Is it legal for a civilian to be wearing a full military camouflage uniform at the airport while traveling?
It is definitely legal if the uniform belongs to you and you are entitled to every addition you have done to itYou still might not want to do it, though.There is the added security risk from violent pacifists(funny bunch, aint they?) and terror-inclined people, but from what I've had the pleasure to experience, any U.S. soldiers in foreign airports or mass transit hubs, should they wear any part of the uniform, get disciplined.I had this encounter in Stavanger airport (Norway) a few years back when I had the boots, trousers (with a certain distinctive belt, pockets stuffed with rubber snakes) & shirt on, because my carry-on was over capacity (didn't help that the bag itself was actual U.S. Army issue with my name tag on it...) . I was and am not a member of the U.S. Army, but my face was turned a little white by a 1SG asking for "what the f*ck do you think you're up to strolling around like this and who is your CO?", I wanted to somehow tell him that I was not an American soldier, but the food poisoning and hospitalization from the day before meant that the only "words" I could get out were "uh huh", "Embassy", "work" and "sorry, I can't do this right now", he had to get to his flight, but promised to file a report about me as soon as he got back to wherever he was headed.If you want to think embarrassing thoughts in the shower (or before falling asleep) for years to come, I say go for it.
How do you create a good loadout for yourself in airsoft?
MOLLE. MOLLE. MOLLE.Seriously, start with MOLLE. Unless you are planning on playing in exactly one field and exactly one playstyle, you are going to want to change things up for the situation. This is why MOLLE was invented. I tend to swap out what I am wearing and where I am wearing it depending upon the role I am going to be playing and the weapons I am carrying.Learn to weave MOLLE. This is pretty important. You want your gear to stay exactly where you put it, and this is the way that happens. Adjust your loadout base to your body, and then make sure that the stuff that goes on it is properly attached, woven, and secured. Do not wait till you get to the field to try it out! Put your gear on, make sure you can reach all of the pouches and holsters. Make sure you can get your pistol back in the holster as smoothly and as quickly as it came out. Make sure that your mag pouches are arranged to where your hand finds the next one when the previous ones are empty.You usually want to keep your primary sidearm in the same place from loadout to loadout. I don’t, but I have muscle memory to draw from various places, so I can make that work. The rest of the gear not so much, though the dump pouch might be a problem if you keep switching where you place it.Notice I have not said a thing about uniforms, guns, or anything like that. That’s because all of that is much more subjective and I am talking about the objective here.Finally, there is the role you will be playing. As a sniper, all of your stuff is going to be on your sides or back. This is because crawling on your belly or laying prone is part of the job. Everything you carry needs to be accessible while laying flat on the ground. especially your sidearm. As a rifleman, you wind up wanting to double or even triple stack your mag pouches, especially on a field that limits hi-caps. SMG users need to be able to move fast and lightly. Etc.So, MOLLE. Don’t get locked into a single loadout, move things around and change them based on the role you are going to be playing and the situation. 10 minute indoor CQB games, 2 hour outdoor skirmishes on a small field, and 40 hours MilSims on 170 acres are all reasons why your gear needs to change between different outings.
Marine corps backpack regulations?
I have been wondering what the Marine Corps backpack regulations were, because I saw this, Marines in uniform are now authorized to carry nonissued backpacks and other cargo bags. The new policy, approved by Commandant Gen. Jim Amos following a recommendation from the Marine Corps Uniform Board, allows personnel dressed in camouflage utility uniforms to carry commercially purchased backpacks bearing the digital Marine Pattern design or any of these neutral colors, according to Marine administrative message 695/11: Join the conversation Non-issued backpacks with cammies • Black • Olive drab • Brown or tan, or a combination of both Backpacks and cargo bags must be “conservative” and have manufacturer logos no larger than 5 inches by 2 inches, officials said in the latest changes to the Corps’ uniform regulations. While in uniform, Marines must wear the straps over both shoulders, so gym bags, duffel bags and computer bags still have to be carried by hand. On this website, http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/mobile/news/2011/12/marine-uniform-changes-include-new-backpack-rules-122711 But that article was made almost a year ago so I was wondering if there were any changes. Thanks.
