Wear-tested in 2003, this particular pattern of camo was rejected as unusable (and it's no wonder) and the ABU was developed instead. This lovely blue uniform wouldn't even blend in with WWII era file cabinets, but it is... well, interesting. I've browsed online stores and checked eBay, but can't seem to find this pattern of BDU anywhere. Does anyone have a surplus store in their area that has a set? Does anyone who wear-tested these still have theirs which I could purchase from them?
This pattern is NOT the Midnite Tiger camo, however similar they may seem.
I wear med. short shirt and trousers.
2006-08-11 07:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by cleothemuse 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No, you can NOT get it from any main-stream retailers (I work for U.S. Cavalry, believe me on this one) or just "any" surplus store. It is a pattern that was wear-tested for a VERY select number of airmen before being rejected and a new pattern conceived. It is no longer in production by any manufacturer.
2006-08-11 07:56:58 · update #1
Geez, what the heck would you want those awful things for? Are you some sort of masochist? You want to wear them so you can feel bad about yourself? ;-) Thank god that idea died! Of course, the new ones aren't that much better.
Honestly, I'm not sure what to tell you. I run a mobility/combat readiness school and I wanted to get them for some of our role players. We could never get our hands on any, and I actually saw people at my base wear-testing them.
Why can't the various branches just work together and adopt one or two working uniforms instead of wasting all our money to come up with their own? It's like we've time-warped 40 years into the past! The Marines had it nailed early--the MARPAT greens and tans are perfect. No further development needed! I must say though, the Army ACU is pretty comfortable. I hear bad things about durability, but it was more comfortable than BDUs the instant I put it on. Not sure if I like having to spend another $20 for a set though. Grrr!
2006-08-11 15:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried the AAFES website? I know that they have the regular camo, but I'm not sure abt the tiger one. They have a section that you can build a complete uniform on there. This is the web address www.aafes.com/millife.htm. You will need to log in to acess that part of the site.
Other than that site and the local PX, I don't know of anywhere else you could look.
2006-08-11 08:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by countrysoldier85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It never went into full production, so I don't think you can. I believe all wear tested uniforms were 'returned'.
Maybe find out who was contracted to develop the uniform and give them a shout. I do not remember who it was.
2006-08-11 10:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by Wig 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i ordered some from ft lenorardwood mo. im not sure exactly who u go through but i do know for sure u can there. or even try www.rangerjoes.com. hope u find what u want
2006-08-11 07:51:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any military surplus shop should carry this.
2006-08-11 07:46:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