I was issued the first TRU's when they came out, the gay ones with the "Army Strong" logo in the center while in country, then on my last tour we got MC a few months before we left, and had already gotten the TRU's minus the logo, as well as plate carriers. We swapped out for plate carriers 2 months into the tour. MC's not a "Brand New" issue, PEO had kicked out some to some Civil Affairs units and Humint Units. EOD was also sporting some as far back as Feb 09. Of course the Army's got a crap load of uniforms in service from patrols wearing tank suits to Tan Flight Suits. Its still as patch worked as it was in 04 where some of us had BDU, some DBU, Some MICH's some ACH's, some with black boots and some with deserts. I stopped keeping track, I know the ACU's UC pattern sorta worked, if you're laying on or hiding amongst gravel, but its not about not being seen now, pretty much who see's who first and who brings the most guns and people. Camo doesn't amount for much when you have Air Support with thermals and BFT, I'll already know where you are, and We'll want you to know we're coming.
I think some MultiCam might get a bit harder to find soon, especially the uniforms by Crye.
I don't understand why you guys think ATACS is so fantastic, considering none of you have seen it in person. I also don't think any of you are aware of the fact that Multicam is about to outfit entire BDEs in OEF.
Again, keep your posts within the realm of your first hand knowledge.
i cant speak for any1 else but i was 100% aware of the MCs issue to the soldiers of OEF and was my reason for putting the pictures of them up on here. i like to see the great side by side of the MCs next to the woodland...and for the ATACS they just look good but these are a great alternative that are about to become legitimate... :twisted:
I think you are mistaking the TRU for the ACS, which is what has the Army Strong logo centered on the chest.
As for when MC was first fielded, It was around during my OEF tour in 07. Among the SOF units I traveled with, at certain spots, there was a mix of Crye uniforms and TRUs. I got the latter. Keep in mind that what Big Army is getting from PEO Soldier is not at all a representation of the equipment available to all troops. The fact that it has been issued a NIIN does not mean it will be available to any admin guy with FedLog access.
As for air assets with "thermals"; something has to keeps the sac warm and dry during those cold Bagram winters! :lol: