Army Commander requires troops to wear ACUs with no badges/combat patches?

"After training, soldiers will go back to displaying their impressive achievements. But in the field, they are all the same."

I really don't see an issue with that at all. For one it's not like you go to the field and all of a sudden forget that your squad leader or team leader deployed or has this badge or that tab.

Secondly, I personally maintain uniforms for garrison and the field; garrison uniform has the wings sewn on and deployment patch while the field uniform usually only has the patches and no badges and in most cases the deployment patch only serves as an extra patch in case an airborne tab gets lost in the woods or a buddy loses theirs.

I was always told that you had to do something to in order to excel and be above the rest in order to be considered one of the best. Now, you can do it, but you can't show it? Most of the people I served with either didn't care about what others had, or it made them want to try harder. The things you earn mean something to most of the people who earn them, yes, they do cause jealousy among others, mainly people who do not have the drive to even try to accomplish what others have. I think that people who have earned something should be allowed to wear it, so that they can stand out among their peers, we do not need the everyone is equal so here's your trophy so showing up attitude in the military.

Jaut another reason to be glad im out... Those patches are badges of honor and i feel ita a disgrace not to wear them

I thought that the commander had flipped his lid and required the troops to wear a uniform that doesn't comply with 670-1.
I was wrong of course. He just made everyone strip off hard earned badges and patches. That's all. He's only ALMOST crazy. But what do I know! LMAO

hhmm...couldn't find anything in the regulation re commanders banning the wear of badges and/or patches that the soldier is authorized to wear.

Regulation does say the commander can allow items to be placed in the uniform, not removed from it.

Commander can also determine the uniform to be worn. Not what patches or badges to be worn.

Gotta love Fort Carson...beautiful scenery.

I think it is just plain stupid on the Brigade Commanders part. Is he listening? If I were still serving I would have to follow orders but I don't have to agree with them and I don't.

I get it, plus they were in the field. Not sure why this is an issue.

Sounds like something the Marine Corps would do.

Absolutely- some of these soldiers deployed 3-4-5 times and absolutely are deserving. Should we prevent soldiers from wearing special skill badges as well?

Why is it wrong? Do we need to wear those to show we have experience? "Hey guys I deployed and I know everything, come seek guidance from me!!!" That rank on your chest should be an indicator of being a SME, not a f'n combat patch. I understand the reasons of wearing it for the fallen, but is a 2 week break going to kill anyone?

I can understand both sides of the argument. however, I must take the side of the Joe.....yes, we are supposed to work as a team. however, people earn those badges, and not all of us are Rangers and Special Forces.this is just another attempt to adapt to a collectivism or a combination type of society. just think about it... We got drinking age laws.....I guess we need to band NCO clubs, bowling alleys, or the clubs downtown just because some people are not old enough to drink. I kinda hope you see where I'm going at

The Commander might order the Soldiers to remove all the stuff from there Uniforms but when your in a unit you know you has what Tab's who has what combat patch, the Commander stripping everyone down to make the new guys fit in all that does make it easy for the guys with some time in to give them a hard time. I mean who has not hazed new boot's before. The hell this Commander is bringing down on his new guys. I Can see where he meant for his plan to lead, but knowing and having talked to a bunch of young soldiers the new guys in 1 group and everyone else messing with them in the other group, oh forgot the SFC and up group when there around everything is great.

Just let the new guys get some schools in maybe a gunnery or 2 and all is well. Scouts Out

It's up to the commander I don't see why it's such a big deal to people that aren't affected by it in in this brigade and it gives me no issue that I can't wear it my soldiers know what I have done and seen they have asked and I have shared it's about cohesion not accomplishments as a leader you train not take recognition if you can't understand that you need to reset your moral compass

Teamwork is sometimes shown to be more conductive in a working environment by establishing a standard. The Commander is sets the standard. In doing this he must rely on his NCO's to enforce and adhere to the standard.

Wtf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What sort of self loathing is this? Combat patches have always been an inspiration to those of us who haven't been to combat. They symbolize the veteran leader that has seen the elephant and knows what it takes to survive the experience. So now we want to take away the patch in the field? I know why the COL wants to do this. He wants to even the playing field because he has junior officers and NCOs with no combat experience trying to train the next generation of troops. Well you want that guy with the patch present to add validity to the tactics and techniques you are training. I can't believe a BDE CDR would take the PC feel good route.

I think this is BS but I am retired and have no skin in the game. What do you all think?

These patches are something to be proud of, and a record to show fellow soldiers. The young troops look up to someone who has "done it all", and since when has a Colonel had the authority to go against the regs. Maybe the Colonel has had desk jobs all his career and has a problem with NCO's, who are all patched up.

Regardless of whether or not its in the field, they should be able to wear it if they want. I wear mine not because I feel the need to show others I've deployed. I wear it because that's how I honor my brothers that I spent a year dodging bullets and rockets with. And for the guys we had that didn't make it home. So for me, the patch on my right arm has more of a personal meaning to it.

I like it. I've never cared for any of the flair anyway, and he's right; it's someone's character that matters, and not much else.

SFC Nikhil Kumra, this was done by a commander with poor experience molding soldiers.