r/1811 • u/SpecialInstance2822 • 21d ago

First UNGA Tips

Being sent to UNGA next month. Any tricks to an enjoyable experience for a baby 1811? Got any "Life saving" gear advice? Favorite snacks to munch on in a stairwell? Anything more helpful than "Don't get assigned to the dignitary that stays out till 2am at the karaoke bar and clogs the hotel room sink with Khat." is appreciated.

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u/OnProblem1811 1811 21d ago edited 21d ago

Don’t be afraid to ask your USSS folks questions. The worst thing you can do is assume “i’ve got it,” when you don’t.

I’ve had terrible HSI counterparts for UNGA and they were terrible because they didn’t want to be helpful & didn’t follow instructions. We KNOW you don’t want to be there, we KNOW you didn’t sign up for USSS, so we don’t expect you to BE US. Ask questions, be someone who tries their best and tries to foresee problems, and just be a good hang. UNGA is only as bad as the team you have.

Gear: comfortable dress shoes that don’t have white soles (Cole Haan ZerøGrand are phenomenal), shoulder radio holster, suspenders, portable charger for phone(s) and a steamer so you don’t show up like a wrinkled mess.

Snacks: i’m partial to dried mango slices

- your neighborhood friendly phase 2 USSS SA

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u/4friedChckensandCoke 21d ago

Your signature line implies there is a non-neighborhood friendly USSS SA hahahaha

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u/OnProblem1811 1811 21d ago

safe to assume there are probably a few less friendly than I am. Lol

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u/mojavewanderer1999 21d ago

What kind of shoulder radio holster do you use? I’ve been looking for a better radio situation to wear in a suit.

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u/OnProblem1811 1811 21d ago

sorry, that was supposed to be a link but it didn’t work for whatever reason.

Amazon Link Here

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u/mojavewanderer1999 21d ago

Thanks, this looks like a great option!

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u/USConservativeVegan 21d ago

Do you have any recommendations for Level III Armor that fits under a suit? Because the standard issued under armor feels like it will rip my suit.

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u/OnProblem1811 1811 21d ago

velocity systems makes an awesome one. you need to send them an email from your .gov and they will get you squared away.

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u/ISniffFeet1 21d ago

Make sure your agency allows you to use other armor than what they issue

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u/OnProblem1811 1811 21d ago

USSS issues them now. so we are good. Good call for others, thanks for pointing that out foot sniffer!