New BDU style & pattern For U.S. Army

Sturm Reiter · June 14, 2004, 19:38

I submit for your observation,
New BDU'S

Comments...I'm still a little hesitant about this idea.

Sturm Reiter

yovinny · June 14, 2004, 21:34

Seems like I cant get there from here. I get a IE security alert when I try the link.

Beepy · June 14, 2004, 21:43

If that first "model" really is a troop, some one is going to get a tongue lashing. Even my anti mother-in-law knows to KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER........

STxDR · June 14, 2004, 21:54

IMHO I think the patern and less color variance sucks. I'll never own em.

dwkennedy · June 14, 2004, 22:02

Gotta keep up with the Marines, I guess?

fastprofessor · June 15, 2004, 17:33

Nice camoflage...not. I like how well hidden the guy in the middle photo is when against the woodland background

Why don't they just wear battleship grey BDU's. It accomplishes about the same.

Talyn · June 15, 2004, 22:37

The two Marine MARPAT color scemes are FAR superior to this screw-up. In a forested environment are troops are at a higher risk wearing this new BDU. The dumb ass that thought this one color fits all strategy should be fired.

CATM Larry · June 16, 2004, 18:47

They showed the new uniform on FOX news this morning (I think) and stated that the same uniform is for desert AND woodland. I looks a bit silly with the subdued colors and the green and black nametapes, they really stand out. If you think this is bad, just wait until the Air Force unveilsching the new atrocity they have developed. Green and blue Tiger stripes! They blend really well in a Crayola factory, but not much else. I will try to find a link to a pic of that. If they are not concerned with camo, why not let everyone wear jeans? We could all wear matching polo shirts! Like the old saying goes, If it ain't broke.....hell, never mind.

Larry

New Air Force Uniform 1st Pic

New Air Force Uniform 2nd Pic

Aussie Grunt · June 16, 2004, 20:30

It's not April 1st is it??

mcculver5 · June 17, 2004, 08:49

Looks like it would be an OK pattern for the semi-arid plains and southwest. Not great, just ok. As for the forest, worthless. The colors arn't sharp enough so all you see is a big blob. No break-up. Again, worthless.

As an asside, nice job tayloring those unis. Those troopers look like they're wearing my Uncle Bubba's P.J.s. I would be embarassed.

M1GSEK · June 17, 2004, 16:30

Looks like something the local paintballers would wear. The old compared to that would be just fine with me.

firedog · June 17, 2004, 20:02

Did ya notice that in the air force article they interviewed only 1 guy and about 6 women? He did not seem to like and the woman seemed to love it.

Oakspring · June 18, 2004, 09:05

Are they purposely trying to make the solider STAND OUT to help improve the enemies aim?

I think this has to be some sort of a joke….this pattern TOTALLY SUCKS! Maybe we should send who ever came up with this color scheme over to the “REAL TREE” folks as an apprentice or something so that they could learn something about CAMOUFLAGE. And probably should also send along the Air Force idiot in their uniform design program as well.

OH……I get it! They want to go back to the idea of the British Redcoats….they WANT to stand out….OK, now that makes sense. Sorry I was confused there for a moment.

BroncoMafia · June 18, 2004, 11:21

These projects from the Army and AF are truely BAD

I wouldn't be caught dead wearing them, but unfortunately, I think a lot of our boys WILL be if they go into a hot zone wearing this crap.

I bet the Marines have never been happier that they went thier own way with MARPAT.

Oakspring · June 18, 2004, 13:42

Hmmmm well said....I wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly come to their senses and try to adopt something simular to the USMC MARPAT cammie. But then they just might continue on STUPIDLY and [/b]get a bunch of folks killed before they realize that, [b]"That dog won't hunt!"

rudy · June 18, 2004, 22:00

Listen up all:

The Marine pattern is the best so far. The army has 3 patterns: wood or green, desert or tan, and urban or grey. The pictures of the air force give it more justice than it deserves! I've tried on some of it. 3 or four shades of blue. we jokingly call it skyflouge. It looks like something from beverly hills.

Rudy out.

milhol · June 19, 2004, 01:06

WTF?
"It looks super!"?

Why can't Al Quaeda have the same opinion? Make things a hell of a lot easier.

Why do the women rate it on how well it looks and not on practicality?

Do they even know what camoflage is supposed to do?

Why not sell them to Australia, give us plastic guns, kiss us all goodbye and be done with it?

The world's gone mad.

Hellion Productions · June 19, 2004, 04:22

How soon until you see that AF pattern at your local "Hot Topic", or on a rap video?

