard to fvck up cutting up rejected clothes.

[awbrown1462]

alot of our cleaning supplies are done by the lighthouse of the blind

[zx6rdr]

Personally I think that its pretty cool that the military employs the blind for these types of things…

[ecom]

Personally I think that its pretty cool that the military employs the blind for these types of things…

The military does not employ these people. These companies are contracted by the military and other government agencies to produce certain goods such as military uniforms. I think there is some policy in place where preference goes to companies that are owned by women or other small business and perhaps companies that provide opportunities for handicapped people also.

One of the tags I remember seeing is SEKRI which I just found out stands for Southeast Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries. On their website, I found this:

Mission
Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. (SEKRI) is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose shall be to provide qualified personnel, facilities and related services for persons with disabilities, enabling them to obtain and to be successful in maintaining competetive employment.

So it's possible that the cammies are made by blind people. But it could be other physically or mentally handicapped people also.

[ecom]

Many supplies are manufactured by Skilcraft which is an organization that provides employment opportunities for the blind. They make everything from pens and other stationery to mops and clocks.

[Petz]

um, they ARE made in China. where do you think bates manufactures our boots?

think about this, the chinese are putting GPS tracking devices in our boots so they know where we are at all times, then when the war starts they know where we are. or better yet, they sell the locations to our enemy.

[NoRemorse]

Ok, went and pulled out my utes; they're by Propper. Can't find anywhere that says Propper manufactures outside of CONUS for USMC specific items except for Puerto Rico.

[Wrench3516]

LMAO on these posts...........

Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform

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MARPAT Utility Uniform


The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform or MCCUU is the current battledress uniform of the United States Marine Corps. It is also worn by US Navy Corpsmen and US Navy Chaplain Corps members assigned to Marine Corps units. Field testing began in 2001, the uniform debuted in 2002, and the changeover was completed in October 2004.[1][2][3] It replaced the Battle Dress Uniform, which the Marine Corps had shared with the US Navy, US Army and US Air Force. However, both the MCCUU, and its distinctive camouflage pattern MARPAT are exclusive to the Marine Corps, which holds the patents to their design, and are not widely available to the civilian market. MARPAT is available in two color schemes, woodland and desert. The uniforms are manufactured by Propper International Inc., American Apparel, E.A. Industries, American Power Source Inc.[4], and Columbia Sewing Company. The MCCUU should not be confused with the similar looking FROG uniform.

SF

[3522]

So, are they still commonly referred to as, "Utilities?"