Why did the U.S Army swich to coyote brown boots and not have the shirt and belt match?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 23:34:56 -0500

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 23 at 2018 12:55 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:55:26 -0500

Uhmmmm they do?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2018 1:07 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 01:07:06 -0500

What are you talking about. The new uniform consists of coyote brown shirt, belt, and boots. There has been some mix and match during transition, but last I saw, as long as the same color was used for boots/belt /shirt combo, you could still use the old style with the OCP until the official wear out date.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2019 7:54 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:54:13 -0400

I’ve wondered the same thing. Some people don’t even realize that there’s a difference. Our undershirt, belt, and parts ECWCS gear are tan 499 but our boots and absolutely nothing else are coyote 498. There is no good reason for the confusion but that’s the military.

I have actually seen SMA Dailey wearing a coyote undershirt on television so I don’t think the issue is recognized by many.