Collection of modified DCUs and BDUs

June 9, 2024UncategorizedJeremy Albright

ODA 3236 uniform and team hat

In addition to classic modification of lower pockets moved to sleeves with velcro added, it has heavy duty nylon pocket sewn on elbows to accommodate the foam pads from ACU. (SOF continued to wear DCU and BDU as field uniform during the ACU/UCP era). The pants were modified as well. The cargo pockets were moved down under knees so this soldier can wear knee pads or drop leg pouch/holster which would’ve rendered cargo pockets useless.

In addition to classic modification of lower pockets moved to sleeves with velcro added, it has heavy duty nylon pocket sewn on elbows to accommodate the foam pads from ACU. (SOF continued to wear DCU and BDU as field uniform during the ACU/UCP era). The pants were modified as well. The cargo pockets were moved down under knees so this soldier can wear knee pads or drop leg pouch/holster which would’ve rendered cargo pockets useless.

10th Special Forces “Panzer” modified DCUs.

Two examples of “Panzer mods” DCU. We came up with name due to the fact those were modified at the shop at Panzer Kaserne. Typically 10th SFG wore those. There are also exists tan velcro example which isn’t shown here. Panzer mods were most commonly seen worn in Africa (OEF-A, for advisory role) as well few instances in Afghanistan and Iraq. The black velcro one is currently in Paul Arnold‘s collection. The OD green velcro currently in my collection is named to the soldier who was severely wounded in Uzbin Valley Ambush in 2008. He was one of the 7 to receive bronze star with V device.

Navy EOD modified DCU

Operation Infinite Response 2009. Photo by US. Navy. http://www.dvidshub.net

Operation Infinite Response 2009. Photo by US. Navy. http://www.dvidshub.net

USASOC modified DCU

The DCU worn by support personnel in U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Currently in the collection of Jonathan Wingfield.

The DCU worn by support personnel in U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Currently in the collection of Jonathan Wingfield.

Special Forces support personnel’s DCU.

This modified DCU was found with all original Velcro patches still attached. Named to Lt. Ward- likely 112th Signal Battalion that fell under 1st Special Forces Command. Generally, any uniforms with Special Forces shoulder sleeve insignia but lacking the “Special Forces” tab indicates that he was a support personnel for a Special Forces Group.

This modified DCU was found with all original Velcro patches still attached. Named to Lt. Ward- likely 112th Signal Battalion that fell under 1st Special Forces Command. Generally, any uniforms with Special Forces shoulder sleeve insignia but lacking the “Special Forces” tab indicates that he was a support personnel for a Special Forces Group.

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