The Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) is a U.S. camouflage combat uniform formerly worn by members of the United States Air Force, United States Space Force, and some civilian employees of the U.S. Department of the Air Force until April 2021.

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. It It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all Air Force

Apr 23, 2019 · The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition. The changes highlighted include authorization of the two-piece Flight Duty Uniform in garrison and updated patch guidance for the OCP uniform.

Nov 3, 2024 · This webpage is a one-stop reference to help answer questions regarding proper wear of approved Air Force uniform items, insignias, awards and decorations, etc. It also provides the latest updates and changes to policy from Air Force senior leadership and the Uniform Board.

Due to its lack of flame resistance, the ABU is no longer considered an appropriate uniform for combat duty. Beginning in August 2010, the Air Force began to issue Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern uniforms for Air Force personnel deploying in …

The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform and will begin incrementally phasing it in beginning Oct. 1.

Jun 7, 2024 · US Air Force Camo, or Airmen Battle Uniform (ABU), is the official combat uniform of the United States Air Force. It was introduced in 2007 as a replacement for the previous woodland camouflage pattern (BDU) and desert camouflage pattern (DCU).

Aug 25, 2020 · The next milestone for mandatory wear with the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms (OCP), goes into effect Sept. 1, 2020. Some of the new requirements are: DLA green socks or Coyote Brown socks.

Jan 2, 2019 · The Air Force will ramp up its effort to adopt the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform across the entire service in 2019. By April 2021, all airmen will be required to have ditched the...

Starting October 1, 2018, the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform will be the new uniform of the U.S. Air Force. The OCP Replaces the Airman Battle Uniform, which has been the standard uniform since 2011, when it replaced both the woodland camouflage Battle Dress Uniform and Desert Camouflage Uniform.