The Hat, Combat, DPM Desert was first introduced in the late 1980s, featuring a four-color Desert DPM (DDPM) pattern and a design similar to the Hat, Combat, Tropical. However, it saw limited use by UK forces at the time.
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The Hat, Jungle, Combat was introduced in the early 1970s as part of the No.9 Tropical Combat Uniform, which replaced the earlier 1950-Pattern Tropical Uniform. It was worn in hot, humid, and arid regions around the world.
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First issued in 1951 alongside the Canadian 51-Pattern web equipment, this holster was designed specifically for soldiers carrying the 9mm Browning Hi-Power pistol. It was also exported to countries that purchased the Inglis 9mm Browning pistols from Canada.
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In 1985, British soldiers were issued the Trousers, Combat, along with a corresponding smock. These trousers were designed to be a major improvement over their predecessor, the 68-Pattern Trousers, Combat, drawing from the experience gained during the Falklands War. The trousers had several improvements, such as better adaptability around the waist, simplified back pockets, and bellowed thigh pockets.
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The Pack, Medical Equipment was not issued to every soldier and was not technically part of the Pattern-90 Web Equipment. Instead, it was issued to personnel trained in trauma management.
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The Jacket, Combat, Tropical Jungle DPM (Shirt) was a lightweight garment issued with matching trousers to form the 94-Pattern lightweight uniform used by the United Kingdom. This uniform was in service for a few years before the introduction of the 95-Pattern Combat System (95CS)
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The Smock, Windproof, Cadet Forces (Smock) was issued to British Army cadet forces, replacing the previously issued olive drab anorak-style smock.
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The Jacket Tropical Combat (Shirt) is designed for use in jungle and arid environments. Made from a lightweight blend of cotton and polyester, it features a printed tropical DPM camouflage and can be worn tucked in or out of trousers.
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The Pouch, Ammunition, Other Arms, DPM, IRR (Pouch) is a single mag pouch that holds two 30rd, 5.56mm SA80 magazines. The Pouch was issued to drivers, field engineers and other personal performing jobs close to the front line.
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The Jacket, Combat, Desert (Shirt) was first introduced in the mid-1980s with a four-color Desert DPM (DDPM) pattern and had a cut similar to that of the Jacket, Combat Tropical. However, it was not widely used by the UK at the time.
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