Comments on: Army Gets Sweet New Combat Threads

By: beavis

beavis — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:22:32 +0000

Ya, that doesn’t look totally gay — lol. Shoot me now!

By: Peter Thornton

Peter Thornton — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:01:32 +0000

I am lookig for a Marpat Digicam Shirt can you help and a Baseball cap to match

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:24:34 +0000

oh yeah, everyone who wears one without wearing body armor just looks gay too… its meant to be worn UNDER body armor. its not so you can catch the eye of the fat chick sitting across the chow hall… or fat dude, whatever your prefrence. wear your ACU’s and be thankful you get to sit in an air conditioned office.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:19:16 +0000

heres the deal… i’ve worn it, its not bad but it sure isnt great. the arms dont breath at all, and they are so bulky with the pog padding that you cant bend your arms. the torso is SO strechy that you cant even take the damn thing off. the army strong logo is just super gay. i got this great idea! how bout we just carpet bomb ALL these mofos and get the hell back to living our lives!

By: Derek

Derek — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:19:17 +0000

For all of you who are confused about the wear of the ACS here is MILPERS message regarding the wear of the ACS and the POC for this policy.
From: DAADMINISTRATOR@PTSC.PENTAGON.MIL [mailto:DAADMINISTRATOR@PTSC.PENTAGON.MIL] On Behalf Of PTC WASHINGTON DC//ALARACT//
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 8:45 AM
To: DCS G1 Agency Mail
Subject: ALARACT 207/2008
Importance: Low
UNCLASSIFIED//
PRECEDENCE TO: ROUTINE DTG: 221242Z AUG 08
PRECEDENCE CC: ROUTINE
TYPE: DMS SIGNED/ENCRYPTED
FROM PLA: PTC WASHINGTON DC//ALARACT//
FROM D/N: C:US,O:U.S. Government,OU:DoD,OU:ARMY,OU:Organizations,
L:CONUS,L:WASHINGTON DC,OU:DA PENTAGON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS(uc),OU:ALARACT RELEASE AUTHORITY(UC)
SUBJECT: ALARACT 207/2008
TEXT:
UNCLASSIFIED//
THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN BY THE PENTAGON TELECOMMUNICATIONS CENTER ON BEHALF OF DA WASHINGTON DC//DAPE-HRI//
SUBJECT: WEAR POLICY FOR THE ARMY COMBAT SHIRT (ACS)
1. THIS MESSAGE SERVES AS IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE ARMY COMBAT SHIRT.
2. ON 1 APR 08, THE ACS WAS APPROVED FOR FIELDING TO DEPLOYED SOLDIERS IN IRAQI, AFGHANISTAN, AND KUWAIT. CURRENTLY THE ACS HAS THE “ARMY STRONG” LOGO STENCILED ON THE FRONT OF THE SHIRT. IN THE NEAR FUTURE, THE “ARMY STRONG” LOGO WILL BE REMOVED, AS OTHER BRANCHES OF SERVICE WILL ALSO BE PURCHASING THE ACS FOR WEAR WITH BODY ARMOR. THE “TEAM SOLDIER CERTIFIED GEAR” LOGO WILL BE HEAT TRANSFERRED IN TO THE LABEL INSIDE OF THE SHIRT TO DEMONSTRATE AUTHENTICITY ONCE THE “ARMY STRONG” LOGO IS REMOVED.
3. THE ACS IS A UNIFORM ENHANCEMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FLAME PROTECTION FOR INDIVIDUAL SOLDIERS, WHILE MAXIMIZING BREATHABILITY, MOISTURE MANAGEMENT AND COMFORT WHEN WORN AS A SYSTEM INCLUDING INTERCEPTOR BODY ARMOR (IBA) AND FIRE RESISTANT UNIFORM TROUSERS SUCH AS THE FIRE RESISTANT ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM (FRACU) OR ARMY AIRCREW COMBAT UNIFORM (A2CU) TROUSERS.
4. THE ACS IS CONSTRUCTED WITH FLAME RESISTANT FABRICS. THE MORE SUBSTANTIAL SLEEVE AND SHOULDER FABRIC PROVIDES GREATER PROTECTION OF EXPOSED AREAS. THE LIGHER MOISTURE MANAGEMENT “TRUNK” PROVIDES FLAME PROTECTION, WHILE MAXIMIZING BREATHABILITY UNDER THE INDIVIDUAL IBA.
5. THE ACS IS DESIGNED TO BE WORN WITH THE IBA AND IS CLASSIFIED AS A COMBAT SHIRT. THE RIGHT SHOULDER SLEVE OF THE ACS IS EQUIPPED WITH HOOK AND LOOP FOR THE WEARING OF THE SOLDIER’S LAST NAMETAPE AND RANK INSIGNIA.
6. THE SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA AND THE INFRARED SUBDUED FLAG WILL BE WORN ON THE LEFT SHOULDER SLEEVE.
7. THE ACS WILL BE WORN TUCKED INTO THE TROUSERS.
8. THE ACS CAN BE WORN AS A STAND ALONE ITEM AND IS DESIGNED TO BE WORN NEXT-TO-SKIN, WITHOUT A T-SHIRT, IN HOT WEATHER. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT PRECLUDE WEAR OF FEMALE UNDERGARMENTS OR T-SHIRTS CURRENTLY APPROVED FOR WEAR.
9. THE ACS CAN BE LAUNDERED NORMALLY AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL TREATMENT.
10. THE ACS WILL ONLY BE WORN IN A DEPLOYED OR FIELD ENVIRONMENT.
11. POC FOR UNIFORM POLICY IS SGM K. EASLEY, DSN 225‑5406, COMM
(703) 695‑5406. E-MAIL IS KATRINA.EASLEY@HQDA.ARMY.MIL.
12. THIS MESSAGE HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE DCS, G-1.
13. EXPIRATION DATE CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
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By: SGTGUNBUNNY

