Infantry First Line Gear

[@rigger4695]

You're kinda new to this but you're a Staff Sergeant???????? You must be a Pogue then.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Oh man, no I’m not new to being an infantryman, my whole channel would be bogus if I wasn’t a grunt. I’m new to standardizing the stuff in my pockets. Also it’s P.O.G. Person other than grunt.

[@Annoyingdog37]

Ah the pin of shame

[@trentsteel4421]

@@rigger4695 what makes you say that??

[@Daniel-xu6ps]

Imagine getting the pin of shame for being a dumbass

[@tubeguy4066]

Lmao a "pogue"

[@WpnX0351]

Learned this from Recon Marine. Take a small prescription bottle. Put in waterproof matches and pack cotton balls or makeup removal pads, etc- around it . Slide match striker , facing in, in between the cotton and bottle wall. Wrap the bottle a couple of times with black or green duct tape, cutting to size of bottle, of course! Throw in cargo pocket. So many potential uses in that little bottle. Fire starter, emergency band aid kit, mole skin, etc.

[@tnpsheepdog3289]

You’re what Garand Thumb used to be. I hope you never change

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@tnpsheepdog3289 I don’t plan on it

[@jackblack7827]

ya, what tf happened to Grand Dumb? Too much KZbin fame went right to his oversized head...

[@EODFish]

Came here from the GT combat plate carrier video. This was great, not too long but fully explained. Thanks dude.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks! Love your channel by the way

[@EODFish]

@ thanks man! I’m new to yours but digging it as well.

[@Spor7y01]

Babe Wake up, The Grunt Perspective dropped new KINO

[@TheGruntPerspective]

😂

[@richardschafer7858]

@TheGruntPerspective I used to keep extras in my ruck, but this would have saved me some irritation. Of course I learn this AFTER I retire. 😆

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@richardschafer7858 I learn well through pain😂

[@KitCreep]

I think you’re right about how moving things off the plate carrier makes it feel better even though it’s still on your body. If you put all the weight on your carrier, it’s gonna isolate all that weight to your shoulders and back. Redistributing it across your whole body is definitely a better idea in the long run. Great video🤙🏼 really simple definition of First line vs Second line

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@KitCreep thanks for watching!

[@Nignog187]

Your early videos are awesome it plays like a series I recommend everyone start at the first one.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m glad you like them, I’ve tried to not be as long winded as I used to

[@johnking6406]

You hang in there sir. The road to success often starts out bumpy. Main thing to remember is to enjoy the ride. ALSO: THANKS for that GREAT idea on how to extend the life of the protractor!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

No problem man

[@richardpowers7231]

I really enjoy your videos. You, EOD Fish and PreparedAirman are my top three channels currently, a lot of great info here.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@richardpowers7231 thanks for watching! I really like both of those two as well

[@Ammotax]

I broke the flathead on my Leatherman wave. trying to open a crate of 50 Cal. sent in to Leatherman. took 3 months to get it back, but the life time warranty does work

[@xavierjordan7678]

fantastic, i ALWAYS wind up falling into the trap of wanting to fill every nook and cranny of my gear with junk. useful junk, but not stuff i really need in a pouch. thanks for the reminder that pockets exist for a reason

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardschafer7858]

Clear coat on protractor. Never thought of that. Thanks!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@kniter]

Great video, agree with everything and its very similar to what I wear and bring on person. Another thing I also like to keep in my cargo pocket - which also helps with rattling - is a light beanie and light neck gaiter. Been out on a cold day one too many times where I forgot to bring good headwear because I had been using a field cap/beret all day.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@kniter yeah I do that sometimes in colder environments

[@NinjaTerminator87]

Only thing I would suggest you add to your EDC is a roll of electrical tape. I've found it is just as useful as the 550 cord. Doesn't weigh much, small, doesn't make noise. Good video dude.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah, I always have some tape but I’ve never felt the need to carry it around. Lots of guys do though

[@mr.stotruppen8724]

I keep a little bit wrapped around lighters and stuff.

[@dreb222]

I second this. On one of my deployments I pulled out a piece of metal barb that got stuck in my buddies hand, and it was squirting blood so I ripped off a piece of a shemagh and wrapped it around his hand secured tight with electrical tape. Electrical tape works great for many things.

[@freddyt86]

Great redo of this one. First video is still valuable though and the audio was fine.. Doing a great service with these. I like the idea of the RnR cover as an admin pouch in the pocket. Might give it a go. I don't think enough attention is given to what is carried in our uniforms.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah I’ve been doing it for years now. It’s slim and actually large enough to carry protractors without bending them

[@remixd1128]

Nice thing someone showed me, which i never stopped doing: Tape extra Batteries for the headtorch on the back of the strap of the torch. Balances it out and you always have spares. Love your Videos, Greetings from a german Infantryman

[@TheGruntPerspective]

That’s pretty slick. I might do that

[@washedupGrunt]

Very informative video once again dude. That little survival kit is genius!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks!

