Can the name tape in the Operation Enduring Freedom camouflage pattern be worn on the OCP?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:05:53 -0400

So I know you can mix and match until the wear out date, however I own alot of nametapes from OEF and was wanting to know if I could utilize them on the new pattern or if I would have to buy new nametapes. I've been researching the ALARACTS but I cannot find a definitive answer. Any help is appreciated

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 1:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:19:48 -0400

Honestly there wouldn't be any way to tell on a name tape. The only difference between OCP and Multicam is the pattern itself, which would only be apparent on a larger piece of cloth. They have the same color palette. However with Multicam, there is a distinct vertical pattern that does not show up in OCP. Like I said though, this is only apparent is you look at a much larger section of material.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 1:21 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:21:28 -0400

Pretty sure you can, same as patches. Just don't use ACU name-tapes on the OCP (:

That being said, as a joke, sending a new private for the OCP pattern unit patches would be almost as good as searching for a PRCE-7 radio, or a box of Grid Squares, or the HMMVW keys, or the 50 yards of Flight-Line!

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Aug 23 at 2016 1:48 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:48:41 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member Of Course you got to buy new name tapes! How dare you think you can get away with using something over, being efficient or practical! I highly advice you fork out the bucks and play with others in the fashion desired.

I couldn't resist the post! OH GOD how glad I am I'm retired and don't have to goat screw around with this no more. GOOD luck SFC Hobbs, I REALLY hope you can use them over. (I had a long day, hope you enjoy)

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 23 at 2016 1:48 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:48:58 -0400

I just got overseas for a TDY and realized in my haste to find/pack a reflective belt I forgot my cover. I had to go to a "tactical Timmy" store here, buy a MultiCam cover, use the small Navy Rank insignia and have an Air Force name tape velcroed to the back of it.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Aug 23 at 2016 3:03 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:03:55 -0400

There is such a minute difference in the two pasterns, IMO no one will notice or care.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2016 6:47 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:47:49 -0400

I have been wearing OEF name tapes and patches on my OCP since i got them. I have never seen anything alarac or otherwise that says you cant. The patterns match. And since i dont work for a name tape manufacturer, i cant guarantee this, but i bet they are using the same material they did for the OEF patches. Also, and i hate to admit this, but if you cant find your patch in ocp...a yellow hilighter will make an acu patch as green as the OCP.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 20 at 2016 6:49 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 18:49:33 -0400

Sarge, I too had a bunch of name tapes and rank from OIF Multi-cam. I removed all the velcro, and had them all sowed on my OCP's, I also did not buy any OCP patrol caps either, I'm using my OIF Multi-cam covers and not one person has noticed the difference. I can't even tell a difference.

Response by MSG Dave Rossman made Feb 4 at 2018 11:48 AM

MSG Dave Rossman — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 11:48:08 -0500

Rit dye, tan or brown, otherwise you'll look like a christmas tree,,,

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2018 9:13 AM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:13:35 -0400

Good afternoon SFC, to precisely answer your question, yes. Have both uniforms and as far as the nametapes go they are the same. HOWEVER, everyone here knows how much our multicams fade from deployment and OCP does not, so, IF you're going to do that, I would just make sure they match. As far as fading goes