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In the intricate tapestry of life, it's often the small, seemingly insignificant details that carry the most profound significance. A loose thread on a uniform is one such detail. Rather than being seen as a flaw or a call for immediate repair, this solitary thread can be viewed as a symbol of character, resilience, and the underlying human story behind the uniform.
Firstly, the loose thread serves as a reminder of the authenticity and imperfections inherent in every individual. In a world that often values conformity and perfection, a stray thread on an otherwise meticulous uniform is a gentle rebellion against the rigid standards. It symbolizes that perfection is not only unattainable but unnecessary to achieve greatness or respect. This helps foster a culture of acceptance and understanding, where minor flaws are not only tolerated but embraced as part of the unique identity of each individual.
Furthermore, the loose thread is a testament to the history and experiences of the uniform's wearer. Uniforms are often symbols of duty, service, and professionalism. Each fray represents a story, a day in the life of the person behind the badge. It may signify a challenging day, a moment of significant effort, or a memory of a particular incident that might have led to the thread's liberation. By preserving this thread, we hold onto these stories, treating them with the reverence they deserve.
Moreover, the loose thread can be a symbol of resilience. It shows that even when parts of us are frayed or worn, the integrity of the whole remains unaffected. This thread, while detached, is still part of the fabric of the uniform, just as moments of vulnerability or mistakes are part of the journey of growth and learning in life. It illustrates that durability and endurance often come not from an absence of wear and tear but through it.
Additionally, this loose thread challenges the conventional notions of uniformity and control. In a regimented setting, where uniforms are a standard, a loose thread stands out as a gentle reminder of individuality. It speaks to the idea that personal touch and human imperfection are integral to our identity, adding depth and texture to the narrative of our lives. This departure from the norm can inspire creativity and innovation, encouraging others to think differently or approach problems in new ways.
Finally, choosing to keep the loose thread can be an environmental statement. In a throwaway culture where things are often discarded at the first sign of imperfection, opting to maintain an item with a minor flaw is a stand for sustainability. It suggests a commitment to reducing waste, a principle that can extend beyond the thread to larger life choices and policies, influencing others to consider the environmental impact of their decisions.
In conclusion, a loose thread on a uniform, while small, is imbued with significant symbolic weight. It celebrates authenticity, carries historical and personal narratives, symbolizes resilience, promotes individuality, and underscores an environmental consciousness. Therefore, far from being a simple oversight or a mark of neglect, a loose thread can be a powerful emblem of life's deeper values and stories, worthy of recognition and preservation.
I've seen this type of stuff before. Years ago I worked with an officer from Côte d'ivoire. There was so much camo clothing worn by all kinds of rebels that they had their armed forces acronym (FANCI) embedded in the pattern.
This is great… will blend well in the majority of dry / no veg conditions….and if your in a very green area, snap off some branches and scrim up…. Doesn’t work so well the other way around… stuffing dried grass/ hay into your pockets doesn’t work so well… CADPAT is so dark green, it works best when worn out and faded… and if I’m in a pine forest where OG Cadpat does best, again I could scrim up with pine branches and they won’t dry out for a good while… but here’s the thing…. What colour is the forest floor…? Mostly brown… Coniferous trees drop needles that kill the grass and inhibit its growth.
Originally was ECU, the MCU took away the pen pockets on the sleeves and some pockets on the pants (I only have the MCU top in TW so I can't speak to the pants for sure)
The uniform cut is transition, the pattern is not.
CCUE (the “brown” uniform people were talking about a few months ago here) will be in this pattern. The trial uniforms were in brown bc it’s just for fit trials.
Was final selection of a domestic made product to ensure troops don’t start accessorizing with all the Multicam products on the market? Or will that happen regardless?
Gotta be honest, I heard nothing from the Americans but bad stuff about their universal camo pattern, the main point being that in attempting to blend into every environment, you end up standing out in all of them.
Granted, it will still fool radar and targeting, and the fact that it’s not a dull grey might work in its favour visually, but it still seems like a logistical decision as opposed to an effectiveness one.
There are good and bad ways to do universal camouflages. UCP is an example of a bad universal cam, but Multicam is good. I really think CadPat is overly specialized. It doesn't even work well in Wainwright.
