I've never been to Iraq before but i know there are things that are very helpful over there. I'm not sure what will be issued other than standard TA50 but what should i take along with me?
2007-10-31 15:29:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know, but I want to wish good luck and come home safely!! Thankyou!
2007-10-31 15:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by woocee 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
If you've got a Laptop, get a "Pelican Case" to protect it.
Get 4-5 more sets of PT shirts/shorts as thats the only off duty uniform
Xtra Gloves, Ballistic Eyewear
a Hooded Sweatshirt is good for sleeping (esp. in A/C tents or Kuwaiti nights)
Hoppes Boresnake in 9mm & 5.56mm
a Chest Rig is good for Mounted and MOUT work (ie:R.A.C.K.system from SDS/AITES)
Spec-ops brand "Wolf Hook" for your M4
Frankly, a lot of this you can get at the North Victory PX, or online and shipped to you in theater.
PS -Tactical Tailor Makes an NVD box thats MOLLE compatible, it protects your AN/PVS 7's or 14's and the rhino mount, much better than the enormous bag strapped to you. Your unit supply might be able to get them with discretionary funds
2007-10-31 16:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your an MP most likely you'll have an M9, for that I suggest a quality thigh holster (see tactial talior). Also a pair of quality sunglasses blk on blk of course, I used Oakleys on my last tour and was pretty happy. I'll just list some stuff I found useful. Warning your assult pack will get heavy.
-Motoralla walk about radios
-Garmin Rhino GPS
-Small binos
-Shoulder holster for the M9
-Spare gator necks (geat for keepin the dust out of the mouth)
-Mil Tech weapons cleaning kit (their CLP works best over there)
-A multitool w/ sissors (the RFI one doesn't have sissors)
-A great set of goggles ESS sucks, check out REI they have a good selection.
-A molle pouch that fits PVS7/14s which ever you have.
-30 days of Socks, Underwear, and Tshits. Really, I ran short a few times even w/ 30 sets.
Thats all
2007-10-31 15:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by voelker_n 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are taking a laptop, take a few of your favorite DVDs. I took a few books when I deployed, but I like to read. If you are a reader and take some books or magazines, get a small reading light (they work better than a flashlight).
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2007-10-31 16:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-04 16:01:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foot Spray for anti fungal and a lot of clean socks also make sure you bring flip flops so you don't get fungal on your feet from the showers . Especially when your your going to be on your feet.
Be safe and keep your head down
AND GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU
2007-10-31 17:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by mouse 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baby powder to keep you from chafing. If you can wear it with military clothing guidelines, get some Under-Armour briefs. They are a bit pricey but a good investment. They fit nice and help prevent chafing. The sand gets into everything and I mean everything. God be with you!
2007-10-31 15:39:47 · answer #7 · answered by JAN 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My brother bought a LMF2 knife by gerber. Straps nicley into the MOLLE gear. He says its the best 80$ he's ever spent.
and JAN is right, he loves his under armour spandex breifs
2007-10-31 15:32:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Everything you actually will need, will be over there for you to purchase.. Things you should bring are items that you don't think you'll be able to get there or are too expensive to buy.. Personal items, cd's, ipod, laptop, books, etc.. If you can't get it at a walmart.. Bring it..
2007-10-31 15:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I worked at an AAFES sports store and these are the items we sold most:
GPS
Mosquito nets
Knives
LED lights you attach to your uniform
2007-10-31 16:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by sunflowers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