OG-107

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The OG-107 was the basic work and combat utility uniform (fatigues) of all branches of the United States Armed Forces from 1952 until its discontinuation in 1989. The designation came from the U.S. Army's coloring code "Olive Green 107", which was the shade of dark green used on the original cotton version of the uniform. The OG-107 was superseded by the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) throughout the 1980s, and was also used by several other countries, including those that received military aid from the United States. All versions of the OG-107 shared several basic design features. They were made out of an 8.5 ounce cotton sateen. The shirt had a buttoned front and two simple patch pockets on the upper chest that closed with a buttoned flap. It could be tucked in or worn outside the trousers, depending on the local commander's preference. The trousers were straight-leg pants with two simple front patch pockets with slash openings and two simple back patch pockets with button flaps. The trousers...

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