Posted on Nov 10, 2018
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The ASU I was initially issued in BCT almost 8 years ago is too small on me so I went and got measured again. When I took the new sizes to Supply they tell me that I can only get the pants with the NCO stripe but not the coat. The coat is the most expensive part of the uniform and I refuse to pay for it myself. I don’t get my clothing allowance til July and I’ll need the complete uniform by January. Any suggestions?
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you receive a clothing allowance - that is your answer. To be absolutely clear and not in anyway misconstrued, you receive a clothing allowance yearly specifically to replace your uniform items. you get it annually, but it is to be used for uniforms at any point during your service. So, you will purchase a new ASU coat, and you are damn lucky that your S-4 did not tell you to pound sand for the pants.


My advice, I am fairly certain that there are military thrift stores around your post, utilize them in order to purchase a coat a little cheaper then C&S.
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SSG Robert Perrotto Negative SSG. In the Reserves we don’t get clothing allowances. The S4 from my unit told me to get them the sizes and they’ll order it but they never did. The unit prior to that told me they couldn’t get me the uniform. Literally the only replacement uniform items I received was the OCP uniform when I arrived here at my duty back in July. Never received a replacement ASU.
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The S4 from my old Reserve unit.*
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SSG (Join to see) - if that is the case - I feel for you, but the truth of the matter is, you are going to have to pay for it as you will not receive a re issue. I was issued the class "A" uniform, when the Army changed the dress uniform in 2008, yeah - I could still wear the class A, but was absolutely peer pressured to purchase the "Blues". it's expensive, but it was the way the Army was going.
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I appreciate it SSG. Looks like I’ll have to bite the bullet and but the coat. Thank you. SSG Robert Perrotto
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What did you spend your last clothing allowance on? As The SSG stated, that's what it's for...
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I just switched over to Active Duty so therefore I have never received a clothing allowance. I’m waiting on my first one sir.
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And I do understand what it’s for sir. I truly wish I would’ve gotten one already so I can avoid this issue.
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My second thought is that your reserve supply NCO didn't help as much as he/she could have. Oftentimes the uniforms have excess fabric that can be let out. As long as you didn't wear it often, the color may not have faded too much. Take it to a tailor/seamstress and see if they can help
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Thank you sir. I agree with you. I will try to see if the coat can be let out. Thank you. CPT (Join to see)
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I am in the same boat as you, just came on active duty after being in the reserves for 4 years. With that being said, it is now on you. Active Army doesnt do the same uniform process that we have in the reserves, so regardless if its 1 year or 1 month until your allowance hits, you gotta foot the bill for it. Good news is you can find a used set on line and itll last just as long. Good luck
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I appreciate it SSG. And Good luck to you as well.
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