Can you wear a coyote tan plate carrier with your ACU-OCP’s?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:35:30 -0500

I bought a plate carrier coyote tan and I’m not sure if it’s in regulation to wear it or should I go with a ocp an pattern one

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Feb 24 at 2020 11:37 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:37:02 -0500

Look up the regulation on uniform wear to get the answer you need.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 11:41 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:41:24 -0500

The bigger issue non-issue, non DOD approved equipment. Since it's a plate carrier and offers no ballistic protection, that's not a big deal, until your unit says no plate carriers. They're usually only authorized for vehicle crew members anyway, simply because there is no ballistic protection.

As for the color, we have lots of outdated patterns being worn on TA50.

Response by SGT Robert Cupp made Feb 24 at 2020 12:45 PM

SGT Robert Cupp — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:45:37 -0500

Everything is always commanders discretion. That being said I wouldn't spend the money on one until your knew for certain how your unit feels about them.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 4:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:01:25 -0500

Wear what the Army issue to you from CIF. I have been in the Army for a while and the days of aftermarket bought gear for Soldiers, in regular Army units are over. It used to be a thing but major items such as body Armor nowadays are issued at CIF and that is what is expected for you to wear. They may not be the most comfortable and lightweight item out there but trust me, it is design to stop a few bullets if worn correctly. You may be able to buy and aftermarket pouch or sling but thats all the gear I have seen bought by the individual Soldier in a regular Army unit not SOF. If the unit allows something different then by all mean spend the money if not save some of that hard earn money for a vacation or investments.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 5:48 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:48:34 -0500

Lay out your TA50. Put the new gear you just bought with your hard earned money next to the free stuff that has gone through army testing.

Once that is done, use your device to call your FFL (hint, it's not a social media platform) over. Ask him which one is acceptable

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2020 8:24 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:24:04 -0500

Negative unless your fucking....idk SF, 75th, 160th SOAR, and anything SOF really.....maybe if it is ocp or multicam you can get away with it provided it has the commanders approval.

AR 670-1
And DA Pamphlet 670-1 are both gonna be your best friend for this one.

Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Feb 24 at 2020 10:35 PM

SPC Casey Ashfield — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:35:31 -0500

Chain of command question. There are always guys in the unit that go out and blow their paycheck on gear from Tactical Tailor. Only to be told they can't use it because it is the wrong color. If able, print out a colored picture to bring to your team/squad leader.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 25 at 2020 12:05 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:05:38 -0500

Do you have a Squad Leader? What did he/she, (MVA), tell you?

Response by TSgt James Potter made Feb 25 at 2020 2:06 PM

TSgt James Potter — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:06:49 -0500

In three trips to Iraq I saw every possible gear combination possible.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2022 2:30 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 02:30:31 -0400

Yes but easier to go with OCP.