Should the services go back to a standardized battle uniform? Should each service have their own battle uniform or standardize back to a single, or even several uniforms.

Should the services go back to a standardized battle uniform?

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Posted 12 y ago

There has been recent discussion on AFN about designing and developing a new patter for all services to wear. I personally feel that a unified uniform is a fine idea, however, designing a new pattern seems wasteful.

Since the implementaiton of OCP patter, and all related gear, why not stay with that pattern. All other branches, except the Marines, wear the OCP while deployed. Undoubtedly there are stockpiles of OCP at vairous CIF locations across the country, and all things considered, the OCP uniform is a good looking pattern.

By implementing use of OCP as the standard battle dress uniform across all branches of service, not only would we as a military gain an unified appearance, but tax dollars could be saved by not designing and fielding an all new pattern with all new gear.

The OCP pattern is readily avialable, has a proven track record, and requires little in way of fielding as it is already in play.

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CMC Robert Young

Posted 12 y ago

One force. One fight. Why not one uniform? Think of the money that could be saved and spent on other things we need more than service specific uniforms.

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MSG (Join to see)

12 y

My thoughts exactly! Just like the MSG said save a ton of money. I really dont like the every service has its own uniform, as far as a duty uniform make it that same, but keep the dress different.

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SFC Michael Hasbun

Posted 12 y ago

We absolutely should. We all fight on the same planet. Multiple variants based on clime are to be expected, but beyond that, too many variants are a waste of resources and funding.

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MSgt Ryan Tanner

12 y

Thank you!

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CPT (Join to see)

Posted 12 y ago

This kills me. We have already had this. I had BDU's back in the day and so did the whole military, to also include the Civil Air Patrol. I know there were some periods of time when uniforms were different for a particular branch but for the most part it has been the same service wide.

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SSG Kenneth Hammes

12 y

For utility/combat uniforms, yes. For "Class A/B, Dress uniforms, NO!

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SSG Lisa Rendina

12 y

Same here. A combat/field uniform should be the same. Individual services can keep their separate dress uniforms though. In a time where we don't have to worry about budgets (haha!) I do wish the Army would figure out a dress uniform that looks like a military uniform though, not a "business suit" with a bunch of stuff pinned on it.

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SSgt (Join to see)

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lol at back in the day? Three years before I was born, was back in the day.lol

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Posted 12 y ago

Yes...Velcro sucks!!!

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GySgt (Join to see)

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Use in moderation!

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CW3 (Join to see)

Posted 12 y ago

Standardize! There are so many avenues for the DoD to save money, and this is definitely one of them. The other one would be letting go of the majority of civilians and putting GI's back on the job.

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SFC (Join to see)

12 y

I got no problem with that. There are a lot of other countries in the world that wear same uniforms but are in different services so why not us?

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Lt Col Luis A. Rojas

Posted 12 y ago

I'm all for it if it means saving money as oppose to cutting our military benefits, involuntary personnel cuts, etc.

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PO1 Thomas B.

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Posted 12 y ago

I still don't understand why the Navy needs Cammies, other than the "Cool" factor. If the individual goes IA then they will obviously need whatever equipment is required for the assignment. But what do you need to hide from onboard ship? Your Division Officer? Your Chief? Killer Whales? Am I missing something? Dungarees worked fine for me...

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PO1 Scott Mobley

11 y

I agree. I think that we should have stuck with the bell bottoms. Much more comfortable and there was a reason for them.

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PO1 (Join to see)

11 y

I love the NWUs the fit way better then the utilities did, I agree Cammies are needed but the wear so much better then the old one and much easier to keep clean. If the took the the design of then and made them in a a uniform that makes sense (like the Coasties) that would work too. Never had the pleasure of the Dungarees (heard they were great)

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PO3 (Join to see)

11 y

Dungarees were ok, but I like the look of the NWU, but I think it would be better if the NWU was simply the same blue as the coveralls. Much like the Coasties do it. Or even just plain old olive drab...that would be great. We wore olive drab flight deck pants and that suits me.

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PO1 Mike Edgecomb

11 y

Don't underestimate "look cool" as a recruiting tool.

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SFC (Join to see)

Posted 12 y ago

Lets go for it !! we all serve for the same Commander in Chief so mind as well wear same uniform.

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MSG (Join to see)

12 y

I agree. Thanks for your comment!

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SSG Zachery Mitchell

Posted 12 y ago

I think that they should. I think their should be a standard across all DOD like there was with the BDUs. The forces would save so much money in uniform and equipment costs. This would still allow for each individual service to tailor their uniform policy to their specific needs.

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