Posted on Dec 17, 2014
Would you support a standard uniform for all branches of service? Why or Why not?
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I am torn here. Battle dress makes sense based on theater and mission not branch. Dress uniform definitely should remain separated. Good luck getting marines to give up their blood strip or letting others wear it.
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Imagine how much money the military would save. I remember when we all wore BDU's.
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As long as it's not the Army one we wore in Afghanistan - that was extremely uncomfortable and did not feel like a uniform; it felt more like pajamas
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
LT Charles Baird - I can't comment, because I never wore that one. I was in Afghanistan in 2003. Say hi to Cheatham Annex for me. I live in Williamsburg when I was a LT, 1989-1993, but never had access to Cheatham.
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LT Charles Baird
CDR Michael Goldschmidt - You didn't miss much there really isn't anything there but NAVELSG
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After wearing the Navy's blue cammies I would say yes.....no reason we shouldn't all be in the same utility uniform all the time. Service and dress uniforms should always be service specific, however.
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I feel it IS about time for a standard one for all 5 branches, but since there are so many 1-4 star Generals across ALL branches and they are all buckin for the 'next' star, this will never happen.
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This is probably the most asinine thing I have ever read or heard of coming from someone in the military!!!! All countries issue their military branches different uniforms for many reasons; the least of which is to distinguish them from each other!!!! Most military uniforms have historical context that represent the continuity of the uniform and the branch itself!!!
As for the camouflage; maybe it could be justified if it meets the individual mission requirements of each branch of service, but remember that they were changed in the first place because each branch needed and wanted different patterns and styles for their personnel!!!!
The old adage "if it is not broken do not fix it" comes to mind!!!!
Stop trying to change the military!!!!
It is fine the way it is!!!!
As for the camouflage; maybe it could be justified if it meets the individual mission requirements of each branch of service, but remember that they were changed in the first place because each branch needed and wanted different patterns and styles for their personnel!!!!
The old adage "if it is not broken do not fix it" comes to mind!!!!
Stop trying to change the military!!!!
It is fine the way it is!!!!
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
For those with memories, it wasn't broken before the services tried to fix it.
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CDR Michael Goldschmidt
Also interesting that at Civilian would be telling military people to stop trying to fix the military, and the military is fine the way it is. That's based on your military experience? Where to you think the term SNAFU came from?
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MCPO Roger Collins
CDR Michael Goldschmidt - That has occurred to me on more frequent occasions that ever based on the new civilian adds to RP.
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I have to say hell NO! Different uniforms between the different branches is good for morale on so many levels. Also different uniforms helps during large campaigns like Desert Storm so you know which branch of service you are seeing and dealing with. Many a time during Desert Shield/Storm I would come across troops in remote areas and would call in to report what I was seeing to make sure they were what ever branch of the US Forces and that they were authorized to be in that area.
Also if every branch has the same uniform it is easier for enemy forces to impersonate and gain a major advantage on us both abroad and here in the US.
Also if every branch has the same uniform it is easier for enemy forces to impersonate and gain a major advantage on us both abroad and here in the US.
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Seagoing services, Navy and Coast Guard, shouldn't have to wear camo. As a Machinery Technician I like our working blues or dungarees w/ a chambray shirt. I like what others have said about keeping the service specific dress uniforms. Lets each service keeps its identity.
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Uh no there have been enough uniform changes. I honestly didn't see the need for the change before in roughly 2007. Me personally it is a waste of time and money for the changes. Only time it should change is for the mission. JMHO
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