What is ACU Uniform？

The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is the current combat uniform worn by the United States Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force. It features a camouflage pattern known as Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) and is designed to provide soldiers with enhanced concealment and protection in various environments.

Production Process

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Step 1: Order Confirmation (1-2 week)

Final Order Details: 3-5 days
Production Contract: 1-2 days
Production Scheduling: 1-2 days
Team Assignment: 1-2 days

Step 2: Bulk Material Procurement (2-4 weeks)

Material Ordering: 2-4 weeks
Material Inspection: 3 days

Step 3: Mass Production (4-8 weeks)

Cutting: 1-2 weeks
Sewing: 2-4 weeks
Embellishments: 1-2 weeks (if applicable)
Finishing: 1 week

Step 4: Quality Control (1 week)

Ongoing Inspection: Continuous during production
Final Inspection: 3-5 days

Step 5: Packaging and Shipping (1-2 weeks)

Packaging: 1 week
Shipping Arrangements: 1 week

Step 6: Post-Delivery Support (Ongoing)

Delivery Confirmation: 1-2 days
Follow-Up: Ongoing support as needed

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Details of Each Pattern and User of Them

The ACU is the Current Combat Uniform for the U.S. Army
The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) is the current combat uniform worn by the United States Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Space Force.
It succeeded the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) and Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) that were worn from the 1980s through the mid-2000s.
The ACU was first unveiled in June 2004 as the new combat uniform for the U.S. Army.

Users: Australia, Lebanon, South Korea, Ukraine, United States, Georgia, Cyprus, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Portugal, Chile, Maldives, Netherlands

The Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP)

OCP is the Current Combat Uniform Pattern for the U.S. Military.
Army testing showed OCP was 20% more effective at concealing soldiers compared to UCP across varied terrains.
Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP), originally codenamed Scorpion W2
It officially replaced the Army's previous Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP) as the standard combat uniform pattern by the end of September 2019.
OCP is the camouflage pattern adopted in 2015 by the United States Army for use on the Army Combat Uniform (ACU).

OCP uniform is the current camouflage pattern adopted by the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Space Force, featuring an optimized design for improved concealment across diverse environments, functional components tailored for military operations, and a rigorous development process addressing the shortcomings of previous camouflage patterns.

Users:Argentina, Azerbaijan, Chile, Cyprus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Peru, Ukraine Former users: South Korea, United Kingdom, United States

The Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP)

UCP Was the Previous Camouflage Pattern for the U.S. Army Combat Uniform from 2005 to 2019.
Intended to be an all-in-one pattern providing effective concealment across various environments, replacing previous separate desert and woodland patterns.
UCP had a pixelated, digital pattern design derived from the U.S. Marine Corps' MARPAT and Canadian CADPAT patterns.
The pattern notably omitted the color black, with the justification that black is not commonly found in nature and can create high contrast when viewed through night vision goggles.

UCP uniform, while intended to provide versatile camouflage, faced significant criticism for its ineffectiveness in various operational environments, leading to its eventual replacement by the OCP as the standard U.S. Army combat uniform pattern.

Users: Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Greece, Israel, Kuwait, Peru, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, United States, Venezuela Former users: Afghanistan, Colombia, Canada, Georgia, Iraq

M81 U.S. Woodland

U.S. Woodland, also unofficially known as "M81" after the Battle Dress Uniform it was first used on.
From 1981 until the mid to late 2000s.
It features irregular markings in four colors: green, brown, sand (tan), and black.
While phased out for frontline use, the Woodland pattern is still used on some equipment and specialized units within the U.S. military.
Also saw widespread adoption by military and law enforcement forces around the world.

U.S. Woodland camouflage pattern was the iconic, high-contrast camouflage used by the U.S. Armed Forces for over two decades, designed for improved concealment at longer ranges before being replaced by more modern digital patterns in the 2000s.

Users: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Niger, Senegal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Jordan, Australia, Chile, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Iraq, Kuwait

Desert Digital

Desert Digital is a Camouflage Pattern for Arid Environments.
It incorporates the same pixelated, digitized approach as MARPAT but with a color palette optimized for desert terrains.
Not an official U.S. military-issued pattern. For arid, desert environments.
Used by various military and law enforcement units around the world.
Some units of the Iraqi Army, including special forces elements, are seen wearing versions of the Desert Digital pattern.

Desert Digital camouflage uniform is a commercially available, digitized camouflage pattern designed for arid, desert environments, inspired by patterns like MARPAT but with a color scheme optimized for desert terrains. While not an official U.S. military pattern, it is used by some foreign military and law enforcement units seeking improved concealment in desert operations.

Users: Canada, Estonia

CADPAT

CADPAT is a Digital Camouflage Pattern for the Canadian Armed Forces.
First operational digital camouflage pattern issued to any military force when introduced in 1997, setting the standard for other nations like the U.S. Marine Corps' MARPAT.
There are currently four operational variants of CADPAT used by the Canadian military: Temperate Woodland (TW) Arid Regions (AR) Winter Operations (WO) Multi-Terrain (MT).
CADPAT uniforms are procured through official military suppliers and manufacturers.

CADPAT is the pioneering digital camouflage uniform system adopted by the Canadian military, featuring environment-specific pixelated patterns across multiple variants, functional design elements, and controlled procurement processes to equip Canadian soldiers for operations worldwide.

