battle dress

Soldier's field clothes

Battle dress is military uniform designed for combat rather than ceremony—practical, durable clothing worn in the field.

The term often refers specifically to the camouflage fatigues that became standard in the mid-twentieth century: soldiers in battle dress patrolled the checkpoint.

More loosely, any tactical or military-style clothing: The protesters arrived in battle dress.

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tactical gear · webbing · cargo pockets · khaki · body armor · cammies · camouflage · olive · army surplus · field equipment · utility belts · helmet · trousers · ripstop · ghillie suits · tunic · boots · standard issue

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military formality

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Ceremonial military attire

ceremonial attire · full dress uniform · parade uniform · regalia · dress blues

civilian vs. military

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Non-uniform attire

mufti · plainclothes · street clothes · casual wear · everyday attire

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dress, battle

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