Common Uniform Items

Links to items you will likely need. Remember: one is none, two is one.

Boot Blousing Bands

Tip: tie two together to make the band stronger.  One band per leg is usually too loose. 

Shirt Stays for wear in service uniforms

These are the ones to get - with the loops over the foot. Don't get the clips on both sides, they will unclip at the most inopportune time. 

Boot Socks - best in the business

Black socks are now authorized!  Good boot socks prevent blisters and save weight since you will need less of them.  DARN TOUGH boot socks are the best in the business.  Choose the weight/thickness for the season/climate.

Rigger's Belt - for wear in cammies

The issued web belt / buckles loosen too easily.  The rigger's belts sold at the MCX cost an arm and a leg.  This one is $14 on amazon.

Service Belt

Web belt without buckle - may be cut to replace service belt or on cammies

Cover for Cammies

Tip: 

Boonie cover for wear in the field

Enlisted EGA for the collar of Service Alphas

Officer EGA for the collar of Service Alphas

Ribbon rank / mounting for single ribbon

Tip: put cardboard behind this on the inside of your uniform to make it tight to the shirt. 

PFC Rank Insignia for Cammies

LCpl Rank Insignia for Cammies