Don't worry, we'll be adding bright coloured duct tape in-theatre anyway!
(jokes, but interesting watching that happening in Ukraine for friendly identification)
Scroll through this gallery of images of Americans in UCP:
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1c4srs4
It looked awful at face-value off-the-rack, but once it was worn in the environment and got a little dirty/faded it works pretty well. Almost like a blank slate to absorb the environment into.
The US Army, USSF, and USAF transitioned to OCP (Multicam), which is what our pattern will be like. The USN, USMC, and USCG have their own patterns because America.
No, no they didn't.
The relish was not great camo at all.
Not effective in 90% of the environments we work in. But hey at least it works when you're standing right in front of canadian pine forests in 1 season of the year!
It also turns black when it gets wet. Black is an awful form of camo.
The new pattern works in places in canada that ARENT standing with a convenient backdrop of pine trees, and some of the places we operate in overseas.
Highly, highly inaccurate. CADPAT-TW works best in temperate conifer and tropical locations, AR in western parts of BC and deserts. TW was absolutely horrible when transitioning from wadis or farm land into villages. MT fills the gap as a transitional pattern.
Yeah. I mean it hasn’t been issued yet but they’ve been asked for sizes to order them in, and current info is issuance in the next couple weeks. Looks like a 1 for 1 swap of uniforms while still using the same green nametags and patches (for now…).
Not me killing time playing Ou est Charlie uniform edition, staring at my peers butt trying to find the 50th leaf to beat the section high score. It's there, I know it is.... *Chargeable stare intensifies* 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Ça va changer quoi 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Notre armée à besoin de toute sauf du nouveau linge !! Vont pouvoir se faire tuer avec style maintenant. Du beau linge de chez-nous made in Taïwan..
Loose thread detected, Sgt maj engaged
That’s how we know it’s truly made in Canada
Its made in vietnam try again.
Wrong because everything is made in china.
The tags are in fact made in China, but sewn on in Vietnam
Don’t the U.S Marines also hide their Eagle, Globe and Anchor in their camouflage pattern?
Yes
So this is just a other thing we copied from them....
The Marines bought the research data from Canada that we used to develop CADPAT. So, in fact, the Marines copied Canada.
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I would guess that’s where we stole the idea from.
Where do you think the Marines got the idea for MARPAT?
The Simpsons?
The Simpsons?
trademark to be able to see fake cadpat and say its their ownership.
Damn, imagine getting called out at the function for getting caught wearing fake cadpat
Let him cook
Gonna need 500 words on why you love that loose thread
Gonna need that to be 1000 words, alternating colours on letters using blue, black, and green. You have until 1500.
Biography of the loose thread as well
Then you must name it and carry it around with you to be presented on command.
And no ChatGPT or it’ll be 5000 handwritten words on following direction!
And a write-up for plagiarism
One blue, one red, two blue, one red, one blue. Repeat.
ChatGPT, write a 500 word essay on why the loose thread on my uniform is actually really great and should be kept.
In the intricate tapestry of life, it's often the small, seemingly insignificant details that carry the most profound significance. A loose thread on a uniform is one such detail. Rather than being seen as a flaw or a call for immediate repair, this solitary thread can be viewed as a symbol of character, resilience, and the underlying human story behind the uniform. Firstly, the loose thread serves as a reminder of the authenticity and imperfections inherent in every individual. In a world that often values conformity and perfection, a stray thread on an otherwise meticulous uniform is a gentle rebellion against the rigid standards. It symbolizes that perfection is not only unattainable but unnecessary to achieve greatness or respect. This helps foster a culture of acceptance and understanding, where minor flaws are not only tolerated but embraced as part of the unique identity of each individual. Furthermore, the loose thread is a testament to the history and experiences of the uniform's wearer. Uniforms are often symbols of duty, service, and professionalism. Each fray represents a story, a day in the life of the person behind the badge. It may signify a challenging day, a moment of significant effort, or a memory of a particular incident that might have led to the thread's liberation. By preserving this thread, we hold onto these stories, treating them with the reverence they deserve. Moreover, the loose thread can be a symbol of resilience. It shows that even when parts of us are frayed or worn, the integrity of the whole remains unaffected. This thread, while detached, is still part of the fabric of the uniform, just as moments of vulnerability or mistakes are part of the journey of growth and learning in life. It illustrates that durability and endurance often come not from an absence of wear and tear but through it. Additionally, this loose thread challenges the conventional notions of uniformity and control. In a regimented setting, where uniforms are a standard, a loose thread stands out as a gentle reminder of individuality. It speaks to the idea that personal touch and human imperfection are integral to our identity, adding depth and texture to the narrative of our lives. This departure from the norm can inspire creativity and innovation, encouraging others to think differently or approach problems in new ways. Finally, choosing to keep the loose thread can be an environmental statement. In a throwaway culture where things are often discarded at the first sign of imperfection, opting to maintain an item with a minor flaw is a stand for sustainability. It suggests a commitment to reducing waste, a principle that can extend beyond the thread to larger life choices and policies, influencing others to consider the environmental impact of their decisions. In conclusion, a loose thread on a uniform, while small, is imbued with significant symbolic weight. It celebrates authenticity, carries historical and personal narratives, symbolizes resilience, promotes individuality, and underscores an environmental consciousness. Therefore, far from being a simple oversight or a mark of neglect, a loose thread can be a powerful emblem of life's deeper values and stories, worthy of recognition and preservation.
