Is Rothco authorized?

Steven Grant — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 19:34:44 -0500

Does anyone know if Rothco clothing (mainly their fleece) is in compliance with AR 670-1?

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 2 at 2020 8:01 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 20:01:56 -0500

Don’t get anything until you complete your entire initial training. Once at your first duty station, then you’ll be able to get an better answer.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 2 at 2020 9:17 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:17:23 -0500

Does the item have the NSN on the tag? PFC Jeffrey Herrington has a point as well. Don’t be that guy.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 9:32 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:32:29 -0500

Rothco offers an "AR 670-1 Compliant" section on their website where you can see what of their current offering is allowed.

Now, I'm assuming based on your profile that you're looking for your ROTC group so your cadre would be the best go-to to ask what you can buy and wear. On the whole, what usually flies in ROTC/JROTC and what flies in-service are usually two totally different things. Chances are also good that your cadre has ways of ordering anything like cold weather gear that they think you might need. I would talk with them first.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jan 2 at 2020 9:36 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:36:12 -0500

Way to early to consider gear outside issue. During training nothing other than issue is authorized. Good luck.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2020 10:19 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 22:19:25 -0500

Get the real deal. The rotcho and the other fleece people seem to buy off amazon are definitely a different color. I can spot them a mile away. They are a darker brown than the official coyote color sold in clothing and sales. Don’t risk getting raked over the coals to save $30. It’s a fleece. You’ll wear it plenty if you serve/drill above the mason Dixon line and easily get your money’s worth out of it.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 2 at 2020 11:22 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 23:22:08 -0500

Wearing military issue is always a safe bet. In due course, you may be Issued additional military gear to aid in the performance of your ? duties. Appreciate it!

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 3 at 2020 12:34 PM

CPL Gary Pifer — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 12:34:40 -0500

Forget the Rambo stuff for now... if your gonna by gear.. save up for a tomahawk.. 12 in Bowie knife and compound bow. Don't forget the blowgun.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jan 3 at 2020 8:32 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:32:19 -0500

Look when you go to training, you take just what they tell you to, nothing more, nothing less. Anything the service thinks you need, they will issue at the appropriate time. Take something not on the list and IF you are lucky it will be waiting for you when you get home on leave.