CWU-36/45 questions

[MaydayWei]

The Army OG-106 jackets initially started out as aviation jackets -- the lightweight and winter weight versions. They were supposed to be part of the VN-era two-piece flight suit, also in the same OG-106 color.

Both the lightweight jacket and heavyweight jackets existed in two versions. For the lightweight jacket, the early version had unflapped pocket and the later version had flaps. It remained an aviation only item.

The early heavyweight jacket, as noted above, didn't have the opening across the back as it was initially an aviation-only item. The second pattern had the opening and was used by both aviation and armor crews.

I completed my flight training in 1986 and these are the types I was issued. The second lightweight version came with a black velcro attached for a flightsuit nametag.

Thanks for the insight. I certainly didn't know that. How'd they hold up over time and heavy real-flight wear? I tend to find the little gripper zippers quite finnicky and not very robust.

 

[Silver Surfer]

ive got both 1979 cwu-45/p [bi swing back] and a 1989 up on greedbay at the moment.

 

[FtrPlt]

Thanks for the insight. I certainly didn't know that. How'd they hold up over time and heavy real-flight wear? I tend to find the little gripper zippers quite finnicky and not very robust.

I still have my jackets. Other than being pretty faded, they're holding up very well. Very comfortable. More cloth-like than the CWU series

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

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Thanks for the insight. I certainly didn't know that. How'd they hold up over time and heavy real-flight wear? I tend to find the little gripper zippers quite finnicky and not very robust.

This one is from the early pattern. But actually, this specific example doesn’t have the velcro strip on the pockets, which is the first I’ve seen like that. I own a couple of these and they hold up great over the time. I’ll do the proper review later.

 

[Ed Rooney]

Love that jacket. Double stack, EIB, Sr. Aviator. Probably an enlisted grunt who went to OCS.

Any patch on the right shoulder? Combat patch was somewhat unusual in that era. Usually only the Vietnam guys, and a smattering of Grenada/Panama people.

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This one is from the early pattern. But actually, this specific example doesn’t have the velcro strip on the pockets, which is the first I’ve seen like that. I own a couple of these and they hold up great over the time. I’ll do the proper review later. View attachment 50732

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

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Love that jacket. Double stack, EIB, Sr. Aviator. Probably an enlisted grunt who went to OCS.

Any patch on the right shoulder? Combat patch was somewhat unusual in that era. Usually only the Vietnam guys, and a smattering of Grenada/Panama people.

I just uploaded the other shoulder, this one is a post Vietnam war issue.

 

[Ed Rooney]

I need to find a nice CW-45, but everything on ebay is all Air Forcey looking with lots of velcro. It's the jacket I wore most, but I was not able to keep any of my flight gear.

 

[bazzer]

Hi need a bit of help got a hood coming for my cwu-45
It the hood with out the shoulder straps
Its new old stock and comes with three buttons
Any one got any instructions or pics of how these should be attached?

This one above not the one below

Thanks
Baz

 

[917_k]

Hi need a bit of help got a hood coming for my cwu-45
It the hood with out the shoulder straps
Its new old stock and comes with three buttons
Any one got any instructions or pics of how these should be attached?
View attachment 52587
Like this one
Thanks
Baz

These button on to the collar of the jacket. If it’s an NOS hood it should come with a packet of buttons, which need to be sewn on to the jacket (you’ll need to line up the button holes on the hood as I don’t think there are any specific locating marks on the jacket itself). If the buttons are missing then they should be easy to acquire.

Here’s a photo from the Suit Up! book:

 

[bazzer]

Thank you I presume you pull the collar up its a large hood and large jacket both are original stock usaf
Thanks
Baz

 

[917_k]

Thank you I presume you pull the collar up its a large hood and large jacket both are original stock usaf
Thanks
Baz

I guess the best thing would be to affix the buttons to the outer side of the turned up collar, that way when the jacket is worn without the hood the buttons will be hidden with the collar turned down.

 

[bazzer]

That's what I was thinking also it probably the only way water would not get in ?
Thanks
Baz

 

[bazzer]

Just looked at my copy it in there not full instructions but does look like collar up thanks
Baz

 

[B-Man2]

Just looked at my copy it in there not full instructions but does look like collar up thanks
Baz
View attachment 52590

Hi Bazer
May I ask where you purchased the hood ?
It’s kind of a unique item for this jacket and worth looking into ...
Thanks

 

[bazzer]

Got it from a chap that runs a surplus store in Swindon UK he has an eBay store he mainly deals in usaf gear got the cwu-45p from him as well

sellerremiersurplus95

Genuine US Airforce USAF Pre Cotton ABU Tigerstripe Shirt, Size 44 XLong AB36 | eBay

This is the ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camo pattern only issued to the USAF. Size 44 XLong for chest 44ins/ height up to 6ft 6ins. This shirt has number of small fluoro marks, see photos. It was probably used in a mil-sim battle.Price reduced.

www.ebay.co.uk

Meet him at airshows Alway top quality gear been buying from him for years good to keep an eye on him as he sells out quickly
Baz

 

[B-Man2]

Got it from a chap that runs a surplus store in Swindon UK he has an eBay store he mainly deals in usaf gear got the cwp-45 from him as well

sellerremiersurplus95

Genuine US Airforce USAF Pre Cotton ABU Tigerstripe Shirt, Size 44 XLong AB36 | eBay

This is the ABU (Airman Battle Uniform) camo pattern only issued to the USAF. Size 44 XLong for chest 44ins/ height up to 6ft 6ins. This shirt has number of small fluoro marks, see photos. It was probably used in a mil-sim battle.Price reduced.

www.ebay.co.uk

Meet him at airshows Alway top quality gear been buying from him for years good to keep an eye on him as he sells out quickly
Baz

Thanks for sharing that Baz .
Greatly appreciated

 

[bn1966]

Had one of the hoods with button attached to my ‘45 but moved them both on. Swindon is just down the road from me..

 

[MaydayWei]

The last CWU-45/P and 36/P contract award date was Aug 2nd 2018; last delivery date was July 25th 2020.
Once this 2018 contracts is all done and delivered, I personally anticipate that there will be no more CWU45 or 36 contracts awarded in favour of CWU-106 contract awards.
https://govtribe.com/award/federal-...delivery-contract-spe1c114d1067#updates-table

In the words of former President Donald Trump, "Sad!"

 

[Ed Rooney]

How about the Massif soft shell flight jacket?

That 106 just won’t work as a casual wearer.

 

[MaydayWei]

How about the Massif soft shell flight jacket?

That 106 just won’t work as a casual wearer.

would you mind posting a picture? I’m not sure exactly which one you’re referring to