What are your thoughts on the new OCP uniform?

I'm glad I'm retired so that i don't have to purchase another fiel uniform. The one thing I want to know is why do we have to keep matching the patch color to the uniform color? The fatigue uniform had color patches then subdued. These same subdued patchess were worn with all three variations ob BDUs( wide collar, summer weight and side buttons). Even the chocolate chip uniform from Desert Storm had regular subdued patches. Now that the patches are even removable and garrison has the red, white and blue flag patch why don't we just have all the colorized patches worn in garrison? While we're at it let's have one subdued, not three or more versions for the field and deployment?
Just my two cents worth.

Feels better, looks better! Transition is always good!

I haven't had the pleasure of wearing the OCP yet. I like the color. I wish we could sew our patches on, I never change mine.

I like them a lot better than the UCP ones. After wearing a set for a few months I wish there were some things different about them:

1. The shoulder pockets - I wish they had kept the same ones from the UCP, I don't care for the slant or the IR tab cover, like the zipper though.
2. I wish they never would have put buttons on the cuffs or calf pockets. I believe these two areas are where Velcro worked great.

As far as the mismatching, its not a huge issue in my opinion. I like the fact they have the chart that specifically says what you can wear with either uniform. As far as the beret, like others have said its good for Special Ops and Airborne personnel. For everyone else the PC is good to go.

I really like the new OCP's. It seems easier on the eye and now to me the ACU's look like cook whites. The only issue I have is the difference in size between the mediums and larges. The medium tops come up to tight around the armpits and the larges are way to big giving an improper fit appearance.

I've been wearing the OCP now for a few weeks and the only changes I would make up to this point is 1. Go back to sewing on Unit/Combat Patch and US Flag, 2. Go back to collar rank, 3. Go back to black boots. 4. I am not a huge fan of the zipper pockets on the upper arm. Other than that fit/feel is no different than the ACU but the camouflage pattern is a significant upgrade.

As for the beret, no black beret.

Bring back the BDU/DCU era, when Soldiers had to take care of their uniforms and actually look professional, bring back the discipline and the pride of our uniform... Actually that might hurt some feelings, sorry bad idea...

A quick answer to question 4: HELL NO!

As an Airman, I am extremely jealous. The OCP is a pattern that looks good and works and the Army is right for finally coming to their senses and authorizing it stateside and overseas as the standard Army uniform. Now I can't wait for Gen Welsh to announce the Air Force is following suit........oh wait.

1. like
2. mismatch as in tan/brown boots/belts shoes...no, i cant figure out why they need to change the colors of those items
3.of course
4 oh hell no

No thanks.

Personally I understand why we need the change but if the military is having budget problems???????? Why change out the uniform and pt's that's what I don't understand.

1. It would be nice if it was readily available to everyone all at once but there are a lot of people needing it. That being said I would have at least 2 sets inbound already if I could.
2. Might look like socks on a rooster but it is what it is. I wore brown t-shirts with ACUs until the last day I could because I had 10,000 of them. I wore my BDUs most of the time anyways until the very end because UPC looks terrible.
3. I still haven't heard anything about OCIE issue. Good thing most of my gear I have purchased and is either Tan/Brown or MultiCam.
4. No. Biggest PITA. I think the last time I wore one was 2009.

At this point I don't know if it really matters because you get 4 sets of flame retardant uniforms before deployment. Leave those to be produced in whatever pattern you need along with OCIE. Turn in the OCIE after deployment and get back in to the UPC ACUs. Not endorsing or saying I like them but would be easier. I miss my woodlands with a nice sharp crease and high polished boots. Much more professional looking uniform than any ACU could be no matter the pattern. Anyone read they are considering bringing back woodland for a jungle pattern anyways.

I actually hope whomever decided on the UCP in the first place and charged with fraud, waste, and abuse of funds. This has been one of the biggest wastes of money and resources. Picking a pattern that once competed with UPC to replace it because it is better? I think a 3rd grader could have picked Scorpion over UPC.

OCP is pretty close to multi cam. We wore tan tee, belt, boots with that down range. Didn't look off to me. I agree the brown tee, belt, boots will make it look better, but tan doesn't detract in my opinion.

Cost wise, for a lower enlisted, is is kinda steep. Even with clothing allowance. A decent pair of boots sounds like $120-$150, plus new tapes, patches ect. Just one complete set of OCP can run you upwards $250-$300. And this on top of a new PT uniform.

Good for desert land .