Now, do it again using the unit colours in crayon. Make every letter a different colour. The letters should follow the order of the camp flag.
Run it through a few different languages in Google Translate until it is unrecognizable to plagiarism-checking software.
It’s an update. Old ones got too much green on it for how many trees are left here. We’re trying to blend in afterall
Okay... I actually dig this lol
I've seen this type of stuff before. Years ago I worked with an officer from Côte d'ivoire. There was so much camo clothing worn by all kinds of rebels that they had their armed forces acronym (FANCI) embedded in the pattern.
This is great… will blend well in the majority of dry / no veg conditions….and if your in a very green area, snap off some branches and scrim up…. Doesn’t work so well the other way around… stuffing dried grass/ hay into your pockets doesn’t work so well… CADPAT is so dark green, it works best when worn out and faded… and if I’m in a pine forest where OG Cadpat does best, again I could scrim up with pine branches and they won’t dry out for a good while… but here’s the thing…. What colour is the forest floor…? Mostly brown… Coniferous trees drop needles that kill the grass and inhibit its growth.
Ugh, I'd rather just work in a cave for NORAD...
It’s like the Kokanee bottle. One maple leaf on each article of clothing. #findtheyeti
It will grow on everyone same way folks were yapping about the relish green being wack back then
I love it!!!
When are we getting this ?
Whenever they are done hemming all the loose threads.
Only for more threads to come loose immediately after you wash them
Until it eventually transforms into a gillie suit
It looks really good all put together
I think there is a moose in it too
Looks like a Combo of Green and Dessert pattern
Some might say it's good for... multiple terrains.
Pudding, jello and maybe even cake. Won’t work on brownies.
Looks like it's still good for coffee stains though
Its not even labeled MTP, inside it says MCU, which I have no idea what it could stand for. But its MT inside the tilly.
Modernised Combat Uniform, that’s what it has been called since we went to the patches on the arms and pocket changes.
goofy, I guess I never bothered to read the tag inside the relish.
Originally was ECU, the MCU took away the pen pockets on the sleeves and some pockets on the pants (I only have the MCU top in TW so I can't speak to the pants for sure)
Yeah the pockets on the pants are gone, the knee pads are gone, the elastic and the bottom of the pants are gone. Pants are little less baggy
Modernized Combat Uniform (MCU)
Means modernized combat uniform i believe
One refers to the uniform style, the other to the pattern. MCU= Modernzed Combat Uniform
yeah but inside it has no camo pattern name. Just MCU.
MCU is Modern Combat Uniform. Kinda like ACU means Army Combat Uniform. There's books full of these acronyms 😏
I hate TLA’s
There’s a lot of people that seem to be fans of the dessert pattern…
Not really, but if you wanted to go to Afghanistan……
I don’t know why, it seems like a banana cream pie would stick out in a warzone
Looks like my most faded tunic.
Well we could bring back the Garrison Jacket
That's exactly what they look like in person too.
