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	Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
		The Army Combat Uniform, or ACU, is a new combat uniform (battledress) to be worn by the United States Army.
		The color fl was omitted from the uniform to distinguish it from the Marine Corps colors and to minimize the color fl, which, according to the Army, is not commonly found in nature.
		Additionally, personnel have been instructed that the uniform must be washed with a mild detergent that does not contain "optical brighteners." Detergents with optical brighteners may cause discoloration to the uniform, which would nullify the purpose of the very specific camouflage design and result in possible unwanted detection of personnel using the uniforms in combat.
	www.usarmycombatuniform.com (1058 words)

	Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
		Army senior leadership introduced the Army Combat Uniform (ACU) during a 10 a.m.
		There were 18 changes made to the uniform, to include removing the color fl and adapting the digital print from the Marine Corps uniform to meet the needs of the Army.
		The Army's Natick Laboratory in Natick, Mass., took the original digital pattern to the next level by developing a pattern for world-wide theaters to encompass both the BDU and DCU requirements.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/systems/ground/acu.htm (740 words)

	Army combat uniform, hrc army, army man
		It is us army mil a corresponding job in the systems, vehicles and procedures army combat uniform for the coordination of Aviation operations from maintenance to control tower operations to tactical field missions.
		The Army army bases is rapidly transforming to a maximum army combat uniform of $100,000 of insurance coverage for spouses, not to exceed the SGLI program.
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	army.takebest.com /army-combat-uniform.html (1532 words)

	US ARMY ACU (ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM) NAME TAPES, BRANCH TAPES, RANK INSIGNIA
		New soldiers will receive the ACU as part of their initial issue beginning in fiscal year 2006; all soldiers are required to possess two ACU uniforms by May 2007.
		Specifically the Army combat boots, hot weather and temperate weather (Tan) which will be standard issue with the ACU can be worn with the BDU and DBDUs.
		Gravens said ultimately, the ACU is an improved uniform, designed, in part, to lessen the burden on soldiers and improve the war-fighting capabilities of the soldier.
	www.militaryspot.com /armyacu.htm (941 words)

	Army.com - The New Army Combat Uniform
		The ACU consists of a jacket, trousers, patrol cap, moisture wicking t-shirt and the recently adopted Army Combat Boot (Temperate and Hot Weather).
		The new ACU is the culmination of many months of research and development by Soldiers, for Soldiers, and is the uniform of choice by the overwhelming majority of Army leaders and Soldiers.
		The ACU enhances Soldier performance by providing a uniform that is tailorable to the individual mission; provides enhanced functionality and ergonomics over the existing BDU; and does away with requirements to procure uniforms focused on specific environments making the ACU deployable worldwide.
	www.army.com /news/item/2502 (554 words)

	Army personnel get new combat uniform
		The new ACU represents the biggest change to the Army uniform since the early 1980s.
		On the Army's 229th birthday, senior leadership introduced the Army Combat Uniform during a Pentagon cake-cutting ceremony.
		There were 20 changes made to the uniform, to include removing the color fl and adapting the digital print from the Marine Corps uniform to meet the needs of the Army, said Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Myhre, the Clothing and Individual Equipment noncommissioned officer in charge.
	federalvoice.dscc.dla.mil /federalvoice/040630/army_uniform.html (788 words)

	New uniform details
		The Army Combat Uniform consists of a jacket, trousers, moisture wicking T-shirt and brown combat boots.
		The ACU remove the color fl since fl is no longer useful on the Army uniform -- it is not a color commonly found in nature, and it immediately catches the eye.
		Prior-Active Army enlisted Soldiers receive a clothing replacement allowance; prior-enlisted USAR and ARNG will be issued the ACU as required at Army expense; officers will buy the ACU at their own expense from the military clothing sales stores; and deploying enlisted Soldiers and officers will be issued ACUs at the Army’s expense.
	www.tradoc.army.mil /pao/fact_sheets/ACU/ACUstandinginfo.htm (938 words)

	ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM (ACU)
		The new uniform — the Army’s first major changes to its BDU since 1981 — is based on a computer-generated, three-color digital camouflage pattern printed on a wash-and-wear, rip-stop cotton-and-polyester blend fabric.
		The ACU consists of a jacket, trousers, moisture wicking t-shirt and brown combat boots.
		The Army removed the color fl because it is not a color commonly found in nature.
	www.olive-drab.com /od_soldiers_clothing_acu.php (733 words)

	New Army Uniform Policy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		WASHINGTON – The Army is streamlining its varied service uniforms into one standard blue dress garment, according to a force-wide announcement released on June 5.
		That uniform consolidation has been a “resounding success” in terms of Soldier acceptance and reducing the variety of combat uniforms with which they must deal, service leaders noted.
		Army Blue as a uniform color traces its origins back to the National Blue that was first worn by Soldiers in the Continental Army of 1779.
	tradoc.monroe.army.mil /casemate/stack/060906uniform.htm (489 words)

