Posted on Sep 8, 2017
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As a prior SMP, all you will really need for the ROTC is a ruck, basic rifflemens set, an LBE if you can get one, and uniforms. These items are usually issued within your basic OCIE issue from your unit and is usually better equipment if you can get it. Whatever you cannot get from your unit you should be able to get from the ROTC, but depending on your program it may not be as good, e.g. Vietnam era equipment that looks like they picked up from an Army Surplus.
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Do ROTC cadets need all the TA-50 field gear? It almost sounds like state funding in the NG could be lacking essentials based on SGT Goodrow response below.
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I agree with SGT Goodrow. It does really depend on your unit. ROTC Cadets do need the gear because of LAB. LAB is where you will train Infantry tactics, Squad stix lanes, etc. That is one of the many ways they evaluate your leadership progression. I am sure it depends on the program as to how "high speed" they train.
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Are you:

1) USAR/NG doing SMP?

2) Prior active, having ETS'd, doing ROTC on the GI Bill?

3) Green to Gold?

I'm betting it's #1, so I'll answer that. It will completely depend on your unit. Many USAR/NG members are never given OCIE even as established soldiers in the unit for a year+, just....how the cookie crumbles. You can't really get an answer from strangers on the internet, you'll need to actually talk to your units' supply.
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You are correct with that, Sargeant Goodrow. I appreciate the advice!
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It depends on what you already have and what your unit has issued you; as well as if you are SMP or purely Green to Gold. Some cadets at my school have already been issued stuff so they get the schools OCIE, while some don't even get that and get their cadet ranks. Really dependent on what they already have and how they're going about being prior towards commissioning.
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