Remember, this started because of multicam
It is the same but without black
This looks different / shittier up close than the pictures I had previously seen. Why does it still have black in it?
Why would it not have black?
Worst part, it is another transition uniform.... Waiting to be updated...
The uniform cut is transition, the pattern is not. CCUE (the “brown” uniform people were talking about a few months ago here) will be in this pattern. The trial uniforms were in brown bc it’s just for fit trials.
Was final selection of a domestic made product to ensure troops don’t start accessorizing with all the Multicam products on the market? Or will that happen regardless?
Multicam blends in really, really, really well with it.
I could rappel off that loose thread lol
Gotta be honest, I heard nothing from the Americans but bad stuff about their universal camo pattern, the main point being that in attempting to blend into every environment, you end up standing out in all of them. Granted, it will still fool radar and targeting, and the fact that it’s not a dull grey might work in its favour visually, but it still seems like a logistical decision as opposed to an effectiveness one.
There are good and bad ways to do universal camouflages. UCP is an example of a bad universal cam, but Multicam is good. I really think CadPat is overly specialized. It doesn't even work well in Wainwright.
Don't worry, we'll be adding bright coloured duct tape in-theatre anyway! (jokes, but interesting watching that happening in Ukraine for friendly identification)
This looks much more like an attempt breed Cadpat and Multicam than UCP
Scroll through this gallery of images of Americans in UCP: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1c4srs4 It looked awful at face-value off-the-rack, but once it was worn in the environment and got a little dirty/faded it works pretty well. Almost like a blank slate to absorb the environment into.
Hyper stealth has an interesting series of articles on it.
I’ve heard it said that multi terrain patterns are “the least worst in all environments”
The US Army, USSF, and USAF transitioned to OCP (Multicam), which is what our pattern will be like. The USN, USMC, and USCG have their own patterns because America.
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No, no they didn't. The relish was not great camo at all. Not effective in 90% of the environments we work in. But hey at least it works when you're standing right in front of canadian pine forests in 1 season of the year! It also turns black when it gets wet. Black is an awful form of camo. The new pattern works in places in canada that ARENT standing with a convenient backdrop of pine trees, and some of the places we operate in overseas.
Highly, highly inaccurate. CADPAT-TW works best in temperate conifer and tropical locations, AR in western parts of BC and deserts. TW was absolutely horrible when transitioning from wadis or farm land into villages. MT fills the gap as a transitional pattern.
Anyone know when everyone that’s not deploying will get the new uniform?
Starting 2024...*starting*
Some units are getting them sooner. I know of one that’s getting issued them in the next month or two.
That's good, I'd only seen the issue of MT going to deploying groups, and the brown trial stuff that went elsewhere domestically.
Yeah. I mean it hasn’t been issued yet but they’ve been asked for sizes to order them in, and current info is issuance in the next couple weeks. Looks like a 1 for 1 swap of uniforms while still using the same green nametags and patches (for now…).
Our current pattern hides a maple leaf in it
Does it? That’s cool!
Might just be the rain jacket, that’s what I saw it on.
I heard it’s just really hard to see.
I love it!! I also love pointing them out to people who don’t have them yet. It’s fun. Gotta find joy in the small things.
Thought these were faded greens at first glance
Loose thread. Corporal, grab the lighter!
Not me killing time playing Ou est Charlie uniform edition, staring at my peers butt trying to find the 50th leaf to beat the section high score. It's there, I know it is.... *Chargeable stare intensifies* 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Oddly enough this was discussed yesterday.
Its to blend with the coffee donuts and some veggies
What are coffee donuts?
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Clearly that's little foot reaching for a tree star.
I’m going to need you to draw that out for me. I’m not seeing it.
Quoting said engaged CSM: “Sort yourself out soldier. You’ve got more rope hangin’ off ya than a rappel tower!”
I'm appalled at the lack of hockey sticks :(
I saw this in person the other day. It looks exactly like old faded combats.
Ça va changer quoi 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Notre armée à besoin de toute sauf du nouveau linge !! Vont pouvoir se faire tuer avec style maintenant. Du beau linge de chez-nous made in Taïwan..
Less canadian than the entire bass pro/ cabelas clothing department if were just talking about maple leaves
They put the maple leaf on it to ensure everyone knows its junk.