Mark I DPDU trousers : Major C Johnston, Special Air Service Regiment

Mark I yellow 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, and the ankles have holes for an adjustable elastic cord to be threaded through. This cord has been removed. 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 first 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 group in Afghanistan, from November 2001 to February 2002.