Posted on Apr 6, 2014
Should Soldiers wear the Class B/Tropical uniform for daily duties?
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Aside from line units or motor pools (or any other physical-type duty), should the Army move to a more professional uniform for daily duties?
If we're truly trying to more to a more professional looking group, (hairstyles, tattoos, etc.) why not go to the Class B/Tropical uniform on a daily basis?
If we're truly trying to more to a more professional looking group, (hairstyles, tattoos, etc.) why not go to the Class B/Tropical uniform on a daily basis?
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Posted 12 y ago
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I used to think so, but I would hate to position my fruit salad every time I changed shirts.
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Sure. Why not...looks pretty.....and spiffy. Don't think it would be much good in any other environment than an office. At least you'd know right off the bat that they weren't anything but an office puke.......just saying////
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I know that the Pentagon went back to wearing dress uniforms, but I feel that as long as we have Soldiers deployed to a forward area (Iraq, Afghanistan) we should continue to wear our ACUs.
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Depends on your job. Good idea for clerks, finance folks and other assorted office types. MPs on Sundays and Holidaze. Mechanics, combat arms, and other outdoor jobs wear fatigues.
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I'm sure I'm going to get many of messages saying "you receive a clothing allowance use it" but here it goes....
While yes, I understand the Army (military???) used to wear the Class B for normal duties prior to 9/11 and the utility uniform was a motorpool/field uniform. I feel that given the nature of Soldierly duties such as "pop details" this uniform will just get messed up quickly. I would rather blow out a pair of ACUs than get a single stain on the white shirt and have to buy another one.
While yes, I understand the Army (military???) used to wear the Class B for normal duties prior to 9/11 and the utility uniform was a motorpool/field uniform. I feel that given the nature of Soldierly duties such as "pop details" this uniform will just get messed up quickly. I would rather blow out a pair of ACUs than get a single stain on the white shirt and have to buy another one.
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BLUF I agree with a more professional non combat uniform just not ASUs.
I pretty firmly disagree with Tropicals in the current form for daily wear. White polyester is just a poor choice for a working uniform. What I would like to see is another Class C uniform designed for non-utility duty positions in garrison. I think that it was a mistake to combine the dress and service uniform for a number of reasons. I wasn't fond of the pickle suit either, but a kahki or buff shirt with slightly darker but not OD Green pants in cotton or linen instead of polyester would be a suitable working uniform.
I pretty firmly disagree with Tropicals in the current form for daily wear. White polyester is just a poor choice for a working uniform. What I would like to see is another Class C uniform designed for non-utility duty positions in garrison. I think that it was a mistake to combine the dress and service uniform for a number of reasons. I wasn't fond of the pickle suit either, but a kahki or buff shirt with slightly darker but not OD Green pants in cotton or linen instead of polyester would be a suitable working uniform.
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This is a toss up for me. But I am going to say 'NO'. Why? Once a month.... IF even that is enough. From my career experience; Soldiers get dirty doing daily tasks. The old BDUs / ACUs or even Jumpsuits, hide a god percentage of that dirt. Yes, the uniform should be always clean...but if it is not noticeable...who is going to know? The average soldier works hard. (at least they did when I was in).
Secondly, only pencil pushers (office workers) never get their fingers dirty, so they could wear them nearly everyday. (i.e. Finance, PAC, S1-Offices up through G6, Career counselors, recruiters, etc.)
Now for those who refer to "pay-day-activities".... I am laughing. What does the dress uniform ( A or B) have to do with getting paid? You get paid to do your jobs! Period. Not wear a dress uniform.
Dress uniforms are for: promotion boards, ceremonies, court martials, and special events, etc. While it is important to know how to wear and maintain the uniform(s)...it is NOT so important to wear every non motor-pool day. Being ready to deploy is more important.
Secondly, only pencil pushers (office workers) never get their fingers dirty, so they could wear them nearly everyday. (i.e. Finance, PAC, S1-Offices up through G6, Career counselors, recruiters, etc.)
Now for those who refer to "pay-day-activities".... I am laughing. What does the dress uniform ( A or B) have to do with getting paid? You get paid to do your jobs! Period. Not wear a dress uniform.
Dress uniforms are for: promotion boards, ceremonies, court martials, and special events, etc. While it is important to know how to wear and maintain the uniform(s)...it is NOT so important to wear every non motor-pool day. Being ready to deploy is more important.
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Recapping: You can even go to a promotion board, court martial, and other in your ACUs. - Been there, done that.
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SGT Seth Wardell
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It's a professionalism thing, nobody is arguing that you should be able to run an obstacle course, or PT, or conduct motor pool in a 'dress' uniform. The premise is that your uniform should be appropriate for your environment.
If I remember my miliary history - "Payday activities" is a traditional designation from the time when soldiers used to show up at the finance office/payroll desk to recieve their pay in person. Units would take the opportunity to conduct inspections and professional 'classroom' education.
As to your premise that 'being ready to deploy is more important', I don't know about you, but it has been a long time since I litterally had to deploy from a 'standing start'. These days, with modern commuication and transportation, it would be a truly drastic emergency that didn't allow time to change your clothes... I dont' think anyone would be fussed by a 'come as you are' approach to that kind of emergency.
It's a professionalism thing, nobody is arguing that you should be able to run an obstacle course, or PT, or conduct motor pool in a 'dress' uniform. The premise is that your uniform should be appropriate for your environment.
If I remember my miliary history - "Payday activities" is a traditional designation from the time when soldiers used to show up at the finance office/payroll desk to recieve their pay in person. Units would take the opportunity to conduct inspections and professional 'classroom' education.
As to your premise that 'being ready to deploy is more important', I don't know about you, but it has been a long time since I litterally had to deploy from a 'standing start'. These days, with modern commuication and transportation, it would be a truly drastic emergency that didn't allow time to change your clothes... I dont' think anyone would be fussed by a 'come as you are' approach to that kind of emergency.
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SGT,
Let's agree on the "professionalism" of the look. Yes, the uniform looks professional. But who is in the uniform makes the difference! (and the way he / she acts).
Let's agree on the "professionalism" of the look. Yes, the uniform looks professional. But who is in the uniform makes the difference! (and the way he / she acts).
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Sure, let's run PT, do vehicle maintenance, and weapons qualification all in Class B's! Tactical uniforms are professional for military. Why would they not be?
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