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USMC Field Tarp
- Thread starter Stitch
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looks like you get coverage w/ it, do you know what the dimensions are?
pretty reasonably priced as well
Approximate size: 82 in. x 92 in.
The prices have really come down. I think I paid $89.00 for mine last year. I saw some for $45.00 recently.
Are those tiedowns to the stakes just loops with a stopper knot? So you can easily move from grommet to grommet without untying/retying, huh? And then you use the same shock cord loops to keep the tarp wrapped up?
That's a really cool idea! I'll have to try that sometime.
That's a really cool idea! I'll have to try that sometime.
Yes, it is the same shock cord going to the stakes and used to compress it. It is much bulkier if I leave the shock cord in the grommets when not in use.
It is now. I wish they had them when I was on active duty.
http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/SITES/PMICE/InfoPapers/SupportEquip/FieldTarp.pdf
http://www.military.com/NewContent/0,13190,Leatherneck_Equipment_092704,00.html
GySgt Walker is also working on a program that will gain leathernecks a new field tarpaulin or tarp. Marines currently use their poncho as a ground cover or hasty shelter. The new field tarp will replace the current poncho on a one-for-one basis and can be used for a wide variety of valuable functions, including protection from rain or the sun, as a field litter, and for covering gear. Manufacturing will probably be done by NISH, Brownsville, Texas, where the current poncho is produced. In field tests, 91 percent of the leathernecks involved preferred the field tarp to the poncho.
Yea the reason I ask is because I am in the Army (Infantry) and we use the poncho for a hooch in the field.
This tarp looks to be like the light weight camping tarps and I would prefer a tarp over the poncho.
The poncho is to small and because of the head opening can leek if you do not tie it up correctly.
I hope the Army would follow suit on this, looks like the Corp is taking the lead on some individual gear issues.
This tarp looks to be like the light weight camping tarps and I would prefer a tarp over the poncho.
The poncho is to small and because of the head opening can leek if you do not tie it up correctly.
I hope the Army would follow suit on this, looks like the Corp is taking the lead on some individual gear issues.
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· Has been working with the U.S. Army (Ft.
Belvior/Natick) for the past 12 months concerning
the used, testing and flexibility of the Marine Corps
Field Tarp. Several samples were provide so that
they could conduct limited evaluations of the item as
a possible replacement item in the Armys inventory.
The Field Tarp was received with great reviews
during the Armys evaluation. As such, the Army
has MIPRd $28K to the Marine Corps to purchase
550 Field Tarp sample in the Armys new Universal
Pattern.
· Has been working with the U.S. Army (Ft.
Belvior/Natick) for the past 12 months concerning
the used, testing and flexibility of the Marine Corps
Field Tarp. Several samples were provide so that
they could conduct limited evaluations of the item as
a possible replacement item in the Armys inventory.
The Field Tarp was received with great reviews
during the Armys evaluation. As such, the Army
has MIPRd $28K to the Marine Corps to purchase
550 Field Tarp sample in the Armys new Universal
Pattern.
RickJ,
Thanks for your service. Stay safe.
The tarps are much more roomy than a poncho.
I was never a fan of the Kabar, so I purchased a Randall Model 15 out of pocket. Me being enlisted, it caused much drooling by the officers. I hope the Army starts providing better gear to the guys with boots on the ground.
R/S
Stitch
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Those damn officers...I carried my Randall #15 for years so I wouldn't look like one
Being Army for the past 23 years, all I've got to say is that the Marines have continued to lead when it comes to well thought-out field gear...the Army would do well to follow (again).
Good review Stitch:thumbup: For $45 and free shipping this is a no-brainer piece of kit.
ROCK6
Those damn officers...I carried my Randall #15 for years so I wouldn't look like one
ROCK6
After Desert Storm a new butter bar showed up to my unit 2/5. He was giving a class on combat. An E3 - with a combat action ribbon - asked him how he was qualified to give a class on combat when that was something he had never done. All the butter bar had was a ketchup & mustard stain for his fruit salad.
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I want one. Looks good to me.
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stich, while the Lance was correct, he should've lost a tooth or two and more than a few nights sleep... disrespecting someone of rank is a NO GO
moving onto the Tarp, while it's an improvement from shelter halves, it's no pot'o'gold either. For what it is it's heavy and bulky, but it works like it's supposed to
and as others said, beautiful Randall
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The tarp looks like the one the Brits and Aussies have had for a long time. I got one from a friend who worked with the Brit SAS back in about 1978, and it made an excellent shelter. Nice to see they are finally showing up in our armed forces. John
Those damn officers...I carried my Randall #15 for years so I wouldn't look like one
ROCK6
Some of us are proud of our service. Stupidity isn't confined to just officers, I can tell you that from personal experience.