Extra gear in the locker

Walkman · January 11, 2012, 04:27:27 AM

We've got a few items of older web/ALICE gear in our cage. We're a smaller unit with a new ES program. There's probably 3 or 4 sets of suspenders/belts, a large pack (not ALICE) and a medium ALICE frame, plus miscellaneous bits of pouches and random what-not. I'm working on a full inventory.

I'm not really sure what to do with it. Do any of your units issue gear like that? We don't have anyone that's super cash-strapped that we could help out in that way. I'd like to figure out a way to get it used to get it out of the cage. Any ideas on how to figure out who it should go to?

NC Hokie · January 11, 2012, 05:00:09 AM

We're in a similar position with surplus MOLLE kits that are used as rewards for members that complete ES ratings. In your case, I'd suggest giving LBE sets (suspenders, a belt, and pouches) to new GTM3s, giving the pack to a GTM2 or GTM1, and issuing the other random equipment to whoever wants it.

Eclipse · January 11, 2012, 05:14:51 AM

+1 - and if no one in your unit needs it, offer it around the group / wing. It serves no purpose in a cage, might as well find someone
to use it.

Walkman · January 11, 2012, 05:32:36 AM

Quote from: NC Hokie on January 11, 2012, 05:00:09 AM
We're in a similar position with surplus MOLLE kits ...

Wanna' send some of those MOLLE kits my way?

Buzz · January 11, 2012, 06:03:10 PM

Set up grab sets to hand out for disaster ops, public-service events or other in-a-hurry uses.

Walkman · January 11, 2012, 06:17:20 PM

Quote from: Buzz on January 11, 2012, 06:03:10 PM
Set up grab sets to hand out for disaster ops, public-service events or other in-a-hurry uses.

That's a good idea!

Djlolypop · April 20, 2012, 12:50:02 PM

Quote from: Walkman on January 11, 2012, 04:27:27 AM
We've got a few items of older web/ALICE gear in our cage. We're a smaller unit with a new ES program. There's probably 3 or 4 sets of suspenders/belts, a large pack (not ALICE) and a medium ALICE frame, plus miscellaneous bits of pouches and random what-not. I'm working on a full inventory.

I'm not really sure what to do with it. Do any of your units issue gear like that? We don't have anyone that's super cash-strapped that we could help out in that way. I'd like to figure out a way to get it used to get it out of the cage. Any ideas on how to figure out who it should go to?

If i were you i would just keep it, as your squadron grows your going to need these equipment for the new guys.

manfredvonrichthofen · April 20, 2012, 12:57:39 PM

Keep it. It will help out of someone's gear gets torn up or something on a mission. If I had an extra surplus, our squadron migh, and I need to check in on it. If we do I would suggest we keep a couple of sets in the van and ready in case anyone needs it. You can never be over prepared.