When you make the decision to join the Cimmerians and are accepted into the unit, you are expected to follow a higher uniform requirement, including Military ACU, insignia and patches, proper head gear, web gear, and military boots.

Civilian Clothing Prohibited on AO
As with all other participants at Cimmerian operations, absolutely no civilian clothing is permitted anywhere within the AO at any time.  This includes the parking areas, camping areas, and the battlefield.  You need to change into military clothing as soon as possible or even before you arrive at the AO.

Official Cimmerian COMBAT Uniform (CCU) is ACU
The standard Cimmerians uniform is the United States Army Combat Uniform. The reasoning, besides the fact that it looks authentic, is that this camo is the readily available, least expensive and best all-around pattern for Northern California/ Nevada. See Uniform Order 2568/21sep06: Cimmerian Combat Uniform [CCU]

Cimmerians should always bring an official Cimmerian uniform of CCU, green beret and military boots.
Patches REQUIRED FOR CIMMERIANS
All Cimmerians are required to affix certain patches on their uniforms. With the exception of the Cimmerian team and Valor patch, all other patches should have an olive drab or tan background, depending on uniform color, with black lettering.  The locations of the patches are as follows:

• Cimmerian team patch: Left Shoulder
• Subdued American flag: Right Shoulder (Olive/ACU  reverse star field type)
• Cimmerian name label: Above left breast pocket (Olive/ACU)
• Your name label: Above right breast pocket (Name can be first, last or nickname)
• Valor patch: Left breast pocket (Valor patches are awarded to Cimmerians who have performed extraordinary feats of combat.)
• Rank insignia center
• Skills and qual Tabs Right soulder under flag

Cimmerian Green Beret
Official Cimmerian head gear, both on and off the battlefield, is a military issue green beret with the Cimmerian flash on the front with proper rank pin affixed.  You should wear this beret, along with your BDU, in camp and on the AO at all times.  You should select an unlined [or lined], government issue beret and follow the official Cimmerian instructions for proper fitting and affixment of the Cimmerian flash and rank insignia pin, or ask any Cimmerian for help.  Uniform Order 2567/03apr02 Beret usage


Kevlar MITCH Helmet
In battle, the traditional Cimmerian headgear has always been the kevlar-style "Fritz" helmets. But more and more Cimmerians are wearing the official green beret into combat. The original helmets were custom made by one of our members. They were molded from plastic and look identical to the real thing but only weighing ounces, not pounds. Replica helmets can also be found in military supply catalogs such as Brigade Quartermasters and Airsoft Supply . Every team member is encouraged to obtain and wear one for safety, not to mention extra style points. Helmet covers and olive color helmet band with glow in the dark "cat eyes" are considered optional but we highly encourage these as they are unique to our club and very "Cimmerian". Other popular headgears are boonie hats, army/marine caps, and berets. No baseball caps or civilian attire!

Boonie Hat
Many operators, including some Cimmerians, prefer to wear military issue "boonie hats", which are the floppy-brimmed wide hats.  These hats are available in all popular camo patterns, and can either be worn in the normal fashion or with the brim sides flipped up and bound by the tie cord gathered at the top for a commando look.

Eye Protection  REQUIRED
As for all operators, proper Eye Protection is required during operations.

Gloves
Currently the green/gray Nomex flight gloves are popular among the group and are the proper choice for achieving the correct military appearance.encounter in operations.  Granite, brush, and thorns are commonly traversed in each operation and will damage your unprotected hands.

Foot Wear  REQUIRED
Combat boots or similar military type and quality field boots are preferred; no football cleats or similar sport shoe allowed! There are several variety of boots that are designed for different terrain and weather conditions. Below is a list boot type to help you find the one best suited for you.

TYPES

Jungle
These boots are primary designed for areas with warm, wet weather and soft soil most commonly found in the Jungle. The top part of the boot is mainly Cordura nylon with leather on the bottom half. They have knobby soles for traction in soft soil and holes to allow water to drain from the boot. Not recommended for cold weather. "Altama" is the preferred maker for these boots.

Infantry
These are standard issue boots and are designed to be all around boots. There are two basic types, Army and Marines. The Marines type has a lower cut and is partly made with Cordura nylon material and leather. The Army boot has a higher leg cut, with all leather and speed laces. Matterhorn and Danner are the preferred makers for the Marines infantry boots and True Spec is the preferred maker for the Army infantry boots.  One of the best boots are the Danner Fort Lewis Go-Devils which look sharp and last forever, but are expensive and are becoming a bit hard to find.

Mountain
These boots are primarily designed for rocky ground, snow and cold weather conditions commonly found in most mountainous terrain. These boots are all leather and are heavy and rugged. Matterhorn and Danner are the preferred makers for these boots.

Desert
Desert boots are very similar in design to jungle boots but use tan suede leather to keep your feet cooler as well as blending in desert environment.  It is suggested that you invest in a pair of desert military boots for desert operations, to go with your 6-color or 3-color desert camo BDUs.

Tactical
These boots are primarily designed for an urban environment. They are very light with a tennis shoe like quality allowing operators to run and jump more quickly and easily. These boots may not last long in a wooded environment. Bates and Magnum are the preferred makers for these boots.

Be advised that because Cimmerian operations run as long as 4 hours, it is well worth the investment to buy a good pair of boots. You will find that the more expensive, well made boots are more comfortable and last much longer than boots of half the cost.

Socks
Socks are critical in keeping your feet dry and comfortable. You are advised to select good quality thick socks for added comfort, and socks that wick moisture away from your feet such as those made by Thorlos. Wearing nylon socks under your regular sock will help prevent blistering.  Always bring lots of extra pairs of good socks, and consider placing a pair in your butt pack for sock changes in the field.

Wrist Watch  REQUIRED
You are absolutely required to wear a watch with a count down function or sweep second hand since Cimmerian operations are timed based. A watch is also vital for keeping track of your reincarnation time after you been killed.

Operational Uniforms
In the absence of orders to the contrary, Cimmerians are welcome to wear any other type of legitimate military uniform, whether it is a different type of pattern or even uniforms of other countries, as long as the uniform that you are wearing is currently or has been issued by the U.S. or foreign nation's military and as long as his Cimmerian patches are properly affixed (for foreign uniforms foreign flag may be substituted for US). Scenario details can be your guide.

Below are images of some other acceptable operational uniforms for Cimmerians.  These are selected based on scenario and preference.  When in use patches should be affixed to these uniforms as well:

Woodland	Desert 6 color	Desert 3 color
Tiger Stripe	Flectarn	Austrian