How many duty uniforms do active duty soldiers usually have on hand?

2018-06-16T19:38:56-04:00

How many sets of duty uniforms do active duty soldiers usually have on hand? I’m working through my packet to go active and wanting to know how many sets I should have. Looking specifically for number of OCP/ACU uniforms kept on hand.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 16 at 2018 7:57 PM

2018-06-16T19:57:38-04:00

I had seven pairs. My job varied though; sometimes I wouldn't go through so many uniforms but then sometimes there were details, duties, or exercises that would soil uniforms rather quickly. I did try to wear uniforms at least twice before tossing them in the hamper though; washing them too often would wear out that stupid velcro too fast. I also had one uniform that I only wore for ceremonies or certain activities that I should look clean and presentable for.

Response by SFC Marc W. made Jun 16 at 2018 8:19 PM

2018-06-16T20:19:41-04:00

I keep 4 sets of uniforms, 4 sets of boots, and 2 PCs. I have 2 sets of uniforms with no bling on it, I use those mainly for the field or PT in uniform. I have 2 sets with the candy for garrison use. I do take all 4 sets to the field, but try to stay with just the 2 fields sets if I can. My 4 sets of boots include 1 set winter, 3 sets summer; within the 3 summers 1 is my main rucking boot, 1 is my main wet boot, and number 3 is my all around set. I have one PC specifically for garrison and another for the field.

This is my current set up, as my garrison uniforms wear out, I'll push those 2 sets to field use by cutting off the candy, so that I have 4 dedicated for field and detail use and the 2 replacement sets will be my garrison only. The cycle continues, but I don't really need more than 6 sets total.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jun 16 at 2018 8:23 PM

2018-06-16T20:23:48-04:00

I had 8 sets. Started with four and bought a set each month. Don’t know if they are issuing uniforms to deploy in...4 sets usually

Response by SN Jay Perry made Jun 16 at 2018 8:26 PM

2018-06-16T20:26:30-04:00

"Duty uniform," was a somewhat general term....I had "inspection uniforms (for muster and off the ship),"working uniforms (which may have some stains or dings in them (rendering them unfit for inspections))," and "dirty (or cruddy) uniforms (barely identifiable as a uniform (grease, tears, size). Normal routine on ship was to get your working assignment for the day this would determine which you wore for working hours. Slushing boat cables (greasing the davits) would kill a set of uniforms so dirties, going to the boat workshop on base was duty uniforms (because you were representing the ship and yourself), etc.. I had the required number of duty uniforms; but had at least two each of the others, plus of course dress uniforms of those sorts. In the course of your service your will "grow' those by simple use, and get rid of them when they no are longer serviceable.

Response by CPT Earl George made Jun 16 at 2018 8:52 PM

2018-06-16T20:52:23-04:00

had 38 sets of fatigues and many times "broke" starch twice a day. your not "old school" so between 0ne and thirty-eight.

Response by SP5 Dennis Loberger made Jun 16 at 2018 9:09 PM

2018-06-16T21:09:11-04:00

As a company clerk I had 4 sets for daily duty and 2 dress uniforms

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jun 16 at 2018 9:48 PM

2018-06-16T21:48:37-04:00

IMO you will want four to seven sets of work uniforms. Normally one full service dress with one extra long sleeve shirt, one short sleeve shirt and one extra pair of pants. If your duty happens to require wearing service dress or class B every day (probably rare these days) then increase service uniform shirts and cut work uniforms to 3 or 4.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2018 11:43 PM

2018-06-16T23:43:40-04:00

4 unless you’re in a flight slot or a fueler in an aviation support unit, then 8. 4 ACUs and 4 A2CUs.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 17 at 2018 12:09 AM

2018-06-17T00:09:44-04:00

Historically it has been four field uniforms with two pairs of boots and a complete dress uniform.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 2:05 AM

2018-06-17T02:05:08-04:00

It depends on your job, I guess. I have 6 tops and 3 serviceable bottoms due to my MOS I've had oil soak through my coveralls and into my pants. In my experience it's good to at least have 4 serviceable pairs of uniforms and maybe at least one really nice pair that is for ceremonies where ASUs aren't required.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 3:43 AM

2018-06-17T03:43:36-04:00

Sir, here is the 2017 clothing bag.

http://snagfilms-a.akamaihd.net/c1/c5/c09e962542a49a46cba6f314109d/clothing-bag-2017.pdf

As others have said, and depending on your activity as a Soldier, you may want to get ahold of some used or surplus items from a military surplus store for field use. If you find yourself dressing up more often, then I suggest getting a couple more dress white shirts as well

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Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 17 at 2018 12:20 PM

2018-06-17T12:20:11-04:00

I usually had 6-8 sets on hand.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 1:25 PM

2018-06-17T13:25:04-04:00

I have like 4 serviceable pairs of ACUs, one set of ASUs, and a whole bunch of PTs

Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 4:57 PM

2018-06-17T16:57:33-04:00

I keep 4 sets. One for the field, one for best appearance, and 2 regular duty that I rotate on a weekly basis. I generally can wear those for a week before washing. None of these are for deployment. They issue 4 deployment unis should you need them. All this garrison situation will likely change when/if they approve the pinks and greens (depending on your job of course).

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2018 2:29 AM

2018-06-18T02:29:13-04:00

I always thought 3, all locker inspections you could only show 3.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2018 1:27 PM

2018-12-12T13:27:54-05:00

4 was more than enough for me.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2020 12:06 AM

2020-09-02T00:06:24-04:00

Four to five if you are going to be in Garrison most of the time. If you will be playing in the mud, have at least seven.
If this is your first time going active and never received the initial uniform allowance, spend it wisely. I wouls use the money on ACU/OCPs and combat boots.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Dec 2 at 2020 10:47 PM

2020-12-02T22:47:25-05:00

- 8 Sets OCP ACU
- 2 prs boots
- ASU with Service Cap and beret
- SS shirt, LS Shirt
- If you are about to become a FG, Mess Dress
- if your duty calls for ACU, then get a second set of pants and two more shirts. Consider the AGSU is being fielded

Response by SPC Zach Lockhart made Jan 10 at 2021 9:21 PM

2021-01-10T21:21:39-05:00

More when you’re an infantryman lol