The OCP's blouse has a front zippered closure instead of the ABU's buttons. Similar to the ABU, the OCP has a two pen slots on the blouse sleeve. The OCP's trousers feature slanted cargo pockets ...

By April 1, 2021, all airmen will be required to wear the OCP, and the current airman battle uniform, or ABU, will be no more. “Our airmen have made it clear, with a resounding, ‘Hey ...

The service plans to phase out the current Airman Battle Uniform, or ABU, for the OCP over the next three years and have all airmen wearing the OCP by April 1, 2021. To offset the cost of the new ...

Air Force photo. As for the Air Force, airmen will be able to start wearing the OCP uniform in lieu of the ABU on Oct. 1, when enlisted airmen will begin to receive an extra $20 for their clothing ...