Damn, that's moronic.

But, they looked quite appropos behind that keyboard in the first linked pic!

And for once, the Army is playing catch-up to my beloved Corps. Too bad their "one camo fits all environments" philosophy will get good trigger-pullers killed.

Best,

John Bear Ross

John Randolph · June 21, 2004, 17:26

I'll disagree about the Army pattern.

I think it looks a lot more effective than the MARPAT or even CADPAT. It certainly doesn't look any more retarded than the former.

I think in the real environment, the Army pattern will blend much better than you think over a far wider range of environments.

As for the AF pattern...an interesting solution...to a non-existant problem.

RobertJ · June 21, 2004, 18:27

That reminds me of the German paratrooper cammo from WWII.

That airforce is definatly more "FASHION" then Function

The same idiot that gave the black berets to "Everyone" was probably responsible for this as well

What is our military leadership thinking???????

June 14, 2004, 19:38	#1
Sturm Reiter Registered FALaholic #: 8540 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Central plains: N.E. Oklahoma Posts: 135	New BDU style & pattern For U.S. Army I submit for your observation, New BDU'S Comments...I'm still a little hesitant about this idea. Sturm Reiter __________________ Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. We must train and classify the whole of our male citizens, and make military instruction a regular part of collegiate education. We can never be safe till this is done. --Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 1813 Rebellion to tyrants is obedience before God. --Thomas Jefferson When the FN talks the Bullshit stops. "The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." Professional Sheepdog since 1982... Any man that which hath no stomach for this fight, Let him depart.

June 14, 2004, 21:54	#4
STxDR Registered FALaholic #: 10008 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 119	IMHO I think the patern and less color variance sucks. I'll never own em. __________________ Action is Quicker than Reaction When I found the Key to Life.....It turned out to be a combination lock!?! MOLON LABE

June 15, 2004, 17:33	#6
fastprofessor Registered FALaholic #: 13254 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,719	Nice camoflage...not. I like how well hidden the guy in the middle photo is when against the woodland background Why don't they just wear battleship grey BDU's. It accomplishes about the same. __________________ Greg My position is that anybody who's in favor of gun control is a fuing moron.*---Jackie Mason*

June 15, 2004, 22:37	#7
Talyn Registered FALaholic #: 1702 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,154	The two Marine MARPAT color scemes are FAR superior to this screw-up. In a forested environment are troops are at a higher risk wearing this new BDU. The dumb ass that thought this one color fits all strategy should be fired. __________________ NRA Life Member "Those without swords can still die upon them" An armed country is a free country. If guns kill people I can blame my pencil for causing misspelled words.

June 16, 2004, 18:47	#8
CATM Larry Registered FALaholic #: 5533 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The Birthplace of Liberty and Freedom (Philadelphia, PA) Posts: 680	They showed the new uniform on FOX news this morning (I think) and stated that the same uniform is for desert AND woodland. I looks a bit silly with the subdued colors and the green and black nametapes, they really stand out. If you think this is bad, just wait until the Air Force unveilsching the new atrocity they have developed. Green and blue Tiger stripes! They blend really well in a Crayola factory, but not much else. I will try to find a link to a pic of that. If they are not concerned with camo, why not let everyone wear jeans? We could all wear matching polo shirts! Like the old saying goes, If it ain't broke.....hell, never mind. Larry New Air Force Uniform 1st Pic New Air Force Uniform 2nd Pic __________________ ...damn the electric fence...damn the electric fence -- Far Side Cow Poetry, Gary Larson Last edited by CATM Larry; June 16, 2004 at 18:53.

June 14, 2004, 21:34	#2
yovinny Registered FALaholic #: 7679 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NY transplant to central Illinois, Now in Kentucky Posts: 3,414	Seems like I cant get there from here. I get a IE security alert when I try the link.

June 14, 2004, 21:43	#3
Beepy Registered FALaholic #: 8423 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: WA Posts: 1,041	If that first "model" really is a troop, some one is going to get a tongue lashing. Even my anti mother-in-law knows to KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER........

June 14, 2004, 22:02	#5
dwkennedy Registered FALaholic #: 9363 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 110	Gotta keep up with the Marines, I guess?

June 16, 2004, 20:30	#9
Aussie Grunt Registered FALaholic #: 6505 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern NSW, Australia. Posts: 102	It's not April 1st is it?? __________________ " Every time I see crim's I have fantasys about .40 cal Glocks and lots of magazines."

