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---UPDATE 2003---
A recent Army report on Iraq combat [ sftt.org/article06102003a.html] "Small Arms and Individual Equipment Lessons Learned" was gathered from 5 through 10 May 2003 from Soldiers serving in the Baghdad sector during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Comments came from Brigade Commanders down to riflemen. The following units were interviewed:
* HHC/1-187 IN, 101st ABN (5 MAY)
* 2d BCT, 82d ABN (6-7 and 10 MAY)
* 3-325 PIR (7 MAY)
* 2-325 PIR (7 MAY)
* 3-7 CAV (8 MAY)
* FSB (8 MAY)
* 1st BCT, 3 ID (9 MAY)
* 3-69 AR (9 MAY)
Gloves: The nomex gloves provided with the rapid fielding initiative were too thick and warm for this environment. Soldiers preferred the air crewmen or mechanic style nomex. Other popular gloves include moto-cross or batting style gloves. Some Soldiers purchased HellStorm gloves from Blackhawk.
SO NOW YOU HAVE NOMEX GLOVES...
...but where do I put them?
"Where are my gloves? Did you see them at the AAR site?"
The anguished questions of a Soldier who has just lost a $30 pair of Nomex flight gloves. He has lost them because they do not have a loop to connect to a snap link. Or they may have been "acquired" by someone else.
Nomex gloves are the best things to wear in the field during tactical operations. They are thin enough for dexterity, protect from fire and can act as a liner under leather gloves for Rappel/Fast Roping. Their long length covers over watches and wrist compasses.
But they need a hanging loop and your name tape sewn on them to perfect them!
Take your pair of gloves to off-post sweing like at U.S. Cavalry Store and have a nametape sewn on the top of your gloves with a piece of name tape material to act as a snap link loop.
Now you can clip your gloves when not being worn to your snaplink and "sticky fingers"--if they have a conscience--will be reminded to not steal a buddy's TA-50.
Cost is about $5.
AIRBORNE!