Posted on Apr 20, 2015
What do you think of the new Navy crackerjacks?
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The good news: Officials have the money for the long-awaited reboot of dress whites and dress blues.
The bad news: The money isn't available until 2016.
Money problems and a decision to roll-out new women's jumper-style dress blues in tandem with the men's have delayed the roll-out by a year for service dress blues; service dress whites will be delayed for two years.
Men and women, E-6 and below, will be able to buy the service dress blues at the Navy Exchange in early 2016, said Capt. Janet Bristol, head of the Uniform Matters Office. The uniforms are likely to be issued to recruits beginning Oct. 1, 2016, the start of fiscal year 2017. Funding for the crackerjack whites is earmarked for fiscal 2017.
"We are definitely going forward with it," she said in a recent interview. "We are still formalizing some of our final decisions on the timing and rollout schedule, but the funding is in place, the uniforms will be coming and I think the sailors will enjoy the new features."
The dress blues sport sure-to-be popular updates like a front zipper on the trousers that renders the 13 buttons purely decorative, and a side zipper on the blouse. The dress whites are set for the largest redesign in decades and will have tailored cuffs and piping that matches the blues. But not all changes are being well-received: Many female sailors complain that the "Dixie cup" is easily stained by makeup and doesn't fit hair buns.
Read the full story here: http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/careers/2015/04/20/crackerjacks-sdw-sdb-new-uniforms-navy/21340721/
The bad news: The money isn't available until 2016.
Money problems and a decision to roll-out new women's jumper-style dress blues in tandem with the men's have delayed the roll-out by a year for service dress blues; service dress whites will be delayed for two years.
Men and women, E-6 and below, will be able to buy the service dress blues at the Navy Exchange in early 2016, said Capt. Janet Bristol, head of the Uniform Matters Office. The uniforms are likely to be issued to recruits beginning Oct. 1, 2016, the start of fiscal year 2017. Funding for the crackerjack whites is earmarked for fiscal 2017.
"We are definitely going forward with it," she said in a recent interview. "We are still formalizing some of our final decisions on the timing and rollout schedule, but the funding is in place, the uniforms will be coming and I think the sailors will enjoy the new features."
The dress blues sport sure-to-be popular updates like a front zipper on the trousers that renders the 13 buttons purely decorative, and a side zipper on the blouse. The dress whites are set for the largest redesign in decades and will have tailored cuffs and piping that matches the blues. But not all changes are being well-received: Many female sailors complain that the "Dixie cup" is easily stained by makeup and doesn't fit hair buns.
Read the full story here: http://www.navytimes.com/story/military/careers/2015/04/20/crackerjacks-sdw-sdb-new-uniforms-navy/21340721/
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I love traditions, if I had my way we would have the stand up collar on the army blues. However, back to the subject, crackerjacks, I like the crackerjacks because they are a tradition, but, of course, I leave it to the Navy and the sailors to decide.
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After all these years, we still cant seem to get the big picture? Stay focused on the real issues confronting the current force ie: spare parts/repair parts to keep us mission ready! The funding to keep our most valued asset Sailors, reenlisting (SRB) and levels to a standard befitting the state of the current economy.
We don't need more uniform changes, they've done a pretty damn good job of screwing them up so far. There is no more distinction towards the branch ie: Petty Officer First Class to Chief Petty Officer that has been lost indefinitely. I believe there are more important issues in front of the services as a whole, not just the United States Navy.
Lets focus on how we can create a better evaluation system, which actually helps the junior enlisted/Officer to show how they've improved since last advancement and are ready for increased responsibility. We in the Senior Enlisted/ leadership community bare a huge responsibility to mentor and help them grow these young people so they can take on our role when we retire.
I've gotten off the topic, since it's non relevant and there is more to focus on in todays "Navy". So my direct answer to the question is "Hell No" and yes I was proud to have worn my standard issue as well as my tailor made "gabs" from Hong Kong with liberty cuffs. In addition to comments on our Dixie cup head gear, if prepped and worn correctly the crispness of your attire coupled with your personal pride uniform will stand out in the fore front for all to emulate !
Have a great Navy Day.................................................
We don't need more uniform changes, they've done a pretty damn good job of screwing them up so far. There is no more distinction towards the branch ie: Petty Officer First Class to Chief Petty Officer that has been lost indefinitely. I believe there are more important issues in front of the services as a whole, not just the United States Navy.
Lets focus on how we can create a better evaluation system, which actually helps the junior enlisted/Officer to show how they've improved since last advancement and are ready for increased responsibility. We in the Senior Enlisted/ leadership community bare a huge responsibility to mentor and help them grow these young people so they can take on our role when we retire.
I've gotten off the topic, since it's non relevant and there is more to focus on in todays "Navy". So my direct answer to the question is "Hell No" and yes I was proud to have worn my standard issue as well as my tailor made "gabs" from Hong Kong with liberty cuffs. In addition to comments on our Dixie cup head gear, if prepped and worn correctly the crispness of your attire coupled with your personal pride uniform will stand out in the fore front for all to emulate !
Have a great Navy Day.................................................
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It not a bad uniform but neither is the current whites used for years. But why spend the money just for a very superficial enhancement? It looks like a dress blue picture seen on a photographic negative. The services all change uniforms both field and dress way too much with the only exception of the Marine Corps dress uniforms. The Navy probably has the most different uniform combinations.
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If they are cotton, yes. Not crazy about the blue stripes and the cuffs.
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I will say this, while I do like them, and they do solve a lot of the gripes I had with my old dress blues, I still think new sailors should have to experience what it is like to have to go to the bathroom and mess with thirteen buttons...
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They are a much better uniform change than the digital camouflage which looks just plain stupid. This hearkens back to the days of the WWII sailor which is appropriate.
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They seem to have a "traditional" type look to them. I like them. They look crisp and clean and certainly separate the enlisted men from the officers uniform. I wore the "monkey suit" when I was in although I had the option to have worn the new "Chief Looking" uniform. My brother and I went in at the same time and he wore the new type. (I went in Sept 72). I would have proudly worn this uniform.
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I like them but think that the Navy should find a uniform that will last 20 years and explore each generation style and function for the period. The basic Officer/CPO uniform has held up for several generations giving exception the cloth but the appearance has held.
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What ever happened to tradition? Keep it just like the original dress whites. Most of us old salts know keeping the dress Blues piping clean was a pain....
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