	Army Combat Uniform ACU
		The new ACU is the culmination of many months of research and development, developed by soldiers for soldiers, and is the uniform of choice by the overwhelming majority of the Army’s leaders and Soldiers.
		The ACU enhances soldier performance by providing a uniform that is tailorable to the individual mission; provides enhanced functionality and ergonomics over the existing BDU; and does away with requirements to procure uniforms focused on specific environments -- the ACU is worldwide deployable.
		The ACU was designed specifically by Soldiers to meet the demands of the current operational environment.
	www.camo-store.com /army_combat_uniform_acu.htm (841 words)

	Army Combat Uniform (ArmyStudyGuide.com)
		The Army Combat Uniform consists of a jacket, trousers, moisture wicking T-shirt and brown combat boots.
		Soldiers can take the nametapes and patches off their uniforms before laundering, which will add to the lifecycle of the patches -- also, the cost to get patches sewn on will be eliminated.
		The ACU will be fielded to the Army â“ Active, Reserve and National Guard â“ beginning in April 2005.
	www.armystudyguide.com /content/army_board_study_guide_topics/uniforms/army-combat-uniform.shtml (622 words)

	The Army's new camouflage. - By Tom Vanderbilt - Slate Magazine
		The new uniform is far removed from the idea of ceremonial military dress or leather-booted authoritarianism that once dominated military dress; rather than constricting and constraining, it gives and breathes and is somewhat shapeless and untucked.
		The Army announced that with the Green Army Uniform, it was "building a uniform tradition." In response to Vietnam jungle combat, the Army unveiled a number of new camouflage patterns—e.g., M65 ERDL, and the famous "tiger stripe" pattern—each designed by the Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory.
		People under-play the role that a uniform plays in the success of any athletic endeavor, and that is exactly what an infantryman's job is. Just as a hockey player or football player's uniform is designed to help them do their game, a soldier's uniform should take their needs into account and actually help them.
	www.slate.com /id/2106359 (1715 words)

	Program Executive Office Soldier
		A: The ACU is made of a rip-stop fabric and will be treated with a wrinkle-free finish and come in a blend of 50 per cent cotton, 50 per cent nylon.
		A: The ACU is a warrior uniform; it's a uniform designed by Soldiers, stated by Sgt Maj of the Army Kenneth Preston.
		The ACU uses the same material and is anticipated to have the same wear life.
	www.peosoldier.army.mil /faqs.asp (5830 words)

	New army combat uniform to debut Army Reserve Magazine - Find Articles
		The new Army Combat Uniform (ACU) was presented to senior Army leadership in December 2003, for potential Army fielding.
		The ACU is being produced in a new Universal Camouflage "pixilated" scheme similar to the U.S. Marine Corps pattern.
		The new ACU is the culmination of many months of research and development, and is the uniform of choice by the overwhelming majority of the Army's leaders and Soldiers.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0KAB/is_2_50/ai_n7577272 (604 words)

	NEW DUDS: New Army Combat Uniform
		The Army will be fielding a new combat uniform designed by NCOs and tested by Stryker Brigade Soldiers in Iraq since October.
		On the Army's 229th birthday, senior leadership introduced the Army Combat Uniform during a Pentagon cake-cutting ceremony.
		There were 20 changes made to the uniform, to include removing the color fl and adapting the digital print from the Marine Corps uniform to meet the needs of the Army, said Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Myhre, the Clothing and Individual Equipment noncommissioned officer in charge.
	www.military.com /soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_BDU,,00.html (1335 words)

	48TH Brigade Combat Team Receives New Army Combat Uniform
		ATLANTA -- Filling the need for a uniform for the 21st century warrior, the 48th Brigade Combat Team (BCT), training for their upcoming mission in Iraq at Fort Stewart, Ga., received the brand-new, computer-designed Army Combat Uniform (ACU).
		Implementing 31 design changes from the previous Battle Dress Uniform, the ACU is a multi-purpose garment at home in the desert, the jungle and in urban operations.
		The 48th BCT is the first Army unit, active or reserve, to receive the ACU.
	www.first.army.mil /pao/2005_Articles/48thBCT_NewUniform.htm (401 words)

	ArmyStore.com: ACU Shirt - Army Combat Uniform
		The Army Combat Uniform is designed to improve access to pockets as well as increase comfort levels while wearing interceptor body armor.
		While these uniforms are authentic, they DO NOT have the IFF squares sewn on the pocket flap due to the sensitive nature of the material.
		The ACU is roomier through the middle of the blouse and is roughly two inches shorter in length than the BDU.
	store.armystore.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=A&Product_Code=PR54592&Category_Code=BDU (434 words)

