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Enlisted USMC recruits still use the outdated ALICE pack loaded with at least 60-70lbs. Boots may slightly vary, but the most common brand is made by Bates. A standard length M16A2 service rifle is 6-7lbs. A flack jacket is 15-20lbs. Hope this info from an enlisted POV helps, but OCS isn't equal to enlisted training in the physical sense. The best thing I could recommend is perhaps buying the boots ahead of time so you can break them in (if they let you). USMC boots whichever the brand will have the EGA branded/embossed on the heel. The best method for breaking in the boots is to soak them in water, and wear them until reasonably dry (and repeat). You also better become more acquainted with Mole Skin in case the boots rub your feet raw. Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/Belleville-Weather-Olive-Green-Safety/dp/B001HPSIQ0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370452325&sr=8-2&keywords=USMC+bootsAIw

http://www.amazon.com/Large-ALICE-Field-Frame-Outfit/dp/B004LRDU4G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1370452364&sr=8-3&keywords=ALICE+pack

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Flak-Jacket-Size-Medium-USGI-GI-Army-Marine-Body-Protective-Armour-Vest-Flack-/290925009572?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bc7b5aa4

Navy Seals:

The Best G-Shock Military Watches Under $100

It’s no secret that Casio G-Shock watches are very popular with service members. For under $100 it’s the best military watch that can stand up to the most demanding use and the harshest environments.

Military Dress Codes:

While certain units may have their own dress codes, there aren’t any strict regulations on wearing watches in the military other than to keep it simple and conservative. Regarding jewelry in Army Regulation 670–1, the U.S. Army states “Soldiers may wear a wristwatch … with Army uniforms, unless prohibited by the commander for safety or health reasons,” and goes on to say “Any jewelry or monitors worn by Soldiers while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty must be conservative.”

2201 of the U.S. Navy’s Uniform Regulations states “Wristwatch / Bracelets. While in uniform, only one of each may be worn.”

In AFI 36-2903, the U.S. Air Force is more specific on what constitutes a conservative watch and says, “Conservative examples (not all inclusive) are solid color black, brown, silver or gold. Prohibited examples are diamond-covered, neon, bright colors, and bands that exceed 1-inch width..”

The U.S. Marines Corps Uniform Regulations state “Inconspicuous watches are authorized for wear in uniform.”

Based on these regulations we can be safe to assume that any dark, solid-color G-Shock watch is acceptable for military use in any branch.

While any G-Shock model can handle the rigors of military life, we’ve chosen the following watches for their conservative styling, low prices, features/usability, and battery life. We’ve left out the pricier Master of G and aviation models which could also be good military watches and are sticking to the basics for those who just need a reliable timepiece to use in the field with basic features like a stopwatch and countdown timer.

Tough Solar G-Shock Watches: One major decision to make when buying a G-Shock is whether to buy a watch that has the Tough Solar feature. With Tough Solar watches, the battery can last up to 9-10 months after a full charge, and the battery will continue to recharge whenever exposed to light, so a dying battery is not a concern. The rechargeable battery is expected to last for many years (in many cases beyond 10) and will generally outlast a normal battery. So a Tough Solar watch is a good choice if you expect to be somewhere remote for a while where you can’t change the battery. We usually prefer Tough Solar watches, but also keep in mind that the regular batteries tend to last a lot longer than their estimated life if you don’t use the backlight a lot.

Standard G-Shock Features: All the following watches have the G-Shock standard features: shock resistance, water resistance up to 200 meters, 12 or 24 hour formats, and an electro-luminescent backlight or LED light. Unless otherwise noted, they also feature world time, auto calender, 4 daily alarms including 1 snooze alarm, stopwatch, countdown timer, and button tone on/off setting. All selections have a a resin band for easy adjustment and maximum comfort.

THE BEST G-SHOCK MILITARY WATCHES UNDER $100

Note: Prices may have fluctuated from the time of publication and some watches may currently be over $100. Also models might be priced higher than $100 on international Amazon sites.

G-SHOCK G100-1BV

The G100-1BV adheres to the military’s K.I.S.S. (keep it simple, stupid) principle for those who prefer a no-nonsense watch with analog hands. The time or date is also shown on a small digital display and the watch features magnetic resistance, 1 daily alarm, stopwatch, and auto calender. The battery is rated for 3 years.

PROS: Simple design, easy to see analog style
CONS: No countdown timer, no world time, adjusting the time can take a while

G100-1BV G-Shock Simple Military Watch

G100-1BV on Amazon G100-1BV on eBay
G-SHOCK GWM530A-1

The GWM530A-1 is one of the sleeker looking G-Shocks with a relatively low profile and has Multi-Band 6 capability for automatic time syncing via radio signals from transmitting stations in the US, UK, Germany, Japan (2), and China. A distinct advantage of this watch is that the digits on the LCD display are very large compared to other G-Shocks.

PROS: Large display, solar charging, Multi-Band 6
CONS: The design style is not as distinctive compared to other G-Shocks

GWM530A-1 G-Shock Solar Military Watch

GWM530A-1 on Amazon GWM530A-1 on eBay
G-SHOCK GW6900-1

The simple and confident looking GW6900-1 has an easily accessible EL backlight button on the front of the case which makes it a good choice for those operating in the dark. The DW6900-1V is a more affordable option with the same case but it lacks Tough Solar charging, Multi-Band 6, and world time. The GW6900 descends from the DW6600 which was the first G-Shock with the EL backlight and was issued to Navy SEALS.

http://www.g-central.com/best-g-shock-watches-for-military/

One like this will give off very little light at night due to reverse display, and, looks good with uniform:

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-GW-M5610-1BJF-G-Shock-Solar-Digital/dp/B009S13XJC

Marine veteran here. Though I am no longer active duty, I still keep a pretty active lifestyle. My Casio of choice is the STL-110H "Tough Solar".

Most people don't realize that the term 'Tough Solar' essentially means that these watches are made to the same toughness standard as the G-Shock line. Mine has withstood dirt, sand, water(swimming/diving for hours at a time), random impacts, scraping against concrete, and two weeks in dim light without looking any worse than when I took it out of the box. Does exactly what I want, is fairly intuitive to set, and never needs a new battery.

The only thing I could possibly knock would be that the buttons aren't recessed, but that's pretty trivial.

Never with the exception of maybe having to replace the rechargeable battery a few years down the road.

https://www.amazon.com/Casio-STL-S100H-2AVCF-Tough-Solar-Stainless/dp/B00IKN20PM