British Army Desert DPM UBACS Combat Shirt – Grade 1

British Army Desert DPM UBACS Combat Shirt, designed as a lightweight combat layer for wear beneath body armour and load-carrying equipment.

The shirt combines a breathable tan torso with durable Desert DPM (DDPM) sleeves and shoulders, reducing bulk around the body while providing greater protection across exposed areas.

Originally designed for warm-weather operational use, the UBACS remains a practical option for fieldcraft, airsoft, cadet activities, outdoor use or military collections.

Features

• British Army Desert DPM pattern
• Lightweight tan moisture-wicking torso
• Desert DPM sleeves and shoulders
• Half-length front zip
• High stand collar
• Large upper-arm pockets
• Hook-and-loop patch panels
• Reinforced/padded arm areas
• Button-adjustable cuffs
• Designed for wear beneath body armour

The original military design uses a Coolmax-style moisture-wicking body, with polycotton Desert DPM sleeves; contemporary surplus descriptions also note IRR-treated sleeves and additional padding around high-wear areas.

Condition — Grade 1

Grade 1 garments are used military surplus in good, fully serviceable condition.

They may display normal signs of previous issue and use, including:

• Light fading
• Minor marks or staining
• Previous owner's or service markings
• Minor cosmetic wear
• Small differences in colour or camouflage shade

There should be no major holes or damage affecting normal use.

Individual garments will naturally vary as a result of their surplus origin.

Sizing

Desert UBACS shirts may carry either military measurements or conventional letter sizing depending on manufacturer and production run.

As an approximate chest guide:

Small: 36–38"
Medium: 38–40"
Large: 40–42"
XL: 42–44"
2XL: 44–46"

Where the original military size is available, this should be shown in the variant alongside the approximate civilian equivalent.