![]() ![]() These uniforms remained in use through the Korean War. A summer service uniform consisting of a khaki cotton shirt and trousers was also issued, but came to be used only for garrison wear as the herringbone twill utility uniform became the preferred warm weather field uniform. Late in the war the Eisenhower jacket was introduced, intended for both field and garrison wear, though it too became used only for garrison wear shortly after the war. Garrison uniforms included olive drab uniforms with coat and tie which were distinct for officers and enlisted soldiers, with the officers' version having a darker, belted coat that could be worn with trousers of either matching color or a contrasting light taupe (a combination known as "pinks and greens"), while the enlisted service coat was unbelted and lighter in shade to match the issued field uniform trousers. By the latter part of the war, the introduction of the M1943 field uniform acknowledged the distinction between field and garrison wear. ![]() United States Army uniforms in World War II initially included service uniforms that were intended for both field and garrison use, though some parts, such as the open-collared service coat, were used only in garrison, while items such as the M1941 Field Jacket were specifically for use in the field, and not meant to be worn in garrison. Īll-purpose service coat issued to enlisted soldiers at the onset of World War II. Dress uniforms of dark blue coats and light blue trousers in a modernized form with an open collar, white shirt, and necktie, were reintroduced for officers in 1937. In 1926, the previous stand collar service coat was replaced with an open-collared coat worn with a collared shirt and necktie, and in 1937 breeches were replaced with straight-legged trousers. The blue uniforms were dropped in 1917 prompted by the exigencies of World War I. From 1902 to 1917, the army had three uniforms: a service uniform of olive drab wool cloth for use by soldiers in the field, a khaki cotton version used for hot weather, and a blue dress uniform used for ceremonies and off-post wear by enlisted men. The 1899 Army Uniform Regulations provided for a cotton khaki uniform for field service, drawing on the experience of the Spanish–American War when both blue and khaki clothing had been worn. Uniform standards were relaxed during the war years, especially on campaign, as conditions demanded. Combat soldiers in the American Civil War wore a standard dark blue coat and light blue trousers, just like personnel in garrisons or in army offices and headquarters. This changed in modern times, as field uniforms were developed which were more suited for battle.ĭuring the 19th century, Army uniforms were relatively simple. Army, the uniform worn in combat was essentially the same as that worn for everyday duties, as was the common practice with most armies of the time. Over history, a number of different non-combat service uniforms have been authorized by the Army. ![]() The Army Blue Service Uniform, which was the sole service uniform between 20, is used primarily as a dress uniform for ceremonial occasions or formal social situations. The Army Green Service Uniform, announced in 2018 and authorized in 2020, is used primarily for daily use in situations where civilians wear business attire, such as office settings or official meetings. As of 2021, the Army has two service uniforms for use by its personnel. ![]() The Army Service Uniform ( ASU) is a military uniform for wear by United States Army personnel in garrison posts and at most public functions where the Army Combat Uniform is inappropriate. ![]()
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