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3. Velcro for wearing unit patch, skill tabs and recognition devices
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Unit patches and skill tabs don't make a damn bit of difference in a fight ("Really!?"), but good luck convincing the badge hunters to give up wearing their knick-knacks on their cammies. This seems like a good compromise.
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5. Elbow pouch for internal elbow pad inserts
6. Knee pouch for internal knee pad inserts
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Personally, I liked wearing isomat kneepads inside the pockets on my MCCUU's, I thought they were far more comfortable while patrolling or climbing than the Altas. The drawback there is increased wear on the fabric at the knees.
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8. Tilted chest pockets with Velcro closure
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IMO, the US military is so enamored with the IBA and SAPI that chest pockets are a moot point anywhere other than garrison. That's why I like the velcro closures on the MCCUUs, I can get to my ID card easily in garrison, and I never use the chest pockets in the field.
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9. Three-slot pen pocket on bottom of sleeve
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That actually sounds like a pretty good idea, depending on how well they carry it off.
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10. Velcro sleeve cuff closure
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This is the first feature listed that I will actually come out and say is not such a good idea. This is begging for Murphy to swing into action and snag some guy's cuff while on patrol, producing the characteristic RRRIIIIIIIIIP.
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11. Shoulder pockets with Velcro
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Yeah, should've gone with the buttons. It can be a PITA to close, but you're going to use these pockets in a tactical environment, so go for the quieter solution.
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15. Bellowed calf storage pocket on left and right leg
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I like.
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16. Moisture-wicking desert tan t-shirt
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It's about time somebody woke up. I think the Marine Corps may be taking steps to ban Underarmour Shirts.
Overall, I think it's a good move. I hope they change the color scheme from what is shown in the picture, though.
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