T-Shirts
Our military t-shirts range from the coyote brown tee worn under an OCP uniform to vintage USMC graphics and kids' camo shirts, with more than a hundred styles to choose from.
For everyday and field wear there are solid color tees in 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend, quick dry and moisture wicking shirts for hot days and hard workouts, long sleeve versions, and tank tops. Camo fans can pick MultiCam, woodland (including a heavyweight tee and a pocket tee), digital and vintage camo, with long length and V-neck camo cuts for women.
The graphic side covers service pride and first responders: the US Navy and US Air Force emblem tees, vintage USMC eagle, globe and anchor and bulldog designs, Marines "Pain Is Weakness", two-sided police, security and EMT shirts, officially licensed NYPD tees, and Thin Blue Line and Thin Red Line designs. There are also patriotic and Second Amendment tees such as Don't Tread On Me, Molon Labe and Come & Take It.
Kids get their own range, with camo, digital, woodland heavyweight and Marines physical training shirts.
A note for service members: the Rothco AR 670-1 Coyote Brown T-Shirt is made to serve as the tan 499 undershirt that DA PAM 670-1 calls for under the OCP uniform, and the Air Force uses the same coyote brown color. Camo and graphic tees are not uniform items. Our guide below explains the undershirt rules for each service and how to pick the right tee.
How to Choose Military T-Shirts
Decide first whether the shirt is a base layer, an outer layer or a statement. A base layer should be plain, close-fitting and easy to tuck. An outer tee for the range, the yard or an airsoft game can be camo or carry a graphic. A shirt for PT or a summer ruck should move sweat away from the skin.
Cotton, Blends and Moisture Wicking Tees
The Solid Color 100% Cotton T-Shirt is soft and breathable but holds sweat. The cotton/polyester blend tee keeps its shape and color through more washes. The Moisture Wicking T-Shirts, Quick Dry Moisture Wicking T-Shirt and Moisture Wicking Long Sleeve T-Shirt are the picks for heat, workouts and layering under a jacket, because they dry faster than cotton.
Camo T-Shirts and Patterns
MultiCam suits mixed terrain and matches many modern airsoft loadouts. Woodland fits green, wooded ground, and digital and vintage camo give a distinct team look. Long sleeve camo tees add sun and brush protection.
Sizing and Fit for Military T-Shirts
If a tee will be tucked into uniform trousers, choose a length that stays tucked when you reach and bend. The women's long length and longer Thin Blue Line tees help here. Cotton can shrink a little in a hot dryer, so wash cool and hang dry if you're between sizes. The Distressed US Flag tee is cut as an athletic fit, so size up if you prefer room.
Military T-Shirts and Uniform Regulations
Army: The Tan 499 Undershirt
DA PAM 670-1, paragraph 4-7a, authorizes Soldiers to wear the tan 499 undershirt with the OCP ACU, and paragraph 4-2 lists it as part of the uniform. Paragraph 20-32e says the undershirt may be a clothing bag issue or optional purchase item made of cotton-knit or 50/50 cotton/polyester with quarter-length sleeves, "or is of a similar commercial design." Rothco lists its AR 670-1 Coyote Brown T-Shirt as a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend made to that standard. The foliage green undershirt is also authorized in place of the tan 499.
Air Force and Space Force: Coyote Brown Only
When the Air Force moved to OCP, its guidance set the authorized T-shirt color as "Coyote Brown (listed as Tan 499 per AAFES nomenclature) only," and told Airmen buying from outside retailers to make sure the color matches. DAFI 36-2903 is the current dress instruction for Airmen and Guardians.
Marine Corps: Green Undershirts
MCO 1020.34H has its own section on green undershirts, and its civilian attire rules say the green undershirt may only be worn for PT when mixed with civilian clothes. The Marine Corps sets undershirt colors separately from the Army and Air Force, so Marines should confirm the current rule in the order before choosing a tee to wear under utilities.
Camo and Graphic Tees
MultiCam, woodland, digital and slogan tees are not uniform undershirts. Wear them off duty, at the range or on the airsoft field. Under AR 670-1, paragraph 3-9, undergarments are among the few uniform items you may wear with civilian clothes. Unit and command policies can be stricter, so check before you rely on any shirt in formation.