Foreign Service Officer Cargo Shorts

Khaki Ripstop Cargo Shorts

These Foreign Service Officer cargo shorts are US Army issue, cut for hot-weather duty when full-length trousers are too much. They hold a full day's essentials in two large cargo pockets and keep the clean, plain look of a service uniform. They suit range days, camp and travel, and they also appeal to collectors of genuine American military clothing.

Features

• Cotton-Nylon Ripstop Fabric — The cloth is woven with a reinforcing grid so a small snag cannot run into a long tear.
• Flapped Cargo Pockets — A large bellows-style pocket sits on the outside of each leg, with a flap over the top to keep the contents in.
• Adjustable Waist Tabs — Side tabs with slide hardware let you take in the waist for a closer fit, with or without a belt.
• Button Waist Closure — A single button secures the waistband above a stitched, covered fly.
• Wide Belt Loops — Reinforced loops around the waistband take a standard duty or trouser belt.
• Khaki Colorway — The neutral tan shade works with field gear and with everyday clothing.
• Above-Knee Cut — The leg ends just above the knee, so you have room to kneel, climb and walk in the heat.
• Genuine US Army Issue — These are original government shorts, not a commercial take on a military design.

Issue Build and Fabric

The cotton and nylon blend pairs the comfort of cotton with the abrasion resistance of nylon, and the ripstop weave is easy to see across the whole garment. The stitching is double-run at the fly, waistband and pocket edges, the stress points on any pair of working shorts. As genuine US Army issue, they carry the provenance that collectors and reenactors look for, and the build is sound enough for regular wear.