Posted on Jun 1, 2019
SPC Cryptologic Linguist
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Good afternoon everyone. I have an issue regarding my current set of OCP tops. I have lost a considerable amount of weight since first being issued my OCP’s 2 years ago and my OCP tops now fit me large, to the point where I can grab all of the extra slack and fold it across my whole torso from one side to the other. The bottoms of the OCP coat also drapes down all the way past the top of the side pockets on the bottoms of the uniforms. It is also noticeable that I have a large amount of arm and shoulder room while in uniform. Overall I believe this presents a somewhat less sharp and less professional of an appearance than if I had a size down. I was considering just buying 4 new OCP tops of a better size and fit and selling/giving away my old tops, all of which are in good condition and two of which I don’t think I have ever worn as I generally alternate between just two tops. I am just curious if there is anything against any regulation which says that I cannot do this or if you all think there is a better plan of action? Thank you all for any advice.
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Wait for your clothing allowance if you need to and buy your new tops. Keep the other ones for field use is what I would do.
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Maj John Bell
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I don't know how color fast the new stuff is, but in the Marines I had pairs labeled so that the same top was always with the same trousers. I didn't like it when one item was more faded than the other.
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SGM Steve Wettstein
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Me too. I numbered the tops and bottoms so I wouldn't have mix in match sets.
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I did this as well. Was suggested by a SGT I knew.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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You're allowed to do anything you like with old uniforms. Give them away, sell them, whatever you want.
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