Hey Junky
I would have always preferred to have spent a month in indian country, than 1 day of an IG inspection.. Take your CSM inspection, and multiply by a factor of 10.. Geez, talk about anally retentive, OMFG!!! Life is alot easier when ya go to the PX and buy a complete TA50 set, brand new! So you have your issue set for the field and general duty, and a perfect set for inspections. (same with your boots) Improvise, adapt, overcome!
I look back now (WAY back), and it almost seems like another lifetime ago.. Still have some of my old field equipment tho, memories!
Stay Hard Man
RC