---
title: "Army Unveils New ‘Accident-Proof’ Combat Uniform"
date: "2016-04-01"
modified: "2016-04-01"
authors:
  - name: "Adam Linehan"
    link: "https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/adamlinehan.md"
url: "https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-unveils-new-accident-proof-combat-uniform/"
categories:
  - "Army"
  - "Military Branches"
  - "News"
  - "Tactics"
  - "Tech & Tactics"
---

# Army Unveils New ‘Accident-Proof’ Combat Uniform

![](<https://taskandpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/19035363-1.jpg>)

"Whether you're working in the motor pool or conducting clandestine night raids in the ISIS-infested mountains of northern Syria, the totally reflective camouflage pattern will keep you safe and sound," the Army spokesman told Task & Purpose. "It's also 100% cotton!"

Here is an exclusive first look at the new uniform in action.

![](<https://taskandpurpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/image-placeholder-title-3035.jpg>)

April fools!

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