DPDU trousers : Flying Officer M McLennan, Baghdad Airport Detachment, RAAF

Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) Trousers with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, although there is a tear in the top layer of the left leg at the knee. The ankle hems are adjustable by elastic cords. A slash pocket is located at each hip, a single patch pocket with central button closure on the right buttock, and a pleated expanding pocket with concealed two button closures under flaps are located on each thigh. The waist is closed by a zipper fly and button waistband, and is adjustable via fabric tabs and a pair of buttons at each hip. There are five large button-down belt loops on the waistband. An olive green fabric manufacturer's label is stitched to the lining of the right hand waist pocket but the printing has faded.

This uniform was worn by Flying Officer Matthew McLennan who served with the Baghdad Airport Detachment as an Air Traffic Controller during Operation Falconer, 2003. DPDU camouflage was designed and made for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for use in arid regions. It was first used during 'Operation Slipper' in Afghanistan in October 2001. There has been at least two versions of the camouflage, each version having a different background shade of either yellow or pink.