The Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) is a camouflaged combat uniform that was used by the United States Armed Forces as their standard combat uniform from the early 1980s to the mid-2000s. Since then, it has been replaced or supplanted in every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Oct 31, 2011 · In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear and a date was set for final phase-out of the woodland camouflage-patterned BDU's. Previously announced to be effective Oct. 1 of 2011, a more recent Air Force Instruction 36-2903, "Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel" pushed the date back to Nov. 1.

The Air Force Dress and Appearance Program website is a one-stop shop for all questions on wear of the uniform, insignias, awards and decorations. It also provides the latest news updates and policy changes. For local installation guidance, consult your chain of command for clarification and further guidance on standards and policies.

Feb 12, 2024 · The Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) was the official work uniform of the United States Air Force (USAF) from 2007 to 2019. This digital-tiger-stripe-patterned uniform replaced the previous Battle Dress Uniform (BDU). Designed to provide better camouflage and functionality in various environments, the ABU consisted of a coat, trousers, and a patrol cap.

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.

In the 1980s and 1990s, as the Army increasingly transitioned to the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) in woodland camouflage, the Air Force also followed suit, retaining the USAF versions of the subdued cloth insignia of the previous utility uniform.

Mar 16, 2022 · The Battle Dress Uniform, known more widely as the BDU, was worn by millions of U.S. military personnel while it was in active service as a combat uniform for the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. Coast Guard also wore it. It replaced the tired, but true, mono-colored uniforms that were well-known in the U.S ...

Oct 31, 2011 · Originally designed for wear throughout Europe and the Cold War, the almost 30 year-old duty uniform was worn by all branches of the service until 2005. After today, only the Navy will be authorized to wear the BDU until their set phase-out date. The most readily noticeable change to Airmen, aside from its appearance, is the maintenance.

Nov 2, 2011 · The traditional Battle Dress Uniform, worn by U.S. service members for 25 years, was phased out by the Air Force Nov. 1 and is no longer authorized for wear. Worn both in garrison and at deployed locations, the BDU and the Desert Camouflage Uniform were replaced by the Airman Battle Uniform.

In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear, and a date was set for final phase-out of the woodland camouflage-patterned BDU's. Previously announced to be effective Oct. 1, a more recent Air Force Instruction 36-2903, "Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel" pushed the date back to Nov. 1.