Posted on Dec 19, 2014
If you could change one thing about your military uniform what would it be?
20.4K
143
73
6
6
0
Posted in these groups: 
Military Industry
Military Industry
Posted 11 y ago
Responses: 39
11
11
0
LTC Stephen C.
SGT Richard H., the SSI is that of the 1st Special Service Force (The Devil's Brigade)!
(0)
(0)
SGT Richard H.
LTC Stephen C. I found this pic on a google search for WWII era dress uniform. When I came across this one, my curiosity was piqued and I then had to google the patch. It made for some good reading!
(1)
(0)
SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr.
The Sam Browne belt was for officers. The British started that one and General Pershing during WWI made it mandatory for all officers of the AEF to wear one both in combat and garrison though in combat some wouldnt.
Lack of wear would have you relieved and sent to Boloise (Sp). Just for something as simple as that. He was a stickler to their version of AR 670-1. Patten at times was the same way in WWII. Pershing rubbed off on him when he was a MAJ/LTC during WWI.
Lack of wear would have you relieved and sent to Boloise (Sp). Just for something as simple as that. He was a stickler to their version of AR 670-1. Patten at times was the same way in WWII. Pershing rubbed off on him when he was a MAJ/LTC during WWI.
(0)
(0)
SGT(P) Harry Clyde Jr.
Misspelled Patton.
The 1st Special Service Force was a Joint American/Canadian outfit. It also had other nationalities as well but not so many. Many of the members came from the Airborne and Rangers. Monte Cassino was, if I remember correctly, one of their bigger actions with a high loss of life.
They were the precursor to our Current Special Forces starting with the 77Th SFG which became 10TH SFG (Trojan Horse) now based at Ft Carson and has a batallion in Stuttgart Germany. The current arrowhead design of the SF patch is derived from the 1st SSF patch.
The 1st Special Service Force was a Joint American/Canadian outfit. It also had other nationalities as well but not so many. Many of the members came from the Airborne and Rangers. Monte Cassino was, if I remember correctly, one of their bigger actions with a high loss of life.
They were the precursor to our Current Special Forces starting with the 77Th SFG which became 10TH SFG (Trojan Horse) now based at Ft Carson and has a batallion in Stuttgart Germany. The current arrowhead design of the SF patch is derived from the 1st SSF patch.
(0)
(0)
9
9
0
Personally I would love to see Khakis in Garrison again. A uniform which allows an individual to display pride in ownership and appearance is a tool that can be used to distinguish between Soldiers who really want to be here and those who are here to get by. Anyone who remembers breaking starch and guarding your freshly shined boots before formation knows what I am talking about. And, as an added bonus, they look pretty darn good! At least bring back the black boots.
(9)
(0)
SGT Richard H.
I always liked the look that the Marine Corps has with the green trousers & jacket and Khaki shirt.
(1)
(0)
8
8
0
MSG (Join to see), I like the new Scorpion pattern we're going to, so have no complaints about that.
There should be elastic at the bottom of our pants legs so that they're self-blousing and quick to put on. I currently do this by inserting blousing straps into the hem at the bottom, but it would be nice if they came this way off the shelf.
There should be elastic at the bottom of our pants legs so that they're self-blousing and quick to put on. I currently do this by inserting blousing straps into the hem at the bottom, but it would be nice if they came this way off the shelf.
(8)
(0)
SSgt (Join to see)
I'd disagree. I like to blouse mine loosely so they breath. I tried blousers once. Didn't care for them. But I know I'm in the minority.
(1)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
I used to tuck my trousers into my boots. Then when I got my Blackhawks and my gortex lined flight boots I found that they didn't like to stay tucked, so I turned to blousers... I don't know why I didn't do it sooner.
(1)
(0)
SGT (Join to see)
SSG (Join to see) Ha, good one Sergeant, we all know that 15 Tangos never blouse their boots. ;)
(1)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
Crew Chiefs never blouse their boots ;) Maintenance Co. Tangos do....in most cases that I've seen..
(1)
(0)
7
6
1
Go back to the WW2 era uniform dress uniform and khakis in garrison. Also, back to the BDUs with officers wearing branch insignia on the collar.
(7)
(1)
(1)
(0)
CPT (Join to see)
The full length coat though. I like the look of the shorter jacket, but overall I think the longer coat will be more professional across the board. I have always thought the WWII uniforms were classy, military looking, and functional, especially with the Sam Brown belt.
(1)
(0)
4
4
0
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
I like the Starched/Crisp Card board BDUs, in thee Army if they were Artic Color..that represented Seniority back when I joined in 1989.
(0)
(0)
4
4
0
ABUs
Green Boots
Wait, that is two things.
The entire ABU uniform, that is better....
Green Boots
Wait, that is two things.
The entire ABU uniform, that is better....
(4)
(0)
1SG (Join to see)
Those green boots have got to be the stupidest uniform item ever.
Honorable mention to the Aquaflage. WTF.
Honorable mention to the Aquaflage. WTF.
(1)
(0)
MSgt (Join to see)
But they are great on the civilian side, get a lot of compliments on my Rocky S2V's. But between you and me I will never buy the sage green again. But thats all they had at the base. LOL!
(1)
(0)
4
4
0
I would vouch for facial hair personally. A beard that is trimmed and groomed well doesn't deter a soldier from being professional. I know a lot of people might think otherwise, but I honestly don't see why (other than your gas mask not sealing right) a beard is not allowed in uniform.
(4)
(0)
4
4
0
3
3
0
Well, MSG (Join to see), I would change many things, but since I'm retired, it doesn't really matter. I have seen responses indicating a return to old uniforms, some as far back as the WWII era. Frankly, I share those sentiments. With a return to WWII in mind, I'll offer this.
Make jump wings Sterling silver, as they were originally. Here's the story.
The Parachutist Badge was formally approved on 10 March 1941, and 350 Sterling silver badges made by Bailey, Banks and Biddle were delivered to the 501st Parachute Battalion on 14 March 1941 (narrative from the U.S. Army Quartermaster Foundation). The U.S. Army started issuing silver filled (front only) jump wings on 11 July 1968, so the jump wings that I received at Fryar DZ on 9 August 1970 were silver filled and not Sterling silver! On 10 February 1988, the Army went to an even less expensive silver plating process!
The attached photos are the obverse and the reverse of a vintage Sterling silver parachutist badge with jeweler's clasp. This badge was manufactured sometime after the original BB&B strike in 1941, but still during WWII. I found this badge in an antique shop and wore it until I retired. I enjoyed wearing a piece of history.
A bit of uniform trivia for you CPT (Join to see) and 1LT Sandy Annala!
Make jump wings Sterling silver, as they were originally. Here's the story.
The Parachutist Badge was formally approved on 10 March 1941, and 350 Sterling silver badges made by Bailey, Banks and Biddle were delivered to the 501st Parachute Battalion on 14 March 1941 (narrative from the U.S. Army Quartermaster Foundation). The U.S. Army started issuing silver filled (front only) jump wings on 11 July 1968, so the jump wings that I received at Fryar DZ on 9 August 1970 were silver filled and not Sterling silver! On 10 February 1988, the Army went to an even less expensive silver plating process!
The attached photos are the obverse and the reverse of a vintage Sterling silver parachutist badge with jeweler's clasp. This badge was manufactured sometime after the original BB&B strike in 1941, but still during WWII. I found this badge in an antique shop and wore it until I retired. I enjoyed wearing a piece of history.
A bit of uniform trivia for you CPT (Join to see) and 1LT Sandy Annala!
(3)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google