I'm too new to comment on staff pro/de-motions.
But yes, it's frustrating. I was told there has been a shortage for a while. As for military surplus stores, I haven't seen them sell work uniforms. Not sure if it's because it's illegal, or they're sold out because they too are experiencing a shortage haha. So the home unit is low stocked indefinitely, not allowed to request from other units, army surplus stores don't have them (and I'd rather not get it there anyway), and online doesn't seem legal either, not to mention they're probably knock-offs. I guess I'll just have to hurry up and wait for the right size to come in? Has this ever been an issue for you old timers? Thanks.