PJ kits are complicated. They don't get issued very much stuff, however they do get a "squadron check" to buy what they want/need. Depending on the status(active, reserve, or ANG) they may get issued more or less stuff.
As quoted from the 08th forum, OP is a guy by the name of "Phil" who made this list with the help of "Mr. Kong".
"Kong and I are kicking around a new impression group, and we're looking at going PJs.
Reference Information:
Wikipedia
http://www.pararescue.com/Reference Pictures
Gearsoc
Military Photos
http://www.pararescue.com/photogallery.aspxKit list WIP...
Lids:
- MICH of all Variety
- Protec Ace
- Protec Classic or "Delta"
- Protec Full Cut/ Full ear helmet
- PASGT (very rarely)
- Opscore FAST(spotted once)
- Tan Caps and DCU Boonies (training only)
Helmet Fixings:
-- Khaki/Tan Base, some with brown and green paint or snake skin patterns.
-- Goggle straps (when possible)
-- Velcro
-- IR tabs (if that is needed explained to you then you are gay and you should get the \"Watch your language\" out anyway.)
-- NVG mounts are common but not universal, namely they are not on some of the protec models, but the ballistic helmets are almost always NVG ready.
---- Norotos Universal Shroud
---- Norotos 3-Hole Shroud
---- Standard MICH Style One Point NVG Shroud.
---- ANVIS
---- Wilcox
***NOTE:
PJs Seem to have a hard on for NVG shroud retention straps. Notice how often the shrouds are strap and clip mounted to the Helmet rather than drilled and tapped.
Uniforms:
- Woodland
- 3-Color Desert
- ACU
For the purposes of this Impression group (and Phil's hate for it) we will not be using Multicam
Shemaghs will be allowed but not required
Gloves seem to be a big deal with these operators. I believe it is because these guys use their hands a lot (climbing, carrying, etc.) and protection is a must. So it is HIGHLY recommended you have some. Up to the person on which model. Here are some recommendations (meaning confirmed usage):
- Mechanix
- Flight gloves
- Ironclad
- Hatch
- Camelbak
- BHI
- WileyX
- Latex/nitrile/etc. lololololol
Boots are... up to the person. Seeing lots of Asolo hiking boots, however.
Patches are pretty self-explanatory. Patches with "PJ" only. As with the other impression groups, we do not wear actual unit patches.
Kneepads primarily used are Arc'teryx. These kneepads are $50 but fortunately for us cheap folks, replicas are available. Altamas have been spotted, too.
Riggers belt with personal retention lanyard is mandatory.
Rigs
Static chest rigs:
- DBT Low Vis. Rack LV1
- Mayflower UW Chest Rig
- LBT 1961A
- LBT 1961G / EI Split MPCR (can't confirm which yet) modified
- LBT 2586B
- EI Universal Chest Rig
***NOTE:
These are, more or less, the most recent rigs spotted. There are some older rigs but I assume we're primarily doing fairly 'modern' kits.
MOLLE Rigs:
Lots of DBT and Paraclete pouches are used."
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