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No unit patches are about pride in your contribution as a member of a team. Loyalty and honor you wear with you for the impact that moment in time had on you. It is about the Army being large in number but a collection distinct histories and cultures. Respect for anothers background and your own.
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I think so (on the acu), unless they serve a practical purpose. I don't really see a purpose for them in ACU, but then again I came up the ranks as a sailor not a soldier.
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SGT Donald Spencer -- I don't know where you're getting your info, but all Navy Enlisted personnel wear unit id patch on their dress uniforms. It's not just the Army. I do think, though, that it adds to the camaraderie and esprit de corps to have your unit patches in the Army.
I am against making the army like the other branches, we are not them. This is a long standing tradition and we should maintain it.
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SGT (Join to see) So, I'm coming a little late to this party, but here at Naval Submarine Base New London (I'm a student here) the Sailors who are stationed on boats can be seen around base wearing their ship's patch on their right breast pocket. Also, The Navy has allowed the command ball caps to be work again, too.
All in all, I think it's good to have unit identification as part of the uniform. I know that Sailors are proud of there ship and their crew and being identified by other Sailors in that fashion is a good thing.
All in all, I think it's good to have unit identification as part of the uniform. I know that Sailors are proud of there ship and their crew and being identified by other Sailors in that fashion is a good thing.
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I think the Unit Patches are part of the history and traditions of the Army. I agree with most of the posts that it helps to define identify units. It also allows all of us old retired guys the opportunity to identify current Soldiers and retirees and build a bond. As a former member of the 3rd AD, it is always great to see that patch out and about. Since the Division was decommissioned in the 90s, there are not a lot of us running around anymore.
The Unit ID patches are not unlike the Navy ball caps with the name of the Ships on them. I am glad the ball caps are back. They provide the same source of pride!
The Unit ID patches are not unlike the Navy ball caps with the name of the Ships on them. I am glad the ball caps are back. They provide the same source of pride!
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NO! Is history and develop pride to the troops. I always encourage my troops to learn the history behind the unit patch. That way they can have pride in the unit and supporting the mission.
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No, how else are you going to figure out who is stealing your equipment....all you need to do is look at the driver's side should as they are driving on by.
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Like many other discussion threads, this one form goes back to history, lineage, pride... Your unit patch allows you to connect instantly with someone, for some cases it can tell a lot about them (82nd, 101st, Rangers, etc.)....it's such a simple thing that can say so much...for instance - I was leading a funeral detail outside of Huston Texas for a WWII veteran who served in 1ID, my team and I were from 3d BCT, 1ID, when the spouse saw the Big Red One marching over to perform the burial there was an instant connection (and a flood of emotion and tears). Now this was by pure coincidence that this happened, but recognize the significance and connection made in that simple moment, of a detail of Soldiers marching across a cemetery with a familiar piece of cloth on their shoulder! I think this closes out the discussion - Doc J OUT!
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No way in hell. Unit pride is a great thing, and having your unit patch on your arm is an awesome thing. Command Ball Caps and Belt Buckles are things of pride in the Navy.
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It also lets people know if you've deployed or not... One of the proudest moments in my life was receiving my cav patch to put on my empty shoulder and then being able to replace it with 4-70 AR patch that is no longer around since the unit was disbanded. So in my opinion its a big NO! keep the patches!
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Not only should they not do away with them, they should start wearing them on the dress uniforms again, on the shoulders.
Along with qual tabs.
Along with qual tabs.
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Obviously I agree with just about everyone and say, no we should not do away with unit patches but I have a different reason. Of course there is esprit-de-corps but I also learned in Afghanistan that the enemy looks for our unit patches to see who they are fighting with. Early in the War in Afghanistan the enemy thought twice about engaging a unit if they saw an 82nd Airborne patch. Again, in 2005, in Iraq our unit intercepted a radio transmission to the effect of "these are paratroopers, not Marines, we need more help". I don't say that to put down Marines but that the enemy knew the AA shoulder patch and was fearful because of it.
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no way it is called unity for a reason and patches are a part of that. I hate that the Army went to the new uniforms and boots now there is less Self Pride or Unit pride in my eyes so take away patches no in my book.
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no way, I love wearing my unit patch, even in units i don't like being in, it helps identify a person with the mission they support, the command they belong to and other things. As for the combat patch, again, no way, that helps soldiers bond and connect, i cannot count the number of people who made friends/connections solely off of a common combat patch.
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I think unit patches should stay for the reason you stated in your question, "The Army is the only service to wear unit and combat patches".
I would like to see an additional patch for the BN, like the patches we wore in Aviation units. We have Company patches worn over our name tapes on flight uniforms.
Attached is an example of what I mean, the red and white patch over his name tape.
I would like to see an additional patch for the BN, like the patches we wore in Aviation units. We have Company patches worn over our name tapes on flight uniforms.
Attached is an example of what I mean, the red and white patch over his name tape.
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Absolutely not! I served in several different units over 24 years and am proud to have served in all of them. The unit patch provides identity and contributes to unit pride and comradery.
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