Topic: ACU - Uniform replacing BDU.

zander_0633 · January 5th, 2006

This is a picture of the new ACU (Army Combat Uniform) that is to be issued to all US troops. I would like your opinon on them.

zander_0633 · January 5th, 2006

This is the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) currently in use in the United States and many other countries around the world.

5.56X45mm · January 5th, 2006

I believe that the pattern works for the desert, but I've yet to see how the damn grey and white blends in with wooded areas. I've expreimented with a pair of pants. I just don't see it. Now the actual cut of the uniform is great. And it's only being issued to US Army forces. Not all US Armed Forces. The US Marines have their MARPAT, US Coast guard Blue BDUs, and the US Navy and US Air Force have Woodland and Three Tone Desert BDUs.

Whispering Death · January 5th, 2006

I'm a big fan of MARPAT, it's the cammo I use in 24 hour, 500 acre+ paintball scenario games.

Works great in the Texoma area terrain.

systemlord · January 5th, 2006

I'm not a big fan of ACU. I think it's too light.

AJChenMPH · January 5th, 2006

I'm not a big fan of the ACU's looks, but keep in mind that the functionality is way better than the BDU's (mandarin collars are great with the IBA, pockets are more easily accessible with LBE, more easily laundered in a standard washer/dryer), and that it was designed with a lot of soldiers' input.

Maytime · January 5th, 2006

The ACU isnt that bad, except for the color. My unit got them a few weeks ago and the only other bad thing I've found is that they are a bit hot, compared to the BDU.

zander_0633 · January 5th, 2006

I heard that the velcro causes lots of gravel to be stuck in it. Any comments?
About the colour, the uniform is suited to use in tundra, not Jungles and rain forests like those in tropical countries, therefore the uniform is light in color.

FO Seaman · January 5th, 2006

I myself have a set of MARPAT that I love, I am currently trying to get ACU's.

My father has to buy two sets before April. I like them, work in all enviormnets.

Joker · January 5th, 2006

I think that the functionality is way better than the BDU's , also the digital pattern is better. But.......................... how can anybody think that grey and white in the mix with a light brown can be a good camouflage in the woods or any other terrain on earth exept in a quarry??????????????
I have seen pictures of it in the desert and its even in the desert not a good camouflage!!!

A friend of mine is now in Iraq

, and when he was issued with the new ACU he was not very happy about the color!!!
Greetz Joker

View Poll Results :Should the US Army replace the BDU with the ACU?
Yes, replace the BDU with the ACU.	6	75.00%
No, do not replace the BDU for ACU.	2	25.00%
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January 5th, 2006	Post 1
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	Post; ACU - Uniform replacing BDU. This is a picture of the new ACU (Army Combat Uniform) that is to be issued to all US troops. I would like your opinon on them. __________________ - Ready To Strike - Last edited by zander_0633; January 5th, 2006 at 08:42.

January 5th, 2006	Post 3
5.56X45mm 100% Space Shuttle Door Gunner Gear	I believe that the pattern works for the desert, but I've yet to see how the damn grey and white blends in with wooded areas. I've expreimented with a pair of pants. I just don't see it. Now the actual cut of the uniform is great. And it's only being issued to US Army forces. Not all US Armed Forces. The US Marines have their MARPAT, US Coast guard Blue BDUs, and the US Navy and US Air Force have Woodland and Three Tone Desert BDUs. __________________ "Poor People have been voting for Democrats for the last 50 years... and they're still poor." - Charles Barkley

January 5th, 2006	Post 5
systemlord Optio Gear	I'm not a big fan of ACU. I think it's too light. __________________ "I'm going to find it and I'm going to destroy it. Possibly with dynamite." "The loudest noises in a life are a CLICK, if you want to hear a BOOM and a BOOM if you want to hear a CLICK."

January 5th, 2006	Post 6
AJChenMPH Forum Health Inspector Gear	I'm not a big fan of the ACU's looks, but keep in mind that the functionality is way better than the BDU's (mandarin collars are great with the IBA, pockets are more easily accessible with LBE, more easily laundered in a standard washer/dryer), and that it was designed with a lot of soldiers' input. __________________ Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" -- Isaiah 6:8

January 5th, 2006	Post 2
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	This is the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) currently in use in the United States and many other countries around the world.

January 5th, 2006	Post 4
Whispering Death Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	I'm a big fan of MARPAT, it's the cammo I use in 24 hour, 500 acre+ paintball scenario games. Works great in the Texoma area terrain.

January 5th, 2006	Post 7
Maytime Centurion	The ACU isnt that bad, except for the color. My unit got them a few weeks ago and the only other bad thing I've found is that they are a bit hot, compared to the BDU.

January 5th, 2006	Post 8
zander_0633 Milforum Gnat Gear	I heard that the velcro causes lots of gravel to be stuck in it. Any comments? About the colour, the uniform is suited to use in tundra, not Jungles and rain forests like those in tropical countries, therefore the uniform is light in color.

January 5th, 2006	Post 9
FO Seaman Tribuni Angusticlavii Gear	I myself have a set of MARPAT that I love, I am currently trying to get ACU's. My father has to buy two sets before April. I like them, work in all enviormnets. __________________ F.O. Seaman CAP/USAFAUX DoA/DHS Administration Officer Golden Armor Composite Squadron, 15077 Fort Knox, Kentucky 40121

January 5th, 2006	Post 10
Joker Optio Gear	I think that the functionality is way better than the BDU's , also the digital pattern is better. But.......................... how can anybody think that grey and white in the mix with a light brown can be a good camouflage in the woods or any other terrain on earth exept in a quarry?????????????? I have seen pictures of it in the desert and its even in the desert not a good camouflage!!! A friend of mine is now in Iraq , and when he was issued with the new ACU he was not very happy about the color!!! Greetz Joker __________________ *Fernmeldeaufklärungsregiment 940* -------------------------------------------------

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