Posted on Dec 16, 2015
Do reserve units provide initial issue to prior service?
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I recently went to a reserve unit from being on active (years ago) last time I was in uniform I was in BDUS, Do I get another "initial issue" or does the responsibility of getting my dress uniform and the rest of the issue rely on me? I've read different things. I know the unit is getting my ACU/boots/cold weather gear, when they get my paperwork straight.
Army Reserve
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Yes, you will receive another basic issue. When you get that issue is another discussion.
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Yes, you will get a full basic issue.
In my experience, the best and most expedient way to accomplish this is to go to CIF on an appointment. It is a pain to travel, but it is worth it to not have to wait months for the system to get around to mailing you enough piecemeal items to cobble together what you need to be in uniform to train. If your unit is on it's game, they should give you orders and reimburse the travel through DTS.
In my experience, the best and most expedient way to accomplish this is to go to CIF on an appointment. It is a pain to travel, but it is worth it to not have to wait months for the system to get around to mailing you enough piecemeal items to cobble together what you need to be in uniform to train. If your unit is on it's game, they should give you orders and reimburse the travel through DTS.
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My unit told me I was authorized but that they could not/would not order anything for me because the system was being upgraded with the new PTs and OCPs. I bought a set of ACUs out of pocket to get by for drill, but I don't think I'm going to see my initial issue until the end of 2016...
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SFC Josh Billingsley
I'm not going to show up to formation in civilian clothes. Besides, I don't know how many times I came out of a pocket for my joes as a squad leader. This is our first in person battle assembly and I need to look respectable.
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SSG (Join to see)
A really good supply SGT usually has some extra stuff laying around so that they can cobble together one uniform in cases like that.
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