New Army uniform goes on sale July 1; mandatory use by Oct. 2019 - The Killeen Daily Herald
Stores will receive the uniforms over a period of six months from July to November, and new soldiers will receive Operational Camouflage Pattern Army Combat Uniforms beginning in January. The Operational Camouflage Pattern was selected following the most comprehensive uniform camouflage testing effort ever undertaken by the Army, reflecting its paramount commitment to force protection. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey encouraged enlisted soldiers 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. The cost of the uniform in the Operational Camouflage Pattern will be similar to the cost of the uniform in the Universal Camouflage Pattern. Uniforms and equipment in the Operational Camouflage Pattern will be available for U. S. Army National Guard, U. S. Army Reserve, and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps during summer 2016. Soldiers are authorized to mix and match T-shirts,... Source: kdhnews.com
