What are your thoughts on the new OCP uniform?

Definitely not looking forward to the incurred cost. I have seen far too many uniforms and versions of each since '88. Maybe this change will last until retirement (but I doubt it)

I prefer the new uniform, everyone I speak with prefers the new uniform. We are in a period of transition and there is a misconception of mix-matching, the current T-shirt can be worn, current boots, current belt....what's the big deal? We still use the beret, for ceremonial purposes - I agree with the patrol cap as the primary headgear for the masses - units with special missions (E.g. Special Operations Forces/RANGER/Airborne) should be able to wear the green/tan/maroon beret as appropriate but for the "Big Army", the patrol cap is a better choice. I am thankful for this change and embracing it, I need your help to embrace it as well SFC (Join to see).

First of all, the beret needs to be locked away in a time capsule and never be unlocked again. As for the uniform phase out, I agree with you on the point of having enough prior to releasing them for sale but the actual phase out works in line with the long phase out period for the ACU. This reminds me of when we started to transition to ACU's. I was a Platoon SGT stairing out at my formation and I had Soldiers in full BDU's, BDU's with tan shirts and tan boots and then I had Soldiers in full ACU's. It will be awkward for awhile but it's a necessary evil.