{"product_id":"u-s-cavalry-reversible-gore-tex-parka-dcu-desert-night-camo-dnc-rare-gulf-war-era-special-forces-experimental-garment","title":"U.S. Cavalry Reversible Gore-Tex Parka \u0026 Pants Set — DCU \/ Desert Night Camo (DNC) — Rare Gulf War-Era Special Forces Experimental Garment","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA genuinely rare piece of camouflage history, and a complete matched set — jacket and pants together, which rarely surface as a pair. This reversible Gore-Tex system was produced during the early days of the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) program, when an experimental reversible day\/night garment was issued to U.S. Special Operations Forces in limited numbers for Gulf War-era desert operations. Multiple contractors are known to have produced this exact SOCOM-issued design — including Adventure Tech, Inc. and FMI (Falls Manufacturing Inc.) — and this set reflects that mixed-contractor production: the jacket is tagged U.S. Cavalry, while the pants are tagged FMI \/ Falls Manufacturing Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe outer shell wears the classic three-color DCU \"coffee stain\" desert pattern, while the reverse features the rarely-seen Desert Night Camouflage (DNC) — a two-tone grid pattern specifically designed to help disrupt early night-vision detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible: three-color DCU desert camo on one side, Desert Night Camouflage (DNC) grid pattern on the other — jacket and pants both\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Gore-Tex waterproof\/breathable membrane construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJacket tagged: Gore-Tex and U.S. Cavalry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePants tagged: Gore-Tex and FMI (Falls Manufacturing Inc.) — a documented, independently-confirmed contractor for this same SOCOM-issued reversible system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorically tied to a limited-issue Special Operations experimental program during the DCU rollout, Gulf War era (circa late 1980s–early 1990s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete matched set: pants share the identical DNC grid pattern as the jacket; the DCU side of the pants runs slightly more yellow-toned than the jacket's DCU, consistent with separate dye lots typical of this era's production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\/rarity note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is considered a \"grail\" piece among military camouflage collectors due to its limited production and the short operational life of the DNC pattern. A complete, correctly matched jacket-and-pants set is significantly harder to find than either piece alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Given the age and rarity of this piece, condition and full provenance should be evaluated individually by the buyer — inspect tags, stitching, and pattern details closely to confirm authenticity, and note that vintage Gore-Tex laminate can be prone to delamination over time. (No signs of delamination - Verified)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pottstown Army Navy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50542357282893,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1362\/7981\/files\/RareGoretexDCUDNC.jpg?v=1790646895","url":"https:\/\/pottstownarmynavy.com\/products\/u-s-cavalry-reversible-gore-tex-parka-dcu-desert-night-camo-dnc-rare-gulf-war-era-special-forces-experimental-garment","provider":"Pottstown Army Navy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}