[@mrsandta]

Super useful for flight school! Thanks! 😊

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@brad6054]

Glad you're back to making videos

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Me too. Got a few planned

[@preparedpodcast]

I love to see what other militarys wear in their pockets! In Germany in most units we have SOPs what to carry in pockets. I prefer tho have my compass in my front pant pocket. Especially in cold weather it is better for the function of our compass. Thank you for your video!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesg2258]

Leatherman has an amazing warranty. I had the same black wave and I busted the tip and fucked up the lock; sent it back it came back like new in a week or two.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah I need to do that one of these days

[@robertdowns8182]

@@TheGruntPerspective I second sending it in, I broke the tips off the needle nose trying to open a stuck shackle, told them it was my fault and I would pay to get it fixed. they sent me back a new one no charge. BZ on the video!

[@Mingo_Mamo]

Definitely agree on the Fanny pack/dangler point. Saw a video based on the First Spear E+R Waist Bag that might be an effective compromise which can be positioned below pouches on a belt so it doesn’t take up so much space. Thinking of experimenting with that to hold a good amount of items for CABs if someone doesn’t have a fully stocked IFAK.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah those are real nice bags, thanks for watching!

[@roypaulcarter4654]

I ran the complete opposite. I only carried a small notebook pen and folding knife and E&E kit spread out throughout all my clothing. I wanted all my pockets empty as possible for comfort and mobility. Plus once you start sweating the kit in your pockets can get wet. Once deployed I always carried a small New Testament in a blouse pocket on my body for protection.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

The breastplate of righteousness

[@99cobra2881]

Put on the full armor of God

[@trentsteel4421]

@@roypaulcarter4654 I carried an plasticised A3 New Testament folded up like a map touched behind my front plate

[@lateralus1972]

Appreciate your videos and solid gear recommendations! 🤘 Your videos keep costing me money though! LOL I hate F'n bugs in my face. Sea to Summit has a small compact bug net that is permethrin treated and has a little stuff pouch. It's super light and like the size of a golf ball. I carry that with me whenever it's mosquito or fly season.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Good call, I’ve done that before in different environments

[@jastrapper190]

My MRE spoon was always given a special place on my flak… through it… shooting… moving… communicating… all things were made possible.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@jastrapper190 the mre spoon through molle is the Marine Corps center of gravity

[@jastrapper190]

@@TheGruntPerspective 🤣eeeeerah

[@ForTheInfantry]

Awesome vid man, always got a compass in my left shoulder pocket. Should honestly be marine corps wide SOP.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks! That’s what I’ve always had my guys do

[@polytoric]

Got my food ready and now I can watch the grunt perspective 🤝

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@jastrapper190]

I always utilized the sleeve pockets for a cravat (which is infinitely useful) and in the other side an old school combat dressing and a Casevac card (9 line) with red duct tape and LZ brief (6 line) card coated in yellow duct tape. Much of the time you’re not actually carrying your IFAK while in combat (living on a FOB) and I always liked having them to hand. Like having a magazine on a butt stock is sometimes useful when PT’ing in combat (but the weapon has to be condition four). The cravat got constant use as a sweat rag or for whatever but it’s easily made into a TQ… just need a windlass (typically my go to was a rifle cleaning rod). It’s a “must have”. When you don’t need a compass… you’re not gonna carry a compass. Especially a full sized one that’s “serialized gear”. Even better than “dummy cording” is not carrying it. Like the bayonet. Leave that heavy worthless pos in the armory.

[@marcmmclellan]

My cammies didn’t have all these pockets but one thing I carried in my front pocket was chapstick! It seemed like I always needed it.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I usually have some of that on me actually!

[@kniter]

Same, especially during colder season. Learned the importance of chapstick the hard way.

[@ProtectAndPersevere]

Good video man. Lot of people overlook the little details

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks man

[@tribe_of_trees]

I use a fanny pack to keep medical and some emergency survival kit. Im experimenting with adding a JSTA pouch to that via the belt pass through just to have One mag and some extra miscellaneous items On my body at all times without having to wear a belt. That frees up a lot of space on my chest for my actual fighting load. I agree on a belt plus fanny pack being too cumbersome. I've tried it before and once you start moving and wearing it for a long periods of time it gets to be too much . I've gone away from using belts just because I feel so restricted in the hips when I wear one. For some reason I don't feel that with a fanny pack.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I don’t usually use a belt either, thanks for watching!

