The Old Military Battle Dress Uniform (BDU)
The Battle Dress Uniform, also known as BDU, was used by the U.S.A. armed forces as their standard combat situations uniform. It was used for combat situations from September 1981 to April 2005. Every branch of the U.S.A. military branch has since replaced the uniform. It officially was unauthorized to wear at the end of [...]
The PALS Tactical Gear System
The Pouch Attachment Ladder System (PALS) Tactical Gear System was created by Natick Industries which focuses on Engineering, Development , and Research for the US Army. PALS is an series of heavy duty nylon webbing that can be used to secure smaller items to larger backpack or tactical vest systems. Originally designed to be used [...]
ACU Boots
Military combat boots are tough. They are designed to be strong and rugged and are made to survive the harsh conditions a solider is going to put them though. ACU boots lace up over and above the ankle. This is to help strengthen and stabilize the ankle to prevent twists and sprains. The boot is [...]
Individual Integrated Fighting Systems (IIFS)
A military pack must help the soldier or marine perform his or her mission effectively with a minimum of interference or discomfort. The system must provide the land warrior enhanced tactical awareness, lethality and survivability. Such a pack must be convenient, light, sturdy, reasonably comfortable, capable of carrying a variety of necessary items, and made [...]
The Modern Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
Throughout the years, the United States Army has had a variety of different combat uniforms each dependent on the current circumstance or placement of the troops. The current combat uniform is known as the Army Combat Uniform. It is the newest adaptation from the former Battle Dress Uniform and the Desert Camouflage Uniform, which were [...]
