Maj. Brian Sanders, the Army G-1 uniform policy sergeant major. The Tropical Dress Variation is primarily intended for Soldiers in hot climates and serves as the alternative for the Class A uniform.

Quintana Mitchell, a noncommissioned officer for the Uniform Policy Branch, told Military.com. Like the Tropical Dress version, the Class B can be worn with a long- or short-sleeved shirt.

On Oct. 1, 1981, the Army introduced the battle dress uniform, or BDUs. This uniform was descended from the tropical combat uniform of the Vietnam War and consisted of a coat made of a nylon and ...

On April 15th, 2021, the 153rd Army Uniform Board reviewed current and future policies on Army dress uniforms, the clothing bag, and other optional purchase items. Many of the board’s ...

Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division field test new uniforms designed for the jungle environment. The Army wanted a lighter ... You can catch hypothermia in a tropical environment." ...

COLUMBIA — Trainees at Fort Jackson, the Army's largest basic training base, are among the first soldiers to receive the branch's newest throwback dress uniforms that resemble what the ...