Posted on Jun 2, 2017
Why would an American guy be wearing an Army uniform with a Japanese flag and a Japanese name plate?
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Today at the Dfac I noticed we have some Japanese Military personnel here in Alaska well among them was a big guy wearing the OCP Army uniform with the Japan flag and Japan name plate along with a full beard. Would there be a logical reason for this it driving me crazy?
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Do you know for a fact he was an American? In Korea, the KATUSAs wear our uniforms with the ROK flag on it. Could be similar here if it is a JGSDF member support the Army.
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I couldnt tell you 100% if he was American Sir he looked like it but then again looks can be deceiving either way it through me off .
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SPC Mark Brown
KATUSAs were a strange bunch as a whole. During 27 months in Korea all the KATUSA personnel I knew seemed to have come from families with money. I developed friendships with a couple guys, one from Seoul and the other from Pusan, in fact we corresponded a few times after I returned home. In the space of time we have lost contact. However, it was my feeling that they came from families that had pretty good incomes. I don't know for sure. But, the regular ROK army seemed by far much more "bad ass" than the KATSUA guys. Just my personal observation.
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I would recommend asking the person next time. Don't be shy, better to ask than to drive yourself nuts for days.
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If the individual was American, more than likely he was an embedded advisor. Those can be SF or more likely civilian contractors hired for that purpose.
I'd ask the guy; what possible harm can come from it?
I'd ask the guy; what possible harm can come from it?
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SGT Dave Tracy
With the obvious caveat that he asks this person with a measure of professionalism and proper bearing. Start the conversation with, "Hey pal, what the hell?!" probably wouldn't work out too well in this Specialist's favor; not that I assume he would, but I know I've known a few yahoos. LOL ;-)
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Likely an LNO from another country.. though typically they wear there own uniform.. And if not, normally they must wear ours IAW our polices and regulations.
Same with other services wearing the Army uniform while deployed in a joint assignment. No matter what the parent service allows in uniform (say Air force, and earrings) When that AF fighter jock wearing Army multcams in Afghanistan, she will have to not wear the earrings as Army regs forbids it.
Same with other services wearing the Army uniform while deployed in a joint assignment. No matter what the parent service allows in uniform (say Air force, and earrings) When that AF fighter jock wearing Army multcams in Afghanistan, she will have to not wear the earrings as Army regs forbids it.
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Sometimes we get too much 'Merica and forget that other nations use similar or same camouflage patterns that we do. Here is a link to a Wiki page that lists all the nations that currently use Multicam. Japan doesn't seem to be on the list, but that doesn't mean that they don't use it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MultiCam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MultiCam
MultiCam is camouflage pattern designed for use in a wide range of conditions produced by Crye Precision. Variants of it, some unlicensed, are in use with armed forces. The pattern is also sold for civilian usage.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) At Corry Station, In My Day "Way Back When, During the Great War" that was the place all Military Spooks trained at so we had all 4 US Armed Forces running around, Additionally Seals would go there to Learn About Cryptology and being our Alliance with the US/UK/CAN/AUS/NZ They were there Too. So I saw a Bit of Variations on Themes of Uniforms. Ask Him About it.
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My only interaction with Foreign Soldiers has been brief and each time they wore their nations uniform
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I dont think that comment is necassary SSG. If you dont have anything to contribute please stay in your lane .
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SFC (Anonymous) - I appreciate your comment SFC . I havent seen anything in the regulations stating that I cant be curious on what goes on around me and that I cant ask questions. I didnt come here to argue with people who outrank but if I just live life not wondering what goes around me thats asking for trouble. Again I appreciate you taking time to comment .
Have a nice day SFC.
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Have a nice day SFC.
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