The Brotherhood employs pre-War underarmor not just in its intended purpose, for use by troops equipped with suits of power armor, but as a general purpose uniform. Its comfort and lack of bulk allow the operator to combine it with a variety of tactical gear and protection, for example, combat armor. The suit wasn't designed for use outside of armor: It features only two pockets on the hips for documentation and maps and a simple flap over the crotch. The hard points and attachments on the suit also improve performance, interfacing directly with the armor's systems. Although it (or the hood) is not a requirement for operating the armor, it makes long-term use more comfortable and reduces chafing. ĭesigned from the ground up for use in conjunction with the West-Tek power armor frame, the next generation underarmor is a form-fitting suit designed for maximum comfort and utility while operating the armor. The only major differences are in the sweater: The brown of the Initiates and Knights is replaced with red when used by Scribes, blue for Lancers, and white for medical personnel (with the Brotherhood's medical corps sigil emblazoned on the shoulder). The base outfit is virtually unchanged, save for the addition of headgear or a backpack.
The simplicity, utility, and versatility of the designs resulted in widespread adoption of the design, even by Scribes and Lancers. The final touch is the tactical rig, consisting of a leather vest with seven pockets on the front and an utility belt with an additional three, with two coiled ropes attached to the shoulder and the lower back for use in the field. A sleeveless jacket is worn on top of the sweater, providing additional protection from the elements and a pair of large pockets on the lower flaps, closed using clasps on the front. They are typically worn with a pair of heavy combat boots, leather gloves, and two more pockets attached on the cruses using leather straps. The base outfit consists of a pair of trousers made from durable fabric with thigh pockets and a woven sweater with a pocket on the left arm, a patch reserved for branch insignia on the right, and a pair of fabric patches on the shoulders to prevent wear and tear. The standard field uniform for Brotherhood soldiers in the Eastern division was introduced after 2277 and the opening of recruitment to the outside.
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