Is there a certain area and font in which one would stencil their Duffel or Laundry bags? Is there any regulation indicating such?

Cadet SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:24:29 -0400

Is there a certain area and or font in which one would stencil their bags? Is there any regulation indicating such?

I've briefly seen others stencil the center of their laundry bag or near the handle and zipper of their duffel bags. I personally own these items and was not only issued them.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 11:30 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:30:40 -0400

The stencils are standard issue through supply and most unit do it at the bottom of the bag for easier recognition.

Response by SSG Phil Miller made May 12 at 2019 11:36 PM

SSG Phil Miller — Sun, 12 May 2019 23:36:45 -0400

We used the manual stencil press with one-inch letters. Center it on the laundry bag, and I have never had a duffle bag with a zipper.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2019 12:43 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 May 2019 00:43:55 -0400

Stencil it along the body of the duffel bag.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made May 13 at 2019 10:43 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 13 May 2019 10:43:55 -0400

This is really a Unit SOP. The stenciling is usually along the side so the the handle is on top. Many units also use the bottom of the bag as well. The unit SOP for the 101st was pretty standard, with a desert tan or white background. Cav units almost always do the red and white diagonal background with black lettering. Some units also have designated shapes/rings of different colors so you can tell a first Platoon B Co from a Third Platoon C Co bag apart. Despite all this, people's stuff gets lost and misrouted.

The letters were like an inch and a half high
Side:
Last Name, First Middle Initial
Rank
Unit

Bottom
Last Name, First Initial
Rank
Unit

You need to be careful, if your unit SOP is to not stencil and paint, they'll make you pay for the duffelbag.

I can't vouch for this company, but they must have gotten the 4BCT 101st ABN stenciling SOP from their examples.

https://lombard.design/archives/997

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Notes: All stencils are cut to fit the 12"x12" bottom panel of the military duffel bag from 200lb manilla card stock. If you require vehicle stencils (e.g.

Response by CPL Julian Bridges made May 13 at 2019 11:54 AM

CPL Julian Bridges — Mon, 13 May 2019 11:54:03 -0400

Our cav squadron always stenciled them on the bottom. They seem to be easier to I.D. when stacked. Not sure that was the total reason though...

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2019 12:09 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 May 2019 12:09:34 -0400

Your cadre COC would be the best to seek advice from.