Department of Defense
Adam Linehan, Task & Purpose: Marine Corps Says ‘Pajama’-Like Tropical Uniforms Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
If the U.S. actually goes back to war with North Korea, American troops are going to need a uniform that is lightweight, breathable, and provides adequate camouflage in the forest, complete with a solid pair of boots for humping up and down all of those big mountains. Fortunately for Marines, the Corps has been working hard to ensure they’ll have both.
Lt. Col. Christopher Madeline of Marine Corps Systems Command told Marine Corps Times on Dec. 9 that tropical uniforms and boots should be available starting in late 2018. Members of the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines began testing several prototypes more than a year ago in Oahu, Hawaii — and the reviews are stellar.
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WNU Editor: It is when I am reading stories like this one that I am get the impression that everything is being rushed.
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