The OCP was approved to be worn full-time beginning last Oct. 1. It is expected that all airmen will be wearing the uniform by April 1, 2021. -- Oriana Pawlyk can be reached at oriana.pawlyk ...

The OCP's colors vary by location -- desert vs. forest, for example. It generally has a four-to-six color palette incorporating greens, beiges, browns, tans and greys.

PEO has done several trials, trying to find the right color to coat the equipment and at least turn it the right shade of brown-green to match OCP, though not the camo pattern itself.