The Army Combat Shirt has only been an issue item for about a year but much of its success can be attributed to PEO-Soldiers decision to field the garment immediately and improve it over time. In fact, although the basic concept has stayed constant, the design has been in a perpetual state of change. At the recent SOFEX at Ft Bragg, NC we got a chance to take a look at the latest version (v5.3) of the ACS at Massifs booth. While this version has not yet been approved for procurement, it features design refinements specified by PEO-Soldier. Many Soldiers will be happy to hear that noticeably absent was the Army of One logo.
Manufactured from Massifs proprietary Blaze, Breeze, and Helium fabrics, the ACS is completely FR, even incorporating new flame resistant resin zippers. The Blaze fabric is a four way stretch and used for the sleeves and under arm panels. Designed with comfort under body armor in mind, the ACS is constructed with flat seams and features raglan sleeves. The body is formed from Breeze fabric and the modesty panel designed to cover the breast area is made from Helium fabric. A high mock-T collar prevents chaffing caused by the IOTVs high collar.
While garments in other color schemes (including Multicam) are currently on the drawing board, development of military variants including the Airman Battle Shirt and a khaki version for the Navy.
Currently, the ACS can only be ordered by members of the United States Army. To order contact Massif Mountain Gear Company.
[Photo of New ACS from Massif Mountain gear]
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They really need to emulate the Marine pattern combat shirt and do away with the UCP pattern areas on the body; this will make for a much better fit around the torso.
This is probably a dumb question, but is that shirt soposed to go under the standard blouse or replace it?
the gear is great,what’s wrong with the army of one logo though?
@stempel
Replace it when wearing body armour.
The zippers are absolutely fabulous!!! The design of this garment, the ebormous leap forward in fabric technology and overall design catapault The Army into a new generation of more fashionable, functionsl, protective and well-engineered items!!
Ron, assuming you’re not joking, the Army of One logo was smack in the middle of a shirt worn only in combat. Its a lame logo and our gear shouldn’t be designed to look like an ad campaign.
Thanks Scathsealgaire
The “Army Strong” BS is way toooo gay and embarassing to wear in public; period. Please get rid of it. Nice shirt, gay logo.
It makes a nice bullseye for the enemy to aim at. The Army seems to be hung up on velcro. It’s excessibly ugly.
velcro is function-able, doesnt matter if it is ugly
also, would JROTC cadets be able to order the shirt?
First of all its called the Army Combat Shirt!!!! So for you pogues that want to wear it out in public or around the FOB. Never leave the FOB!!! And all of us in combat MOSs use it and like during the hot weather. The only downside is the smell when you first wear it. And its not durable over a period of time. 19D Hooah!!!
This shirt is definitely great in summer, its starting to get pretty cold at night out here but when ur movin u will be glad ur wearing it. After wearing it for a while it will start to get some holes in it. As much as id like to say i dont care what u put on the front its for when u have on your IOTV, the logo is just too much, and yes, when u sweat the shirt will smell like cat piss. Rojas got it right, if i ever see JROTC walkin around in ACS i’ll probably leave the army
The shirt looks great and wonderful.
Bravo! to you guys.
I like the way you do your things;and i give you a plus!.
To my comrades;i say,well done!.
I love peace and unity;above all,the fear of God.
God be with all of us.
Army Change, yes, the Climate and the weather in the new combat zone as Iraq and Afghanistan require new design in garment for the soldiers in the field, the technology available know help improve constant design of uniform, what the different branch are doing is in the best interest of our soldiers. Papasancong
Army Change, yes, the Climate and the weather in the new combat zone as Iraq and Afghanistan require new design in garment for the soldiers in the field, the technology available know help improve constant design of uniform, what the different branch are doing is in the best interest of our soldiers. Papasancong
Army Change, yes, the Climate and the weather in the new combat zone as Iraq and Afghanistan require new design in garment for the soldiers in the field, the technology available know help improve constant design of uniform, what the different branch are doing is in the best interest of our soldiers. Papasancong
Army Change, yes, the Climate and the weather in the new combat zone as Iraq and Afghanistan require new design in garment for the soldiers in the field, the technology available know help improve constant design of uniform, what the different branch are doing is in the best interest of our soldiers. Papasancong
it is about time, The Army started developing and fielding functional field combat gear. The ACU camo pattern has to go, it doesn't blend with any natural surrounding.