Air Force Uniform Program
Office
Government Contracts
Committee Spring 2009
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AFUO has over 120 combined years of
experience in uniforms
AFUO responsibilities include developing
patterns, fabricating prototypes, managing
fit and wear tests, analyzing data, and
making recommendations to the AFUB
In 1942, the AFUO was known as the
Personal Equipment Lab
The Air Force adopted new stripes for its
enlisted members in 1948
In January 1948, President Harry S.
Truman approved a new uniform for the
Air Force
The first blue uniforms were not available
for distribution until September 1950
Original blue shade was “heather,” a
combination of 3 shades of blue and 2 of
pearl
The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress
PT Running Suit
Program Overview/Objectives
• Improve fit/comfort of PT
Running Suit:
• Lighter/Breathable fabric
• Reduced noise
• Enhanced reflectivity
• Reduced bulk
• Hood & collar storage
• Shoulder vents removed
Schedule
• Initial Wear Test
Mar 09
• Fit Test (Rev 2)
Apr 09
• Final Tech Pkg (AAFES)
May 09
• AAFES Contract (Lot 1)
Jul 09
• 1st Deliveries
• DLA Contract Award
Sep 09
FY10/4Q
PT Shorts & TShirt
Program Overview/Objectives
• PT Shorts
• Lighter/wicking fabric
• Longer length
• Redesign liner for better fit
• Short-sleeve T-Shirt
• Lighter/wicking fabric
Schedule
• Initial Wear Test
Mar 09
• Rev 2 Fit Trial
Apr 09
• Final Tech Package
May 09
• AAFES Contract Award (Lot 1)
Jul 09
• 1st Deliveries
Sep 09
• DCSP Contract Award
Aug 10
Optional PT
Items
• New Optional Items Through
MCSS
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt
• Sweatshirt
• Running Shorts
Schedule
Initial Availability:
• Sweatshirt
In Stores
Now
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt
In Stores
Now
• Running Shorts
Jul 09
Schedule
• Down select fabric
supplier(s)
• 50,000 yd prod (20K IABUs)
Aug 09
Jan 10
• DLA phase-in (based on
inventory levels)
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Program
IABU Available (DLA)
Overview/Objectives
Lighter Weight ABU Coat
• Lighter weight coat fabric
• Trouser Material Unchanged
No Interior Coat Pockets/Liner
Producible in Consistent Shade
Planned to Replace Current ABU Coat
• i.e. No Summer & Winter Coats
FY10/4
Q
Program
Overview/Objectives
• Boot
Variants to Meet
Airmen’s Needs:
• Hot Weather
• Aircrew
• Temperate Weather
• Cold Weather
• Steel Toe
•Hot Weather
• Stain Resistant
Schedule
(MCSS only)
Oct
• DSCP
10
•Aircrew (MCSS only)
07
•Temperate Weather (BMT)
08
•Cold Weather (MCSS)
Aug
07
Nov
Sep
Nov 08
2nd Wear Test Objectives
• Continuing R&D for a stain
resistant boot for Airmen
• Will focus on sage green smooth
full grain leather option
• Larger test sample (200
Airmen)
• Test will include several boot
styles and component
improvements
Schedule
• Full Grain Leather RFI
Mar 09
• Receive boot samples
Apr 09
• Select test location/Airmen May 09
• Place order with vendors
• Begin Wear Test
Summer 09
12
Program
Overview/Objectives
• Design, Develop and Test a
New “Arnold” Style Service
Dress Coat
Issues/Current Status
• Wear test and survey complete
• Overall favorable response
• Majority preferred no belt version
•Minor modifications incorporated to address
fit issues from wear test
• 8 garments produced to verify pattern
• No major follow-on activities planned
Schedule
• Wear Test
Aug – Oct 08
• Collect Feedback
Oct – Nov 08
• Data Analysis
Nov – Dec 08
• AF/A1 Briefing
Feb 09
• Institute a Weapons System Approach
– Program Management Directive in Air Staff
Coordination
– Proactive Planning—Industry Days, Roadmaps
– Formalized Requirements & Prioritization Process
– POM and Advocacy Process
– Strategic Communication Plan—Get message to
Airmen
• Focus: Decreased Development, Test and
Production
– AFSO 21 Initiatives—8 recent Rapid Improvement
Events
– Collaboration with other Services
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• Cross service uniform/equip forum established MOA
Chief
Contracting
DSCP – Liaison
DSCP
Uniforms
Financial Management
Deputy Chief
Public Affairs
Equipment
Vintage
Field
Clothing
Mission
Unique
Dress
Clothing
PT
Special
Extremities
Support
Heraldry
ABU
Cold
Heritage
Running
suit
Footwear
Designers
IABU
Coverall
Shirts
Gloves
Fabricators
ABE
Safety
Headwear
Chemical
Patterns
Flight
Suit
Outerwear
Headwear
New
Technology
HonorG
PT Shirts
PT Shorts
FY
9
10
New
Technology
Injection
Vintage
Equipment
Field
Clothing
FR
Mission
Unique
Dress
Clothing
PT
Gear
PT shirt
Material
Special
Extremities
Support
Cold
weather
Fit tools
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• Hybrid Jacket
• Cold-Weather Layering System
• Next Generation Flight Suit
• Blue A-Line Heritage Skirt
• Blue Heritage Slacks
• White Maternity Shirt
• Security Forces Beret
• Pull-Over Sweater
• Informal Uniform
• Mess Dress Female Jacket
• Female Light Weight Blue Jacket
• Multi-Functional Light Weight Blue Jacket
• Redesign/Delete Maternity Jumper
• Female Cardigan Sweater
• All Weather Coat
• AMLO Beret Flash
• Mechanics Coverall
Our Commitment:
“…keep our promise to Airmen by fielding
near-term solutions to correct issues that
Airmen are experiencing today with
uniforms.”
Thank You!