DCU

The DCU Camo, also known as the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) and sometimes colloquially nicknamed “Coffee Stain,” was developed for use by the United States Armed Forces. This pattern features a combination of dark brown, pale green, and beige, providing effective concealment in arid environments. Introduced in the early 1990s, it replaced the earlier six-color “chocolate chip” pattern and saw extensive use during the Gulf War and in subsequent desert operations. The DCU was designed to blend seamlessly with the varied terrain of desert landscapes, offering improved camouflage for troops in these settings.

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DCU · Men's Shorts

DCU Camo Tech Shorts 6.5″

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DCU — the U.S. military's Gulf War and Iraqi Freedom-era tan-khaki-brown disruptive pattern — covers these 6.5″ inseam performance shorts in a continuous all-over print. The 6.5″ inseam sits mid-thigh: long enough for full-range movement training, short enough for running without inner thigh drag.

Lightweight stretch nylon, 6.5″ inseam. Interior drawcord waistband, side zip pockets. UPF 50+. Unisex sizing XS–3XL.

Specs

Camouflage: DCU — U.S. Gulf War–era desert camo
Lightweight stretch nylon, 6.5″ inseam
Interior drawcord waistband
Side zip pockets, UPF 50+
Unisex sizing XS–3XL

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DCU

The DCU Camo, also known as the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) and sometimes colloquially nicknamed “Coffee Stain,” was developed for use by the United States Armed Forces. This pattern features a combination of dark brown, pale green, and beige, providing effective concealment in arid environments. Introduced in the early 1990s, it replaced the earlier six-color “chocolate chip” pattern and saw extensive use during the Gulf War and in subsequent desert operations. The DCU was designed to blend seamlessly with the varied terrain of desert landscapes, offering improved camouflage for troops in these settings.

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Product measurements taken with the garment laid flat. If your measurement falls between sizes, choose the larger size.

6.5" Performance Shorts Size Chart (inches)
Size	1/2 Waist Width	Inseam Length	Front Rise
2XS	11.02	6.10	11.22
XS	11.81	6.30	11.42
S	12.60	6.30	12.20
M	13.39	6.30	12.99
L	14.96	6.30	13.58
XL	16.54	6.30	13.98
2XL	18.11	6.30	14.37
3XL	19.69	6.30	14.96
4XL	21.26	6.30	15.35
5XL	22.83	6.30	15.75
6XL	24.41	6.30	16.14

6.5" Performance Shorts Size Chart (centimeters)
Size	1/2 Waist Width	Inseam Length	Front Rise
2XS	27.99	15.49	28.50
XS	30.00	16.00	29.01
S	32.00	16.00	30.99
M	34.01	16.00	32.99
L	38.00	16.00	34.49
XL	42.01	16.00	35.51
2XL	46.00	16.00	36.50
3XL	50.01	16.00	38.00
4XL	54.00	16.00	38.99
5XL	57.99	16.00	40.01
6XL	62.00	16.00	41.00