Description
This is a Type II DBDU trousers that was used in the US Military into the early 1990’s. The pants are the same style as the Type I BDU pants that were around during the same time, just in desert camo. The Type II designation came about as it was in the newly adopted desert camo, while it still kept all the design features of the Type I pants. The trousers are made of a 50/50 NYO Twill that is very durable. It has four front pockets with button closures and a button up front. The trousers have six pockets and have a buttoned waist. There are tabs on the sides of the waist for adjusting the trousers for best fit. The pants are in the 6 Color Desert camo pattern, which was phased out soon in the early 1990’s.
Features:
- 6 Color Desert Camo Pattern – Developed during the 1960’s as a result of tension in the Middle East. This camo was trialed in the rocky deserts of California, which formed the basis of its design. Main colors are brown and tan with small black and white rock shapes spread throughout. The pattern saw use primarily during Desert Storm and operations in Somalia during the 1990’s. Uniforms in this pattern are referred to as the DBDU, Desert Battle Dress Uniform. Due to the rock shapes in the uniform the pattern also became to be known as Chocolate Chip. Even as the pattern saw use and widespread issuing, the pattern was already being replaced by the 3 Color Desert Camo Pattern. The DBDU camo pattern was phased out of service by the mid 1990’s.
- USGI Type I BDU Trousers, Woodland Camo – The Type I trousers of BDU follow the same material specs as the Type I coats. Made of a durable 50/50 NYCO Twill the pants would be part of the Temperate Weather uniform with the release of the Type III Hot Weather uniforms. The pants have six pockets, a layout that would stay consistent throughout all types of BDU and DBDU uniforms. There are two hip pockets and button flapped back pockets. Each leg has a button flapped cargo pocket as well. At the waist are adjustment straps for best fit of pants. The knees have a sewn in dart which helps in articulation of the pants when bending. Pant cuffs have drawstrings for blousing the pants of boots. The trousers are rugged and durable, with service life lasting two years at times.
Manufactured by:
- Various Government Contractors – This item is manufactured for the US government by various contractors.
Country of Manufacture: USA – This product is manufactured in the #1 country, the USA.
Issue Type: USGI – These are genuine US government issued items made to military specification (mil-spec).
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