Military uniforms Military uniforms The Army Combat Uniform, or ACU, is a new combat uniform ( battledress) to be worn by the US Army. It uses a universal camouflage digital pattern of camouflage similar to that of USMC MARPAT. It blends green, tan, and grey to work effectively in woodland, desert, and urban environments. It also features numerous design improvements based on input from soldiers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Army Combat Uniform"
Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) in the United States is the military uniform worn into combat, battledress as opposed to 'display' dress uniforms worn at parades and functions. BDUs may be either plain fatigues or in camouflage colors. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battle dress uniform"
Battledress is a general term for the military uniform worn into combat, as opposed to 'display' dress and formal uniforms worn at parades and functions. It may be either monochrome (often a shade of green or brown) or in camouflage colours. In the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries, Battledress was also the official name for the style of uniform worn from the 1930s to the 1960s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Battledress"
A beret ( UK: , US: ; IPA) is a soft round cap with a flat crown which is worn by both men and women. The cap fits snugly around the head, and the soft crown can be shaped in a variety of ways – it is commonly pushed to one side. Berets were originally worn by Northern Basque peasants and were knitted from wool. Today berets are normally made from wool felt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Beret"
Budenovka ( Russian language: Будённовка, budyonnovka) is a distinctive type of hat and an essential part of the communist uniform of the Russian Civil War and later. Its official name was the " broadcloth helmet" (шлем суконный). Named after Semyon Budyonny, it was also known as the "frunzenka" after Mikhail Frunze. It is a soft, woolen hat that covers the ears and neck and that can be worn under a helmet. ...more on Wikipedia about "Budenovka"
CADPAT, or CAnadian Disruptive PATtern, is the digital camouflage pattern currently used by the Canadian Forces. ...more on Wikipedia about "CADPAT"
The Casquette d'Afrique is the term used to describe a range of lightweight military headgear used by the French metropolitan and colonial armies generally from the early 1830's to the 1860's. ...more on Wikipedia about "Casquette d'Afrique"
The Dennison smock was a coverall jacket issued to British paratroopers to wear over their battledress uniform. The smock was useful besides the carry capacity of thepockets because it was windproof where the battledress was not. It was not required to keep the troopers equipment form entaglement in the parachute and harness - a separate sleeveless over smock did that job. ...more on Wikipedia about "Denison Smock"
Dress uniform is the most formal military uniform, typically worn at ceremonies, official receptions, and other special occasions; with full size medals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dress uniform"
Feldgrau was the color of the German army uniform from the late 19th century until 1945. ...more on Wikipedia about "Feldgrau"
(Flecktarn) In 1976, the Bundeswehr in Germany developed a number of prototype camouflage patterns, to be trialled as replacements for the solid "Feldgrau" Field Grey olive-grey 'moleskin' combat uniform. At least four distinct camouflage patterns were tested during Bundeswehr Truppenversuch 76 ('Bundeswehr Troop Trial 76'). One was called 'Dots' or 'Points', and one was called 'Ragged Leaf' or 'Saw Tooth Edge'. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flecktarn"
A garrison cap or forage cap is a foldable cap with straight sides and a creased or hollow crown sloping to the back where it is parted. ...more on Wikipedia about "Garrison cap"
The Hardee hat, also known as the Model 1858 Dress Hat and sometimes nicknamed the " Jeff Davis", was the regulation dress hat for enlisted men in the U.S. Army during the American Civil War. However, most soldiers found the black felt hat to be too hot and heavy and shunned its use, preferring a kepi or slouch hat. The most prominent wearers of the Hardee hat were the soldiers of the Union " Iron Brigade", also known as the Black-Hat Boys. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hardee hat"
Jump boots (also known as paratrooper boots) are a type of combat boot typically associated with soldiers (called paratroopers) assigned to parachute units. Jump boots are fully laced from the instep to the top and give more support to the ankle whereas ordinary combat boots during World War II were laced just above the ankle and had to be worn with leggings or puttees to prevent mud and dirt from entering the shoe. Although in modern times, nearly all combat boots are fully laced, modern jump boots are mainly worn as dress and parade boots. They are generally made of smooth leather with toe-caps and heel counters that accept a high polish or "spit-shine". They often have side zips for easy removal. Although not prohibited by regulation, jump boots should not be worn by soldiers who do not possess an Airborne qualification. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jump boot"
The kepi is a cap with a flat circular top and a visor. The word came into the English language from French, in which it is written with an acute accent: képi. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kepi"
MARPAT (short for MARine PATtern) is a digital camouflage pattern in use by the United States Marine Corps. The pattern comprises a number of small pixels of color (rectangular pixels). In theory, it is a far more effective camouflage than standard uniform patterns due to the blending of colors. MARPAT is a trademark of the United States Marine Corps. It is the new camouflage design now used by the Marine Corps. It is also known as the "Digital Pattern" because of its small block pattern rather than the older blob style used. MARPAT was developed from Tigerstripe (not Vietnam issue) with the black and brown swapped. MARPAT has a true pattern replication and within this pattern it also has false replications (variations of the same part of the pattern appearing more than once). In addition to the Marines trademarking the name, they are also in the process of patenting the camouflage patterns . ...more on Wikipedia about "MARPAT"
Mess dress is the military term for the formal evening dress worn in the mess or at other formal occasions. It is also known as mess uniform and mess kit. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mess dress"
Military uniforms are uniforms worn by military personnel. Military dress, and military styles have gone through great changes over the centuries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Military uniform"
An overall is usually used as protective clothing when working, but they have sometimes been items of fashion, especially in the 1990s. Some people call an overall a "pair of overalls" by analogy with "pair of trousers". ...more on Wikipedia about "Overall"
A pace stick is a long stick usually carried by non-commissioned officer drill instructors in the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth armies as a symbol of authority and as an aid to military drill. ...more on Wikipedia about "Pace stick"
A Panzerkombi is a one-piece coverall worn by German panzer ( tank) crews since World War II. Notably, the suit features zips running down the inside of each leg, which can be used to zip both legs together, making for a sleeping bag. ...more on Wikipedia about "Panzerkombi"
The Sam Browne belt is a wide belt, usually leather, which is supported by a strap going diagonally over the right shoulder. It is most often seen as part of a military or police uniform. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sam Browne belt"
A shako is a tall cylindrical hat, sometimes tapered at the top. It is usually adorned with some kind of ornament or badge on the front, metallic or otherwise, and often has a feather or plume attached at the top. The word "shako" originated from the Hungarian name csákó of the described hat, which was a part of the uniform of Hungarian hussars. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shako"
A slouch hat is a wide-brimmed felt hat with a chinstrap most commonly worn as part of a military uniform. The distinctive Australian slouch hat has one side of the brim turned up or pinned to the side of the hat in order to allow a rifle to be slung over the shoulder. While this style of hat did not originate in Australia, it has become associated with the Australian military since World War I, when it was manufactured by the Akubra company for the army. This slouch hat is still worn by the Australian military today. ...more on Wikipedia about "Slouch hat"
A swagger stick is a short stick (unlike a staff) similar to a cane (then also known as swagger cane, possibly made from rattan) or riding crop (lighter), usually carried by a uniformed person as a symbol of authority. ...more on Wikipedia about "Swagger stick"
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