Can soldiers customize their gear?

Soldiers operate weapon systems. They are not allowed to pick and customise the weapon systems that make them feel good about being soldiers. They carry the weapon system that their unit wants to have in place and ready to be operated. The soldier is there to serve their weapon, not vice versa.

Can you wear your own gear in the military?

U.S. Army soldiers will no longer be allowed to wear body armor other than the protective gear officially issued by the military, Army officials said on Thursday.

Can soldiers decorate their helmets?

Truth be told, troops in Vietnam didn’t “get away” with writing on their issued helmets, and neither do the troops who do it today. Some things never change. Even so, those who wrote on their helmets were not allowed to wear the helmet with its cover on while in the rear.

Why do soldiers put cards in their helmets?

All four card suits were used for ease of identification of regiments within the airborne division following the confusion of a large scale combat airborne operation. It was not unheard of for U.S. soldiers and Marines to stick this card in their helmet band as a sort of anti-peace sign.

Do Marines paint their guns?

WEAPON PAINTING WILL BE PERFORMED BY THOSE MARINES WITH WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THEIR UNIT COMMANDING OFFICERS.

How much does a soldier carry in the fighting load?

In the fighting load, where the soldier needs to carry everything he or she needs to defeat the enemy, they can expect to carry up to 68.9 lbs. Here are some things a soldier will be carrying in the fighting load: Weapons + weapon components

Can a soldier bring his own gear to the military?

A soldier isn’t supposed to bring any equipment that’s not government-issued. (He’s also supposed to bring all of the government-issued equipment he gets.) People do buy their own gear anyway, often after checking with higher-ups to make sure it’s OK.

What kind of equipment can a soldier request money for?

Military personnel can request money to cover equipment—like body armor, helmets, protective goggles, and hydration systems—that they purchased between Sept. 11, 2001, and July 31, 2004. Which kinds of gear do soldiers have to buy for themselves?

What should you buy as a US soldier?

In theory, they shouldn’t have to buy anything. The Army says it supplies each soldier with everything he’ll need in the field, from socks and T-shirts to advanced combat helmets.