OCP Uniform (Scorpion W2)
Changes Approved by Army Uniform Board
1. The upper-sleeve pocket will feature a zipper closure instead of a Velcro closure for easier access. These new pockets will look similar to those found on
combat shirts.
2. The upper-sleeve pocket will also now be at least 1 inch longer. Feedback on post-combat surveys showed that soldiers require roomier pockets and more room for patches.
3. The new uniforms will no longer offer internal elbow pads and Velcro elbow patches. Both those characteristics were found useless in the field and deemed a waste of money. However, one feature that will stay the same is the doubled fabric for extra reinforcement on the elbow area.
4. Say goodbye to the cord-and-barrel lock on the cargo pocket. It will no longer exist on the new uniforms.
5. Uniforms will no longer feature knee pads or patches. There will still be reinforced fabric in the knee area.
6. The lower-leg pocket has previously used a Velcro closure. From now on, it will feature a one-button closure instead.
7. The mandarin collar is no more. Instead, you'll see a traditional fold-down design.
8. Only two pen pockets instead of the usual three.
9. After complaint that the drawstrings on the uniform pants' waistband looks unprofessional, it was proposed they be removed from new pants.
Changes That Didn't Make the Cut
10. The Infrared (IR) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) tag will be still be on the right sleeve but would have been removed from the left sleeve.
11. It was under discussion that lower-leg pockets will be removed completely.
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