Category: Desert Battle Dress Uniform

a. The DBDU is designed to fit loosely and alterations are not authorized. The coat is worn outside the trousers, and the trousers are worn belted. Commanders may authorize exceptions to this policy under conditions deemed appropriate in the interest of health, comfort, and efficiency because of climatic conditions, or to accommodate a soldier’s religious practices, in accordance with AR 600–20, para 5–6. b. Soldiers are required to wear the nametape, U.S. Army tape, and…

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a. Personnel wear the DBDU on duty when prescribed by the commander. Soldiers may wear the DBDU off post, unless prohibited by the commander. They may not wear DBDUs for commercial travel, unless authorized by paragraph 1–10c of this regulation. Personnel may not wear DBDUs in establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the establishment sells alcohol and food, soldiers may not wear utility uniforms if their activities in the establishment center on drinking alcohol only.…

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a. Material composition. (1) Desert coat, trousers and hat. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon twill (old weight material) or 50/50 cotton and nylon ripstop (new weight material), with infrared protection characteristics, and it is printed with a three-color desert camouflage pattern. (2) Desert coat, cold weather. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon sateen, wind resistant, and it is printed with a three- color desert camouflage pattern. b. Uniform composition. (1) Coat, desert camouflage, daytime…

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The desert battle dress uniform (DBDU) is authorized for year-round wear by all personnel when issued as organiza- tional clothing and prescribed by the commander. (See figs 5–1 through 5–4.) [1] [2] [3] [4]

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