Own Equipment

last SG · 2005-11-26T22:35:33+00:00

It opposite Shaw Tower at north bridge road.......To elaborate ,If you face at the Burger King....Is just South east direction.....the is a row of shop house...

Rockhound SG

Always heard from my instructors that once in unit....u could get ure own barang barang like own vest...pouches....own ruck....own boots even....

is there any limit?...

Gordonator SG

whatever u see in the e-mart u can buy can be yours. Laughing

TVaddict SG

you will be issued your own vests, slacks, sbo, .... when u enlist either in tekong or unit... dun worry Smile

alwaysdisturbed SG

y spend ur own money on the military?

Rockhound SG

in my experience..issued items arent enuff as they tend to be small..and lack some features that makes my job easier........buying one myself allows customization to my needs. such as Blackhawks molle strike load bearing vest system......so is there really any standard in different units?...or they juz allow as long as it makes my job easier?

deathscythe99 SG

Depends on units Smile

Rockhound SG

yeah...i kinda find it more useful to have medical equipment on the left handside of the body and ammunition on the right handside...

i was also planning to replace the SAF standard issue Medics pouch with a blackhawk drop leg one on both thighs..

equlus84 SG

Rockhound, my advice to u is not to buy all this personal gears. Bcos during 2ntm, everyone must carry standard SAF issued items. This is for my unit.

Rockhound SG

2ntm onli for reservist rite?

Shotgun SG

U look too different from an SAF soldier, chances of u getting shot at by an SAF unit is also higher. =)

palmerised SG

Does everyone here only know about BHI?! let me guess, Sheares. zzz

Incedrius SG

Some times it's good to bring your own kit. But if you appear wearing the latest in fancy Gucci high-speed-low-drag tactical nylon, and do so without prior consent, your RSM may have some comments to make.

Like so many other things, if its unobtrusive, useful and tactical, your superiors will probably approve. But dont over-do things. The fussyness about 'standardization' MAY be going away (Thank GOD!!!) but dont go over board.

And no, BHI is not the only high-speed brand out there. But since Singapore has a ready retailer in Sheares, it's not surprising that it's the most common.

Rockhound SG

i actually have their catalogues since 2000....found out abt sheares onli in 2004

lwflee SG

Depends on your unit. No matter what however, you will need your issued item for use in parades, and other wayang events.

Personally, i would consider getting my own boots. Coz SAF boot-size, unlike SAF running shoes, is very limited.

I actually wore uk 11.5 size boots when i was in service! In fact, i am uk10.5, with extra width.

Rockhound SG

ooooh i see......so that means its safer to retain my current one over the one i planning to make for parades?...wat happens if wayang events are exercise-wise..lan lan suck thumb?

i kinda find the current one inconvenient uh...if that is the proper word to use...
The SBO Butt pack is too small imo....and the placement of pouches might suit some but not others.....the medic pouch too imo is unwieldly....i find a drop leg system much more convenient....

12qwaszx SG

remember, the more space you have, the more crap you have to carry
very impt. if you are foot soldiers Confused

LazerLordz SG

If for any reason I get called up for reservist, I would only get the drop leg pouch to store my personal equipment.

That having been said, many units are very stubborn about PE even on a daily basis, which is silly.Parades with standard equipment are alright and acceptable, but to prohibit or denounce a soldier for using his own equipment for daily tasks and exercises is quite myopic, especially if the fellow benefits and actually performs better with the new kit.

TVaddict SG

no...

anyway using of PE has to depends on the policy of each unit... personally, i think it may be acceptable for small items. but for large items, i dun think the unit will like it when one of the soldier appears differently from the rest..

Rockhound SG

precisely...

this goes for all u SAF Big Brothers who frequent this forum....

make change.......

chunyong SG

BH stuff overpriced lah...Eagle Industries buay pai oso...