Why is it called 782 gear?

Why is it called 782 gear?

782 Gear – Standard issue web gear such as ALICE, MOLLE, or ILBE. So called because the Group section of the National Stock Number for personal field equipment is 782.

What gear are Marines issued?

Often, most Marines receive simply a woolen liner and leather shell, however, those who require more specialized gloves are issued them (cold weather, hazmat, Mechanix brand, etc.). The Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform has built-in slots for knee and elbow pads, but many Marines prefer to purchase their own pads.

What do Marines carry in combat?

Check them out below:

• Beretta M9 pistol. A US Marine fires an M9 pistol.
• Beretta M9A1 pistol. A US Marine fires an M9A1 pistol.
• Colt M45A1 close quarters battle pistol. A US Marine fires an M45A1.
• Glock 19M or M007 conceal carry weapon.
• M1014 joint service combat shotgun.
• M500A2 shotgun.
• M16A4 rifle.
• M4 carbine.

What is deuce gear?

MARINE CORPS JARGON 782 Gear – Also “Deuce” gear; includes pack, canteen, poncho, ammo pouch, etc. used when in. the field. 782 refers to the DD Form signed when gear is issued. As You Were: -Resume former activity.

When did the Marine Corps use the 782 gear?

I served in the Marine Corps back in the 1990s and was issued this exact gear for all training deployments and field exercises. We used the 782 gear loadout for desert warfare, jungle warfare and mountain warfare. We didn’t have different loadouts for different environments like they do now.

Where can I find the USMC gear list?

https://member.dpas.dod.mil/ Similarly to the old website, you will need to use Internet Explorer and have access to a CAC reader. You will be listed as a member by default. If you want to look up gear receipts for Marines in your platoon use the search feature.

What kind of equipment does the Marine Corps use?

It includes several bandages, a tourniquet, burn ointment, some water purification tablets, and QuikClot combat gauze, a kaolin -infused gauze bandage. Individual Water Purification System allows Marines to purify water to potable standards. These can be compatible with the standard issue hydration pack, similar to CamelBak brand packs.

How did the old Marine Corps gear work?

We didn’t have different loadouts for different environments like they do now. We used the same gear and just made small tweaks to the contents. It required an adaptive mindset to figure out ways to make it work, no matter the environment we were operating in.