About Army Military Clothing

The military has a very distinct dress code most soldiers get used to during basic training. These uniforms are specific to the different branches. Every member of the military is outfitted in these uniforms using sizing charts. Although there are females in the military, the only uniforms that relegate the difference between male and female are the dress uniforms.

Camouflage Seen

The Army combat uniform or ACU as it is commonly referred to is the basic camouflage that most people think of when they think of the military. This uniform has gone through many changes throughout the years. The ACUs come in winter and summer styles. The summer uniform is thinner and more breathable than the winter uniform. Special units who go into combat in the snow will wear white camouflage. There is also a special uniform for certain squads that are all black. Civilians do not see these all black uniforms often.

Specific Dress

Each branch of the military has a specific dress uniform worn for functions not requiring the soldiers to wear ACUs. The USMC has the most recognizable dress uniform of the four branches of the US military. The dark blue jacket, white gloves, lighter blue trouser with the blood stripe running the length of the pant leg are unmistakably Marine Corps issue. There are dress whites, dress greens and dress blues specific to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Military Surplus

Most dress uniforms will not be found in a military surplus store. Almost every type of ACU available will be found in this type of shop. ACUs dating back to the Vietnam Conflict have been known to turn up at a military surplus store. Helmets known as Kevlars will be prominent in these shops, as well as, combat boots. Dress uniforms are usually kept by the wearer for life and not given up even in death. The reason for the dress uniforms being kept is great pride in the knowledge of servitude to the soldier’s country.