Cmbt CADPAT shirts

[Navalsnpr]

I would love for some one in KAF to tell me to remove my 10th Mountain Div badge..  >

Shouldn't be an issue as the Deputy Commander of 10 Mountain Division has authorized it and he is a Canadian BGen.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Must be a few variations be looked at.

 

[Quag]

I bought some OTW shirts for this summer, and I was thinking of getting some of these made up so I didn't stand out like an eyesore. I'd buy a couple for sure.

I'm surprised no one has caught this yet. You might want to save your money and return the shirts.  Unless DP1.1 has drastically changed, there's not a flying chance that your staff will let you wear it during training.

That being said, I personally find the OTW shirts to be hotter than the tunic and undershirt....and thats in Astan....

 

[MikeL]

To confirm, ALL the pockets on the front are there.

Looking at the pockets on the sleeve, I'd say all front pockets are on minus the inner pockets in the larger bottem pockets of the shirt.

 

[brandon_]

Looking at the pockets on the sleeve, I'd say all front pockets are on minus the inner pockets in the larger bottem pockets of the shirt.

Well, I'm not sure about the inside pockets, I never really thought to ask.

 

[Bzzliteyr]

I saw an email a few weeks ago asking for a very specific person to do a "new cadpat uniform" trial.. I have no clue if it's related or not..

 

[211RadOp]

When I was on my ILQ, CWO Moretti brought these out.  The new shirt that he showed us has pockets on the sleaves, as well as a velco tab at the neck to close it while wearing the Frag Vest.  And yes, all of the original pockets, including the inside one, were there.  The elbows were also re-enforced.  The pants have built in knee pads.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Seems Like there are a few versions out there.

 

[Lowlander]

Has anyone seen the pictures of the new high collared combat uniforms?

 

[MikeL]

Has anyone seen the pictures of the new high collared combat uniforms?

Something like the CP Gear OTW shirt?  Otherwise no from me.

Only seen the OTW shirts and the regular CF shirts modified w/ sleeve pockets.

 

[Wolf117]

The pockets shown in the photos here look to me to be just tailor jobs.

You know it would be nice if we could just get something standardized that works.  The newer AR tunics with the pocket sleves are a good start.  However, the only issue I have with them is that the type of material we use is just not rigid enough.

I like the higher cotton content of US and UK uniforms.  Not only because they look crisper on troops, but they are more fire resistant than our more synthetic mix.

Plus they have more variations on body type sizing than us.  I can never find a shirt that is the right length on the arms and the torso.  I either find them too short on the wrists, or looking like a combat dress around the waist.  Wish someone would have realized that not all of us have the same arm to body length ratio.

 

[buzgo]

I've seen the shirts with the 'mandarin' style collar and different pockets, the SOF guys are wearing a variant of that design and it looks pretty good but it still looks like what we're wearing now.

Why don't we follow the lead of the Aussies and contract Crye to come up with a design, or hey, crazy thought - lets get Arc'teryx to come up with something!

 

[Wolf117]

Arc'teryx has some pretty nice stuff.  So does Crye and their stuff is proven in combat.  Both the Brits and the Yanks are using it now.

I would love to see Crye or at least a contracted product of theirs on Canadian troops.  The material is comfortable and great in field conditions, it's fire resistant and the camo is probably the best in the world right now.

 

[armyvern]

New shirts ...

Velcro tab at neck to close;
Pockets on sleeves;
Bottom front shirt pockets with inner pockets --- just cut down in size to be less bulky; and ... ... ...
Bottom button (front of shirt, bottom button) ----> gone the way of the dinosaur.

How come no one mentioned that yet??


OTW shirts over here being worn by all pers who go OTW (even those who fly out) as they are indeed fire retardent. 1 piece and 2 piece flight suits ... and 10 Mountain Div patches.

All good to go. If any of this worries you, suggest you find another line of work.

 

[Wolf117]

New shirts ...

Velcro tab at neck to close;
Pockets on sleeves;
Bottom front shirt pockets with inner pockets --- just cut down in size to be less bulky; and ... ... ...
Bottom button (front of shirt, bottom button) ----> gone the way of the dinosaur.

How come no one mentioned that yet??

OTW shirts over here being worn by all pers who go OTW (even those who fly out) as they are indeed fire retardent. 1 piece and 2 piece flight suits ... and 10 Mountain Div patches.

All good to go. If any of this worries you, suggest you find another line of work.

Wait were you saying that those details were things being worked into new shirts for us currently?  Or is that just a wish list (it certainly sounds good to me). 

I used the OTW shirt for the last half of Roto 6 and the entire time on Roto 9.  Great piece of kit and makes SO MUCH sense.  Who needs pockets on your chest when you are wearing body armour all day anyways?!

Do you know anything about the rumours we're looking at a newer combat uniform and if you do would you care to share?
Thanks

 

[Bzzliteyr]

Vern (or anyone),

Can we see some pics of the new shirt you're talking about?  Everyone loves seeing "gear porn" and even if it's an issued piece of gear I am sure we'd enjoy it!!

Stay safe over there!

 

[armyvern]

Wait were you saying that those details were things being worked into new shirts for us currently?  Or is that just a wish list (it certainly sounds good to me). 

I used the OTW shirt for the last half of Roto 6 and the entire time on Roto 9.  Great piece of kit and makes SO MUCH sense.  Who needs pockets on your chest when you are wearing body armour all day anyways?!

Do you know anything about the rumours we're looking at a newer combat uniform and if you do would you care to share?
Thanks

Not a newer combat uniform ... but new shirts as per below.

 

[DirtyDog]

Not a newer combat uniform ... but new shirts as per below.

As much as you can clarrify...

So we're "looking into" these shirts or these shirts (as described) will be in the system and issued out shortly?

Usually when I hear the Army is "looking into" something, I assume I'll see it in a decade or so (in a less than ideal form).

 

[Wolf117]

Not a newer combat uniform ... but new shirts as per below.

I'm not sure what you mean as per below.  So this is a trial or some kind of special issue shirt?

 

[Nfld Sapper]

I'm not sure what you mean as per below.  So this is a trial or some kind of special issue shirt?

Trial/New issue..... see your other thread....