Army rolls out new operational camo pattern uniforms - Stars and Stripes
New combat uniforms with nine design changes, including less Velcro, will start appearing in military exchanges, but the old camo pattern will live on during a four-year, money-saving transitional phase. 30, 2019, — soldiers will be able to continue wearing the old sand-colored belts, T-shirts and combat boots with the new uniform. The new accessories have been changed to a deeper tan and coyote brown. Other changes include redesigned shoulder sleeve pockets with a zipper opening, no trouser drawstring, a button on the lower calf pocket, two pen pockets on the sleeve instead of three, and the elimination of the elbow and knee patch hook and loop. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey urged enlisted soldiers to plan to purchase new uniforms with their annual clothing allowance. “I myself will wait until I am issued my clothing allowance before purchasing a uniform with the Operational Camouflage Pattern,” Dailey said in a news release. “I encourage all soldiers and leaders to do the same by budgeting for a new uniform, belt, boots, and T-shirts as you receive your clothing allowance over the next 2-3 years. The new uniforms will be standard issue for new soldiers. Source: www.stripes.com
