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BDUs available from Defense Reutilization Marketing Offices (DRMO)
Question
Can members obtain surplus BDUs from DRMO?
Answer
Effectively immediately, the Department of Defense has prohibited all screening of military battle dress uniforms by non-military organizations. No reason for the restriction has been given. We are working with DRMO to determine whether or not CAP may be granted an exception as the Air Force Auxiliary and whether or not the restriction is temporary or permanent. We will advise you as soon as we receive more information. This issue is our number one priority. A copy of the message is below. Please pass this information to all your wing commanders and logistics officers.
JOHNNY DEAN Logistics Director NHQ Civil Air Patrol
DRMS DEMIL BULLETIN FY 07-06
February 16,2007
MILITARY COMBAT UNIFORMS
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR ALL DRMO's WORLDWIDE: Military combat uniforms will only be released to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and their Guard or Reserve components. This restriction applies to all Combat Uniforms (BDU, ACU, DCU, MARPAT, BDU 6-Color Desert AKA "Chocolate Chip", NWUs, AFBDU or ABU) worn by the armed forces of the United States (See the demil web site for a detailed description). This restriction includes the trousers, shirts, jackets, and associated headwear or helmet covers. A partial list of NSNs is attached, however, DRMOs must ensure that no military combat uniforms are released to non-military units regardless of stock number or if identified by an LSN.
Receipt: Military combat uniforms will be received or batched in accordance with established procedures. Expedited processing will be utilized. Combat uniforms will not be mixed with other clothing items during accumulation to facilitate ultimate disposal at ESD.
Reutilization: DRMO's will only allow release to Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and their Guard or Reserve components. No other Special Programs, Transfer, or Dunation release is authorized.
At ESD: DRMOs will hold combat uniforms pending receipt of further guidance. This guidance applies to all DRMO's, CONUS and OCONUS.
