Mark II DPDU trousers : Major C Johnston, Special Air Services Regiment

Mark Two grey based Disruptive Pattern Desert Uniform (DPDU) trousers with khaki plastic buttons and a zippered fly closure. The knees of the trousers are reinforced with a second layer of fabric which is pleated below the knee for ease of wear. An adjustable green elastic cord to be threaded through small holes at the ankles have holes for. The trousers have a slash pocket on each hip and a single rear patch pocket secured by a button on the right side. On each thigh is a pleated expanding pocket with a button closure concealed under flaps. The waistband fastens above the zip with a button and is adjustable by fabric tabs and a pair of buttons at each hip. There are five large button-down belt loops on the waistband. A faded olive green maker's label is stitched to the lining of the right slash pocket.

Worn by 554630 Major Colin Johnston on his second deployment in Afghanistan. Major Johnston was Officer Commanding 152 Signal Squadron 1999-2002 and was Communications Officer of Task Force 64, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) group in Afghanistan, from November 2001 to February 2002.