What are tapes for?

BMEngineer SG

I heard from a lot of people and from here to bring black tapes for BMT. What is the exact use of the tape exactly? Secondly any black tapes will do regardless of the width of the tapes rite? Thanks

sgboy2004 SG

to camouflage those shiny parts of things... to tie magazine (for putting bullets) end-to-end

To use as shoelace in case yours broke

wuming78 SG

basically to bind the loose ends of things, e.g. loose straps on ur full pack and webbing.

its usually the common black tape used for electrical insulation - standard width and all.

also, you may like to noe tt black strings are very useful too - for securing of stuff.

BMEngineer SG

Need to bring clear tape also rite?

thoreldan SG

clear tape is more for sispec or ocs.
Used mainly for topo exercise/missions when u need to fold your map to small size and cover them up with those clear plastic sheets. So clear tapes might be useful here

wuming78 SG

yeah.. but clear tape no need bring lah - can buy there. and get the broad ones.

can refer to my FAQ for enlistees. i think i haf put in a list of things to bring there. Wink

BMEngineer SG

Thanks! Yes I have read the thread long time ago and in fact i have stored the list into my comp. Thanks again!