28 October 2006, 10:59 AM
Answer 1: Above the left pocket is U.S. Marines, and above the right is your last name. On the left pocket is an iron on Eagle Glove and Anchor. On the lappelles go your pin on rank.
Answer 2: Your authorized to use the boonie cover as long as your command allows you to. I've only needed to use it in the deserts of both Iraq and Australia, it keeps your head from burning in the sun.
Answer 3: We use a standard tan combat boot that is about 81/2 inches tall do a search for combat boot and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Answer 4: To my knowledge the entire american millitary uses all of the same design in ballistic helmets. From swat, to the Airforce, to the Marine Corps, we all use the same headgear.
Answer 5: Wiley-X and Eye Safety Systems Inc. are two of the major ballistic eye protection companies. They were not issued out until about two years ago. I had them in Iraq, and can confirm their durability. I was kneeling on the threshold of a corner, stairing across the street at my squad leader. I looked up again and from my left (my squad leader's right) there was a bright flash. About four inches above my head there was a loud crack, followed by a spray of debris. Some of the wire mesh the gated corner was made out of was stuck to my kevlar and goggles. Saved my eyes. Thank god for a good pair of goggles.
If you have anymore questions feel free to ask. I welcome them.
Answer 2: Your authorized to use the boonie cover as long as your command allows you to. I've only needed to use it in the deserts of both Iraq and Australia, it keeps your head from burning in the sun.
Answer 3: We use a standard tan combat boot that is about 81/2 inches tall do a search for combat boot and you'll see what I'm talking about.
Answer 4: To my knowledge the entire american millitary uses all of the same design in ballistic helmets. From swat, to the Airforce, to the Marine Corps, we all use the same headgear.
Answer 5: Wiley-X and Eye Safety Systems Inc. are two of the major ballistic eye protection companies. They were not issued out until about two years ago. I had them in Iraq, and can confirm their durability. I was kneeling on the threshold of a corner, stairing across the street at my squad leader. I looked up again and from my left (my squad leader's right) there was a bright flash. About four inches above my head there was a loud crack, followed by a spray of debris. Some of the wire mesh the gated corner was made out of was stuck to my kevlar and goggles. Saved my eyes. Thank god for a good pair of goggles.
If you have anymore questions feel free to ask. I welcome them.