The “ACU” or as I called it the “Army’s Crappiest Uniform”, was a total bust. I got issued 3 sets about a year before I retired and I hated them. They were definitely no good in the woods, not good in the desert and really no good ANYWHERE. It was supposed to be the “Jack of all Trades” uniform and it sucked at everything.
And the about the stupidest part of them was that all the pockets are secured with VELCRO!!! Not only does Velcro wear out or not stick well if you get a bunch of dirt in the pile, which always happens in the woods, or after a ton of washings, it MAKES A HELL OF A LOT OF NOISE when you open it!!!
That might not be any big deal to a REMF, but for those of us in the Infantry where you have to practice Noise Discipline all the time, it IS a big deal. It was a stupid idea from the word go. Buttons are the only way to go. If you tear one off, no biggie, sew anyother one right back on.
LOL, doesn't surprise me, typical!
I was wondering about the velcro, after seeing some Army-types in various airports. I wanted to ask but decided not to.