What does CIF stand for USMC?

Consolidate Issue Facility
The Consolidate Issue Facility (CIF) is the old name for the place that you go to for Marine Corps issued gear.

What happens if im missing CIF gear?

“The process is to put the equipment returned by leaving members right back on the shelves for the next Marine or Sailor,” Holt said. CIF will accept gear with the normal wear and tear as long as it doesn’t have blood stains on it, which requires the Marine’s unit hazard material squad.

How can I get CIF?

5 ways to make clearing CIF less of a headache

Clean. Everything.
Sweet talk your supply NCO. Everyone takes for granted how much the supply NCO can really help with missing, broken, or un-returnable gear.
Buy what you’re missing off-post.
Bring any and all paperwork from previous visits to CIF.

Can you wash CIF gear?

“The gear must be cleaned before turning it into the CIF,” Carroll explained. “The only thing about cleaning the gear is that Marines are taking the flak jackets apart and drying them in a dryer.

What time does IIF open?

7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The New River IIF, located by the new installation personnel administration center and is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., issues and returns gear to thousands of Marines annually, who are new to the fleet, leaving the Marine Corps or going to another unit.

What happens if you lose gear in the military?

The military will literally shut down an installation to find an errant weapon. The very smallest punishment for misplacing a weapon, if it’s found within a reasonable amount of time, is a “Company Grade Article 15.” That means you can lose one grade of rank, a week of pay, and two weeks of extra duty.

What is military CIF?

The Central Issue Facility (military clothing) is a Logistics Readiness Center branch of the Supply and Services Division and also features Clothing Equipment Repair and alterations.

What is CIF gear army?

The CIF provides a single point for receipt, storage, issue, exchange, and return of all authorized organizational clothing and individual equipment items at the specified United States Army Installation.

What does the Y and N mean on my clothing record?

PCS TRANS (Y) + ETS TRANS (N) = Take item when you move but. turn item in to CIF at end of service. PCS TRANS (N) + ETS TRANS (N) = Item will be turned in to CIF prior.

Do Marines get to keep their guns?

No, they do not. Their issued weapons are government property and remain so when they leave the services. If they bought weapons, they could keep those.