NEW OCP IHWCU REVIEW (Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform) Comparison 

I'm in the Army. These summer uniforms are very comfortable and great for field exercises. Especially out here in the south west US

i'm about 5'6 on Tinder i'm about 5'7 same same lol

The IHWCU is not yet approved for AF usage but hopefully it will be soon. OCPs are pretty damned hot to wear. It's why servicemen go in undershirts without the jacket whenever they're allowed to. Especially in hot states like Florida, the only time OCPs are comfortable is when the temperature is down in the 60s.

As a gear guy I appreciate you keeping us updated on all that’s Spice Brown! Make Buddons great again ha!

I've froze my ass off in the woods and patrolled streets in 90f+ heat wearing 70+ pounds of body armor and equipment (RTO). Not once have I ever said "man I should've joined the Air Force". Love you guys tho :)

I never was in the military but I subscribe to the minutemen theory so I got the 2 piece flight suit set in OCP and it is quite comfortable. In the firedepartment I'm used to wearing nomex so when I saw those were available I got them because I knew how comfortable nomex is. I got the top and bottoms for $30 total, so that was a big reason too. I use them for hiking and training and they literaly feel like pajamas. Was interested in the hot weather stuff because they seem more rugged since made of nyco but also keep you cool.

Man l miss the old woodlands camouflage, they were just simple and when they were broke in and after a good ironing they still looked good.

Basically it's back to BDUs in a more modern camo pattern. Which I sort of predicted would happen. BDUs were comfortable and practical.

There's elements of this uniform I wish they'd bring to the regular OCPs, I prefer the buttons I had on my ABUs over the zipper on OCPs and I hate the zipper sleeve pockets on the OCPs, getting the pockets open is no problem but when I need to rezip it I have to hold my cuff, I do use my breast pockets so going to this uniform wouldn't be good for me. Also if Big Air Force is listening, we need the pen pockets on the lower leg to come back.

With my two British MTP PCS, removed the velcro, sewed my patches on to prevent losing patches and making noises with the velcro. We do Sew are patches on are MTP PCS Barrack Shirt.

Most of the units I served with in the Army back when we were wearing couch camo 🤮, we weren't allowed to use the chest pockets anyways.

Penelope chill… I’m from TX and we say things like ya”ll, fixin, might could, all git-out, etc & don’t YOU dare even hint that we are not speaking the English language appropriately. PS: I like the new “buddens” 😜

I didn't know that the army and the space force were also getting the 57-43 cut. I'm just a CAP cadet, and I asked a SERE instructor who was wearing the 57-43's about that cut and he said that everybody was gonna be getting them, so I thought he meant everybody in the Air Force, but I didn't think he meant EVERYBODY

Thanks for the video. Can't wait to try one.

Air Force field test that’s freaking hilarious

"2ND closest" to pajamas...Army aviation knows the secret to the actual-closest to pajamas, and it's called the A2CU. 😎

Stay safe Airman .

Just the fact that the pockets are now forward facing prove this uniform is better.

That button on the collar throws me off.. but I guess I have to get used to it

I love your videos! Keep on being awesome!!

I love his vids my dad was Air Force security forces but now has passed

I’m in the army I love buddens!

One thing you forgot to mention is that the type of OCP depends on your job.. some people are required to wear the fire resistente version which are hotter...

"I'm about 5'6, on tinder I'm 5'7" - too funny lol

Tru spec uniforms doesnt have insect repellent from factory

In reference to the "button" scandal, in Philly (the birthplace of the country), we tend to soften Ts in the middle of words, or even completely ignore them, so "buddon" or even "bu'on" would be more acceptable than enunciating the Ts. Her "you don't sound American" comment couldn't be any more wrong... Either way, good video.

Soooooo, back to the old BDUs you say. PUPPY!!!!!

Great vids!

I like your video TSgt thank you for your service

OK, I'm definitely turning into a grumpy old vet, complaining about every change the military makes. But what the hell was wrong with the OCP? Yall were getting hot or somthing? Drink water.

They ruined it with the buttons tbh

Great review

Bro, you won my like with the Field Test!

