Posted on Jun 17, 2016
I think it's great we are being allowed to roll sleeves again, but we need to do it the way we did BDUs. What do you think?
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In the photo you can see this Soldier is wearing it rolled like the Marines wear theirs. I think we need to go back to the way we rolled with BDUs, where the cuff was to the outside. It looks better , and you can just tug the cuff down to easily access your long sleeves when you needed them.
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Hi, SFC Connell.
The Air Force called the BDU roll "chem rolls." In the event of a chemical or gas attack, the sleeves could be rolled down quickly just by tugging on them.
Then again, if you're in an environment where you're under threat of a chemical or gas attack, your sleeves shouldn't be up anyway.
The Air Force called the BDU roll "chem rolls." In the event of a chemical or gas attack, the sleeves could be rolled down quickly just by tugging on them.
Then again, if you're in an environment where you're under threat of a chemical or gas attack, your sleeves shouldn't be up anyway.
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Cpl Jon Westbrook
Leave it to the Air Force to overthink something as simple as rolling sleeves....lol
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I think it's dumb either way. It will look ridiculous. It negates the pen pocket and covers the Velcro where the unit patch and SSI-FWTS go.
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WO1 (Join to see)
Sergeant, to be honest here, are you honestly worried about someone not being able to entirely see the patches you wear?
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SGM Billy Herrington
No I'm not. The point is is an ill thought idea. When we wore BDU's there were no sleeve pockets nor pen pockets. The chief complaint was the "belly pockets" were obscured by the IBA. So, put them on the sleeves. Then a complaint was having to have patches sewn on. So the Velcro we now have.
Rolling the sleeves covers a part of your uniform, the patches, renders the pen pockets non functional, and in my particular case, I would lose half of my sleeve pocket due to a roll. I wasn't a fan of it with BDU's and I'm even less of a fan of it with ACU's.
Rolling the sleeves covers a part of your uniform, the patches, renders the pen pockets non functional, and in my particular case, I would lose half of my sleeve pocket due to a roll. I wasn't a fan of it with BDU's and I'm even less of a fan of it with ACU's.
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MAJ David Parr
LTC Robert McKenna - I like the 'old' sew on patches, including branch and rank insignia, along with skills patches such as jump wings, aviator wings, air assault, etc. Just my old soldier opinion...
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The Army might as well bring back the Wool Uniforms like what they wore during the western campaigns in the mid to late 1800's. The reason I mention this is because. I went to Fort Sumner, NM to Billy the Kids Grave (And yes he is in Jail. There is a Jail cell around his grave.) And my great aunt asked a reenactor that was there, who was wearing the Army uniform of the period, was he hot in it. And his answer was no. He mentioned that the wool pulled moisture away from the skin and it kept him cool.
So if the Army wants to keep sleeves down. Go to a wool uniform. Otherwise allow them to be rolled up.
So if the Army wants to keep sleeves down. Go to a wool uniform. Otherwise allow them to be rolled up.
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there have been many times during my military service that i really wish i could have rolled up my sleeves. between fort drum to polk , to yuma, back to drum, back to polk during the spring/summer/fall and then the winters at drum you'd have to acclimatize quickly and in IMHO its just a bit too much.
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Just out of curiosity, how about short sleeved camos, as I've been mentioning on here a few times already, just a thought, hope was of interest...not that rolled ups are bad, of course, only suggesting, certainly, by all means.
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I tried it before I threw in my 2 cents. Now that big Army has spoken it doesn't matter what my opinion is. I think I might have to use my chest pockets for the first time ever though.
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Sweet Jesus, thank you! One stupid policy down (not everyone works in an a/c office)! Now I envision CSM's/1SG's saying either EVERYONE has them up or down, no in between. And of course, everyone will have to be the same in formation. To my CSM/1SG friends (and commanders), PLEASE be on the "lenient" side of the fence on this, I assure you it will do wonders for MORALE!
THAT'S coming from a Soldier who's been in for 37 years (so far). Additionally, unless there is a special reason, it won't stop the earth from spinning on its axis if some are up and some are down in formation. I promise! Let Soldiers figure it out for themselves dependent on their comfort level! I've watched too many Soldiers trying to roll them up (or down) seconds before formation, particularly when the unit "policy" is "Copy the CSM/1SG" and the CSM/1SG enjoys screwing with his/her troops. For anyone contemplating citing regs to me, please don't. We all know there are times when "everyone has to look the same" are ignored - for good reason.
THAT'S coming from a Soldier who's been in for 37 years (so far). Additionally, unless there is a special reason, it won't stop the earth from spinning on its axis if some are up and some are down in formation. I promise! Let Soldiers figure it out for themselves dependent on their comfort level! I've watched too many Soldiers trying to roll them up (or down) seconds before formation, particularly when the unit "policy" is "Copy the CSM/1SG" and the CSM/1SG enjoys screwing with his/her troops. For anyone contemplating citing regs to me, please don't. We all know there are times when "everyone has to look the same" are ignored - for good reason.
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