Users: Bahamas, Brazil, Chad, Chile, Cyprus, Ecuador, Georgia, Iran, Lebanon, Myanmar, North Macedonia, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United States

MARPAT

MARPAT is the Camouflage Pattern for the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform.
Designed in 2001 and introduced from late 2002 to early 2005 .
Design and concept were based on inspiration from the Canadian CADPAT pattern.
First operational digital camouflage issued to any military.
Woodland pattern - for environments like forests and jungles.
MARPAT has been the standard issue combat uniform for the U.S.

MARPAT is the pioneering digital camouflage uniform adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps, featuring environment-specific pixelated patterns, functional design elements, and a development process inspired by the earlier Canadian CADPAT pattern.

Users: Algeria, Armenia, Benin, Brazil, Greece, Namibia, Syria Former users: Angola, Bulgaria, Cuba, Cyprus, France, Nigeria, Serbia

Hellenic Lizard (Greece)

The primary camouflage pattern used by the Hellenic Armed Forces (Greek military) is commonly referred to as the "Hellenic Lizard" or "Greek Lizard" pattern.
The pattern is based on the classic French "tenue leopard" (leopard suit) camouflage design from the 1950s.
Three-color camouflage design featuring horizontal stripes or streaks in shades of brown, green, and tan/khaki.
The standard Hellenic Lizard pattern has been in service with the Greek Armed Forces since the 1970s and is used by all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force).

The iconic “Hellenic Lizard” or “Greek Lizard” camouflage pattern, inspired by the French leopard design, has been the primary camouflage uniform for the Greek Armed Forces for decades, with various environment-specific variants and an upcoming modernized version planned for the future.

Users: Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait

Saudi Arabia's Primary Military Camouflage Pattern

The origins of this Saudi camouflage pattern can be traced back to the U.S. "chocolate chip" desert camouflage designs that were widely used by American forces in the 1980s and early 1990s.
The pattern has been widely distributed and worn by various branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, including conventional units as well as specialized forces like the Saudi Special Operations Command (SANG).
The Saudi pattern appears to be an adaptation or copy of the U.S. designs.

The Saudi military’s camouflage pattern has evolved from its origins as a supplied or copied version of the U.S. “chocolate chip” desert design, with Saudi forces introducing their own adaptations and modernized variants tailored for their specialized units and operational requirements across the region.

Users: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Egypt, Iran, Israel, Niger, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, United Arab Emirates Former users: Afghanistan, Australia, Chile, Dominican Republic, Iraq, Kuwait, United Kingdom, Latvia, United States

3-Color Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU)

It's an arid-environment camouflage uniform.
Used by the United States Armed Forces from the mid-1990s to the early 2010s.
The DCU features a three-color desert camouflage pattern consisting of dark brown, pale olive green, and beige colors.
The DCU was widely used by the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps for operations and training in arid regions.
It replaced the previous Desert Battle Dress Uniform (DBDU) with the six-color "chocolate chip" pattern, which was deemed less effective in most desert combat theaters.

While phased out of frontline use, the 3-Color Desert Camouflage Uniform remains available from military surplus and specialty retailers for those seeking the iconic desert pattern worn by U.S. forces during operations in the Middle East in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Users: Russia, Jordan, Iraq, Turkey, South Korea, Malaysia

A-TACS AU

A-TACS AU Camouflage Uniform is an advanced, multi-dimensional camouflage pattern designed for effective concealment across arid, urban, and transitional environments, featuring an organic color palette and unique micro/macro patterning. It is commercially available from licensed manufacturers for military, law enforcement, and civilian tactical use.

Users: Austria, Cape Verde, Central African Republic:, Comoros, France, Qatar, India, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

Camouflage Central-Europe (CCE)

Used by the French military is officially called "Camouflage Central-Europe" (CCE) or "Camouflage Centre-Europe" in French.
The design is inspired by the U.S. Woodland camouflage pattern but with more subdued, desaturated colors.
CCE was introduced in 1991, replacing the previous TAP 47 pattern and khaki F2 uniforms used by the French Armed Forces.
It became the standard camouflage for French military uniforms like the T3 and T4 combat uniforms by 1994.

Camouflage Central-Europe (CCE) is the woodland-style camouflage pattern that has been the standard issue for the French Armed Forces since the early 1990s, used on uniforms, gear, and some vehicles until its planned replacement in the coming years.

Highlander

Highlander is a camouflage pattern developed and trademarked by Kryptek.
Highlander features a distinctive pattern of irregular blotches and shapes in shades of green, tan, and brown, designed to blend into highland, woodland, and vegetated environments.
While not an official military-issued pattern, Highlander camouflage is used by some military and law enforcement units, as well as hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and airsoft/tactical operators.
Other companies like Blackops Toys and Tactical Gear Trade also produce and sell Highlander camouflage uniforms and equipment under license from Kryptek.

Highlander is a advanced, multi-environment camouflage pattern developed by Kryptek, featuring a distinctive blend of colors and shapes optimized for concealment in highland, woodland, and vegetated terrains. While not military-issued, it is used by various tactical operators and available commercially on a range of apparel and gear from Kryptek and licensed manufacturers.

ACU Uniform

The ACU is an official military uniform procured through authorized suppliers and manufacturers like Propper.
Surplus and used ACUs, including the older UCP pattern, are also available from retailers like Amazon and specialty stores.
The ACU is the modern combat uniform system adopted by the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Space Force, featuring camouflage patterns optimized for various environments, functional design elements, and authorized components tailored for the demands of military operations and training.

A-TACS FG

A-TACS LE

Mandrake

Black Multicam

Typon

Germany Desert

Spain Desert

Nigeria Woodland

Italy Camo

Tiger Desert

Germany Woodland

Navy Digital

Nigeria Desert

Russia Desert

DPM Desert

DPM Navy

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