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I like their stuff, but think it is way too expensive.
The ACU is a POS, was known to be a POS while in development, and continues to be an expensive POS.
I do not like the uniform itself, or the camo pattern, even if it was free issue, and in many cases, it isn't.
IMHO, the LW BDU/DCU, especially the modded version, is superior in all respects, unless you are flying a desk and need to change something to put on your report card.
In my world, I would make the modified BDU in Crye camo on 100% cotton poplin ripstop, and be done with it. That would be much more utilitarian than the ACU jammies, and a much better camo pattern as well, in almost all environments.
Agreed that with what the Army has spent already, and the cost to both the soldiers and the Army to change the clothing bag, the ACU is going to be the Army issue uniform for a long while. And that is a shame.
TR
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De Oppresso Liber 01/20/2025
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