Can the Army force you to have more clothing than issued?

Junk beyond the issue items no. However you must be smart on what battles you chose to fight! Anything that is required for you to have is issued. Now, as you go higher in rank things are expected regardless of issues or not.

Another barracks lawyer? The packing list is there for a reason- to successfully make it thru a deployment, mission, operation. Too cheap to but extra- what if there is limited laundry, and your 1 shirt can't be cleaned in time- is it worth an ART 15 for being out of uniform?

It all depends on what kind of solder you would like to be. You can cause friction at every point that is not per black and white regulation, and be known as the boy who cried wolf. Or you can hold out for the big issues that matter, and have your voice heard when it matters.

SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE.. GO DOWN AND BUY S FEW EXTRA THINGS.. LIKE EXTRA PT SHORTS A EXTRA JACKET.. T SHIRTS AND SOCKS..... there are somethings that will make your life a lot easier.. and having extra never hurts... sometimes going with the grain makes it easier... not everything is us against them....there are some settings where you'll need a nice civilian attire.. not everyone needs to know your in the service... or your trying to blend in.. there is a reason.... a 1SG or senior leader just doesn't wake up and think to himself.."gee what can i do to make SGT Ryan B. Miserable today" . We plan for the environment we are going into... if you cant handle that .. might want to rethink the line of work your in

Yes they can

No. I've been fighting this battle for years with higher. Asking Soldiers to pack more then issued for a FTX.

Yes.