The new Improved Hot Weather Army Combat Uniform (ACU) has fewer pockets, layers of fabric and Velcro, and a new fabric that is actually lighter than the current ACU.

The ABU has a distinctive tiger stripe pattern and features a pixilated look similar to the Army’s ACU. The new uniform has four pockets on the front of the shirt, and also a small pencil pocket ...

An curved arrow pointing right. The US Army Drill Sergeant Academy's drill sergeant of the year, Staff Sgt. Devante McLean, breaks down every uniform drill sergeants wear and its purpose.