Soviet Motostrelki Ryadovoi, Tropical Obr1988

Although originally issued to 'Special Troops' such as VDV, Spetsnaz, and DshMG as early as 1986, Motostrelki did not see wide use of the Obr88 uniform on Ryadovoi i Serzeantyi Sostav (Enlisted Men and Sergeants) until after the Soviet Union's retreat from Afghanistan. The uniform was still worn with the Soviet pattern belt as well as Sapogi (Jackboots) as late as the mid-1990's by some Category III/C Units. This particular configuration is worn open-collar and with the Panamanka "Panama Hat" for Summer Tropical Dress.