What headgear is authorized for the OEF-CP or OCP uniforms?

PFC Samuel B. — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:39:53 -0400

I came across these guidelines for wear for the OCP and Multicam OEF-CP, and I am still confused as to what headgear is authorized for both uniforms and if there is even a difference between the headgear, which I don't really see there, but I can see in the actual uniform. These are literally the same pictures, it's just that the headgear part confuses me. I haven't really found anything anywhere in AR 670-1, and if someone could point it out or the difference at all or if anyone would notice the difference while wearing it, that would be much appreciated.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 12:03 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:03:31 -0400

I don't know if this helps:
In the side-by-side OEF-CP (multicam) is on the left. In the uniform comparison, OEF-CP is on the bottom.

https://ovinnovations.com/pages/scorpionmc has a good article on the differences.

Scorpion vs. MultiCam - Pattern Comparison - OV Innovations

An overview of the differences between the Army's original Scorpion camouflage pattern, Scorpion W2 and Crye Precision's MultiCam.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 2:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 02:15:22 -0400

The headgear is definitely different as well. If you wear one headgear with the other uniform it will stick out pretty quickly. It says on the picture that multicam headgear is only authorized with multicam uniforms and the same with OCP.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 11:52 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:52:59 -0400

The headgear camo should match the uniform. The PC is your standard unless the unit says otherwise (Airborne, et cetera).

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 12:50 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:50:10 -0400

Just remember like items with like items. There is a clear difference between the patterns.....maybe not at 100m......but there is a difference. Head gear, as stated previously, is pretty much and organizational item. The basic issue is the PC and the PC is G2G most places.