The ACU (we don’t call it “UPC”) looks grey-green in actual use.
My major issue with the uniform is the Velcro pockets. The Velcro wears out, but before it does, it is impossible to open a pocket without that “shwip” sound.
I got a pair for hunting (free), and I agree with the velcro comment. My other issues are that the crotch is cut weird (read different enough from the BDUs that it can be felt in the fit), and the back pockets aren't deep enough. My billfold sits too high which means it puts my butt cheek to sleep when I sit on it too long.
We tried to tell them that in the 90's. The problem was that too many young officers thought that velcro, poly-pro, and gore-tex were just so high tech. They wanted that stuff on everything.
“My major issue with the uniform is the Velcro pockets. The Velcro wears out, but before it does, it is impossible to open a pocket without that “shwip” sound.”
Too true; I don’t know why they got rid of the buttons. They have Velcro inside some of the pouches that already close with a buckle. I don’t get it; I use some of these things hiking with the kids, and am reluctant to wear out the Velcro. I should trade it at the local flea market for an olc-school web belt with H suspenders; they can accomodate a fanny pack, canteen, and various pouches just as well if not better (IMHO).