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Old 02-14-2006, 10:20   #16
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I'm usually a lurker here, but this post along with last months drill posed a question that I havent been able to find an answer to, perhaps because I generally suck at finding things in the regs.

I remember seeing something on AKO about wearing fleeces with the BDU/ACU, but I can't seem to find it (frusterating because it's only been about 2 days since I saw the orgional post). I checked AR 670-1, but that wasn't much help. I talked to a couple buddies of mine, and they've all seen people wearing them within their units, but no one has any definate answers.

Now, unless I'm mistaken, I thought you SF guys are pretty much allowed to wear whatever you wanted when deployed, but can anyone here tell me if a black fleece is permitted to wear with the BDU/ACU?

Thanks in advance.


**edit** Only "answer" I've been able to find. Don't know if I trust them though

http://maacs.com/Merchant2/merchant....de=1AA-AFleece

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Old 02-14-2006, 11:04   #17
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I do not believe that it is authorized for wear in garrison.

In the field, in SF, it is fine. Not sure about the rest of the Army.

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Old 02-14-2006, 11:24   #18
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Most of the SF guys coming through Spangdahlem here wear their black fleece jackets on the outside with their ACU's. They are everywhere now that we opened up our AMC capabilities. Even have some of my troops asking me why they are not allowed to do the same
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Old 02-22-2006, 09:46   #19
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Originally Posted by Fonzy
I'm usually a lurker here, but this post along with last months drill posed a question that I havent been able to find an answer to, perhaps because I generally suck at finding things in the regs.

I remember seeing something on AKO about wearing fleeces with the BDU/ACU, but I can't seem to find it (frusterating because it's only been about 2 days since I saw the orgional post). I checked AR 670-1, but that wasn't much help. I talked to a couple buddies of mine, and they've all seen people wearing them within their units, but no one has any definate answers.

Now, unless I'm mistaken, I thought you SF guys are pretty much allowed to wear whatever you wanted when deployed, but can anyone here tell me if a black fleece is permitted to wear with the BDU/ACU?

Thanks in advance.


**edit** Only "answer" I've been able to find. Don't know if I trust them though

http://maacs.com/Merchant2/merchant....de=1AA-AFleece

Click Here! Look under paragraph 3c.
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Old 02-19-2010, 17:43   #20
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I know I'm bumping an old thread, but I picked up a TAD Stealth Hoodie Reloaded recently. Never spent that much money on an article of clothing, but it was damn sure worth it.

The reinforcement in the elbow area is very sturdy. Cuts the wind well. No rain in my neck of the woods yet, but it resisted my kitchen faucet well. It's warm, but seems to be fairly breathable. Wearing it inside a 70 degree room, after coming in from the cold - no sweating at all. My favorite detail is the fleece that covers the front zipper at the chin. For once I can zip a jacket all the way up and not have the zipper pull out my beard.

I was skeptical that a $250 jacket was really that much better than something cheaper, but it is. Looking forward to getting many years of use out of it.
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Old 02-19-2010, 20:31   #21
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Thumbs up Robin Hoodie

I bought the Robin Hoodie about 3 weeks ago and I have been wearing it every day.
It is slightly tight in the biceps but a really great hoodie. It looks good around town and works well when out hunting and fishing
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Old 02-19-2010, 20:35   #22
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Their gear looks and feels great, but the price point is a bit high for my budget.

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Old 02-20-2010, 20:29   #23
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Tad Gear-Positive Experience

Their main store is a a few blocks south of my apartment next to one of the better breakfast spots in SF, so I check out what's new a few times a month. I picked up a Brown Stealth Hoodie last fall for the ski season. It is very light so I asked about the warmth factor. The salesman told me layered with a long sleeve tshirt, or light sweatshirt it will keep you warm at altitude with temperatures in the 20's. He was correct, skiing this winter in Tahoe with temperatures in the high 20's it was extremely light, warm, and kept the water out all day. It also kept me warm during a night game at Candlestick Park which can be freezing. I especially like the lumbar pocket for keeping a wallet, keys or a beanie while hiking, skiing etc. I heard they had some issue with someone hacking credit card information from folks who ordered from the website a while back, but my experience with them has been positive. The brand is pricey, but I'm happy with it, and the military cut and American flag patch have the fringe benefit of annoying West Coast Liberals...
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