Abstract: "The Army Green Uniform for semi-dress wear by all male personnel was adopted in 1954 as a result of a post-World War II, long-range uniform improvement program. The new uniform provided the foundation for a stable service uniform systems upon which the Army could build the uniform tradition it historically lacked. This report presents the Army uniform problems which led to the uniform program, the selection of a color and design for the new service uniform and accessories, and the development of the Army Green Uniform into a completed system for all-year wear.

From Introduction: "The U.S. Army is building a uniform tradition with the Army Green Uniform it adopted in 1954. Throughout its history the American Army has lacked any strong tradition in dress, unlike the U.S. Navy whose uniforms reflect the color, design and spirit of British Naval uniforms worn 200 years ago. The importance of uniform tradition and appeal was stated by Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, then Chief of Staff, to a Senate subcommittee hearing on appropriations for the Green Uniform in 1955: "The American soldier requires and deserves a uniform which he can war with pride...In our never-ending search for men of high caliber and firm determination, we must offer a uniform that is military, distinctive and dignified." For the first time Army officers and enlisted men share a general duty uniform that is attractively distinct in color from other military uniforms and is designed according to sound principles of style and use. The Army Green Uniform is the result of a long-range uniform improvement program established after World War II when widespread dissatisfaction with the Army uniform reached a climax"

Content: Technical report which discusses the development and the adoption of the Army Green Uniform in the period since the end of World War II. Contents: Introduction; Tradition in Uniform; Separation of Field and General Duty Uniform; Search for New Color; Adoption of the Army Green Uniform; Army Green Uniform for All-Year Wear; and References. Specific discussions focus on Black Trim and Accessories; Service Cap; Raincoat; Lightweight Green Uniform; Overcoat; and development of a summer fabric. Includes complete lists of the members of the National Academy of Science-National Research Council Advisory Committee on Men's Military Clothing and the similar body on Women's Military Clothing. [Formerly AMC-NATICK-4].