Do you think Air Force will switch to OCP/multicam?

David Herdell-Blake — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:53:10 -0400

I ship out September 25, 2018 and I hear they're possibly going to switch over starting October or December. I don't really feel like paying for ABUs, then also OCPs a month or two later. I know they give you time to switch, but still. I'd rather just get them at basic. Just wondering if people already in the service have better information or insight into the matter.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 12:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:34:38 -0400

Entering the service you shouldn't be having to pay for anything. It should all be issued to you when you get to your training site.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 18 at 2018 12:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:36:47 -0400

You should get issued all your gear at basic training. I doubt the Air Force is any different than the Army in that regard. They probably are already issuing the OCP ABUs to basic training by then. I'm not sure but if they aren't - then yeah you'll have to buy a new uniform. But you should get an initial issue.

Response by Laramie Uhles made Apr 19 at 2018 3:02 PM

Laramie Uhles — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:02:54 -0400

My guess is that if you are already in, you will have to buy OCP's but they may give you an initial set

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2018 1:48 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 May 2018 13:48:04 -0400

well now you have your answer.