tomster Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 They clearly say they need to change into their MOPP suits in the beginning, saying that this would be the SOP, instead of using their cammies. Also the Charms are sweets/candy which come in their MRE's I think and from what I gathered, the Marines don' eat them or allow them into their Victors (vehicles) as they're supposed to bring bad luck. Link to post Share on other sites
Agent Hunk Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites
tomster Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Does anyone know why they're supposed to be bad luck? Link to post Share on other sites
MarineDEP Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I don't know for sure, but in Boot is where you learn there bad luck apparently bad things have happened when people carry them on there person or eat them Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Man I love those candies. But I can only find them in Italy. But anyway, that's ironic that they bring bad luck lol. EDIT: I just did a quick google search, and different colors have different consequences. Here is what I found out so far: Lime: Rains (At first I thought that would be nice in the Iraq heat then remembered rain turns that place into a huge mudpie) Lemon: Vehicle breakdown Rasberry: Death Good thing Orange isn't on the list, I love the orange ones. Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 They are bad luck, *fruitcage* those damn charms you eat those bitches when you want something bad to happen to you. Sunny day, eat some charms next thing you know, rainy day. Vehicle works wonders, eat some charms next thing you know, flat tire. They seriously are the worst thing you can eat especially out in the field. Link to post Share on other sites
Aeros Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks Matt0311, Yeah I know I need a MARPAT cover, I'm planning to get a LWH with cover soon, but I dont know how all that is gonna work out yet. Also on the list of possibilities is a CB Point blank IBA, and a RIS/RAS for my M4 with PEQ2 box Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Does anybody know the difference between a flightsuit and flight coveralls if there is one? Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well, flightsuits are made of nomex and have a different cut, color and pocket placement and are normally worn by aircrew and pilots. But now are more common with everyone in Iraq / Afghan. Coveralls are usually worn by mechinacs and people working with POL's or oils to ensure you don't ruin your cammies. They also come issued in more colors, woodland, desert tri color, tan, blue, green and are usually made of cotton. If you look at the cut you can clearly see the difference. Flightsuit Coveralls Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thanks fatal, I am trying to get a tan flightsuit for the game on the 21st, and I thought of getting it from Sportsmansguide, but then I realized those are coveralls. So now I am going nuts trying to find a tan flightsuit that will arrive before Sunday and is in a size 36 short or regular. Link to post Share on other sites
5 to 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Well it took me 3 months to put this kit together but I think Ive finally put together a realistic embassy guard loadout Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Congrats 5 to 1. Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Looks great, a few things I would change. Get the Charlie's shirt GWOT and sea service ribbon, drop the peq and gloves Welcome to the family Leatherneck. Link to post Share on other sites
masakarijoe Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 5 to 1: are you a Marine? and do you plan to play in that? -Joe Link to post Share on other sites
5 to 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yeah the charlie shirt would better but I took this right after getting back from church and I still had my blues on. Can I get hte GWOT and sea service ribbon on RA lol cuz Im gonna be station stateside for 3 years for a very prestigous job that Im not really a liberty to talk about but after that Im going back to an infarty unit so its all good. Joe- Yes I graduated this past friday but I dont think I could muster up the courage to play in that, maybe at a CQB/MOUT site. If I do, ya'll will be the first to know. Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Are you guarding a nuc site? Or... Casket detail... or slient drill? Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just wondering, since 5 to 1 mentioned that he wore his Dress Blues to Church, could a Marine wear his Mameluke Saber along with them in public, or is that something you only wear for ceremonial purposes? Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 You can pretty much wear whatever you want, where ever you want, except cammies. But then again, if you don't get caught... who cares Link to post Share on other sites
5 to 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just wondering, since 5 to 1 mentioned that he wore his Dress Blues to Church, could a Marine wear his Mameluke Saber along with them in public, or is that something you only wear for ceremonial purposes? Yes its legal to wear the mameluke sword in public.... if you are an officer. lol Fatal youre on the right track. Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes its legal to wear the mameluke sword in public.... if you are an officer. lol Fatal youre on the right track. Yeah, I saw in a few of the pics you posted on MP.net you were with a Staff Sergeant (I think) who had one. Link to post Share on other sites
Fatal Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 I wear mine when I goto class my professors never give me a bad grade Link to post Share on other sites
5 to 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 , thats one way to improvise adapt and overcome. Im tempted to do a Bourne Identity and get a woodland IBA and throw that over this btw squeeze that Ssgt is my SDI and he is carrying the Marine NCO sword not the Mameluke. Link to post Share on other sites
5 to 1 Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 whoops double post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted September 15, 2008 Report Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sorry. I honestly didn't know there was a difference. Now I know. Link to post Share on other sites
101matt1 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Congrats 5 to 1. Semper Fi. What's your MOS? Link to post Share on other sites
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