[@itsDIETZ]

We need a link to that battery holder. It looks like a good one. Can't find it on Amazon

[@jastrapper190]

550 cord is also great for securing POW’s. All it takes is a bowline (with an overhand safety) just big enough to get the hands through. And then some “frapping” in between the hands to really tighten. Anyone secured in this manner (just like with flexicuffs) should be watched. But I’ll argue it’s “harder” to escape from properly applied 550 cord than purpose made flexicuffs. Especially if hog tied by securing and drawing down the hands to the feet (which are bound in an identical manner) behind the back. Top it off with a sandbag hood and confiscated shoes. Houdini himself just started sweating.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

In the early 90s I was taught how to make Ranger cuffs out of 550 cord. You can carry two sets and restrain the hands and feet with each set. You can also connect them together and if they start resisting the cuffs just get tighter.

[@jastrapper190]

@@roypaulcarter4654 If you were going on a raid or attacking an objective that you knew you were going to be dealing with detainees or POW’s. I’d pre manufacture them. But having a hank of cord as shown in the video… that’s not sized or tied and that has no other purpose…. It’s useful. You’ll be apt to use it to make your life better. But if it’s already “designated” say for POW restraints… you might hesitate to use it. And having a long strand with burned ends is useful for an infinite number of tasks.

[@jastrapper190]

@@roypaulcarter4654 your comment is a good comment though. People just think they’re SOL if they don’t have flexicuffs. But before they even invented that kind of restraint… “cord” has been used for thousands of years. And knowing how to quickly construct restraints should be practiced and understood. And you should practice restraining to defeat yourself. What I mean is that you should assume that everything you know about “SERE” is known by the enemy. And that every tool and technique you would use to escape… also will be used by the person you’re detaining.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Yes of course

[@roypaulcarter4654]

@@jastrapper190I would not disagree I always had both you don’t want to be tying knots when you have a bad guy to watch who wants to kill you.

[@Exmachinagamma]

This gives me an idea on what Marines and Soldiers edc. I mean, if you got the pockets, why not use em for your non-weap gear😄

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@Exmachinagamma it is amazing the amount of stuff you can fit in a cargo pocket. Ask any private

[@trentsteel4421]

Problem is the more pockets/pouches/space the greater the tendency to fill it.

[@charlierees4434]

Where do you get the opaque plastic bags, with the black trimming, where you keep your batteries and survival in?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Those are LockSak brand bags, they come in a bunch of different sizes

[@douglaslamb7267]

Good video. Keep it up and ignore the haters and wannabes.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@Vicarious_Heart]

grunt daddy's back!

[@TheGruntPerspective]

🗿

[@Ammotax]

10:21 I keep a star cluster in my butt for emergency 😂

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@Ammotax seems logical

[@mr.stotruppen8724]

Head lamp and a beanie/neck gaiter stays in my cargo pocket all the time

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Good idea depending on the environment

[@aquila3958]

Dont you guys get something like a crye pant with kneepads and bigger pockets and like a combat shirt with velcro fields and easy to open pockets? Would getting Roman Kurmaz stuff be an option or is clothing always a no-go compared to gear?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@aquila3958 we most certainly do not get cryes. Wearing your own clothing is always a no go like you said. Not to say some units might allow it, but I’ve never been able to

[@KidDynamite2016]

Great video

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@krisstac2000]

What headlamp is it? I am looking for replacing my silva, coz red lamp is just too weak for using while walking at night. Any recommendations? EDIT: it is probably Princeton Tec, but still do you recommend it?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah it’s a Princeton Tec byte. And yeah it’s always been good

[@Joosebox24]

how did you get that shaw belt without the D ring?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@Joosebox24 very keen eye. They didn’t have the cobra buckle version in stock. So I bought a g hook version, cut the g hook off and added a repair cobra buckle

[@Signal_Flare]

What's your opinion on taking the ankle pouches and sewing them onto the front of the thighs on your FROGs? I've considered doing this with mine because then the contents will be more accessible and won't flop around like it would on your ankle

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@Signal_Flare I would do that immediately if I wouldn’t get crucified for it. I’d even take my chests pockets off a field blouse and sew them there

[@mr.stotruppen8724]

Our SOP is to keep tourniquets in the ankle pockets. Weird place for them but given the only way you get actual tourniquet pouches issued to you is through RFI (army) I guess it's better than nothing.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I’m not a fan of keeping TQ’s in pockets for a couple reasons. 1 they can fall out pretty easily, 2 your TQ might be gone with that arm or leg. Might not be a major problem considering everyone around you is carrying TQ’s though 🤷🏻‍♂️ No problem with keeping some extra in your pockets though, assuming you have some on your body armor as well.

[@BelligerentFetus]

I did this, highly reccomended

[@mc6jumper891]

Wore that same dumb watch one combat tour in Afghanistan back in '09. That $15 watch took a beating and still going in '24.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah they last forever. I’ve never actually used one until the battery died. I usually lose them before then

[@pauljohansen719]

Hands in correlating pockets, gents

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@pauljohansen719 “a man with cold hands and warm pockets is a fool”

[@HettycTracyn]

It feels better because it’s more evenly distributed… Also, it being on you instead of your rig means if you are somehow without it, you still have some stuff to start with in a worst case situation…

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yessir, thanks for watching

[@HettycTracyn]

@ Of course! It was a very good and interesting video!

