Soldiers on the frontier were issued all the clothing essentials, including socks and long woolen underwear. It was of cheap quality and wore out quickly. And when it wore out, the men had to purchase things like shirts, socks and underwear, shirt and pants. They actually preferred the replacements; civilian clothing was more comfortable and held up better. But there was a catch: it didn’t matter whether the weather was 40 below in Montana or 115 in the Arizona desert– the same clothing was issued.
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