Should combat patches be banned to wear during field training exercises?

Just read an article on the Army Times reporting that a BCT has prohibited the wear of combat patches during field exercises.

The article mentions that the purpose is to promote a "unified army culture."

The BCT spokesman even goes as far to say that ..."when training in the field, we're building a team and do not need to focus, or be distracted, by our own or others' individual accomplishments."

Am I the only one that thinks this is completely wrong?

Here is the link to the article...
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/2015/06/18/unit-promotes-no-patch-badge-rule-in-training/28927601/