What is CIF USMC?
The Consolidate Issue Facility (CIF) is the old name for the place that you go to for Marine Corps issued gear.
What is CIF turn?
The CIF personnel take into account the weather factors and gear exchange that can occur in theatre during deployment. “If a Marine turns in a piece of gear that’s a different color or size than the one that was issued it isn’t a problem,” said Reggie Washington, line supervisor, II MEF 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.