Army Service Uniform: What sources cover supply's issuance of a memorandum to receive two pairs of striped trousers from Clothing and Sales?

The term your looking for is "Supplemental Issue." Get with your 1SG, and also ask the clothing and sales clerk here on riley for a supplemental issue form. You fill it out, command signs it, it goes back to C&S and your new things are paid for at no cost to you (and basic alterations). I just did one for a CPL we promoted last month.

If you research AR 670-1 you will find that a change to the uniform ie: BDU to ACU you receive a one time issue. After that any thing else other than combat loss is on you to use your Clothing Allowance. Nothing is free. Someone's going to pay.

Do you really want "Standard Issue" dress uniform items?

When I looked for ASUs, I did my research. I went to Clothing Sales and looked at what was on the racks. The fabric looked ratty and cheap. I went to different Clothing Sales stores at different posts-- they all had the same cheap looking stuff. So then I looked online and found Marlow White. They are sort of the "industry standard" in military uniforms. They have three levels of fabric quality. The colors of the braid is also authentic to the US Army Institute of Heraldry. Look on their website. I chose the intermediate ("Professional") level of quality. I got the jacket, pants, rank insignia, belt, brass, overseas and service stripes, shirt, and tie for around $400. I really like the quality of their uniforms, much more than the AAFES off-the-rack stuff. When I was stationed at Fort Leavenworth, I visited their store several times to get new items (like a service cap). Their customer service is great in person too.

So bottom line, spend the money and get a BETTER quality uniform. Take some pride in your appearance and don't "cheap out" on what makes first impressions. Good Luck!