POLICY FOR WEARING MULTI-TERRAIN PATTERN - PERSONAL CLOTHING SYSTEM (MTP-PCS) IN THE ACO.
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With some minor exceptions, there is no MTP-PCS scaling for the ACO. However, as this clothing has become more readily available from commercial suppliers and through Army/ACF sources, this document clarifies the regulations for wearing MTP-PCS.
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Scaled MTP-PCS. MTP is scaled for some units in the ACO (SATTs and JLs) where this type of clothing is considered appropriate for ‘normal working dress’. Scaling is on a minimum to meet the task.
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Part Worn MTP-PCS. Limited stocks of part worn, serviceable MTP-PCS are becoming available from Service sources but will be in short supply for some time in both quantity and sizes. It may be made available to units and individuals as and when available. MTP-PCS may also be available though local contact with Army/ACF units.
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MTP-PCS Bought from a Commercial Supplier. MTP-PCS is now freely available from commercial suppliers at a cost to the individual. This clothing, which is similar in design and colour to the Service MTP-PCS, may be worn. However, the quality of this clothing might not always be up to the same standard as the Service-issue equivalent. This should be born in mind before any purchase.
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Gore-Tex MTP-PCS. MTP-PCS Gore-Tex waterproof clothing is in very short supply and is unlikely to be issued to individuals or units; therefore CS95 Gore-Tex may be worn in adverse weather conditions.
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Wearing of MTP-PCS in the ACO. Regardless of origin, MTP-PCS is to be worn as a full suit – ie trousers and shirt, plus jacket as required. It can be worn with either a green or brown Tee Shirt as an under garment. Apart from Gore-Tex (para 5), there is to be no mixing of MTP and CS95 clothing. However during the transition from CS95 to MTP-PCS it is accepted that units undergoing field-type training will have staff/cadets in both CS95 and MTP-PCS.
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Boots. May be of either the Black or Brown Service issue pattern, or obtained by private purchase but which conform to the same safety requirement, style and colour of the standard service issue boots.
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AP 1358© - ACO Dress Regulations will be amended in due course.
THE ROUTINE, STANDARD DRESS FOR THE ACO REMAINS ‘BLUES’ FOR ALL STAFF AND CADETS.
