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Models Universal Camouflage pattern main article: Universal Camouflage Pattern ACU uses a new camouflage pattern called Universal Military Camouflage Pattern (UCP), which blends green, tan and gray to work effectively in desert, forest and urban environments . Similar to the United States Marine Corps MARPAT and CADPAT camouflage Canadian plans that preceded it, the design model is based on research into Dual Texture (Dual-Tex) Camouflage conducted in the 1970s. The color of the Army Combat Uniform is composed of a slate gray, desert sand and foliage green pixel model, which becomes darker or lighter depending on sun exposure. [Edit] The color black was omitted from the uniform because it is not common in nature. Pure black, seen through night vision goggles, seems too dark and creates an undesirable high-contrast image.

MultiCam main reason article: MultiCam soldiers operating in Afghanistan will soon be published a more appropriate "MultiCam pattern". ACU U.S. soldiers patrolling the streets of Baghdad, Iraq was the army combat uniform with a matching body armor Interceptor. The soldiers reported that the cotton nylon fabric breathes better than cotton Desert Camouflage Uniform (dcus) and results in a cooler uniform in high temperature climates. [Edit] The uniform hook and loop fasteners on the pockets. IR closed tab (left) and open (right) The cost of each soldier is $ 76 per uniform, compared to $ 58 for a BDU, but clothing allowances in soldiers' pay have been adjusted for the increased costs. Insignia and labels, such as name and branch tapes, are buying extra. Uniforms purchased commercial websites and surplus stores that sell to the general public does not understand places IR, which are limited to military personnel because of their sensitive nature. Jacket U.S. Army soldier in Kunar province, Afghanistan. A soldier of the 10th Mountain Division. The ACU jacket uses attachments to hook and loop back to secure items such as name tapes, rank insignia and shoulder patches and tabs and recognition devices such as the patch and the American flag infrared (IR) tab. In the near infrared (NIR) Signature Management Technology is integrated to minimize the silhouette infrared. Permanent IR IFF squares are sewn at each shoulder to help identify staff friendly when night vision devices are used, and are protected by Velcro in garrison or when not in use. Three flag insignia of the United States are authorized to wear with the ACU: full color, color IR, IR and submitted. The insignia of the U.S. flag (in color or moderate) is worn on the pocket flap of the right shoulder the mantle ACU. The moderate version is worn on the field and in the conditions or tactics. On the right shoulder of the ACU, the American flag is depicted with the union (stars) to the right of the viewer, instead of the usual left (the flag law), which is to give the impression of the flag forward with the carrier. shoulder sleeve insignia subdued are still reported. neck of the jacket is worn in Mandarin to accommodate the fighting tactical vest Improved Outer (IOTV) bulletproof vests, and carried in the down position otherwise. The zipper front and reinforced with Velcro, designed for use with OTV. The slanted chest pockets, cuffs, and elbow pad insert pockets also use the hook and loop fastener. There is a three slot pen pocket on the left arm of the jacket, shirt and bellows for increased mobility. Only pin-on badges skills are allowed to wear on the ACU, and not more than 5 may be worn at any time. tabs skills, such as the President Hundred Tab, Special Forces, Ranger, and Sapper are worn on the pocket flap left sleeve, and are subject to a single rule tab 3. A tab is an integral part of a base patch, such as the "mountain" or.