DPDU Trousers : Captain B Seesink, Australian Army Training Team Iraq

Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) Trousers with khaki plastic buttons. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric, and the ankles are normally adjustable by elastic cords which are missing on these trousers. A slash pocket is located at each hip, a single patch pocket with central button closure on the right buttock, and a pair of pleated expanding pockets with concealed two button closures under flaps are located on the thighs. A 12 mm wide tear is on the right buttock pocket. The waist is closed by a zipper fly and two 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 stitched to the lining of the right hand waist pocket is faded and the usual washing instructions, size and manufacturers details are illegible.

These trousers were worn by Captain Ben Seesink who served with the Australian Army Training Team Iraq (AATTI) from 3 May to 28 October 2004. The AATTI was formed specifically to provide advice and guidance to the officers and non commissioned officers in the Iraqi Army to enhance the training of their recruits. This type of desert camouflage uniform pattern was specifically researched and developed for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and introduced into the ADF in 2002 where it saw its debut during Operation Slipper in Afghanistan. A more yellow coloured base shade was introduced into this camouflage pattern in time for Operation Falconer in Iraq in early 2003.