Hey are you at the Canaveral airstation? I’m at Patrick AFB btw

Great review, Airman! What size trousers are those? For that 5’6” to 5’8” range?

I feel like if I got this I’d have to answer constantly why I look different.

If I want to but these original trousers for work where can I buy them? Does the army sell to civilians?

That ocp blouse sounds really super awesome I love it

I’m looking to buy a second set, first set I received from the army, but the pants got a little tight on me lol. How do the pants that you got run/fit? True to size, go up a size, or go down a size compared to the normal OCPs

Are the cargo pockets sewn down in the middle, or is it one big standard cargo pocket? It looks like the former is the case but I haven't really seen anything that confirms either theory.

Does the IHWCU get made in size extra short too? Because I am an even tinier gnome

It took me 2 months to get mine through ya patriot tactical. My collar area is like twice the size as normal ocp. It shows like twice as much of my undershirt because it opens up lower in the blouse

Goddamnit, not even 1 year since the phasing out of the ACU yet and they are already messing with it

What PC goes well with truspecs? I feel propper is too light.. any ideas?

They went from buttons to zippers to buttons

As a fellow short battle nome, did you have to go with short pants as well as the top, or just short top and reg bottoms?

Why didn’t the Air Force just go forward with this and adopt it?! Dang it!! I work outside for my AFSC and the OCPs we have aren’t that comfortable at all, it matters because if we wear combat shirts under out plate carriers, we have to wear the plate carriers with them 24/7, these would be the double win solution to this.

Has the old version got zipped shoulder pocket?

So can airman wear these?

Let’s hope for a supp 👍

Are these actually approved for AF use?

What would Airforce need OCP (Operational Crap Pattern). Main go back to your tiger stripe ABU's man harder to see in around run ways and buildings. OCP you stand out man Optics would pick you off. And what color is space and atmosphere man Not OCP???

How exactly will the military know your not wearing the 50/50 blend vs this 57 blend, like in what ways will they be able to tell you no you can’t wear it it fits a lot better then the normal ocp and we are the same height to 👌🏼

How did u put the Velcro badge on ?

What’s the sizing on these same as the reg cops?

Over time, the reinforced portions on the knee area and crotch/ass area fades at a different rate than the rest of the uniform. Makes it look multicolored and really unprofessional. Drives me crazy. I’m sure there are Command Sergeants Major out there who have had aneurisms over this.

What is your job in the Airforce?

Nah idk how people got tight over the normal person way to say button lmao

I talked to the captain who fielded this uniform for the Army three years ago. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-e0I1XlB5oKA.html BTW, I am from the Bronx. Born and raised in NYC.

Can you do a video talking about your job and what it is that you do and about the tech school for it etc ( I haven’t found of video of you talking about it ) I really want to go for space system operations but I can’t seem to find any RU-vidd that talks about it 🤟🏼 @thenikeairman

5’6? Another battle gnome like me! I’m technically 5’-5-13/16”

“I’m 5’6”. On tinder I’m 5’7”” 😂😂😂 I’m weak. Nah fam. If you ain’t 6’ they don’t care on tinder.

dont tell us that made in china?

why did they give you the IHWCU ? ? did you have to pay for that personally ? ?

What’s the FP patch mean?

i’m a 16 year old girl that’s also 5’6 😂

Matugas? Are you pilipino?

Unfortunetly theyre always sold out

Can the Air Force even wear these yet?

Can I have ur old ocp's bro!

You’re dope man, But seeing nonners wear hot weather gear is funny, I hate wearing the blouse, I usually roll up my sleeves but still the blouse is way to thicc

They should have gotten rid of that velcro that says here I am every time you open it. Buttons are just cooler undo every other one when it's hot. I think zippers on the sleeves pockets were better. I was the last flight 357 to get cotton pickles after us everybody else got permanent press pickle uniform. Otherwise it looks pretty good there buttons🤣😂😛 don't worry about Karen she'll get over herself LOL

No one says bottons except people from South Dakota. Lol

Cute, lol.

Can you attach pride flag buttons to the front? I think that would be soooo cooool 🤗

Buddens😂😂😂

I think I say butns

Hahahaha on tinder im 5'7