Standard Uniform - Operational Camoflague Pattern (OCP) Scorpion W2 Pattern

Effective 1 JAN 24 the current Army pattern OCP is the Troop Standard Uniform. New purchases should be made in this pattern. Mix of woodland pattern gear worn with this uniform is authorized. New purchases should be in Army Scorpion W2 pattern (NSN 8415-01-623-XXXX) and not the Multicam pattern (NSN 8415-01-598-XXXX) which was worn until 2019. The last four digits are size unique.

Insignia are worn in the following locations to properly distinguish the unit form other entities wearing the same pattern. Right sleeve top - full color reverse Texas flag. Right sleeve under Texas Flag - overseas unit of assignment (optional). Right breast - last name. Chest - rank. Left breast - DAL CITY TRP. Left sleeve - DCT unit patch. Members should obtain at a minimum:

• 1 "boonie hat"
• 2 OCP Jackets
• 2 OCP Trousers

OCP or woodland pattern MOLLE gear may be worn with this uniform.

Alternate Duty Uniform - Woodland BDU

This was the standard uniform of the US from 1981 to 2005. Members have the option of 50 / 50 nylon / cotton, or 100% cotton ripstop in the adopted pattern. There is no anticipated wear out date, so members may continue to wear this uniform into the forseeable future.

The following insignia are worn on the uniform; Right Shoulder, half inch from the shoulder seam - TX Flag in color (flying reversed), while prior Federal service personnel,may wear the US Flag displayed likewise, and overseas unit patch optional). Name tape (last name in all caps) is worn over the right breast pocket, and Troop members wear the tape "DAL CITY TRP" tape over the left breast pocket (prior Federal service may wear tape of their active or reserve service branch). Unit patch to be worn on the left shoulder by members of the Troop. Rank worn on collar (Army style - prior service Marines may wear USMC style insignia) as directed.

"Boonie Hat"

The Troop wears the "Boonie Hat" and not the patrol cap. The official nomenclature is Hat, Sun, OCP and has a NSN of 8415-01-641-xxxx to ensure the correct pattern and materials are obtained. The last four digits are size unique. The Troop does not require rank insignia to be worn on the boonie hat.

Troopers are not required to have the patrol cap.

Field Jacket

The M65 Field Jacket in pattern the same as base unifrom and insignia as worn in the same style as on the BDU uniform. The button in nylon liner provides additional warmth in cold weather and is highly recommended.

Unfortunately this clothing item is no longer issued, and therefore is not available in the OCP pattern. While Army Regulations allow camo patterns from older field gear to be used with OCP uniforms, this does not apply to clothing items such as the field jacket.

Boots

The style of boot is left to the choice of the individual. "Jungle" style with the Panama sole and the coyote Brown boots made by Belleville, Altima, Danner, Bates, or Wellco are the most poplular choice among members of the Troop.

Strongly suggested is to have at least one pair of boots with Goretex lining to keep the feet dry in a wet environment.

Underclothing

The current issue T-Shirt, Shade 499 Moisture-Wicking, Army is recommemded as an improvemment over the previously worn 100% cotton brown t-shirt, which may be worn as a more cost effective alternative. The tan T-Shirt worn with the old UCP pattern is alternate standard.

Socks may be the current issue tan wool anti-fungal or the previous green wool/nylon blend cushion sole.