PERIOD: 2002 – Present Day
HEADGEAR: LWH Helmet w/ Desert (MARPAT) Cover, Goggles w/ protective cover, elastic band w/ cat’s eyes, and dummy optics mount.
JACKET: Utility, Desert Digital (MARPAT)
INSIGNIA: sewn on Marine Corps service and Marine’s name tapes
TROUSERS: Utility, Desert Digital (MARPAT)
UNDERSHIRT/UNDERWEAR/SOCKS: Marine green t-shirt
BELT: Rigger Belt (color coded for the Marine’s personal level of martial arts proficiency) available in tan, gray, green, brown, and black.
BOOTS: Desert Boots w/ Marine emblem on left and right heel
GEAR: MTV (Modular Tactical Vest) consists of: ammunition pouches, grenade pouches, goggle lens pouch, IFAK (individual first aid kit) and hydration system. Tactical Belt w/ Drop-Leg Pistol Holster