Should there be one standard combat uniform across all branches of service?

It should be standardized, with variations only for type of terrain ie operations in snow or desert.

YESSSSS... we should all share the same standard fatigues. CW4 (Join to see)

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.

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!

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.

Different Services == Different Missions === Different and distinct Uniforms

Always | Everywhere | Forever

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.

Yes. It would be more cost effective. More and more we deploy in joint units and it would just make sense to me.

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.

Each one distinguishes a certain branch does it not?