There are currently two different configurations for the uniforms, version 1 and 2.
While the testing is only for Type III, it will be to evaluate which version of BOTH the Type II and Type III will be issued. The entire conformance testing, which will last for six weeks, is ONLY for the Type III.
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The full details of the conformance testing can be read in the NAVADMIN here. Some pattern images used in the compilation on the right via OC Tactical.
Hopefully the photo on the right will give you a good understanding of what the patterns truly look like and how much different AOR1 is from Desert MARPAT. NWU I is the welcome uniform change that the Navy recently instituted to replace those hated utilities/dungarees! I burned mine when I left the service… Was that out loud? While NWU I is part of the seabag issue, Type II and III are “tactical uniforms for expeditionary Sailors.” The only difference in the patterns used in the NWU II and III is the inclusion of the ACE (Anchor, Constution and Eagle), much like MARPAT features the EGA (Eagle Globe and Anchor). I’ve called and confirmed with the NAVFAC NWU Program Manager that the NWU II and III patterns used are in fact AOR1 and AOR2, patterns which have been in development for many years now by Naval Special Warfare. It’s a little harder to mistake AOR2, the woodland pattern (non-desert) used in NWU III, for Woodland MARPAT. This is similar to the NWU II and III, where the pattern is known as AOR (Area of Responsibility) 1 and 2 respectively.ĪOR1 is the Desert variant pattern used in the NWU II that to the untrained eye looks similar to Marine Corps Desert MARPAT.
If you know much about the ACU (Army Combat Uniform) you’ll know that the pattern, which doesn’t blend in with anything other than a couch, is known as UCP (Universal Camouflage Pattern) not ACU. NWU? AOR?īefore we get into the news, here’s some background on the patterns to clear up any misconceptions. Christian was able to extract some interesting answers out of the Navy, which we’ll get into below. Our friend Eric at Soldier Systems ran an article yesterday announcing the news on the conformance testing that was subsequently picked up by Christian at Kit Up!. The Navy has gone above and beyond to get the information out concerning the new uniforms, but some things are still strange. The latest news kicked off with an August 10th announcement of NWU II and III conformance testing on a Website dedicated to official NWU information and news.
#NAVY TYPE 3 UNIFORM UPDATE#
You may or may not be familiar with NWU (Navy Working Uniform) Type 1, 2 or 3, but we’ll attempt to clear that up and update everyone on what’s happening. There’s been a big buzz in the last few days about the newest Camouflage patterns available to the Navy and the Special Warfare Community. Fleet Forces Command, but the service continues to use desert or green camouflage Type III uniforms, as well the improved flame-resistant variant coverall, aboard ships. The Navy tested blue and khaki versions of a flame-resistant, two-piece uniform similar to the Coast Guard's new version in 2019 at U.S. He said the savings will be passed on to the service member.Įnlisted personnel will see an adjustment to their monthly clothing allowance in fiscal 2022 to cover the cost of the new uniforms.ĭavis said the change will allow members to be paid the replacement value ahead of the uniforms being available and required. Unique features that aren't available on the current operational dress uniform include a Mandarin collar that allows for quick shifts to battle conditions a rank tab that can be switched out after a promotion, rather than embroidery that needs to be tailored or requires a uniform replacement an extra pocket self-blousing trousers and spaces for organizational patches.Īnother benefit to the uniform, according to Davis, is that it is already fielded by the Navy, which lowers production costs. The two-piece uniforms will be the same for both men and women, with blouses sized by chest measurement and shirt length, and trousers sized by waist and inseam. and it makes sense for the Coast Guard to adopt that uniform overall as our new operational uniform." "Using these uniforms in these particular environments has demonstrated that this type of uniform is perfect for all Coast Guard missions," Davis said in an article posted on the M圜G website. The Coast Guard will ditch its current operational dress uniform in favor of a blue version of the Navy's Type III working uniform beginning in late 2022, service officials announced last week.