From my chum in NDHQ:
"You're right, Mike. Here is the relevant record from the DKIM Terminology Bank (emphasis mine):
Record 32135
Security Level Published
Domain: Human Resources
Sub domain: Ceremonial & Traditions
Sub-sub domain: Dress / Tenue
Record OPI: DEA 3
Authority DEA
Released Yes
Created Date Created By Modified Date Modified By
12/30/1989 Lajeunessej Paquettem
[English]
fatigue dress
Type term
Status: approved
Usage United States
Source document A-GL-397-000/JX-001.
Note(s)
AVOID. American term. Not a Canadian Forces order of dress.
Charmion Chaplin-Thomas
English Editor
ADM(PA) Editorial Services
As a note: Charmion has written books on various subjects and acted as editor on a number of military histories published by DND and various regimental or corps associations. She also writes the "Fourth Dimension" found in every edition of the "Maple Leaf".
And for my erudite chum, Alex: pllthrthhtll!
Mike