What do you think about the changes to the OCP ACU?

It's almost impossible to NOT be better than the ACU's...

I am glad that the hook and loop is starting to go the way of the dodo. But what I truly desire, is that they pick one type of uniform that works...............AND STOP CHANGING THINGS. Congress and Pentagon want to find ways to save money, yet how much is shucked out to conduct "studies" of new uniforms every 5-10 yrs?

First off, big ups on the "multicam-esque" pattern. It's a shame it took so long, multicam existed when UCP was decided on in 2005... I do like the removal of the pockets for the elbow and knee pads. Those never got used, hopefully the new "combat pants" getting issued in OEF will come into wider issue for those that need them.

I do not like the zippered shoulder pockets. IMO, the previous design was better. Also, the single button on the lower calf pocket doesn't make sense. Velcro held the whole opening closed, now it's only held at one point in the center. Seems like things could bounce out of the pocket now. Also, why go from 3 pen pockets to 2?

I would like to see the chest pockets redesigned. An angled version of the chest pockets from BDUs would be better. Doesn't matter to me if they're Velcro or button closure.