YOUR OCPs COST YOU A MONTH'S DRILL PAY. ONE WRONG PULL AND THEY ARE IN THE TRASH.

Idaho Army Reserve—YOU've done it! The Velcro was old. The gluing was going bad. You picked up the corner and pulled. The fabric tore. The uniform was damaged.

Now, a new top is required. No clothing allowance is given for Velcro rips. At Gowen Field, the supply sergeant is tired of your requests. A uniform with a patch that is hanging off is worn.

Your damaged uniform gives the enemy reason to doubt your professionalism. Your frustration diverts you away from the mission that the enemy is using. The enemy wants you to think uniform maintenance is not possible.

This is the question that you should be asking. What is the best way to remove Velcro from OCPs without damage to the fabric?

It doesn't have to be a complicated answer. The answer is the Uniform Protocol.

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WHY VELCRO DESTROYS YOUR UNIFORM

Velcro is sewn onto your OCPs. Stitching is good. Holes for the needles are already made in the fabric. No adhesive is being pulled when the Velcro is being removed. You're removing stitches.

Weakness in the fabric of the stitching. Each pull extends the holes. The fabric is torn along the stitch line. The tear runs down. The uniform is finished!

The conventional approach is incorrect. The only way to destroy your uniform is to rip its Velcro. It is saved using the Uniform Protocol.

The Idaho problem is worse than other states. It takes hours to drive to the drill. You train in rough terrain. Your uniform gets more beat up. The Velcro wears out more quickly. It is important to know how to repair it yourself, since the closest clothing sale is hours away.

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THE UNIFORM PROTOCOL: FOUR METHODS

1. called the Seam Ripper (best for large patches)

Put the seam ripper under the Velcro stitches. Stop cutting every 3rd stitch. Don't remove them all! When all of them are cut, it weakens the fabric. Cut all the stitches on every third stitch and slowly pull the velcro. The other stitches will be released without ripping the fabric.

Work slowly. Start from the outside and move towards the middle. Rushing is how you tear. Name tapes and rank insignia come down to the seam ripper.

2. The Hair Dryer (Best for Old, Brittle Velcro)

Old Velcro becomes hard. Hard velcro is not flexible. Fabric tears easily when pulled with hard Velcro.

Use a blow dryer on a low setting. Heat the velcro for 30 seconds. Do not overheat. The fabric may catch fire. Warm velcro is flexible. Flexible Velcro releases will not rip or tear stitches.

After warming, gently pull. Warm it again if the velcro does not loosen. Do not force it. It is very effective on Velcro, which has been attached to your uniform for years.

3. Razor blade (best for small patches)

New cutting blade. Not a utility knife! Not scissors. A razor blade.

Grab the velcro and the fabric with the blade and slide them between them. Make cuts in the stitches, one at a time. Avoid cutting the cloth. The blade is sharp enough to cut the thread with no pressure. Allow the blade to do the work.

This approach is time consuming. This method conserves the fabric. For small patches where accuracy is important, use this.

4. Professional (Best for Unit Patches)

There are patches that don't warrant the risk. Name tapes. Rank insignia. Unit patches, which must be exacted in a specific location.

Go to a tailor to have your uniform altered. The tailor has a machine that cuts away the stitches neatly. The tailor's cost is $10. The uniform survives. A replacement top is $50 less.

Below are some tailors in Idaho: Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls. Call ahead. Inquire if they make uniforms for the military.

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WHAT TO DO AFTER THE VELCRO IS OFF

Velcro is taken off. Fabric is good. The area where the stitches were removed has holes. Now what?

Step One: Check the fabric. Check for loose threads. Use scissors to cut them out. Do not pull them. The loose weave creates new weak points.

Step Two: Press the area to create a flat surface. Use low heat. No steam. The iron seals the holes in the needle. The fabric is elastic and can be stretched back to its original form. To make the uniform appear professional, it is vital that this step be performed.

Step Three: Re-stitch velcro. If available, use a sewing machine. If you don't sew by hand, then sew by machine. Be sure to use thread of a color that matches the uniform. Match the original stitch pattern as close as possible.

Step Four: Take apart the new Velcro. Attach the patch. Remove the patch. The Velcro should be secure. The fabric should not rip or tear. If the fabric tears, you've sewn too loosely. Take off the stitches and start again.

Step Five: Have pride in your uniform. Being cleanly groomed means being professionally dressed. The uniform is a sign of professionalism and respect.

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THE THREE UNIFORM LIES

Lie One: "That uniform is due for a change.

The enemy wants you to be spending money. The enemy wants you to waste time. The enemy will try to make you mad. There is no cost to removing Velcro. The methods are free or inexpensive.

Lie Two: "The fabric always rips.

Fabric is easily ripped. When cutting stitches, the fabric remains. The results are dependent on the method. The Uniform Protocol has the enemy's back.

Lie Three: "Uniform maintenance is not your problem."

The enemy wants you to be passive. The enemy wants you to rely on supply. The enemy wants you to be helpless. Your uniform is your responsibility. The Uniform Protocol puts you in control.

Conclusion

Idaho Army Reserve, you asked, "How do I remove Velcro from OCPs without damaging the fabric?"

The answer is the Uniform Protocol.

Seam ripper for large patches. Hair dryer for old Velcro. Razor blade for small patches. Tailor unit patches.

Work slowly. Cut stitches; do not pull them. Warm old Velcro before you remove it. Use a fresh blade for small patches. Pay a tailor for unit patches.

Inspect the fabric. Iron the clothes. Sew new Velcro. Test the hold.

Your uniform is not disposable. Your uniform is your armor. The Uniform Protocol keeps your armor ready.

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This is the Spiritual Minded Military Uniform Protocol for the Idaho Army Reserve. The Velcro comes off. The fabric stays intact. The uniform stays ready. Fall in.

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