diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
index b8666006..7a6a1bcd 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
@@ -6,7 +6,6 @@ import net.psforever.objects.definition.converter.{CommandDetonaterConverter, Lo
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.CItem.DeployedItem
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment._
 import net.psforever.objects.inventory.InventoryTile
-import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ObjectClass
 import net.psforever.types.PlanetSideEmpire
 
 object GlobalDefinitions {
@@ -161,6 +160,36 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+    * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine if it is a grenade-type weapon.
+    * Only the normal grenades count; the grenade packs are excluded.
+    * @param edef the `EquipmentDefinition` of the item
+    * @return `true`, if it is a grenade-type weapon; `false`, otherwise
+    */
+  def isGrenade(edef : EquipmentDefinition) : Boolean = {
+    edef match {
+      case `frag_grenade` | `jammer_grenade` | `plasma_grenade` =>
+        true
+      case _ =>
+        false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine if it is a grenade-type weapon.
+    * Only the grenade packs count; the normal grenades are excluded.
+    * @param edef the `EquipmentDefinition` of the item
+    * @return `true`, if it is a grenade-type weapon; `false`, otherwise
+    */
+  def isGrenadePack(edef : EquipmentDefinition) : Boolean = {
+    edef match {
+      case `frag_cartridge` | `jammer_cartridge` | `plasma_cartridge` =>
+        true
+      case _ =>
+        false
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
     * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine with which faction it aligns if it is a weapon.
     * Only checks `Tool` objects.
@@ -241,6 +270,7 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     }
   }
 
+  import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ObjectClass
   val
   locker_container = new EquipmentDefinition(456) {
     Name = "locker container"
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
index 12e5ee29..963a7acb 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
         MakeAppearanceData(obj),
         obj.Health / obj.MaxHealth * 255, //TODO not precise
         obj.Armor / obj.MaxArmor * 255, //TODO not precise
-        UniformStyle.Normal,
-        0,
+        DressBattleRank(obj),
+        DressCommandRank(obj),
         None, //TODO cosmetics
         None, //TODO implant effects
         InventoryData(MakeHolsters(obj, BuildEquipment).sortBy(_.parentSlot)),
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
         obj.Armor,
         obj.MaxStamina,
         obj.Stamina,
-        obj.Certifications.toList.sortBy(_.id),
+        obj.Certifications.toList.sortBy(_.id), //TODO is sorting necessary?
         MakeImplantEntries(obj),
         List.empty[String], //TODO fte list
         List.empty[String], //TODO tutorial list
@@ -75,6 +75,56 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
     )
   }
 
+  /**
+    * Select the appropriate `UniformStyle` design for a player's accumulated battle experience points.
+    * At certain battle ranks, all exo-suits undergo some form of coloration change.
+    * @param obj the `Player` game object
+    * @return the resulting uniform upgrade level
+    */
+  private def DressBattleRank(obj : Player) : UniformStyle.Value = {
+    val bep : Long = obj.BEP
+    if(bep > 2583440) { //BR25+
+      UniformStyle.ThirdUpgrade
+    }
+    else if(bep > 308989) { //BR14+
+      UniformStyle.SecondUpgrade
+    }
+    else if(bep > 44999) { //BR7+
+      UniformStyle.FirstUpgrade
+    }
+    else { //BR1+
+      UniformStyle.Normal
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Select the appropriate design for a player's accumulated command experience points.
+    * Visual cues for command rank include armlets, anklets, and, finally, a backpack, awarded at different ranks.
+    * @param obj the `Player` game object
+    * @return the resulting uniform upgrade level
+    */
+  private def DressCommandRank(obj : Player) : Int = {
+    val cep = obj.CEP
+    if(cep > 599999) {
+      5
+    }
+    else if(cep > 299999) {
+      4
+    }
+    else if(cep > 149999) {
+      3
+    }
+    else if(cep > 49999) {
+      2
+    }
+    else if(cep > 9999) {
+      1
+    }
+    else {
+      0
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
     * Transform an `Array` of `Implant` objects into a `List` of `ImplantEntry` objects suitable as packet data.
     * @param obj the `Player` game object