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Operational Medicine 2001
Field Medical Service School
Student Handbook
UTILITY
UNIFORM AND INDIVIDUAL COMBAT EQUIPMENT
TERMINAL
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.
Given the requirement, wear the utility uniform.
The student must properly wear the prescribed uniform, per the reference.
(FMST.01.04) 2.
Given individual combat equipment (782 gear), rig individual combat
equipment components. The student
must prepare 782 gear for tactical operations, per the reference.
(FMST.01.05) ENABLING
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1.
Without reference materials, given a list of utility uniform items and a
list of ownership marking locations, select the proper marking location for each
uniform item, per the student handout. (FMST.01.04a) 2.
Without the aid of reference materials, given a list of instructions for
care of the camouflage utility uniform, and a list of the components, select the
proper care for items listed, per the student handout.
(FMST.01.04b) 3.
Without the aid of reference materials, given 782 Gear, rig the equipment
for field use, per the student handout. (FMST.01.04) OUTLINE A.
UTILITY UNIFORM .
Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units will wear this uniform.
Wearing of the utility uniform does not require compliance with Marine
Corps grooming regulations. B.
WEARING OF THE UTILITY UNIFORM. 1.
The camouflage utility uniform is designed for field wear and should be
loose-fitting and comfortable. Reports
of shrinking necessitate the proper fitting of the camouflage utility uniform.
The item selected should be fitted loosely to allow for some shrinkage
without rendering the garment unusable. Starching
or sizing agents may be used on the camouflage utility uniform at the option of
the individual. (commands may
NOT require that starching or sizing agents
be used). 2.
The blouse, camouflage, will be worn outside the trousers, not tucked in.
At the option of local commanders, sleeves may be rolled up with a three
inch fold stopping two inches above the elbow. 3.
When combat boots are worn, the trousers will be bloused in a neat and
uniform manner. 4.
The utility cap provided for Navy personnel shall not be stenciled with
the Marine Corps insignia. Only
Naval officers and Chief Petty Officers
wear the subdued cap device on the utility cap in the area where the Marine
Corps insignia is normally stenciled. 5.
The Navy black web belt and buckle may be worn with the field (utility)
uniform by those enlisted personnel who do not elect to wear Marine Corps
service uniforms (brown belt). 6.
Navy officer and enlisted personnel may wear the green (Woolly Pully) or
black service sweater with the
camouflage utility uniform. The
sweater will be worn underneath the utility blouse. 7.
Only those Navy enlisted personnel who elect to wear the Marine Corps
service uniform will be issued the all weather coat.
All other Navy personnel wear the Navy issue black raincoat, or
organizational rainwear as issued by the Marine Corps, with the utility uniform. C.
INSIGNIA. 1.
Navy enlisted personnel E1-E6 serving as hospital corpsmen, dental
technicians, or religious program specialists shall wear the Navy, metal, black
insignia of grade, on the right collar in the manner
prescribed and the appropriate insignia branch of service (specialty
device) on left collar. These insignia will be standard as issued or sold through the
Marine Corps exchange. The
specialty device is a black shield one inch wide and one inch high with a
caduceus in the center. A letter
"D" is superimposed on the caduceus to distinguish dental technicians.
It shall be placed vertically with the wings
of the caduceus up and center of the insignia on a line bisecting an
angle of the point of the collar. The
lower edge of the insignia shall be equally spaced one-half an inch from either
side of the collar. 2.
Navy enlisted personnel E7-E9 will wear subdued (black) anchors centered
on a line bisecting an angle of the point of the collar.
The "S" of the USN shall be equally spaced one inch from either side
of the collar. 3.
When issued the authorized utility uniforms, the U.S. Navy service tape
will be applied directly over the left breast pocket of the utility coat.
The individual's last name will be sewn on name-tapes and be placed
directly over the right breast pocket of the camouflage blouse and directly over
the right rear pocket of the camouflage trousers. D.
CARE. 1.
No matter how well a uniform fits when it is new, it will lose its shape
unless it is given proper care. The
following hints may assist you in maintaining your uniforms: a.
The blouse should always be kept buttoned.
Large or heavy objects should never
be carried in the pockets. b.
When storing uniforms for a long time, safeguard against moths, mildew
and unpleasant odors. Clean and
mothproof your uniforms before putting them
into storage. c.
Spots and stains should be removed from uniforms as soon as possible.
Dry cleaning establishments are best qualified to do this.
Be sure to tell them what caused the spot in order to facilitate its
removal. E.
MARKING. Every
article of uniform clothing in your possession, except those issued on temporary
loan (field jackets, cold weather clothing, etc..)
shall be plainly and legibly marked with your name. Marks shall be of a
size appropriate to the article of clothing and the space available for marking.
Letters will not be more than one-half inch in size.
Marking machines, stencils, name tapes, or stamps, may be used.
Tape may be used on gloves (names are marked in black, on light colored
material and utilities, and in white on dark material).
Except on utility shirts, marks will be placed so that they do not show
when the clothing is worn. The
precise location for marking is not specified except: 1.
Duffel bag.
Centered on the outside of the bottom of the bag. 2.
Web belt.
On one side only, near the buckle end. 3.
Utility cap.
