<P> The belt loops are of new design . The width has doubled, and there are now 8 of them compared to 7 in the past . The waist adjustment cord has been removed and replaced by the Velcro waistband fine - adjusters, one at each hip . Instead of a knee pocket which could only accommodate soft knee inserts in the past, the knee area now features multi-layered comprehensive design which allows external hard - type knee pads to be inserted and secured . Back of the knee area has Velcro hook and loop patches to further secure knee inserts around the knee area . Cuffs at the bottom of the trousers do not use drawstrings anymore for blousing; those have been again replaced by the Velcro cuff adjusters . Further changes as part of the transition to OCP removed the pockets for insertable knee pads altogether, along with the replacement of more Velcro with buttons . </P> <P> To be able to differentiate the FRACU from ACU at a distance, a small square inch tan patch is affixed to the left sleeve cuff on the jacket and the middle of the left cargo pocket flap on the trousers . </P> <P> Typically, the ACU is worn with the Advanced Combat Helmet, a patrol cap, or a boonie hat and / or fleece cap as appropriate in winter months . The patrol cap is a kepi - styled straight - sided, flat - topped soft cap, with a double thick bill and internal pocket . When in garrison, the maroon, tan, and green berets may be worn by paratroopers, Army Rangers, and Army Special Forces respectively . The green micro fleece cap is authorized for field and garrison use outside of unit PT, per local command . A name tape is worn on the back of the patrol cap . Sew - on rank is recommended but pin - on rank is authorized on the ACU Patrol Cap and ACU Boonie Hat . The MICH (Modular Integrated Communications Helmet) Camouflage cover rank must be sewn on if worn but is often not used as the night vision device mount would obstruct it . </P> <P> The ACU is worn with a moisture - wicking sand colored T - shirt . A Tan 499 T - shirt is authorized with ACU - OCPs, and will become the sole authorized T - shirt upon completion of the full transition to OCP in 2019 . </P>

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