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Rifleman90P · May 21st, 2009, 06:35

Our entire team is modeled after the Canadian Airborne Regiment from the early 90's.
One of our sections (Air assault) wears the classic solid O.D. combat uniform and the 95 Pattern Load Bearing Vest while one of our other sections (Airborne) wears the Canadian DPM Jump Jacket, O.D. Combat Pants and uses the 82 Pattern Web-Gear.

Most of us served in the CF for several years, and some of us actually served in the Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded. My point being, these two uniforms and their associated kit and equipment are items we're all quite familiar with, partially because we trained with them and actually used them for years, and partially because our team still uses these uniforms and equipment today.

So, if you have any questions - please don't hesitate to ask or PM us we'd be happy to help.

To answer your question about pockets though, no - Canadian Soldiers did not sew on pockets from other uniforms onto theirs at any time on any uniform ever.

You should also know that wearing the Quarpel Cap (the "Bush Cap") you have pictured, was an art. In my own experience, the only people who I ever saw get away with wearing it like a Robin Hood Hat with the back and sides folded under (like Red Green) were service and support personnel, not combat arms/combat soldiers. No self respecting Sergeant major in the combat Arms let his troops wear their bush caps like Robin Hood.

Anyone in the Combat Arms, usually folded/crimped a rim around the entire hat and had it rest on top of their head, sort of giving it the appearance of and American style bush cap and maintaining some semblance of a "look cool factor". Bottom line is don't wear it like a Robin Hood Hat and don't pull the thing down onto your head to look all dopey like Giligan from "Giligan's island" either.

When wearing the combat pants, make sure you have boot bands/gators - to properly blouse your pants. Nothing looks more ridiculous than having your pants tucked into your boots, or just letting them dangle over top you boots like some kind of hippy.

Basically, (if you don't already know) boot bands are essentially small elastics that you put around your ankle at the top of your boot. The easiest way to explain how to use them, is to pull the legs of the combat pants over your boot, and then tuck them up and under the elastic. The elastic will never be visible - as it's covered by the legs of the pants you've essentially folded upwards underneath it.

Also make sure the laces for your boots are not just hanging out - tuck them inside your boot. This not only looks better, but it has a practical aspect as well - your laces won't get caught on anything and cause the knot to come undone.

Anyhow, best of luck Bud, and as I said - if you have any questions on this uniform or the associated equipment just ask.

Cheers!!

Brian

May 21st, 2009, 06:35	#6
Rifleman90P Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winnipeg	Our entire team is modeled after the Canadian Airborne Regiment from the early 90's. One of our sections (Air assault) wears the classic solid O.D. combat uniform and the 95 Pattern Load Bearing Vest while one of our other sections (Airborne) wears the Canadian DPM Jump Jacket, O.D. Combat Pants and uses the 82 Pattern Web-Gear. Most of us served in the CF for several years, and some of us actually served in the Airborne Regiment before it was disbanded. My point being, these two uniforms and their associated kit and equipment are items we're all quite familiar with, partially because we trained with them and actually used them for years, and partially because our team still uses these uniforms and equipment today. So, if you have any questions - please don't hesitate to ask or PM us we'd be happy to help. To answer your question about pockets though, no - Canadian Soldiers did not sew on pockets from other uniforms onto theirs at any time on any uniform ever. You should also know that wearing the Quarpel Cap (the "Bush Cap") you have pictured, was an art. In my own experience, the only people who I ever saw get away with wearing it like a Robin Hood Hat with the back and sides folded under (like Red Green) were service and support personnel, not combat arms/combat soldiers. No self respecting Sergeant major in the combat Arms let his troops wear their bush caps like Robin Hood. Anyone in the Combat Arms, usually folded/crimped a rim around the entire hat and had it rest on top of their head, sort of giving it the appearance of and American style bush cap and maintaining some semblance of a "look cool factor". Bottom line is don't wear it like a Robin Hood Hat and don't pull the thing down onto your head to look all dopey like Giligan from "Giligan's island" either. When wearing the combat pants, make sure you have boot bands/gators - to properly blouse your pants. Nothing looks more ridiculous than having your pants tucked into your boots, or just letting them dangle over top you boots like some kind of hippy. Basically, (if you don't already know) boot bands are essentially small elastics that you put around your ankle at the top of your boot. The easiest way to explain how to use them, is to pull the legs of the combat pants over your boot, and then tuck them up and under the elastic. The elastic will never be visible - as it's covered by the legs of the pants you've essentially folded upwards underneath it. Also make sure the laces for your boots are not just hanging out - tuck them inside your boot. This not only looks better, but it has a practical aspect as well - your laces won't get caught on anything and cause the knot to come undone. Anyhow, best of luck Bud, and as I said - if you have any questions on this uniform or the associated equipment just ask. Cheers!! Brian __________________ Last edited by Rifleman90P; May 21st, 2009 at 06:48..