The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) Patrol Cap is the US Army’s new cap worn with the ACU. The new cap has a newly designed camouflage pattern called universal camouflage pattern, or UCP (commonly called ACUPAT). It blends green, tan, and gray to work effectively in woodland, desert and urban environments.
The ACU Patrol Cap is straight-sided, flat-topped soft cap, with a double thick bill and internal pocket. Nametapes are now worn on the back of the patrol cap. The ACU, like the BDU (Battle Dress Uniform), is worn with the black beret in garrison; the patrol cap may be authorized for the field by the unit commander when wear of the helmet is not necessary.