Army Combat Uniform (ACU)Briefing.ppt

Army Combat Uniform (ACU)Briefing Prepared 18 Jan 06 BY: SGT Nestor References ACU Policy Published by SGM Katrina Easley from ALARACT. AR 670-1 has not been updated as of today. Brief History On June 14, 2004, fielding of the new ACU was announced MILPER message announced new wear policy and amendments to AR 670-1 Soldiers who deploy are being issued the ACU (since Feb 05) and ACU pattern items (including IBAS) SMA Thoughts “ If we as NCOs enforce the standards and intent of the regulation, the savings gained by not sewing on patches or laundering at dry-cleaners should more than make up for the purchase and replacement costs. I look to you to help our Soldiers embrace this Warrior focus, while maintaining the clean appearance our Army is renowned for.” – SMA Kenneth O. Preston ACU/Boot Phase In THE ACU/BOOTS MANDATORY POSSESSION DATES (MPD) ARE AS FOLLOWS: 2 EACH ACU BY 1 MAY 07 (AC, USAR ARNG) 4 EACH ACU BY 1 MAY 08 (AC, USAR ARNG) 4 EACH ACU BY APR 2010 (ROTC) 1 EACH ARMY COMBAT BOOT (TEMPERATE WEATHER) OR ARMY COMBAT BOOT (HOT WEATHER) BY 1 MAY 07 (AC, USAR ARNG) 1 EACH ARMY COMBAT BOOT (TEMPERATE WEATHER) AND 1 EACH ARMY COMBAT BOOT (HOT WEATHER) BY 1 MAY 08 (AC, USAR ARNG) 1 EACH ARMY COMBAT BOOT (TEMPERATE WEATHER) AND 1 EACH ARMY COMBAT BOOT (HOT WEATHER) BY APR 2010 (ROTC) The ACU Ensemble ACU coat / trousers ACU patrol cap Hot weather boots (desert tan, suede boots) 2 inch riggers belt (tan or black authorized) Moisture wicking t-shirts (tan) Velcro full color flag, nametapes, rank, organizational patches (authorized in ACU pattern or OD) Items Authorized with the ACU Black Beret ACU sun (boonie) hat Socks (black or green, cushion sole) Cold Weather Field Jacket (Woodland Pattern or ACU Pattern) Gore-Tex parka and pants (Woodland Pattern or ACU Pattern) ACU Fleece (black or loden green) Gloves- SOLDIERS MAY WEAR GLOVES WITH THE ACU WITHOUT THE COLD WEATHER OUTER GARMENTS (I.E., GORTEX JACKET OR FIELD JACKET, ETC.) T-shirt (brown, cot