SGTGUNBUNNY — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:34:31 +0000

First off, its POGS…Personnel Other then Grunts. Secondly to say that only SF, Rangers, and Infantry should have say on combat uniforms specs is damn retarded. As an Artilleryman, I have spent 2 deployments doing combat patrols; dismounted and mounted…so INF LT…get real!! The ACS is a good concept and idea, but unlike all military gear it will need improvement ie: soft skin humvees to M1114s to M1151s to MRAPS and Strikers. But I do agree that the Army wates too much time and money on useless gear and ideas. The ACS is a great idea that needs work and will come around in time. And one more question..if you need noise discipline, why would you have something you need in a velcro pocket?

By: INF LT.

INF LT. — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:41:37 +0000

Only SF, Rangers and infantry soldiers should have input on the specs of a combat uniform. POAGS while wonderful for supporting the mission do not spend the same amount of energy eqipping themselves for solely combat functions. Gunslingers invest time, thought and trainging into the simplest of performance events (mag changes, immediate action, fire commands etc.) The guys who know how to use their kit effectively and understand what its like to sweat your nuts off all day in a uniform that doesn’t breath with a piece of velcro rubbing your neck raw and a blown out crotch seam all the while standing out amidst the mud colored buildings and terrain should be the ones offering recommendations on how to correct the ACU debacle. Bottom line is the ACU is a heaping pile of shit and should be fixed before we worry about a new .50 cal machine gun when the M2 is just fine or invest thousands on goofy XM8s. BTW, HK 416 gasless uppers with a 6.8mm configuration would also be a sound investment in case any of you project warrior dip shits ever surf the web to see how many grunts hate your shit.

By: red65black

red65black — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:24:16 +0000

I have one question? is multi cam being used through out the army. I s this being issued?

By: Dustin

Dustin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:03:12 +0000

I have spent 3 consecutive tours in Iraq.…. The uniform is fitting to everything else the army does. It doesn’t make sense. None of it. 1) its meant to be worn under the armor and breathe better… How come the only parts that breathe are covered by the armor? 2) Whats with the placement of the name tape and rank… if you are wearing your gear then you already have it on your IBA/IOTV. I agree there is no sense in wearing Nomex around the fob if you are not on mission but seriously… on the sleeve? 3) IR Tabs that has velcro that stays open just as long as you have your finger on it, good one guys. 4) Still getting no where with the pattern, I have an idea. How about I put on an assless banana suit and just go walking through sadr city singing hymns. Urban warfare… nothing on us is concealed anymore at all. They see us, they know our policies, they know how to get us and get away and we can’t do anything about it. Just give us a uniform so that when I go take a steamy one off the side of Tampa I don’t stick out like a fag at a bachelor party. We don’t get the luxury of doing anything without breaking some standard and now the Army is making sure we are even more uncomfortable with their upgrades. Thank you, I will take my ETS because I am done with the piddly games

By: Dwight

Dwight — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:29:58 +0000

The new Army Combat Shirts are the dumbest thing ever. Starting with the logo. It looks like something that some joe would get at a recruiter’s office as a thank you for joining The Army. To add more. The sleeves are very tight and keep the heat in and don’t allow your arms to air out. As a conclusion. The collar on the shirt is very anoying and feels as if i had 550 cord tied tightly around my neck. I wish that The Army would have came out with the same asc that The Marines have. They seem to have a solution to all those glitches i described.