Equipment
Uniform Guidelines
Approved loadouts and equipment by unit and environment
Standard Combat — Woodland
Default uniform for woodland and temperate operations.
1st CAV
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform | US Woodland BDU | No custom skins |
| Vest | IOTV — OCP / Woodland | |
| Helmet | PASGT / ACH — Woodland | |
| Backpack | ALICE Pack — OD Green | Optional for base loadouts |
| Primary | M4A1 / M16A4 | Per MOS |
| Secondary | M9 Beretta | Officers & NCOs only |
| Facewear | None / Balaclava black | Optional |
| Goggles | None | May use clear safety glasses |
Standard Combat — Arid
For desert and arid environment operations.
1st CAV
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform | US DCU / UCP Desert BDU | |
| Vest | IOTV — Coyote / Tan | |
| Helmet | ACH — Tan / Desert | |
| Backpack | ALICE Pack — Coyote | |
| Primary | M4A1 / M16A4 | Per MOS |
| Secondary | M9 Beretta | Officers & NCOs only |
SOU Operative
Flexible special operations kit. Approved variations allowed.
161st SOU
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform | Multicam / AOR2 — operator discretion | |
| Vest | JPC / Plate carrier — Multicam or Black | |
| Helmet | MICH 2001 / FAST helmet | NVG mount required |
| Backpack | Assault pack — Multicam | No large frame packs |
| Primary | HK416 / SCAR-H / MK18 | SOU approved list |
| Secondary | Glock 17 / M45A1 | |
| Facewear | Balaclava / Shemagh | Encouraged |
General Rules
- All uniforms must be approved by the unit CO or XO before use in operations.
- Custom textures, mods, or skins not listed above are prohibited unless approved.
- SOU operatives have extended discretion but must remain within SOU approved variants.
- Rank insignia must be visible on all uniforms where applicable.