Posted on May 11, 2016
In the old days in USMC, you could not buy 782 gear on base, can you buy 782 at USMC Clothing Sales today?
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint The NEX has an amazing selection! Please drop in next time. Camp Pendleton only checks ID as you 'pay' or buy a weapon!
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - You are good to go, check the NEX out.
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You can buy everything except OTV's and Head gear. The reason is the moll gear systems and you can buy mil spec replacements if you lost some or add on. The reason the NEX does that is the gear they have is mil spec and would rather you buy it there instead of one of these tactical gear web sites when you can't prove it is mil spec approved.
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Limited selection of gear, have not looked to see what you can buy there. Don't expect flak or helmets. You might find canteens, belts and Goretex jackets.
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LTC Paul Labrador
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - Usually what is available is stuff that either gets lost easily or stuff you are buying to replace crap CIF won't take back.
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I was at LeJeune from 88 until 91 and was able to buy the 782 gear on base. Not sure what you are classifying as old days, but that might tell you about when the change happened. I got out in 93 so I can't say what may have changed since then.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
I was there 1976-82. We had Saigon Sam's Military Surplus - Jacksonville NC
http://www.saigonsamsmilitary.com/
And I see they are still in business.
http://www.saigonsamsmilitary.com/
And I see they are still in business.
Saigon Sam's Military Surplus - Jacksonville NC
Saigon Sam's Military Surplus has 3 locations in Jacksonville NC, proudly serving the military community for over 45 years!
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