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Standard OG combats with square pockets mean its pre 1986. Also the crew are wearing ties, which were part of the Combat uniform up to 1981 I think.
The Crew helmets are the more modern Gentex type. They have changed again since but the difference is barely visible from afar. Early photos of the Scorpion in use have the crew wearing larger helmets that have the intercom inside the shell.For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostStandard OG combats with square pockets mean its pre 1986. Also the crew are wearing ties, which were part of the Combat uniform up to 1981 I think.
The Crew helmets are the more modern Gentex type. They have changed again since but the difference is barely visible from afar. Early photos of the Scorpion in use have the crew wearing larger helmets that have the intercom inside the shell.
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Originally posted by TheCount View PostWhat would be the uniform for crew from 1986 on then? and would you have a photo/name of the type of combats used?
Worth noting that the OG square pocket combats was identical to the british army issue of the 1950s. Gradually they introduced DPM, first only to the smock, later to the entire uniform. We remained in OG throughout the troubles to avoid being confused with the British Army.
For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostFrom 1986 on, the only change was from square chest pockets to zipped internal ones, known as "slash pockets". Unique to the Irish Defence forces, most came with a black "FF" stamp on the chest. This OG uniform remained in use until the early 2000s, when DPM was introduced.
Worth noting that the OG square pocket combats was identical to the british army issue of the 1950s. Gradually they introduced DPM, first only to the smock, later to the entire uniform. We remained in OG throughout the troubles to avoid being confused with the British Army.
Never saw a mix of DPM and OG being worn either
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Originally posted by DeV View PostNever saw an FF on OG clothing apart from wet gear
Never saw a mix of DPM and OG being worn either
the year after the FCA were issued DPMs they became very hard to get and as a result we sent a class of recruits, a full troop on Camp to Kilkenny in freshly issued OGs.....Last edited by hptmurphy; 18 July 2017, 21:26.Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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Originally posted by DeV View PostNever saw an FF on OG clothing apart from wet gear
Never saw a mix of DPM and OG being worn either
Re: mixture of DPM/OG - I did. PDF personnel were issued with the DPM in (I think) 1998/99. First units to receive it were the outgoing UNIFIL Bn and the ARW. Reserve didn't get it until 2001Last edited by Truck Driver; 18 July 2017, 21:40."Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostFrom 1986 on, the only change was from square chest pockets to zipped internal ones, known as "slash pockets". Unique to the Irish Defence forces, most came with a black "FF" stamp on the chest. This OG uniform remained in use until the early 2000s, when DPM was introduced.
Worth noting that the OG square pocket combats was identical to the british army issue of the 1950s. Gradually they introduced DPM, first only to the smock, later to the entire uniform. We remained in OG throughout the troubles to avoid being confused with the British Army.
Perfect mate cheers, exactly the kind of info i was look for,
Quick follow up question then, what are these then? The hooded jackets in particular, is the older lad in centre just wearing the new style jacket or is it different?
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Quick follow up question then, what are these then? The hooded jackets in particular, is the older lad in centre just wearing the new style jacket or is it different?Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe
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