Posted on Jul 2, 2015
Should there be one standard combat uniform across all branches of service?
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It should be standardized, with variations only for type of terrain ie operations in snow or desert.
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I am torn down the middle with this one. My first instinctual answer is yes, one standard combat uniform for all, representing one force to be reckoned with. One USA armed forces with the distinctive branch insignias and ranks left as is. Pride in the uniform should be something viewed across the board anyway. Taken pride in the job or mission on hand and completed should be of greater value in my eyes.
However, on the other hand, having a separate uniforms for each does help to know who and what the other individual standards and responsibilities are, and who they report to accordingly. For that I would say keep the different looks. Although I find that each branch want a uniform from the other branches.
Either way you look at it, we need to have uniforms for US soldiers made in the USA helping to save US jobs, cut debts to other countries, keeping our businesses home and having the US pride in what we wear and do.
However, on the other hand, having a separate uniforms for each does help to know who and what the other individual standards and responsibilities are, and who they report to accordingly. For that I would say keep the different looks. Although I find that each branch want a uniform from the other branches.
Either way you look at it, we need to have uniforms for US soldiers made in the USA helping to save US jobs, cut debts to other countries, keeping our businesses home and having the US pride in what we wear and do.
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Yes. In some places the Air Force was augmenting we were given Army uniforms to prevent us from being sniper bait. My hats off to the army for that. A few of our guys got snipped simply because they had on a different uniform from those around him. Logistics and cost savings would be another great thing. Just design them with the guy in the field in mind, NOT the office junkie!
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NO. I was in the Navy and I wanted to be recognized as a Sailor, not just "some guy in the military."
What I Do think should be done is pick a unique working uniform for each branch and stick with it, not change it every few years. I went through 3 working uniform changes in the Navy: Dungarees, Utilities, and Navy Working Uniform (the blue digital camouflage). 4 uniforms if you count coveralls.
What I Do think should be done is pick a unique working uniform for each branch and stick with it, not change it every few years. I went through 3 working uniform changes in the Navy: Dungarees, Utilities, and Navy Working Uniform (the blue digital camouflage). 4 uniforms if you count coveralls.
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Different Services == Different Missions === Different and distinct Uniforms
Always | Everywhere | Forever
Always | Everywhere | Forever
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No. I agree with some of the other readers. The larger services would dictate the uniform and it may not be the best for everyone.
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Yes. It would be more cost effective. More and more we deploy in joint units and it would just make sense to me.
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I think we should have one uniform type, same physical layout of pockets, same manufacturer but have the dye in the uniform different for services. As the picture associated with this discussion. Keep navy blueberries and the marines with their desert color and army green and Air Force blue green color. This would save money and keep the services distinguished. As for dress uniforms go, I would die before I wear another services dress uniform.
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With many bases being joint it would make more sense. If we all deploy to the same area we should all use the same uniforms. I can see having different dress uniforms for formal occasions but in the field you do not need to have four different uniforms.
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NO. Let the members of the services have their distinctiveness. Although my military career service was in the Air Force, I spent three of those years with the Army. Also, taught advanced DOD courses to members of all the services. And was very thankful for the Marines who provided provided security for my family and I during an assignment in Europe. After retiring, I spent two years on an Army post and three on a Navy base. Our services all have unique roles, missions and traditions and each service deserve their own distinct uniforms.
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Yes they should all be the same. It would save money. One team one fight we are all in this together.
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They would have to find one that can be worn in the jungle and on a ship. It would need to be flame resistant for fires at sea. The dress uniforms should remain unique to all branches.
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Doesn't the DOD share a vision of seamless joint service interoperability? If so, it stands to reason that the future of the military will be done on a joint basis. If we adopt a single duty uniform we will proactively reach towards this goal. In a fiscal view, by adopting a single duty uniform, costs can be reduced through a phased rollout.
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Sure, why not? I grew up seeing everybody in BDUs, so I don't really buy the "esprit de corps" argument. If services insist they can have their own garrison/working uniforms, but I don't see the point in unique combat uniforms. It certainly hasn't worked out well so far, except for maybe the Marines.
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That is not the combat uniform of the USCG; that is the duty working uniform worn on all cutters and USCG stations. However, law enforcement units within the USCG wear both the Navy blue combat fatigues, and Port Security Units wear the desert camos.
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Yes. There should be one standard combat uniform across all branches of Service. A few years ago, (2012-2013) I read an article about how much it had cost the Navy to get the current NWUs (The blue Digitals) It was over $10Million. Just for the one navy uniform.
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Of course! All services should go with the USAF ABUs! Looks at how well it blends in with the trees-, the sand-, well you get the idea.
I'm joking of course...
I'm joking of course...
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