Belgian Defence Clothing System

Frequently Asked Questions

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LAYERING

How do I wear an LBV or QRV in combination with BDCS clothing ?

ROCS (roll out clothing system)

Until when may I wear my old BELGIAN JIGSAW uniform?

What do I need to do to prepare ROCS?

My unit has ROCS size taking on day X, but due to a territorial mission, training, sickness… I am not able to go. What now?

I also want to return other clothing items that do not entitle me to the incentive, such as my belt in desert and woodland color or my rain gear in woodland. Can I also hand this in on the ROCS day together with my Corps clothing and the articles that do entitle me to the incentive?

What can I do with my old clothes?

What clothes can I return on the ROCS day in order to receive the incentive(s)?

RETIREMENT

I will retire on September 01, 2023. If I bring in my old CERCOPES clothing on the day of ROCS of my unit, can I also receive the incentives?

I am retiring in 2023. Will I receive BDCS?

I will retire on 01 August 2023, but I will subsequently go into VEP for the rest of 2023. Will I also be able to perform ROCS?

ILIAS

I am the QM of a unit. What do I need to do in order to prepare and execute ROCS?

I am QM of a unit. Once I have returned my spare stock of the current Corps Eqt, what and how many will I receive as working stock?

I received a BASIC package BDCS during the ROCS distribution. I am now mutating to a COMBAT unit which means that I have the right to a COMBAT uniform. I need to obtain an 'upgrade'. How do I obtain the additional items I am entitled to?

I-ORG

I am part of I-Org. How will I get my BDCS clothes?

MAINTENANCE

After ROCS, I want to change sizes as I don't feel comfortable in this size. What do I need to do?

My BDCS corps clothing is dirty after intensive use in the field. Can I have it cleaned via my QM?

OPERATIONS

During ROCS I am abroad. How will I get my BDCS clothes?

I have received the BDCS clothing in Nov 22 and am leaving abroad in Jan 23 for an operational deployment. Can I wear my BDCS clothing?

I have a LAND function code but work in a barracks that received the I-DOKS attire. I am leaving in Ops in support of a LAND unit (in BDCS) and should also receive the BDCS attire. Can I temporarily receive the BDCS clothing on top of my I-DOKS clothing?

RECRUITMENT

I am enlisted as a soldier for the Navy. My basic training takes place in a LAND unit in LEOPOLDSBURG, what clothes do I get?

REGULATIONS

What, when and where can I wear BDCS and I-DOKS?

How do I need to wear my name tag, Belgium badge and other identification?

I am the RSM of a unit. I have a unit parade after ROCS. What BDCS clothing can I wear and how?

I-DOKS

I have a NAVY function code but work at a barrack that will receive BDCS clothing. Which clothing will I receive?

I have a LAND function code but work at a barrack that will receive I-DOKS clothing. Which clothing will I receive?