Do we not have more important things to do then continue to mess with the uniforms.

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:23:35 -0400

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/09/01/us-navy-issues-broad-new-changes-to-uniform-policy.html?ESRC=todayinmil.sm

US Navy Issues Broad New Changes to Uniform Policy

The sea service released a list of uniform changes that set guidelines for everything from cold weather clothing to work uniforms.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Sep 2 at 2015 9:25 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:25:02 -0400

Absolutely!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 2 at 2015 9:51 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 09:51:18 -0400

It appears to me that this is one way flag ranks mark territory.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 10:29 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:29:21 -0400

Yes, but the way I see it, Sir, is that we deal with uniforms on a daily basis and some of them are pretty expensive not only to purchase, but to make. So I'm glad to see some of the lesser used items going away, and more useful items coming into play. While I'd beg to say we don't really need four or even three sets of NWUs issued in boot camp, it's nice to see they're making cuts and adding what's necessary in place of them. I'm glad big Navy is trying to look out for us a little more.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 10:35 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:35:11 -0400

I get that we need to revise things at times but yes it seems ridiculous. My biggest concern is when old uniform items are no longer authorized. I spent a lot of money updating uniforms over the years that are no longer wearable. That isn't as much of a concern for me as an O4, but I know the same thing has happened to many junior enlisted and that price feels like a waste even if the new uniforms are provided (which they aren't always).

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Sep 2 at 2015 10:42 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:42:26 -0400

It was all downhill after the short sleeve khakis and 10" Corcorans!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 10:42 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:42:54 -0400

Uniform shenanigans have been the butt of many jokes in the Army. At least it looks like they're finally getting it right.
The Navy's blue camo is ridiculous. They definitely have us beat on that one.

I hate to say it, but it is basically an evaluation report bullet. "Developed and implemented a service wide uniform improvement" looks good on paper.
So we all grumble and go to the MCCS to get the latest fashion.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Sep 2 at 2015 11:07 AM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:07:02 -0400

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member There are many things more important than continuing to mess with trying to get the uniform right. Unfortunately, it is less effort to keep revisiting this issue than it is to deal with serious issues so they will continue to press on with this futility.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 2 at 2015 11:14 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:14:08 -0400

One of my pet peeves. The uniforms that we wore through serious Naval battles served us well. Why the need for constant change. I fear for what the results will be when there is a serious fire and that man made material melts.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 2 at 2015 11:17 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:17:05 -0400

"Nothing new under the sun..." Ecclesiastes

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Sep 2 at 2015 11:20 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:20:46 -0400

Someone doesn't have anything better to do. Either someone is trying to live in infamy or needs to find some work to do!

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 11:49 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:49:56 -0400

Obviously, no.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 12:08 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:08:02 -0400

peace time military... some people just want to seem important.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 2 at 2015 12:11 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:11:05 -0400

General Officers need those blocks checked if they want the seat at the big table. If we can't find a way to defeat ISIS, we sure can change the uniform every 6 months.

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Sep 2 at 2015 2:04 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 14:04:00 -0400

While uniforms are important to each service, its getting out of hand. In 24 years of service I never met one single person who ever had participated in a survey for uniforms, makes one wonder where these decisions come from. That being said, I do not understand why someone always has to mess with perfectly good uniforms. Personally I despised the crackerjack uniform, it was and continues to be Navy tradition, because of those 13 buttons and stupid shoestring tie up on the backside. And the top was never easy to take off, drunk or sober. But still you wear your uniform with pride because I would say 99.99% of us take personal pride in how we look.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 2 at 2015 3:17 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 15:17:01 -0400

Our uniforms seem to chase the next war.

Response by CDR Terry Boles made Sep 2 at 2015 6:05 PM

CDR Terry Boles — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:05:05 -0400

Back in my Navy days in 1974 we were transitioning from Cracker Jacks to the coat and tie...4-years later we went back to the Cracker Jacks. Many evolutions of uniform changes have been observed by all services, to bad we cant leave well enough alone when we find a great service uniform that clearly defines each branch of service and is actually a well made and functional uniform.

When we went from dungarees to some sort of pull over shirt and dark blue pants, the Navy discovered they were indeed not flammable, they just melted to your skin. So again the Navy pulls another hair brainier with the NWUs...a different generation of leaders but the same old hair brain uniform changes that cost us the service member who is also a tax payer to correct stupidity.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 3 at 2015 8:18 AM

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:18:45 -0400

CDR, I voted yes though there is SOME good coming from the new policy for active duty. I.e., less pairs of NWU's and sets of coveralls Sailors will be required to maintain.

Response by SSgt Terry P. made Sep 3 at 2015 8:31 AM

SSgt Terry P. — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 08:31:48 -0400

The old uniforms were a lot easier to maintain (IMO).

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 3 at 2015 3:44 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:44:23 -0400

I think some time in the mid 1980's the army switch the color of the Green Class Uniform by 2 or three shades, that one ticked me off. The waste of money for three shades of color when the troops in the field were begging for the return of Khaki's.

Response by PO2 Nick Burke made Sep 28 at 2015 6:16 PM

PO2 Nick Burke — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 18:16:03 -0400

As the major issued uniform is unsafe foe shipboard use....... Then again, to the brass, servicemember safety has always been job # 3 or so.