Blue Field Uniform

[♠SARKID♠]

So to clarify, Charcoal tactical pants?  Not trolling, need pants and this thread seemed to have a better grasp on the tactical pants.

I recommend both of these

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00543YN24/ref=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1


http://www.511tactical.com/All-Products/Pants/Tactical-Pants/511-Tactical-Pants-Mens-Cotton.html#192

[vento]

I think "charcoal" is too dark.

You're looking for something like this:

http://bdu.com/mens-propper-lightweight-tactical-pants/gray#/654/0,656/1

^^^ I own a pair of this and I am wearing it today. It's on the light grey side of the spectrum (as compared to the epaulet). Somehow the picture makes it look darker. 

On the other hand, the grey BDU is actually closer to the color of the epaulet but, again, somehow the picture makes it look much much lighter.

Not that the epaulet matter since these pants are to be worn with the Golf shirt only, but it is a good reference for grey.

http://bdu.com/propper-poly-cotton-ripstop-bdu-pants/gray

[skymaster]

Here is the "official" page from the Propper contractor catalogue in reference to the tactical pants previously mentioned, including their colour shade chart. Their "grey" colour matches the CAP Officer shoulder marks more closely than the "charcoal" which is almost black.



Also (not to derail the tread), but the same catalogue has some very decent image of the ABU uniform items, if someone would like those posted, if someone (with better Photoshop skills than I) would like to create a better idea of what the "silver on navy blue" tapes and insignia would look like on the proposed CAP version of the ABU. My thinking is, that since it is just an image, and not an actual ABU, that hopefully some members on this board won't be as likely to jump my case about not having authorisation to purchase ABU items.

[Mela_007]

As a lady, finding the tactical pants was difficult for me (plus size)...as you likely noticed from the early part of this thread.  I am still going to get another pair of gray pants and I am hoping they are a tougher material than the slacks I have right now. 

Either way, I'll need the BDU style uniform for ground team use.  I'll worry about what kind of AF-style uniform is current when I make weight standards and am authorized to wear it.  I do feel out of place somewhat at a SAREX being the only person in a Field Uniform, but I am ok with the fact that I am in a uniform that is properly marked and I'm authorized to wear.  I have seen pics of senior members that are obviously not within weight requirements wearing the BDUs, but that isn't going to be me.  I will not disrespect the USAF by wearing a uniform I'm not authorized to wear.  Nobody at the SAREX acted in any way differently towards me due to my Field Uniform (thought a couple cadets and parents were confused), so it's no biggy.

[SarDragon]

According to the guidance on the KB, the correct medium gray is darker than the grade slides.

I do feel out of place somewhat at a SAREX being the only person in a Field Uniform, but I am ok with the fact that I am in a uniform that is properly marked and I'm authorized to wear.

Don't feel out of place. I wear BBDUs because I have a beard, and do my job(s) just as well as I would w/o the fuzz, and in AF-style uniforms.

[Майор Хаткевич]

I wear BBDUs because I have a 25 pound bag in my gut.

[Mela_007]

Thanks, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there wearing the BBDUs.  It just happened to be that way at the only two SAREX that I have attended thus far.

[SarDragon]

I have been the only one in BBDUs at an event several times, and it's never been a problem. On top of that, I'm easy to find. 

[Майор Хаткевич]

Certainly in the minority most of the time, even if others should be wearing them.

[Mela_007]

I never thought about that SarDragron...you are not camouflaged, with the rest of the camouflage!  lol

[Private Investigator]

Thanks, it's good to know I'm not the only one out there wearing the BBDUs.  It just happened to be that way at the only two SAREX that I have attended thus far.

My Wing Commander wears BBDUs to our SAREXs and he sets a great example for others to follow since he can wear the BDUs legitimately and correctly.   :clap:

[davedove]

Not only that, with the different uniform, outsiders think you must be the super-secret special skills guy!

I have been the only one in BBDUs at an event several times, and it's never been a problem. On top of that, I'm easy to find. 

[vento]

Here is the "official" page from the Propper contractor catalogue in reference to the tactical pants previously mentioned, including their colour shade chart. Their "grey" colour matches the CAP Officer shoulder marks more closely than the "charcoal" which is almost black.

Skymaster, I can only wish that their official catalog was actually accurate.
Here're what I actually own and they are both Propper. The one on the left is the grey tactical pant and the one on the right is the grey BDU. Got both from bdu.com. I actually thought that they sent me the wrong grey tactical, but another member who purchased it from a different source ended up with the same color that I have.

[Eclipse]

The ones on the left are what I and everyone else in my wing wears.  The ones on the right are too dark.

[SarDragon]

Again, the darker ones more closely fit the info on the KB.

http://capnhq.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/204/0/filename/Med_gray-chart.htm

I know, the KB isn't regulatory, but it is guidance.

[Mela_007]

Glad to hear your Wing Commander wears them and is eligible to wear the regular style.  Super-secret special skills guy (gal in my case), cool, that works for me.  Just gotta get the skills to go with it.  Lots of learning to go.

[vento]

Again, the darker ones more closely fit the info on the KB.

http://capnhq.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/204/0/filename/Med_gray-chart.htm

I know, the KB isn't regulatory, but it is guidance.

I am soooo looking forward to the next revision of CAPM 39-1.    :angel:

[Майор Хаткевич]

Again, the darker ones more closely fit the info on the KB.

http://capnhq.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/204/0/filename/Med_gray-chart.htm

I know, the KB isn't regulatory, but it is guidance.

I am soooo looking forward to the next revision of CAPM 39-1.    :angel:

Doubt it will change anything. Until there's a "This is what you get" clause, the gray will be up to interpretation of everyone's closet/closest store.

[SarDragon]

Given the very skillful combination of the two graphics, I'll go for the Propper gray BDU.

[Eclipse]

I would tend to agree, except that in the context of the golf shirt, which is where you would use these, anything darker then the ones on the left
look too dark.

If you were wearing these with the aviators, itd be a different story because you have other gray to compare it to and the shirt is obviously bright.

It's in the contrast where things go sideways.