During the next several years, in garrison, soldiers can wear the old ACUs, the new ones, and the Multicam versions they received for deployment. It sounds like straightforward, common-sense instruction. Meanwhile, commanders and senior enlisted leaders have found a way to muddy things considerably. Since the rollout began July 1, Army Times has received reports of confusion in the ranks as some unit leaders have discouraged soldiers wearing different uniforms in formation.
While commanders have the authority to dictate uniform wear, the intent from Army brass is for units to embrace the fact they'll have soldiers in different camo patterns for the next several years. Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey attempted to clarify the policy in a July message to nominative command sergeants major, but the message apparently hasn't reached the National Guard. In recent weeks, officials from the Vermont and New York National Guard have instructed their soldiers not to buy the new camo and they have pushed soldiers to all wear the same camo pattern.
These leaders both said they didn't want to pressure their soldiers to go out and spend money on new uniforms, especially because their troops don't receive a uniform allowance. All soldiers who entered the Army before Jan. Enlisted soldiers receive an annual clothing allowance for new uniform purchases. Army Sniper Course at Fort Israel has warned that it would act with military force if needed to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
At least five service members allegedly were part of the deadly pro-Trump mob that assaulted the U. Capitol on Jan. Quick-drying with low water absorption, the fabric was more elastic but not as strong as nylon. At the time of early testing in , soldiers told Army Times that all felt a little different. Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division put the newest Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform, which will be available starting in July at selection military clothing locations.
Larry Aviles. Then they got cold. The jungle can get cold at night. You can catch hypothermia in a tropical environment. Some of the thinner uniforms also absorbed heat more quickly, not what developers were looking for. Aviles favored the blend that was ultimately selected. I put it in every situation; the uniform came out unscathed. He liked the design features at the time also, which then included removing the chest, butt and calf pockets. The final design added back the butt pockets and pen pockets at the request of soldier feedback to make it cross compatible for garrison use.
I think removing the chest pocket makes it a little more breathable, airflow getting to the chest and cooling you down. Evan Mead, then a 25th Infantry Division medic with the jungle training school, also liked the stripped-down version, especially the lower leg mesh guard. It keeps the pants unbloused to let air flow and helps drain water.
But the final design did not include the mesh ankle liner. Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since and was named a Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation.
Todd is a Marine veteran of the Iraq War. Your Army. By Todd South. Jun 26, Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division try out the newest Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform, which will be available starting in July at selection military clothing locations.
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