June 17, 2004, 08:49	#10
mcculver5 Registered FALaholic #: 5784 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 108	Looks like it would be an OK pattern for the semi-arid plains and southwest. Not great, just ok. As for the forest, worthless. The colors arn't sharp enough so all you see is a big blob. No break-up. Again, worthless. As an asside, nice job tayloring those unis. Those troopers look like they're wearing my Uncle Bubba's P.J.s. I would be embarassed. __________________ This ain't Dodge City, and you ain't Bill Hicock." M. Quigley

June 17, 2004, 16:30	#11
M1GSEK Registered FALaholic #: 14651 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Republic of Korea Posts: 21	Looks like something the local paintballers would wear. The old compared to that would be just fine with me.

June 17, 2004, 20:02	#12
firedog Registered FALaholic #: 14289 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 974	Did ya notice that in the air force article they interviewed only 1 guy and about 6 women? He did not seem to like and the woman seemed to love it.

June 18, 2004, 09:05	#13
Oakspring Registered FALaholic #: 5205 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado - Thank God! Posts: 100	*Are they purposely trying to make the solider STAND OUT* to help improve the enemies aim? I think this has to be some sort of a joke….this pattern TOTALLY SUCKS! Maybe we should send who ever came up with this color scheme over to the “REAL TREE” folks as an apprentice or something so that they could learn something about CAMOUFLAGE**. And probably should also send along the Air Force idiot in their uniform design program as well. OH……I get it! They want to go back to the idea of the British Redcoats….they WANT to stand out….OK, now that makes sense. Sorry I was confused there for a moment. __________________ http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3822.png

June 18, 2004, 11:21	#14
BroncoMafia Registered FALaholic #: 7255 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 942	These projects from the Army and AF are truely BAD I wouldn't be caught dead wearing them, but unfortunately, I think a lot of our boys WILL be if they go into a hot zone wearing this crap. I bet the Marines have never been happier that they went thier own way with MARPAT. __________________ Alan aka BroncoMafia

June 18, 2004, 13:42	#15
Oakspring Registered FALaholic #: 5205 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Colorado - Thank God! Posts: 100	Hmmmm well said....I wouldn't be surprised to see them suddenly come to their senses and try to adopt something simular to the USMC MARPAT cammie. But then they just might continue on STUPIDLY and [/b]get a bunch of folks killed before they realize that, [b]"That dog won't hunt!" __________________ http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3822.png

June 18, 2004, 22:00	#16
rudy Registered FALaholic #: 13184 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 14	Listen up all: The Marine pattern is the best so far. The army has 3 patterns: wood or green, desert or tan, and urban or grey. The pictures of the air force give it more justice than it deserves! I've tried on some of it. 3 or four shades of blue. we jokingly call it skyflouge. It looks like something from beverly hills. Rudy out.

June 19, 2004, 01:06	#17
milhol Registered FALaholic #: 4692 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Australia Posts: 356	WTF? "It looks super!"? Why can't Al Quaeda have the same opinion? Make things a hell of a lot easier. Why do the women rate it on how well it looks and not on practicality? Do they even know what camoflage is supposed to do? Why not sell them to Australia, give us plastic guns, kiss us all goodbye and be done with it? The world's gone mad.

June 19, 2004, 04:22	#18
Hellion Productions Registered FALaholic #: 4517 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,074	How soon until you see that AF pattern at your local "Hot Topic", or on a rap video? Damn, that's moronic. But, they looked quite appropos behind that keyboard in the first linked pic! And for once, the Army is playing catch-up to my beloved Corps. Too bad their "one camo fits all environments" philosophy will get good trigger-pullers killed. Best, John Bear Ross __________________ www.johnbearross.com I'm not "that" John Ross...I'm "this" John Ross... Dan Fong Lives...

June 21, 2004, 17:26	#19
John Randolph Registered FALaholic #: 2686 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Da Burgh Posts: 713	I'll disagree about the Army pattern. I think it looks a lot more effective than the MARPAT or even CADPAT. It certainly doesn't look any more retarded than the former. I think in the real environment, the Army pattern will blend much better than you think over a far wider range of environments. As for the AF pattern...an interesting solution...to a non-existant problem. __________________ One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. -Sir Winston Churchill

June 21, 2004, 18:27	#20
RobertJ Registered FALaholic #: 9588 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fl. Posts: 56	That reminds me of the German paratrooper cammo from WWII. That airforce is definatly more "FASHION" then Function The same idiot that gave the black berets to "Everyone" was probably responsible for this as well What is our military leadership thinking??????? __________________ "...Shop smart, Shop S-Mart..."

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