To all my 92Gs, do you think the Army should come up with a new cook white uniform?

2015-04-29T02:02:10-04:00

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2015 7:50 AM

2015-04-29T07:50:17-04:00

I know I am not a 92G, but I am a nurse and the AF got rid of the nursing whites a few years back. Frankly, I think white uniforms should not be worn in a career field that has exposure to things that can permanently stain the uniform and make it look shoddy. But that's just my 2 cents.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 1:19 AM

2015-05-10T01:19:52-04:00

Absolutely. I have a difficult time having pride while I am wearing a "men's hospital smock." Is this the best the Army can do for us?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 12:13 AM

2015-05-24T00:13:34-04:00

There is a new uniform coming out. We currently wear it at JCCoE Fort Lee Va. Stay tuned!

Black Pants (Same style as current white pants) cotton-polyester blend, stain resistant, with belt loops, two side pockets and two insert back pockets. Button or hook and eye closure with zipper.

And a white chef coat
• Use Velcro or embroidered US Flag, Unit
patches on right and left sleeve
• Use name tags, rank insignia, brass

Recommended Shoe:
Shoes description: Lightweight black
leather
upper, skid, slip, oil resistant sole.
Sources: Red Wing Shoes, GSA item
Proposed Boot:
Boot Description: Shoes are a GSA item (Same
as current ACU boot but black). Hot Weather
Black Safety Toe Boot, Cushion Midsole
(Polyurethane) Sole Construction.
Sources: Vanguard Running Shoe, GSA item

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 6:30 AM

2015-05-24T06:30:52-04:00

I think research shouldn't be put into new uniforms, instead we need to fix the MOS all together. Remove civilian counterparts and refill the ranks with our own. Then deal with meal issues then we can go ahead and look at uniforms.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 25 at 2015 11:51 AM

2015-06-25T11:51:48-04:00

Yes. A chef jacket would be nice.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 3 at 2015 7:49 AM

2015-09-03T07:49:59-04:00

I just read that you can request changes to the Army uniform using a DA form 2028. If that's the case, i say as many people as you can get, fill this out and submit it.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 8:47 AM

2015-09-22T08:47:23-04:00

Chef coats and black pants

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Dec 6 at 2017 6:23 PM

2017-12-06T18:23:36-05:00

I served in the Air Force as a Cook. When I was in it was 622XO now it’s M3 or 3M . I’m retired now. I was involved in an accident on Redeploy and out on TDRL
Temp. Disability Retirdment list for 2-1/2 yrs. went to school got my Chef paper and requalufied to return to duty. Even at the school I was a team leader.. there were other Vets in there and we had each other’s 6s. We were pulling down the best grades partly because we showed up 100% of the time, and following directions. They were team let’s too.. always staying on top of what was going down.. volunteering for the special activities
(First on the list). The civilians learned to not F— with us because we had each other’6., it was about teamwork and we showed that. True there was supposed to be some competition.. There were like 70
That started and some that just couldn’t pack the gear.. 55 finished.. we tried to work with them too and they were stuck on themselves and each other and thought their stuff didn’t stink.,. snobby rich kids spending daddy’s money.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2018 10:53 AM

2018-11-10T10:53:02-05:00

They don't need to come up with one. The civilian side has had a very impressive uniform for a few hundred years now. The Army is a Johnny Come Lately to this profession.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 9 at 2018 3:18 AM

2018-12-09T03:18:42-05:00

It's definitely needed to show professional credibility and prepare Soldiers for the civilian sector.

Response by SPC Jeffrey Swanson made Aug 21 at 2019 12:44 PM

2019-08-21T12:44:06-04:00

It’s interesting to see in the photo these 92G wearing black hats! While I served as a 92G at FT Bragg while we wore a Maroon Beret outside obviously inside we wore a disposable white paper garrison hat. Like what we used to wear at our Birthday parties as kids at McDonald’s.

Response by SSG Shanya Ingram made Mar 15 at 2020 10:43 AM

2020-03-15T10:43:19-04:00

Why?
Nothing's wrong with it!
If it's not broke....you know the rest!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 26 at 2020 12:01 AM

2020-03-26T00:01:13-04:00

I believe we should start investing in black coats for junior enlisted cooks. Not only does it make them more appealing, coats that are unwashed are easier to spot because every dirt is visible on black and stains are easier to remove as well. If that current thing with the Unit patches and flag is still going then keep the sleeve, otherwise please remove it, it just gets in the way. Cooks with the flexcap (baseballcap or what ever) with rank looks cool and comfortable, it should be implemented for everyone.