Would you support a standard uniform for all branches of service? Why or Why not?

As standardized utility/field uniform there would be a cost savings for all the branches. Additionally you would not have to worry about "Branding" a Branch Specific Camo pattern as the USMC had done a few years back. Break it down to some specific points and it almost becomes a necessity depending upon duties on ground , shipboard or aviation when fire resistance is a needed aspect as well. Kevlar and nomex blends having been the standard for fire protective apparel and very pricey to boot. You wouldn't have to have multiple lines of manufacture in various camo patterns, streamlining the acquisition process as well. But hey I was just a CA tree hugger hiding out in uniform, what would I know?

NO! While green/tan based camo works fine for USMC/USA (aka land forces) it would not be good for a naval ship. Likewise, the Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force could share a blue/gray camo pattern while the USA/USMC could share a green/tan camo pattern(s).

All uniforms could be cut in the same pattern to have same pocket capacity, etc. That makes total sense. This would at least get fabrics down to two/three pattern types. It would also put contracting for making uniforms under a singular process.

In situations like Kandahar where DESERT CAMO makes sense in combined land operations this would makes sense, but in operations aboard ship, or stateside aboard respective bases this might not be as appealing. Unless we are going to make all bases JOINT bases and the common uniform is a working uniform (aka camies) by fabric and style, except for service specific identifies then keeping service identity via dress uniforms would be the separator.

Just some comments!

Are you kidding me sure in the hell would not trade in my alphas or Charlies for for no other unless joining other branch and only becuz was to old for the Corp. So i was planning on going to the national gaurd during the iraq war but my lil girl was born and that changed my mind .

So we don't shoot each other mistakenly!

And for dress

Is this the best idea that people can come up with to make the US military stronger or better? For God’s sake, FOCUS.

I could argue for both. I think it would benefit the services financially because instead of having to create many different uniforms, you only need to create one; however, each uniform is supposedly designed to benefit particular missions. In all honesty, I think we could all have one uniform and it would be just fine.

I don’t support it. Your uniform distinguishes your branch from the others. Shows pride in the organization you’re a part of.

I liked when everyone (besides the coast guard cause their extra) was in BDUs

Here's an idea. Stop changing the uniform unless the first four sets of the new pattern are free to all service members. Let's face it. Clothing allowance doesn't cover much.