Posted on Mar 17, 2016
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I've seen a new E-5 in my unit with the deployment OCP (the shoulders are Velcro pockets like the ACU not zippers, faintly faded, with a fuller only jacket zipper) without a deployment patch, or skill badges I.E CIB, AAS, Etc. he approached me for work and as we were talking he brought up how things worked at his last unit, and I asked him where he was deployed to and he said he wasn't (No right shoulder patch) but from what I understood those OCP's we're only given out to those who have been deployed to the Middle East the last year or so. Can anyone clarify on this? Thank you.
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SSG Ed Silverthorn
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Isn't OCP the new uniform everybody wears? Multicam were used for some deployments but are also authorized as well.
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SFC Garrison Staff Training Nco
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Technically, it's not expressly forbidden... So, in some minds, it's implicitly allowed. My personal opinion - it's not right.
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PVT Cavalry Scout
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I was supposed to deploy with my unit got all the gear uniforms etc and then 48 hours prior they cut the numbers and now I'm not goin and I have the uniforms
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SGT Cargo Specialist
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It could be that he bought them from somebody who deployed, but no longer wanted them. And they were not deployment OCP, they are MULTICAM. Google private, Google.
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SGT Victoria Belbusti
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They were only issued for deployment. He may have drawn them then not deployed or gotten them second hand. My buddy gave me some
FRACUs that weren't on her clothing record.
It's still authorized for wear wether he deployed or not.
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SSG Brian Mayden
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Umm, did you ask that person?
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I was in the 82nd for the last 4 years and I have a similar situation. I got to Fort Bragg in September of 2011 my brigade was picked for deployment for March 2012 so everyone was issued multicam with about a month left before the deployment me and several other soldiers from my battalion were told we aren't going and when you go back to cif to return all your rfi anything that touches skin ( even if you never wore it) doesn't get turned in I.e uniforms, combat shirts etc... when the new uniform came out it was put in the regulation that you could wear the ocp up until fiscal yr 2019 when they make the new uniform mandatory so I've been wearing my multicam because it was basically like having 4 brand new uniforms not saying he's in the same boat but he could be
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SGT Avionic Mechanic
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Pfc should be doing research instead of asking.
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SGT Automated Logistical Specialist
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Most likely he was scheduled to deploy and did not deployed in the end. He was most likely issued dployment uniform then.
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CW3 Stephen Mills
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If its an authorized uniform then its an authorized uniform.
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CW3 Aviation Oct
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You are worrying for what your NCO is wearing , let me tell you he is right, he could wear that uniform until the new uniform become mandatory, many soldier when through RFI with they respective unit, got used the uniform and never deployed for what ever reason, I'm bashing on you but, if you ever have a question about uniform, you should first check DA PAM 670-1
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SFC James Jones
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With the way the Army changes uniforms it is almost a full time job keeping up with the changes. Wait till the next general wants to make a small fortune on a uniform change then try and figure out what the correct uniform is.
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CSM James Winslow
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Plenty of food answers here. My advice: we are all going to be wearing the new OCP hniform soon enough. Concentrate less on the appearance and more on the content. Get me?
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WO1 Network Technician
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The Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern or OEF-CP is an authorized uniform for garrison wear. Some units that deploy a lot IE have a QRF or GRF issue soldier this uniform.
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SGT Chris Owens
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no such thing as deployment OCP.....the ACU is being phased out, deploying units were the first to get the new multi cam uniform

as new soldiers join they will be given the new uniform when the ACU runs out
and prior service soldiers will get it when there clothing exchange time comes up
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you can go buy it yourself if your commander authorizes it

these are all possibilities....the first paragraph is fact........the rest is probably fact
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SGT Nicholas Eineichner
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Your commander can't authorize you to go buy them yourself, that's all on you.
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SPC Nate Wayne
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Doesn't senior leadership have more important things to do than spot correct grown men behind a keyboard
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SPC Nate Wayne
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Thank god I'm out
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SFC Section Sergeant
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He probably got them online
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SFC Platoon Sergeant
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Edited 9 y ago
I think any soldiers can wear that uniform now. Hey don't quote ne on this.
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CPT Dion Francis
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It's just clothing. If its authorized then no big deal.
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