# Standard Combat Uniform

![stt-mi.png](https://cospendium.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/stt-mi.png)The standard combat uniform consists of the following;

- M3 Tactical Helmet
- Torso Armor
- Uniform Jacket
- Combat pants
- Drop-leg thigh holster
- Belted Spats
- Combat Boots

## Headwear

There are two general options for headwear, the tactical helmet, or, a beret.

### Helmet

[![stt-mi-helmet.png](https://cospendium.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/stt-mi-helmet.png)](https://cospendium.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/stt-mi-helmet.png)

M3 Tactical Helmet. Usually made from a hard material (Resin or 3D Print) but EVA foam is possible but harder to make it look accurate.

#### Purchase

- Shawn M Thorsson - (US) -[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660)
    
    
    - Kit will be painted but assembly required
        
        
        - Webbing for straps, metal plates, rivets, buckles, and tri-glides will need to be mounted and fitted
        - Pouches not included
    - e6000 is your friend

#### DIY / Build your Own

- Heroes Workshop EVA foam patterns: [https://heroesworkshop.com/collections/full-cosplay-pepakura/products/starship-troopers-armor-cosplay-pepakura-files](https://heroesworkshop.com/collections/full-cosplay-pepakura/products/starship-troopers-armor-cosplay-pepakura-files)
    
    
    - **NOTE**: These are Pepakura files and will need a Pepakura designer software to use properly
- SKS Props pattern: [https://www.sksprops.com/s/Starship-Troopers-M3-Helmet-Template-SKS-Props.pdf](https://www.sksprops.com/s/Starship-Troopers-M3-Helmet-Template-SKS-Props.pdf)
    - SKS Props tutorial: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqd8UyztDYw&ab\_channel=SKSProps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqd8UyztDYw&ab_channel=SKSProps)
- 3D Print 
    - [https://www.etsy.com/listing/1289201866/starship-troopers-m3-helmet-mobile](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1289201866/starship-troopers-m3-helmet-mobile)
        - This has been used by many members of the Starship Troopers of Dragon Con group, it does require a bit of modifying to make the top dome part feel less egg-like

### Beret

A wool black beret with a patch is recommended if not wearing armor or the MI jacket.

[![stt-beret.png](https://cospendium.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/stt-beret.png)](https://cospendium.wiki/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/stt-beret.png)

#### Purchase

- eBay seller (US) - [https://ebay.us/m/crb9jw](https://ebay.us/m/crb9jw)

#### DIY / Build Your Own

- - Add a MI embroidered logo patch to a black wool beret that is properly trimmed and shaped
        
        
        - (find links for patch vendors)

## Main Body

### Armor

#### Purchase

- Shawn M Thorsson - (US) -[https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061258101660)

####  DIY / Build Your Own

- SKS Props Pattern: [https://www.sksprops.com/s/StarShip-Troopers-Chest-Armor-SKS-Props.pdf](https://www.sksprops.com/s/StarShip-Troopers-Chest-Armor-SKS-Props.pdf)
    - SKS Props Tutorial: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9DjkPHDFHA&ab\_channel=SKSProps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9DjkPHDFHA&ab_channel=SKSProps)

### Jacket

### Pants

### Combat Belt

## Pants

## Boots