ACU

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ACU is the standard camouflage field uniform worn by soldiers of the United States Army.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Army Combat Uniform 0

Statements (46)

Predicate Object
instanceOf camouflage uniform
military uniform
abbreviation ACU self-linksurface differs
branchOfService United States Army
colorScheme digital camouflage (UCP variant)
multicolor woodland/desert mix (OCP variant)
countryOfUse United States of America
surface form: United States
designedFor enhanced camouflage
improved soldier comfort
modularity of insignia and patches
hasCamouflagePattern Operational Camouflage Pattern
Universal Camouflage Pattern
hasComponent T-shirt
belt
coat
combat boots
patrol cap
trousers
hasFeature Velcro-attached name tapes
Velcro-attached rank insignia
Velcro-attached shoulder sleeve insignia
cargo pockets on sleeves
hook-and-loop fasteners
mandarin collar (early versions)
reinforced elbows
reinforced knees
slanted chest pockets
hasPocketType cargo pockets on trousers
lower leg pockets
hasUser Army National Guard soldiers
Army Reserve soldiers
active duty soldiers
introducedAsReplacementFor Battle Dress Uniform
Desert Camouflage Uniform
material nylon-cotton blend
primaryFunction combat uniform
replacedBy Operational Camouflage Pattern
surface form: Operational Camouflage Pattern variant of ACU
role standard field uniform
standardizedBy United States Army
timePeriodOfUse 21st century
usedBy soldiers of the United States Army
usedInEnvironment combat situations
field operations
wornWith Advanced Combat Helmet
Improved Outer Tactical Vest
Interceptor Body Armor

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ACU abbreviation ACU self-linksurface differs
subject surface form: Army Combat Uniform
UCP usedOn ACU
subject surface form: Universal Camouflage Pattern