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

2017-01-25T22:33:45-05:00

One of the sew shops here in Junction City, KS told me that I shouldn't be paying for my own NCO Striped ASU Trousers and listed off some AR's and other information that I recently had forgotten. What sources cover supply's issuance of a memorandum to recieve two pairs of Striped Trousers from Clothing and sales?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 10:35 PM

2017-01-25T22:35:15-05:00

Wow. too much of nothing.

Response by SFC George Smith made Jan 25 at 2017 10:38 PM

2017-01-25T22:38:06-05:00

we always had 2 sets of Class A's or what ever you call them Now...
One was Light weight and the other was heavy weight...
the Only thing you should have to pay for is the rank chevrons and the service stripes ... but what do i know...

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 25 at 2017 10:49 PM

2017-01-25T22:49:25-05:00

I thought I'd have to get mine sewn on down the road, didn't know this was an option.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 26 at 2017 6:44 AM

2017-01-26T06:44:08-05:00

I'd check with clothing issue, and see what they have to say, or talk to the supply sergeant.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 8:39 AM

2017-01-26T08:39:50-05:00

I had to pay for my ASUs out of pocket. When I reclassed I needed a dress uniform. I tried to get one from my unit and they cried "No money" for ASUs but they could get me greens (which at that point were being phased out in less than a year). In the end I bit the bullet and purchased the ASUs.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 11:03 AM

2017-01-26T11:03:47-05:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Unless you get them issued in a school(example Recruiting/DS/AIT PSG) where they will issue the uniform and make the necessary alterations and sewing, you have to pay for it yourself.

Response by SGT Eric Flores made Jan 26 at 2017 12:44 PM

2017-01-26T12:44:42-05:00

Depending on the situation some units will issue ASU items.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2017 4:46 PM

2017-01-26T16:46:46-05:00

This would be covered under the reason you are given a yearly clothing allowance. Some units will issue them, but there are typically special reasons and this is a per unit thing. In your case, you just need to step up and use your clothing allowance to obtain your updated uniform.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2017 12:20 PM

2017-01-27T12:20:11-05:00

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!

Response by SFC Thomas Holcomb made Jan 30 at 2017 8:19 AM

2017-01-30T08:19:57-05:00

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.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2017 11:24 AM

2017-01-30T11:24:04-05:00

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.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2017 11:09 AM

2017-03-14T11:09:20-04:00

Depends on what your status is: Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve? If Guard or Reserve, are you on AGR status or M-Day (drilling and AT only)? Have you had a full uniform issue or not? Do you get a clothing allowance? All these factors matter, and it doesn't matter what someone thinks, you are right to look for documentation.