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Thread: Friends Son going to Afghanistan This summer. What should I get for him.

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    I dont think anyone really knows what he's going to be spending his time doing when he's not doing HVAC work.

    Like I said, he was told he'll be a "rifleman" when not doing hvac. Whatever he means by that, I dont know.

    Sentry? Patrols?
    I suspect a good pair of socks are appreciated regardless of the boots.

    I wont go anywhere without my Filson socks. I've always used wool blend socks even in warm weather. But thats just me.

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    Yep socks and skivvies are the best. Tell your friend's son to expect doing anything. My time in Iraq, I led patrols, strung up c wire, worked on Humvees, stood post, cooked etc etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kimbo View Post
    Just voicing my opinion, didn't mean to give bad advice. Your right on the fact that boots other than the standard issue stuff is always out of regs. If that kid is going to be on a hard base and never leave the wire than there is no reason to buy any kind of comfortable boot. If he's humping and patrolling then I say screw the boot regs. Cause honestly the people who actually care about what the regs are concerning boots (and their appearance) is not going to be outside the wire getting dirty. Just my .02 take it for what it's worth.
    No worries. I just don't want the kid to get in trouble. In Iraq they're treating the posts like garrison stateside. MPs setting up speed traps, busting you out for headphones, incorrect lights on your bicycle, no PT belt during daylight hours and too many Sergeant Majors walking around with no real job except to mess with joe. I imagine Afghanistan has gotten to be the same since we've been there longer. FWIW, during my first enlistment back in the early 90's I used to wear the Magnum boots, but eventually they outlawed them after some guys did Nijmegen with them and talked about what great boots they were on AFN TV.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dcmdon View Post
    I dont think anyone really knows what he's going to be spending his time doing when he's not doing HVAC work.

    Like I said, he was told he'll be a "rifleman" when not doing hvac. Whatever he means by that, I dont know.
    Firewatch/sentry/camp security.
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    Afgani gear

    My father-in-law went to the Sudan on a mission to build churches in the boonies, we stocked him up with the usual stuff. Candles, windup radio, bug netting, hats,MREs and DEET, but the things he used the most were those that controlled the dust. Bandanas, and tubes of eye wash were the biggest help.

    I know that the Sudan is not the same, but the dust and dryness are equal the world over.

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    After a my second tour in Iraq (one active one with the guard) and having numerous friends who have done deployments to the Stan as infantry or medics, the issue gear is in general pretty good.
    That said, good socks, underwear, and baby wipes can be the lifesavers.
    Weapons may not be the greatest in the guard (my M16A2 is older than I am), but in general, if he needs it, his unit can get it for him. Most places online deliver to APO's if worst comes to worst.
    Find out what his favorite snacks are and send one every other week round about.
    If he is going to be rolling outside the wire, some pmags, a nice set of ear-pro and some oakleys will set him up beautifully. The oakleys are not issued any more, and our earplugs are crap.
    Hope this helps him, and yourself.
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    When my nephew went over on his first tour I bought him a good Leatherman multi-tool, and a good SureFire light. I helped his Dad pick him out a good Aimpoint M-2 (for that time) as the Corps weren't issuing them to reservists. He was grateful for all, but swears that the M-2 saved his hide on several occasions. He's a local cop now and is re-deploying in Dec, so we'll probably get his an updated Aimpoint.

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    when i was over (iraq and afgan) we did a lot of walking (and im artillery), my whole platoon wore these with no flack form the chain of command, i still wear em in garrison.
    http://www.theseegroup.com/orswmecl9tan.html

    if he's staying on the FOB, then i say a large gig ipod, laptop and a few care packages from home should be good enough.

    also a few of us did bring our own sight to mount up, my commanders motto was "whatever get you back home"
    Last edited by novtec1; 04-13-09 at 09:09.
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