Dane, which sniper school are you heading out to, as this will make a difference in your construction techniques and how you will set it up.
In SOTIC, now SFSC, we used commercial kits to issue to students on day one. I have been retired now for a year and a half, so not sure which kit was used.
Quick warning, the suits shown on the sites have WAY too much jute, that being said, Benning used to have the students build suits with WAY too much jute. Not sur eif that has changed or not. When constructing your suit, you should see 30-40 percent jute to 60 - 70 percent natural veg. That is the standard at SFSC.
Have fun at the course, pay attention, assume nothing except that you know nothing. You will receive the information and skills needed during the course.
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