Topic: OLD ARMY

Missileer · July 25th, 2005

Not many will get these. By the way, if anyone knows, answer in your post and I'll yay or nay it.

Man, you guys must have had it good . As soon as the bus reached Ft. Polk, the supply Sgt. opened the back of supply and there was a heap of used fatigues which looked like they got the worst of Korea. We picked through and found a jacket and pants that were a close fit. That's what we wore while we were policing the grounds and waiting for uniforms. We wore our civvy shoes. Pretty ragged looking bunch. I think it took two days before we went to Quartermaster for uniforms.

03USMC · July 25th, 2005

Guessin. Since it's your era.

Blue Frock Coat with Buff Facings
Black Tricorn Hat w/ Cockade
White pantaloons

:P :P

AlexKall · July 25th, 2005

I dont understand the question

Italian Guy · July 25th, 2005

Uhm the first one...

Missileer · July 25th, 2005

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Originally Posted by 03USMC

Guessin. Since it's your era.

Blue Frock Coat with Buff Facings
Black Tricorn Hat w/ Cockade
White pantaloons

:P :P

Like Rodney Daingerfield, "I get no respect." Besides, those weren't pantaloons, they were stockings. Which, I guess is just as bad.

Missileer · July 25th, 2005

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Originally Posted by AlexKall

I dont understand the question

Fatigues are what are now called BDU s. Pickle suits. Work uniform.

03USMC · July 27th, 2005

Since I know DX as direct exchange. I'm gonna go with Fatigues for Exhange.

Missileer · July 27th, 2005

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Originally Posted by 03USMC

Since I know DX as direct exchange. I'm gonna go with Fatigues for Exhange.

Close, I added the correct answer to my first post. Ah! Those were the days. NOT!!

DTop · July 27th, 2005

Not only were class X fatigues issued to you until you were fitted but you might also be able to draw a set from supply for doing dirty details like painting. We used to use them when we did OPFOR detail just to distinguish us from the good guys. They were basically uniforms that had been turned in and were ready to be trashed. They usually had "CLASS X" stencilled on them as I recall.

Missileer · July 29th, 2005

Top, if you remember, they also referred to us as "casuals." I never figured out where they got that name. Unless you're not officially a buck private, E-1, until you're issued uniforms.

View Poll Results :What were Class X Fatigues?
Uniform for class X troops.	0	0%
Hawaiian shirt, shorts and shoes with black socks.	1	14.29%
Fatigues that needed replacing.	1	14.29%
Issued, used fatigues until you were uniform fitted.	5	71.43%
Voters: 7. You may not vote on this poll

July 25th, 2005	Post 1
Missileer Nuclear Duck Hunter Gear	Post; OLD ARMY Not many will get these. By the way, if anyone knows, answer in your post and I'll yay or nay it. Man, you guys must have had it good . As soon as the bus reached Ft. Polk, the supply Sgt. opened the back of supply and there was a heap of used fatigues which looked like they got the worst of Korea. We picked through and found a jacket and pants that were a close fit. That's what we wore while we were policing the grounds and waiting for uniforms. We wore our civvy shoes. Pretty ragged looking bunch. I think it took two days before we went to Quartermaster for uniforms. __________________ “War is an ugly thing but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feelings which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse.” —John Stuart Mill

July 25th, 2005	Post 2
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	Guessin. Since it's your era. Blue Frock Coat with Buff Facings Black Tricorn Hat w/ Cockade White pantaloons :P :P __________________ The only people I like besides my wife and children are MARINES. Col. Oliver North USMC

July 25th, 2005	Post 3
AlexKall Tribuni Angusticlavii	I dont understand the question __________________ Devin, they are holding your life and they will never let go! Come home safe!

July 25th, 2005	Post 4
Italian Guy Milforum Hitman Gear	Uhm the first one... __________________ "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it". Pericles.

July 27th, 2005	Post 7
03USMC Milforum Moderator Gear	Since I know DX as direct exchange. I'm gonna go with Fatigues for Exhange.

July 27th, 2005	Post 9
DTop Milforum Moderator Gear	Not only were class X fatigues issued to you until you were fitted but you might also be able to draw a set from supply for doing dirty details like painting. We used to use them when we did OPFOR detail just to distinguish us from the good guys. They were basically uniforms that had been turned in and were ready to be trashed. They usually had "CLASS X" stencilled on them as I recall. __________________ *"I was a soldier, I am a soldier, I always will be a soldier."* To Avoid Infractions - Click Here And Read the Forum Rules Before You Post.

July 29th, 2005	Post 10
Missileer Nuclear Duck Hunter Gear	Top, if you remember, they also referred to us as "casuals." I never figured out where they got that name. Unless you're not officially a buck private, E-1, until you're issued uniforms.

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