USE AND CARE OF THE ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM (ACU)
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The ACU Coat is a single-breasted design with long sleeves and a stand-up collar with hook-and-loop fastener tape closure. The front has two angled chest pockets with hook-and-loop closure flaps. Above each chest pocket, there are loop fastener tape strips. The name tape will be placed on the right, US Army tape on the left. Centered on the chest, between the breast pockets, is a loop fastener to hold the individual's rank insignia. The back of the coat contains an integrated bi-swing pleat. The upper sleeves each contain loop-fastener covered pockets to hold left and right Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, (unit and combat patches), skill tabs, and US Flag. The top flap of each sleeve pocket bears a piece of identification Friend or Foe (IFF) tape. Below each sleeve pocket, there are openings secured by hook-and-loop fasteners for the elbow pads to be inserted. The left sleeve contains three-channel pen/pencil pocket. The cuff openings can be adjusted by the use of hook-and-loop fasteners. |
The Trousers have a four-button front fly and an adjustable waist drawstrings. There are right and left hip pockets and two rear button pockets. The titled cargo pockets on each leg are secured by hook-and-loop fasteners and an elastic drawstring with barrel lock. Below the cargo pockets, there are openings secured by hook-and-loop fasteners for the knee pads to beinserted. The left and right lower leg pockets are also secured by hook-and-loop fasteners, and the legs contain hem draw cords. |
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WASH INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR
Small rips and tears can be hand or machined stitched, or mended with the use of patches.
REPLACEMENT GARMENT IF:
| X-LARGE | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-527-5274 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-519-8444 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-519-8445 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-519-8446 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-527-5275 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | 39 to 43 in | 8415-01-527-5277 |
| X-SMALL | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8277 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8404 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8410 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8427 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8408 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | Up to 27 in | 8415-01-519-8279 |
| LARGE | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-527-5269 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-519-8532 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-519-8435 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-519-8434 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-519-8436 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | 35 to 39 in | 8415-01-527-5273 |
| XX-LARGE | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-527-5290 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-527-5291 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-519-8447 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-527-5292 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-527-5293 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | 43 to 47 in | 8415-01-527-5296 |
| SMALL | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-519-8416 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-519-8414 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-519-8423 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-519-8418 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-519-8419 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | 27 to 31 in | 8415-01-527-5247 |
| MEDIUM | INSEAM | WAIST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-Short | Up to 26 1/2 in | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-519-8422 |
| Short | 26 1/2 to 29 1/2 | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-519-8426 |
| Regular | 29 1/2 to 32 1/2 | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-519-8429 |
| Long | 32 1/2 to 35 1/2 | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-519-8430 |
| X-Long | 35 1/2to 38 1/2 | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-519-8431 |
| XX-Long | Over 38 1/2 in | 31 to 35 in | 8415-01-527-5266 |
| X-LARGE | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Short | 55 to 59 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-5200 |
| X-Short | 59 to 63 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-5222 |
| Short | 63 to 67 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-5049 |
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-519-8613 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-8610 |
| X-Long | 75 to 79 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-8609 |
| XX-Long | Above79 in | 45 to 49 in | 8415-01-527-5223 |
| X-SMALL | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Short | 55 to 59 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-527-5215 |
| X-Short | 59 to 63 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-519-8487 |
| Short | 63 to 67 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-519-8491 |
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-519-8497 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-527-5047 |
| X-Long | 75 to 79 in | Up to 33 in | 8415-01-527-5048 |
| XX-LARGE | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | 49 to 53 in | 8415-01-527-5051 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | 49 to 53 in | 8415-01-527-5053 |
| X-Long | 75 to 79 in | 49 to 53 in | 8415-01-519-8612 |
| XX-Long | Above 79 in | 49 to 53 in | 8415-01-527-5224 |
| SMALL | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Short | 55 to 59 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8499 |
| X-Short | 59 to 63 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8500 |
| Short | 63 to 67 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8502 |
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8501 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8504 |
| X-Long | Above 75 in | 33 to 37 in | 8415-01-519-8506 |
| LARGE | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Short | 55 to 59 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-527-5219 |
| X-Short | 59 to 63 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8514 |
| Short | 63 to 67 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8532 |
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8599 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8607 |
| X-Long | 75 to 79 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8608 |
| XX-Long | Above 79 in | 41 to 45 in | 8415-01-519-8611 |
| MEDIUM | HEIGHT | CHEST | NSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| XX-Short | 55 to 59 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8505 |
| X-Short | 59 to 63 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8507 |
| Short | 63 to 67 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8509 |
| Regular | 67 to 71 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8510 |
| Long | 71 to 75 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8512 |
| X-Long | 75 to 79 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-519-8513 |
| XX-Long | Above 79 in | 37 to 41 in | 8415-01-527-5218 |