Is it offensive for a civilian to wear a military backpack?
Clearly, there is a lot of disagreement here.For my part, I don’t get offended by civilians having and using a wide variety of military surplus or “military-style” gear. If you didn’t serve, then in my opinion you should not wear most of the uniform items, current issue or not (except for special circumstances, such as reenactments), but most military equipment, legally purchased at surplus stores, doesn’t offend me. Military equipment is sometimes the leading edge of technology in the field (and, sometimes, is really really far behind … just look at the miserable experience of early 20th century soldiers in extreme weather, especially cold weather), or is particularly well suited to certain roles. Backpacks are one of the areas where the military has been studying and implementing field-based changes to the equipment for decades. It makes sense to me to use that expertise, regardless of prior (or current) service status.Another area where military tech has made huge advancements is in footwear. Military boots are much better than they were in the early 20th century, and are generally quite comfortable and useful for activities like hiking. I wouldn’t recommend buying a pair of Corcoran® Jump Boots unless you have a military requirement to have them, but most other military boots are really awesome for a wide variety of tasks.Also, both base layer and outerwear are areas where the military has made (or inspired) significant advances. Both polypropylene long underwear as well as GORE-TEX® outerwear (such as is present in the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) are top-notch wear, and it makes sense to me to take advantage of the military’s experience in this area, especially if you hunt, camp, or backpack in cold weather.My only advice there would be 1) never, ever wear unit patches you didn’t serve with, and 2) don’t display any rank insignia. The rank insignia, in particular, are a calling card; in essence, you are saying “I was (or am) a (whatever rank insignia you display).” While I understand the argument that perhaps displaying them is merely a sign of esteem, I respectfully disagree. If you didn’t serve with the unit, don’t display the crest.
Why can't Marines wear their BDU's or cammies in the civilian world like the Army can?
*Because we aren’t the navy, Air Force or Army. The USMC isn’t nasty. Period. :) *….but for real….My understanding is that the Marines are held to a certain standard that requires uniformity and upholding the Corps’ values.Marines have always had strict standards and guidelines about wearing cammies off base. Some reasons for this include:-pride and uniformity-wearing cammies in public makes the individual a target. There are foreign operatives and weirdos who could potentially cause a Marine great harm. This is easily avoided by not wearing the cammies in public.Before General Conways ban, Marines used to be able to briefly stop off base for things like gas, dry cleaning, etc. Now, Marines are only authorized to stop for emergencies (car accidents, emergency medical situations, breaking down etcetera).Besides being caught and given a page 11, restriction to the barracks, and loss of pay, the likelihood that another Marine will catch you (or multiple Marines) is another factor….and probably the most embarrassing.I was driving by a gas station off of Western Blvd near Lejeune one day and happened to look over and see a marine outside of his Vehicle pumping gas. I couldn’t just let it go, so of course I pulled up next to him to let him know how Nasty he was making my Corps look. I wasn’t even able to get near him before there was a swarm of other Marines heading towards him. Since things have changed since I got out I’m sure this would now be considered “hazing,” but Marines police their own.See ALMAR 035/07 for more info!WEAR OF THE MARINE CORPS COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORMHope this helps, Devil!
Are civilians allowed to wear military uniforms?
Are civilians allowed to wear military uniforms?Not really.The devil is in the details, of course.The first is what constitutes a ‘uniform’. Mere uniform items do not. In a nutshell, you pretty much have to be impersonating a service member for this to become an issue because the ‘uniform’ is what a service member would wear. They would not report for duty wearing only one or two items; they’d have all garments called for plus insignia. Either you’re in uniform, or you’re not. If you’re not a service member, you’d really have to knock yourself out to come up with everything needed to be ‘in uniform’.The second is that some civilians are authorized by law to wear uniforms that are ‘military’, except that… they’re not. The US Civil Air Patrol is a great example of this. It’s easy to say that the CAP wears the Air Force uniform, but while it’s close, it’s still distinctive to the CAP and US Air Force personnel can tell at a glance that they’re looking at at CAP member and not a US Air Force member. The Air Force tells the CAP what their uniform will look like, and they keep it ‘close but not quite’.