Tuesday, September 15, 2009

New Camo Patterns for Combat Uniforms


The Army will soon begin testing in the field two new camouflage patterns to replace that now used on the ACU. The one at the bottom is already in used by Special Forces and Delta Force units in Iraq and Afghanistan, while the one at the top is a modification of the current pattern, by adding a brown/tan color. Which do you prefer?

I hope that when the Army decides which is best, that they stick with it. And, that they dump the velcro patch stuff. Whatever, this ought to be a much more deliberate selection process than what we've seen recently with the current ACU pattern, beret, and the blue Class "A" uniform with white shirt. Leaders at the top make decisions, then those at the bottom voice numerous complaints. Why can't this be a bottom up process?