[miller0331]

They've been issued the ACUs here in AK and after talking to the troops they seem to like the fit and comfortability... After observing these guys on the range and getting ready for the field I'm not so sure how they really blend into the Alaskan terrain. Because of the varied colors and materials, the greyish green blend of the ACUs, a man really does stand out. I could see how it would work in an european city but in the boondocks they don't blend as well.

Call me prejudice, but I really like the Marine Corps new digital camo. I have a couple of sets of both and have fielded them several times and really like them. There was some actual thought put into the design and fit. Pockets on the sleeve where there's more access, removed the lower pockets on the blouse, put elastic around the leg pockets to lessen the possibility of loss of items inside, slant pockets on the chest, and internal pockets on the knees and elbows so pads can be slipped inside.

But you know, the military is like a big wheel, it'll rotate back to the spit and polish of yesterday after this conflict in Iraq is over. Some REMF officer will decide there is a way to starch and iron them and with enough elbow grease the average Snuffy can polish those rough side out boots. Hmmm... Maybe the Army go back to the old patrol cap and dump Shinseki's black beret... But that would be expecting too much practicality on the brass' part.