The 3rd Infantry Division was the spearhead during the invasion of Iraq. One brigade, particularly the 3rd had Olive Drab subdued patches (For woodland BDU), on their Desert Camouflage Uniforms opposed to typical desert subdued patches, possibly due to shortage of desert patches. After the invasion, 3rd Infantry Division returned to Iraq for second deployment in 2005-06. The 1st Battalion of 15th Infantry Regiment opted to continue wearing Olive Drab patches, as a throwback to the invasion, also it was believed that they done it for psychological reason; to instill the fear in the insurgents as most of them were in Saddam’s army during the invasion. (Anecdote is not yet to be verified). Other things that was unique to the 1/15 was the gaping of badges and modification of DCU, as shown on this example, one chest pocket was moved to left sleeve. (Image showing 1/15 with modifications at bottom).

This DCU belonged to SSG Burke. Before he He was with the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the invasion of Iraq and participated in the Operation Northern Delay; a combat jump into Northern Iraq. His name is listed under chalk 5 in the published combat jump manifest.