Inside, where the name can be easily read. 4.
Coats and overcoats. Inside
the neck-band. 5.
Drawers. a.
Brief style: On the plain
waistband, near the front. b.
Boxer style: Immediately
below the stretch waistband, near the front. 6.
Gloves.
Inside the wrist. 7.
Raincoats.
Inside the neck-band. 8.
Shoes and boots.
Inside, near the top. 9.
Socks. a.
Other than stretch type: Near
the top. b.
Stretch type: Stamp near the
center of the sole, parallel to the bottom edge when folded. 10.
Utility coat (blouse).
Name-tape sewn above right breast pocket, service tape sewn above left
breast pocket. 11.
Trousers.
Name-tape sewn above right rear pocket. 12.
Undershirt.
Inside back, below the neck-band. F.
ITEMS ISSUED.
The following uniforms items are issued to all FMSS students:
G.
ALL PURPOSE, LIGHTWEIGHT,
INDIVIDUAL CARRYING EQUIPMENT (ALICE). 1.
Description.
The medium pack, designed to carry up to 50 pounds, is generally used by
most combat troops. The pack is water repellent but not waterproof.
The main flap for covering the loaded pack can be opened by pulling apart
the tabs. The camouflage cover or
other small flat object can be stored in it.
Simply pressing the flap together seals it.
Equipment hangers (webbed loops and webbing with eyelets) for use with
sidekeepers and/or hooks are provided on sides of the pack and above the pockets
for carrying equipment on the outside of the pack. H.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
Water-repellent treated nylon duck and webbing were used for all the
fabric items of equipment. The
entrenching tool carried is molded of Ethylenevinyl
Acetate. The pack frame and cargo
shelf are fabricated from aluminum with solid steel rivets in certain stress
areas. The equipment is cleaned by
removing mud or other foreign matter with a brush, damp, or dry cloth, or by
scrubbing the exceedingly dirty areas using the following procedures: 1.
Remove loose dirt from soiled surfaces using a cloth or soft brush. 2.
Wet the surface and apply a warm solution of detergent.
Scrub with soft brush, cloth or sponge.
DO NOT WASH IN WASHING MACHINES. 3.
"Field expedient" maintenance is limited to the repair of
damaged or loose stitching by hand sewing or taping and replacement of damaged
or missing keepers on suspenders, small arms ammunition case, field first-aid
dressing case, entrenching tool carrier, and water canteen cover. I. FIGHTING
LOAD COMPONENTS. 1.
Individual equipment belt. a.
Use. The individual equipment belt is designed to carry the
ammunition case, field first-aid dressing case, butt pack, and canteen cover. b.
Fitting.
The belt is issued in medium and large sizes so that it can be adjusted
to fit over all layers of outer clothing, including the complete cold dry
ensemble and the armor vest. If your bare waist measures less than 30 inches, wear the
medium size. If your bare waist
measures 30 inches or more, use the large size. 2.
Individual equipment belt
suspenders. a.
Use. The belt suspenders will support the individual equipment
belt when the appropriate components are attached to the belt.
Web band metal loops are provided on each suspender strap for attachment of
small items such as the first aid
kit, compass case or flashlight. b.
Fitting.
The suspenders are issued in one size only, but are adjustable. 3.
Small arms ammunition cases.
Each of the two cases hold three 30-round magazines (M16A2 rifle).
The cases have fragmentation grenade pockets on each side and a plastic
fastener that can be opened and closed with one hand. 4.
Butt pack.
Holds extra gear such as socks, one MRE, foot powder, and note taking
gear. 5.
Canteen cover.
Use each of the canteen covers to carry the plastic water canteens and
metal cup. The covers have a small
pocket attached for carrying water purification tablets. I.
ASSEMBLY OF FIGHTING LOAD
COMPONENTS. The procedure
for assembling the fighting load components of the all-purpose lightweight
individual carrying equipment (ALICE) is described below. 1.
Fit and adjust the belt.
Try on the individual equipment belt and determine the length needed for
a snug, not tight fit. 2.
Then, at each end of the belt, proceed as follows: a.
Slide the two metal keepers away from the buckle and adjusting clamp. b.
Unlock the adjusting clamp by spreading apart the looped webbing. c.
Slide the adjusting clamp toward the belt buckle to loosen the belt and
away from the belt buckle to tighten it. d.
Squeeze the adjusting clamp to lock the belt in place; then slide the
metal keepers so that one is next to the adjusting clamp and the other is next
to the belt buckle. Each adjusting
clamp should be about the same distance from the belt buckle. e.
Attach the ammunition cases to the belt. f.
Attach one ammunition case to the left side of the belt next to the belt
buckle and the other to the right side of the belt next to the
buckle. To do this, proceed
as follows: 1)
Pull down on the loose end of each strap to tighten (raise the belt) or
lift the end of each strap buckle to loosen (lower belt). 2)
Secure the loose ends of the straps with the elastic loops. NOTE:
Although you can adjust the back suspender strap yourself, it is easier
using the buddy system. REFERENCES Care and Use of Individual Clothing and Equipment, FM 2115 Individual Clothing Allowance, MCO P101020.28E. 14 JUN 82. Field Medical Service School
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