Country of Origin: United States of America
"The Flag, Mom's Apple Pie....and chocolate chips!"
The standard 4-pocket Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) was the iconic look of the US Soldier and Marine from the early 1980s onwards to the beginning of the War on Terror. The uniforms were first adopted in limited numbers in September 1981 (hence the nomenclature, "M-81") to replace the dated OG-107 uniforms of the Vietnam era. The following month, it was adopted across the US military throughout the rest of 1981, beginning with the Army followed by the other branches of service. Featuring a distinctive infrared treated print of a unique four-color woodland, it was the first true "camo" uniform adopted in a widespread manner among US forces. For many years, the widespread use of the M81 Woodland pattern on BDU garments made it the iconic look for US servicemen and women across all branches. It become as ubiquitous throughout both the latter stages of the Cold War, and in the pop culture of the 1980-90s. Practical and utilitarian, it was an point of pride among all who donned it during their time in the service. It was eventually replaced in 2005 by the Marine Corps with MARPAT uniforms, and the Army in 2008 with the ACU cut UCP uniforms. The Air Force and Navy followed suit in 2011 and 2012 respectively, marking the end of this legendary uniform.
The legendary US 6-color desert pattern was only fielded on a relatively limited basis in a BDU configuration. It was best known by it's designation as the "chocolate chip" cammies were first conceptualized in 1971 and inspired by the deserts of California. The unique combination of 6 colors includes a mix of tans, with a dark brown and black-white combination "chocolate chips" which feature prominently - allowing the wearer a great deal of camouflage in rocky desert environments. The pattern saw extensive use by US forces during their involvement in Lebanon, the First Gulf War, and Somalia, making it perhaps the most defining iconic colors of the US military during the tail end of the Cold War and the "New World Order" of the 1990s. While the US retired the pattern for the most part after the First Gulf War when the 3-colour desert pattern became more widespread, the pattern's unique look made it still quite suited to desert environments. For that reason, it can still be seen in use by nations as diverse as China, Iran, Egypt, Eritrea, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.
Due to the short operational service life of this pattern, the numbers of these "chocolate chip" cammies are quickly declining, so grab yours while you can!
Features:
- Nylon-Cotton Summer Ripstop construction, unless otherwise stated in variant descriptions
- Standard 4 pocket BDU design - double hidden button secured
- Pen pocket loop at left hand breast pocket
- Hidden button plaquet design
- Reinforced elbows
- Waist cinching buttons
- May additionally feature nametapes, badges, and other unit signifiers
- Supergrade - Minty condition!
Sizing Guide
Chest Fit | Height and Length |
Extra Small: 34-36 inch chest fit, garment measures 38 inches across chest | Extra Short: 5’5-5-7 height, garment measures 25 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
Small: 36-38 inch chest fit, garment measures 42 inches across chest | Short: 5’6-5’8 height, garment measures 27 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
Medium: 38-40 inch chest fit, garment measures 46 inches across chest | Regular: 5’9-5’11 height, garment measures 29 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
Large: 40-42 inch chest fit, garment measures 50 inches across chest | Long: 6’0-6’2 height, garment measures 31 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
Extra Large: 42-44 inch chest fit, garment measures 54 inches across chest | Extra Long: 6’1-6’3 height, garment measures 33 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
Extra Extra Large: 44-46 inch chest fit, garment measures 58 inches across chest | Extra Extra Long: 6’3-6’5+ height, garment measures 35 inches from collar stitch to bottom |
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Note: This item is in "Military Surplus Condition". Please refer to our Shipping and Returns Policy for more details.
