Desert Battle Dress Uniform

General guidelines

a. The DBDU is designed to fit loosely and alterations are not authorized. The coat is worn outside the trousers, and the trousers are worn belted. Commanders may authorize exceptions to this policy under conditions deemed appropriate in the interest of health, comfort, and efficiency because of climatic conditions, or to accommodate a soldier’s religious practices, in accordance with AR 600–20, para 5–6. b. Soldiers are required to wear the nametape, U.S. Army tape, and…

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Desert Battle Dress Uniform

Occasions for wear

a. Personnel wear the DBDU on duty when prescribed by the commander. Soldiers may wear the DBDU off post, unless prohibited by the commander. They may not wear DBDUs for commercial travel, unless authorized by paragraph 1–10c of this regulation. Personnel may not wear DBDUs in establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the establishment sells alcohol and food, soldiers may not wear utility uniforms if their activities in the establishment center on drinking alcohol only.…

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Desert Battle Dress Uniform

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. (1) Desert coat, trousers and hat. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon twill (old weight material) or 50/50 cotton and nylon ripstop (new weight material), with infrared protection characteristics, and it is printed with a three-color desert camouflage pattern. (2) Desert coat, cold weather. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon sateen, wind resistant, and it is printed with a three- color desert camouflage pattern. b. Uniform composition. (1) Coat, desert camouflage, daytime…

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Desert Battle Dress Uniform Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms

Insignia and accouterments

The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on these uniforms: a. Badges (subdued). (1) Combat and special skill badges (pin on or embroidered sew on) (para 29–17d). (2) Special skill tabs (para 29–17d). (3) Subdued identification badges (para 29–18d). b. Brassards (para 28–29). c. Branch insignia (paras 28–10b and 28–12b). d. Combat leaders identification (para 28–21). e. Grade insignia (paras 28–5 through 28–7). f. Headgear insignia (para 28–3). g. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia,…

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