TROUSERS, MAN’S, MISSILE COMBAT CREW

The TROUSERS, MAN’S, MISSILE COMBAT CREW were are garment issued only to missile combat crews, specialists responsible for nuclear missile control and launch operations. Entry into these units required advanced technical training and strict operational clearance, and their clothing reflected that exclusivity.

The fabric is a reverse spun twill, a construction in which the yarn twist runs opposite to standard civilian practice. This method was widely used by the U.S. military for durability and stability but rarely survives in modern production. The result is a cloth with a dry, crisp handle and a sharply defined twill line that becomes more pronounced with wear.

Early missile personnel were first equipped with white flight-suit-style coveralls. This was later replaced by a blue one-piece suit, before the Air Force adopted a two-piece configuration in 1967 consisting of a separate trousers and shirt. This marked a practical shift toward a more service oriented uniform suited to long hours inside hardened missile facilities.

This piece is based on the first production issue from 1967 and reproduces period correct details taken from surviving originals.

• 100% Cotton
• Reverse Spun Twill Cotton
• 42 Talon Front Zipper, Nickel Finish
• Cotton Sewing Thread Construction
• Made in Japan