Is it Time for the Marines to Ditch the Digi's?
Author Robert Billard argues that the Marine Corps should replace its MARPAT digital camouflage with a single-color coyote brown or olive drab uniform—simpler, cheaper, and adaptable across environments.
Tracing MARPAT’s costly influence on other services, he urges the Corps to again lead by prioritizing practicality over tradition amid tighter budgets.
A mantra that defines the Marine Corps in everything it does, including its gear. For over 20 years, the Marines have proudly donned the digital MARPAT camouflage uniform.
The pixelated design has become as iconic as the eagle, globe, and anchor. But after more than two decades, the pattern has arguably run its course.
In an era of tight budgets and evolving threats, perhaps it is time to ditch the “digi’s” and return to something simple, such as a flat coyote brown (or even back to olive drab) utility uniform.
perhaps it is time to ditch the “digi’s” and return to something simple
Author summary: Marines should ditch digital camouflage uniforms.
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