Why don't we need to blouse ACU pants?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 22:33:45 -0400

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Apr 15 at 2018 10:42 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 22:42:47 -0400

Umm... Who told you that you didn't? I only got out of the Army a few years ago, but we were still required to blouse our ACU trousers. The only times that we got away with not blousing them were during specific heat cat levels, some training exercises, and on deployment. Maybe things have changed...

Response by SPC Nicholas Bettinger made Apr 16 at 2018 1:09 AM

SPC Nicholas Bettinger — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 01:09:16 -0400

I've always tucked my trousers into my boots!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2018 9:44 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 09:44:20 -0400

Not sure about the rules in the AF but the Army still does. Except during certain types of training.

Response by SFC Quinn Chastant made Apr 16 at 2018 10:13 AM

SFC Quinn Chastant — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:13:04 -0400

What are your duties in the Air Force, and what does your command specify? Some duty position having bloused boots interfered with the rapid donning of required protective apparel. Those in the Base Fire Department may be wearing protective foot wear which are not laced, and resemble something more of a Wellington style Safety Boot.

Response by TSgt David Holman made Apr 16 at 2018 12:59 PM

TSgt David Holman — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 12:59:17 -0400

The only ACU pants that I have seen correctly worn not bloused are the flight suit variation, and that is due to functionality of the material. Other than that, all other ACU/ABU combinations are required to be bloused over the boot, or tucked to give a bloused appearance.