Is the new OCP FR uniform still authorized after 1 Oct 19?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:46:43 -0400

I was told FRACU’s are no longer authorized after the wear out date. From what I’ve read it seems that the OEF-FR (multicams) are what was referred to as being phased out, but my FR’s are OCP so from what I’m understanding they should still be fine. Anyone have any clear guidance on that? I haven’t found anything so maybe there is a misunderstanding at my unit about it?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 10:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:31:34 -0400

Here you go:

https://www.benning.army.mil/Tenant/LRC/content/pdf/ALARACT_085_2015_TRANSITION%20TO%20OPERATIONAL%20CAMOUFLAGE%20PATTERN%20ARMY%20COMBAT%20UNIFORM%20(ACU)%20ENSEMBLE.pdf

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Response by CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2019 12:18 PM

CH (CPT) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:18:55 -0400

Terminology confusion seems common, often confounding the type of uniform with the pattern used. There are people who still fail to understand ACU refers to the uniform type, not the pattern, ie., UCP vs OCP. The FRACU is simply the fire retardant version. The UCP (digital) and OEF-CP (multicam) patterns wear out, but not the types of uniforms (ACU or FRACU).