This article is about the US army term "government issue". For the hardcore punk band, see Government Issue.

Government issue is a term defining an infantryman in the United States Army, often ranking lower than a non-commissioned officer. Originally referring to the items used by soldiers - provided by the government and of an unremarkable quality - by World War II the term "government issue" was abbreviated into GI, eventually becoming a nickname for U.S. soldiers themselves. GI has come into popular usage since the feature of the popular "G.I. Joe" and G.I. Jane dolls.

In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, government issue still holds its original meaning as clothing, rations, weapons, furniture, office supplies and other equipment provided as standard to military personnel or civil servants. It may also be used as derogative slang, as in "I have a government issue wristwatch", meaning that there is nothing remarkable about the wristwatch.

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