US Army Desert Gear

rc_p120 · February 23rd, 2006, 00:58

No worries, that was directed to him.

[Lithium] · February 23rd, 2006, 01:00

Out of curiousity, i thought that ACU was a replacement for woodland.... do they use it as opposed to tri-colour for issue too, or is the woodland idea wrong?

Eddie · February 23rd, 2006, 02:51

ACU replaces both woodland and desert for the US Army.

Trader rating · February 23rd, 2006, 13:34

Yea, its a universal camo, an replaces both BDU/DCU. But since it's kinda shitty, an not as strong as the BDU/DCUs some troops still use it. I've seen guys wear DCU pants an ACU shirt. A lot of units in the 82nd Airborne still wear BDUs when out training, since its stronger than ACU.

For ammo pouches,utility pouches etc for the IBA, go with either a a mix of ALICE an MOLLE/SDS pouches, or Tactical Tailer, etc And a camelbak.

Helmet can either be a MICH or PASGT.

When you are old enough to buy a airsoft gun, get either a

M16A2
M16A4
M4

M203 if you wanna go for a Grenadier set up
RAS handguards are good to have too

For attachments like PEQ2, scopes, red dot sight, etc get what you want, since a lot of that stuff is issued, an most people buy their own kit if they weren't issued.

If you got a lot of money to spend, you can go with a M249.

Yuxi · February 23rd, 2006, 13:53

Hey Mike L, do you have any pictures of ACU top with DCU bottom? curious what it looks like, interested in some DCUS myself.

*edit, err interested, som ACUs not DCUs, lol.

Trader rating · February 23rd, 2006, 14:03

Yuxi
http://www.jokeith.com/iraq/27.jpg

Eddie · February 23rd, 2006, 14:50

The stiching for the reinforced ass isn't that strong on the ACU bottoms I've read they split while in use over in the sandbox. I've only scrimished with the pants the stiching seems to several weak points.

Trader rating · March 10th, 2006, 21:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Yuxi
http://www.jokeith.com/iraq/27.jpg

A) that looks like shit
B) Bucky is wearing the wrong flag on his left arm.

Surprised you didn't catch that Yuxi.

Trader rating · March 11th, 2006, 16:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMorbius

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Yuxi
http://www.jokeith.com/iraq/27.jpg

A) that looks like shit
B) Bucky is wearing the wrong flag on his left arm.

Surprised you didn't catch that Yuxi.

They guy didn't' care, he had a bunch of IR flags meant for the right arm, but he put them on both sleeves an his LBE. Probably so anyone with NODs from any direction can see his IR flags light up, etc.
Not trying too win any fashion contest, just using what works best.

[Lithium] · March 11th, 2006, 20:55

If you want the older desert, theres always chocolate chip.

FOX_111 · March 11th, 2006, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amgoosen

everyone and their dog wears CADPAT

What's wrong with that? We don't play paintball where everyone must have his own leet look.

[Lithium] · March 12th, 2006, 02:17

Agreed fox. people may like cadpat. i do... maybe the fact were canadian though, has soemthing to do with it?

Cushak · March 12th, 2006, 03:17

Most Marines and Infantry are just getting their BDU's replaced with the Desert Marpart, not ACU, are they not? And some still use the PAGST helmets I believe, not sure if it's all been phased through though. My info could be outdated, just from what I read in a article in Popular Mechanics a couple months back about their new stuff.

concept_8 · March 12th, 2006, 03:22

Marpat is marine only issue, army gets acu.

Trader rating · March 12th, 2006, 12:20

Contrary to regulations. He might as well be wearing it upside down, for how serious they take it. I just find it odd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMorbius

Quote:

Originally Posted by -MikeL-

Yuxi
http://www.jokeith.com/iraq/27.jpg

A) that looks like shit
B) Bucky is wearing the wrong flag on his left arm.

Surprised you didn't catch that Yuxi.

They guy didn't' care, he had a bunch of IR flags meant for the right arm, but he put them on both sleeves an his LBE. Probably so anyone with NODs from any direction can see his IR flags light up, etc.
Not trying too win any fashion contest, just using what works best.

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February 23rd, 2006, 00:58	#16
rc_p120 Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada	No worries, that was directed to him. __________________ SILENT PULSE My archived Buy and Sell user ratings

February 23rd, 2006, 01:00	#17
[Lithium] Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver	Out of curiousity, i thought that ACU was a replacement for woodland.... do they use it as opposed to tri-colour for issue too, or is the woodland idea wrong? __________________ HeL is another name i go by

March 11th, 2006, 20:55	#25
[Lithium] Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver	If you want the older desert, theres always chocolate chip. __________________ HeL is another name i go by

February 23rd, 2006, 02:51	#18
Eddie Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey, BC	ACU replaces both woodland and desert for the US Army.

February 23rd, 2006, 13:34	#19
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Yea, its a universal camo, an replaces both BDU/DCU. But since it's kinda shitty, an not as strong as the BDU/DCUs some troops still use it. I've seen guys wear DCU pants an ACU shirt. A lot of units in the 82nd Airborne still wear BDUs when out training, since its stronger than ACU. For ammo pouches,utility pouches etc for the IBA, go with either a a mix of ALICE an MOLLE/SDS pouches, or Tactical Tailer, etc And a camelbak. Helmet can either be a MICH or PASGT. When you are old enough to buy a airsoft gun, get either a M16A2 M16A4 M4 M203 if you wanna go for a Grenadier set up RAS handguards are good to have too For attachments like PEQ2, scopes, red dot sight, etc get what you want, since a lot of that stuff is issued, an most people buy their own kit if they weren't issued. If you got a lot of money to spend, you can go with a M249.

February 23rd, 2006, 13:53	#20
Yuxi Retired Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Hey Mike L, do you have any pictures of ACU top with DCU bottom? curious what it looks like, interested in some DCUS myself. *edit, err interested, som ACUs not DCUs, lol.

February 23rd, 2006, 14:03	#21
-Skeletor- Guest Trader rating	Yuxi http://www.jokeith.com/iraq/27.jpg

February 23rd, 2006, 14:50	#22
Eddie Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey, BC	The stiching for the reinforced ass isn't that strong on the ACU bottoms I've read they split while in use over in the sandbox. I've only scrimished with the pants the stiching seems to several weak points.

March 12th, 2006, 02:17	#27
[Lithium] Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vancouver	Agreed fox. people may like cadpat. i do... maybe the fact were canadian though, has soemthing to do with it? __________________ HeL is another name i go by

March 12th, 2006, 03:17	#28
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	Most Marines and Infantry are just getting their BDU's replaced with the Desert Marpart, not ACU, are they not? And some still use the PAGST helmets I believe, not sure if it's all been phased through though. My info could be outdated, just from what I read in a article in Popular Mechanics a couple months back about their new stuff.

March 12th, 2006, 03:22	#29
concept_8 Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: sudbury Ont.	Marpat is marine only issue, army gets acu. __________________ "Death in the tall grass"

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