New Army OCP Timeline (As of 01 July, are we authorized to wear the OEF-A?)

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 May 2015 22:43:00 -0400

Need some help please! I received this 1 slider about the new OCP uniform from a battle buddy of mine and wanted to confirm one of the items on it, which I have highlighted in green.

As of 01 July, are we authorized to wear the OEF-A (Multi-Cam) uniform ILO the new OCP until we can purchase the new uniforms? I have seen bits and pieces about this, but nothing in an ALARCT, MILPER or Regulation update.

Can someone please confirm or deny this and provide written proof to the authorization?

Response by CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 26 at 2015 10:50 PM

CMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 26 May 2015 22:50:37 -0400

Any word on if the Air Force is adopting the same uniform? The last I heard was that we were directed one uniform for all branches. Just not sure how it will work with our enlisted rank on the sleeves since that is an "Air Force thing."

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 2:21 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 02:21:41 -0400

Sir - The ALARACT has not been published yet. This slide is from some folks that have seen the draft ALARACT. The actual ALARACT should be out within the next couple weeks. Based on your question, from everything that I have heard, the answer is yes you will be authorized to wear the OCP-A in lieu of the new uniform until the wear out date of the ACUs in October 2018.

Response by SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA made May 27 at 2015 7:19 AM

SGT Hector Rojas, AIGA, SHA — Wed, 27 May 2015 07:19:28 -0400

My question is, OEF-A includes tan T-shirt. OK to wear instead of the brown T-shirt then? Tan boots instead of brown boots?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 27 at 2015 7:34 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 27 May 2015 07:34:01 -0400

I love how all the pieces of the uniform that are needed are being issued/released separately

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 1 at 2015 2:17 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:17:27 -0400

Today's update:
Subject: SMA Dailey's Army Combat Uniform Update

Date Published: 31 May 15

Soldiers & Leaders,

Tomorrow an ALARACT message will be distributed which outlines the wear, availability and issue of Army Combat Uniform bearing the Operational Camouflage Pattern. You have until October 1, 2019 to begin wearing the uniform. I've attached a pocket guide and other clarifying diagrams to help you understand your responsibilities. There are four things I want to highlight for you:

1.) The Operational Camouflage Pattern will be available for purchase in Military Clothing Sales Stores beginning in the summer of 2015.

Stores will receive the uniforms over a period of six months from July to November 2015, and new Soldiers will receive Operational Camouflage Pattern ACUs beginning in January 2016.

2.) Enlisted Soldiers should begin acquiring an inventory of ACU's with the Operational Camouflage Pattern as they receive their annual clothing allowance.

All active duty enlisted Soldiers receive an annual stipend for the purchase of uniforms and accessories. I myself will wait until I am issued my clothing allowance before purchasing a uniform with the Operational Camouflage Pattern. I encourage you to do the same by budgeting for a new uniform, belt, boots, and t-shirts as you receive your clothing allowance over the next 2-3 years. The cost of the uniform in the Operational Camouflage Pattern will be similar to the cost of the uniform in the Universal Camouflage Pattern.

Uniforms and equipment in the Operational Camouflage Pattern will be available for U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, and Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps in Summer 2016.

3.) Soldiers are authorized to mix and match t-shirts, belts, and boots with either the Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern or the Operational Camouflage Pattern during the transition period - expected to run through 1 October 2019.
To further ease the change, Soldiers who already have Flame Resistant ACUs in the Operational Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern will be authorized to wear them during the transition. ACUs in the Universal Camouflage Pattern will be authorized for wear until 2019 as well.

During this transition period, several uniforms and variations will be authorized in our formations. Presenting a professional appearance is very important to us as Soldiers, but we will not inconvenience or burden you during this calculated transition period. We will still be the most lethal fighting force the world has even known even if our belts or t-shirts don't match for the next few years.

4.) In addition to the camouflage pattern change, the Operational Camouflage Pattern ACUs will incorporate minor design changes.
These improvements were a result of Soldier feedback. Changes include redesigned shoulder sleeve pockets with a zipper opening, no trouser drawstring, a button on the lower calf pocket, two pen pockets on the sleeve instead of three, and the elimination of the elbow and knee patch hook and loop (see attached Summary of Changes).

Pocket Guide: https://ako.us.army.mil/suite/doc/44835743

- Daniel A. Dailey
15th Sergeant Major of the Army

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2018 11:35 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 11:35:15 -0400

This is what I found, I hope this helps. Far as I know, the new wear out date is SEP2019.
While I was at Knox for training March 2018, one of the active component NCO tried to correct me on my UCP ACU is not authorized to wear any more. When I got back to my PC and did a little search, and found the pdf with wear out date. I also tried to look for Ft. Knox specific memo on UCP wear out date but found none. I tried to track down the aforementioned NCO to inform him, but never found him again.