USGI Medium Regular Woodland Camo BDU Field Shirt M81 Jacket
The woodland camo BDU field shirt was the standard U.S. military combat top from the early 1980s through the mid-2000s. "BDU" stands for Battle Dress Uniform , and the camouflage pattern is the classic M81 Woodland pattern.
Features of the woodland camo BDU field shirt include:
- M81 Woodland camouflage pattern
- Ripstop or twill fabric depending on contract/year
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Four front cargo pockets
- Two chest pockets
- Two lower waist pockets
- Button-up front closure
- Covered button flap to reduce snagging
- Adjustable button cuffs
- Reinforced elbows on many versions
- Felled or double-stitched seams for durability
- Chest rank tab for pin-on insignia
- Name tape and branch tape placement
- Buttoned collar
- Loose fit for layering and mobility
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Military-spec NYCO fabric blend
- Usually 50/50 nylon-cotton ripstop
- Or heavier cotton/poly twill on older examples
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Drain holes in pockets on some contract variants