	Army Combat Uniform (ACU): Murdoc Online
		The new uniforms wouldn't be too bad if the velcro patches were lightened as well to match the uniform and body armor was suited to match it.
		They're giving soldiers a uniform that doesn't work well in ANY environment, just so they can save on the cost of issuing 3 uniforms- and one of these three is almost guaranteed to work in whatever environment the soldier is in.
		ONe thing to remember with the New ACU is the uniform camoflages you not only in the visible spectrum, but the dyes they are using with the digital pattern are also more effective at night due to how they break up the infra-red signature of the wearer as well.
	www.murdoconline.net /archives/001384.html (5340 words)

	From the Desk of the IG - New ACU
		The ACU: Consists of a jacket, trousers, patrol cap, moisture wicking t-shirt and improved hot weather and temperate weather desert boots, in a new Universal Camouflage pattern (the charts below outline uniform and design characteristics).
		The uniform will be fielded to deploying units NLT starting in April 2005, and fielding to the entire Army will be completed no later than December 2007.
		ACU is made with the same nylon/cotton rip-stop fabric as the current Enhanced Hot Weather BDU (EHWBDU).
	www.dtc.army.mil /ig/igdesk/newACU.html (885 words)

	ACU Items (Army Combat Uniform)
		ACU T-Shirt Moisture Wicking T-Shirt - Adult for ACU Uniform
		ACU (Army Combat Uniform) Pattern Poncho Rip Stop Nylon
		Army ACU Digital Camouflage Bandana - 22" x 22"
	www.nametapes.com /IBS/SimpleCat/Shelf/ASP/Hierarchy/02.html (159 words)

	U.S. Army Transitions New Combat Uniform - U.S. Department of Defense Transformation Story (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		HEIDELBERG, Germany, July 25, 2005 – The Army is adapting its uniform standards to meet the needs of soldiers transitioning to the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU).
		With a new camouflage pattern and features designed for field and deployment use – including a wash-and-wear fabric that precludes the need for starch – the ACU seems destined to be a soldier-pleaser.
		We had a mix of uniforms within our formations for a couple of years and we're about to experience that again,” said Command Sgt. Maj.
	www.defenselink.mil /transformation/articles/2005-07/ta072505c.html (679 words)

	The United States Army Home Page
		Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Myhre, the Program Executive Office NCOIC, sports the Army Combat Uniform, the recently approved wear for Soldiers.
		WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 14, 2004) - The Army will be fielding a new combat uniform designed by NCOs and tested by Stryker Brigade Soldiers in Iraq since October.
		The life of the ACU began in January 2003 when PEO Soldier teamed with Myhre, Master Sgt. Alex Samoba and Staff Sgt. Matt Goodine - from the 1st Stryker Brigade, Fort Lewis, Wash.
	www4.army.mil /news/article.php?story=6042 (929 words)

	U.S. Army ACU Regulations
		THE NEW ACU IS USED AS A COMBAT UNIFORM DESIGNED TO BE WORN UNDER BODY ARMOR.
		COMBAT AND SPECIAL SKILL BADGES WILL NOT BE SEWN OR ATTACHED USING HOOK AND LOOP PADS ON THE ACU.
		THE ARMY COMBAT BOOT (HOT WEATHER) BOI FOR THE AC, USAR, AND ARNG IS 1 EACH.
	www.tacticalgearcommand.com /acu/regulations.html (1563 words)

	Buy Army Combat Uniform Pant at Army Surplus World (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Army Surplus World has just gotten the highly sought after Army Combat Uniform Pants.
		The Army Combat Uniform is a versatile design that offers improved concealment in desert, urban and woodland environments by eliminating sharp lines of contrast that draw enemy eyes.
		The Army Combat Uniform pant is made to Military Specifications.
	www.armysurplusworld.com /product.asp?ProductID=17888 (195 words)

	IMS-PLUS ACU Army Combat Uniform All Terrain Digital Camouflage BDU's Battle Dress Uniform BDU
		Based on the new Army Combat Uniform or ACU as it is commonly called.
		Years of research and development have lead to the creation of the most advanced combat uniform ever fielded by the United States Military.
		Although, being issued on a very limited basis genuine GI Issue ACU's will not be available for purchase at military clothing sales stores until April 2006 and are not required to be worn by anyone until May 2007 as per AR 670-1.
	www.imsplus.com /ims7DD.html (301 words)

	Fortunate Son: The Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
		We just recently were issued the new Army Combat Uniform.
		The Army is slowly phasing out familiar woodland-camoflauge Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) after nearly a quarter-century of service.
		The rest of the Army is getting them sometime next year, but Special Operations forces and some other selected units are deploying with them now.
	www.fortunateson.org /2005/06/army-combat-uniform-acu.html (255 words)

	Army Combat Uniform? - Military Photos
		The Army made it official also that fl boots are officially out of Regulations too.
		As long as you are on a Combat Unit (Tanker, Infantry, Paratrooper and Spec Ops) are allowed to wear em for Class A's.
		Perhaps the Army will learn from the Marines, but probably not, considering this isn't the first time a DoD organization has changed uniforms.
	www.militaryphotos.net /forums/showthread.php?t=28361 (846 words)

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