ACU Army Combat Uniform
Latest US Armed Forces Uniform System
In 2004 the US Army introduced the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU). The ACU consists of a jacket, trouser and patrol cap in a universal camouflage pattern in addition to a moisture wicking t-shirt and Army Combat Boots (suede tan) for either temperate or hot weather climate. The ACU replaces the Temperate Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), enhanced hot weather BDU and Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU).
ACU Improvements
Since introduction of the ACU in 2004, the Army has made more than 25 improvements to the uniform and associated equipment based on Soldier input. These include a reinforced seat, buttons on the cargo pockets, and better attachment of the infrared tab.
- FR (Flame Resistant) ACU
- Cloth: GL/PD 07-12 Flame Resistant Cloth
- Coat: GL/PD 07-13 Single-Breasted Combat Coat
- Trousers: GL/PD 07-14 Combat Trousers
- Coat: GL/PD 07-13 Single-Breasted Combat Coat
In 2010, the US Department of Defense formally announced MultiCam as the camouflage pattern (OCP or now OEF-CP) for all uniforms, as well as operational clothing and individual equipment, for Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
In 2015, standardized all camouflage patterns and named them OCP, with the OEF Pattern becoming named OEF-CP. The camouflage patterns are now Multicam or Scorpion W2.
- Coat: GL/PD 14-04A Unisex and Female Combat Coats
- Trousers: GL/PD 14-05A Unisex and Female Combat Trousers