Why don’t we put rank back on uniform collar?

Maybe we should get the Uniform Board that did this and ask them what in the hell they were thinking?

Shhhh! They might hear us.

I completely agree with you! Bring it back:)

Why doesn't the Army wear branch insignia?

As some have noted here, the original idea was due to a uniform change, the mandarin collar, which would have obsecured the rank. As that collar is now gone, I’d like the chest rank gone along with it.

Because we have about 20 different uniforms (seriously the army is like a fashion designer and is more concerned with what we’re wearing then what we’re doing most of the time), and need to be able to switch out rank and name tape at a moments notice when we’re told to change for the 8th time that day.

I also have re-entered service having previously served with rank on the collar. I would like to see it on the sleeves. The chest placement often is blocked by tactical gear and does direct the eyes down. The collar is most likely impractical do to the new smaller collar design and is also blocked by tactical gear. The sleeve placement seems the most efficient. It could be added as a badge to the bottom of the Velcro pad.

Funny stuff, gunny!

Agree completely. I have always thought rank on the middle of the chest was at the least ridiculous looking, and at the most just plain stupid. Put it back on the collar (and I'll go you one further- put NCO/EM rank back on the sleeve, full size).