[@ukaszkowalewski8980]

If you're going to be carrying most of your gear on a plate carrier now, would you change anything about your machine gunner set-up?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I don’t believe that would be possible. Ammo boxes/drums are large and heavy and would be best carried on a belt in my opinion

[@SebastianRiveraAponte]

Would you be carrying these items on a regular or just when in the field? Solid channel helping the POGs out too🤘

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Just out in the field for some of it. Some of it I carry in garrison as well

[@deathrhino4468]

Any guidance on gear for those who are grenadiers in a fireteam?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@deathrhino4468 yes sir, I have 2 videos about it. Pretty old but they are on my channel

[@MICHAEL-wg2lh]

Man-kini is a must ,

[@runandsnipe]

>First video gang >I love terrible Audio quality

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah I didn’t have a mic back then and I got flamed for it

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

good stuff thank you!

[@doggynugget1653]

do you have any body armor brand recommendation

[@TheGruntPerspective]

No man I don’t know enough about it to make a recommendation. I’m rocking standard issue esapi’s

[@brenton9492]

RMA

[@andrew3066]

which head lamp is that?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@andrew3066 Princeton Tec Byte

[@andrew3066]

@@TheGruntPerspective great video. thanks

[@andrew3066]

@@TheGruntPerspective is it any good?

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@andrew3066 I’ve had 3 or 4 of them because I’ve lost them. They are good to go. Durable, small, and a god battery life

[@cldfactor]

im on the same journey .

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Thanks for watching!

[@azhomeboy2000]

That leatherman should still be under warranty. They'll fix or replace it.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@azhomeboy2000 yeah I need to send it in

[@echosierra2869]

No medical on person? CAT TQ and quikclot gauze doesnt take up much space. In the Swedish military its mandatory to carry tq+ Olaes trauma bandage in the right cargo pocket for everyone. Thanks bro

[@echosierra2869]

on first line*

[@TheGruntPerspective]

I personally don’t like carrying med gear on me, thanks for watching!

[@hammer8771]

ive never understood putting gloves on hooks, pockets work so much better

[@cej3940]

Hey mate! I'm sucking shit in basic right now (sent to a holding platoon because Ive been getting doublefisted by some virus) Honestly, I didn't expect basic would suck as much as it has, especially once I got sick If basic is a bitch to go through now, I don't even want to think about infantry school right now That being said, any tips or guidance to not being a bitch when I get sick/going through infantry school?

[@Araksii]

If you're looking for a sign, this is it. Do NOT quit you will eat yourself alive mentally. It will end and it will be a blurry memory after, tough it out, and yes, stop being a bitch. If you're really sucking at some low points, then get right with your god, if you don't have one find one the only thing you have is yourself, and your mind. That being said your mind can fuck you or make you. Don't be a downer even under your current circumstances it will pass think about everything chow to chow and think of what you can do in the moment. Like I said it will end and you will be very proud you didn't bitch out. Good luck and stick with it.

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Listen to your instructors, stay out of trouble, and push yourself. It will seem hard at the time but it’s supposed to be. Just keep your head in it and done get wrapped up in feeling sorry for yourself.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

The body is capable of 10X what we think it is don’t let mind tell you to stop. When you mind is telling you to stop that’s the time to build your will power turning a weak mind into a strong one like lifting weights to build stronger muscles this is the time to build a stronger mind. Your mind cannot get stronger without experiencing pain or troubling times. Easy times produce weak men hard times produce strong men. Man up. Self talk is good. Tell yourself you are ok you are alive you are not hurt and you are going to complete whatever it is. When someone tells you you can’t do something tell them to their face you can then do it. If you fail try it again and again and again until you get. Remind yourself life is not easy and it would not be worth it if it were. Lastly the things you quit or you let someone talk you out of because they say it’s so tough are the things you remember. Don’t let anyone project their weakness on you.

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Always remember training is designed to be hard to build strong men never quit never die.

[@TheWickedclownz123]

Send it back to leatherman. They have a lifetime warranty. Believe me I know 😅😂😅😂😅😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yeah I need to

[@EQ9962]

So true. Same here. Broke my leatherman in Iraq doing things it was not meant to do. They fixed it no questions asked. Send it back. They have amazing customer service

[@sweetiesupari3158]

10 seconds 2 views... we are so back 🇺🇸 🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@TheGruntPerspective]

@@sweetiesupari3158 🗿

[@alanrice39]

You live out of your pockets

[@TheGruntPerspective]

Yessir