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

To be blunt, no. If I wanted to look like a grunt I would have joined the Army!

I don't like it, there is a reason why we wear different uniforms because, we are different branches of services. The Marine Corps used to set that standard, but after Desert Storm, we started wearing name tapes, like the Army. We as Marines all new who we were.

I am 30 year retired Navy. Over the years the uniform has changed many times. I have one thought on this. If we change the uniform then the Service should pay for the ORIGINAl outfit, keeping up with the uniform board changes cost a fortune. Contrary to popular belief, the uniform is to keep one from shooting their buddy, not to hide oneself from the enemy. If we could put our enemy in a look alike uniform we could beat them in a day. Knowing who to shoot is the problem. Friend or foe, if the enemy looks like civilians who do we shoot? Special OPS in special conditions need special uniforms. Durable, comfortable uniforms is what gets us through a hard day.

No !! The enemy has to be able to identify Marine Corps grunts in the field and be prepared to get their asses kicked whether they run or not..

It seems that they change for the hell of it also, I can see different dress uniforms but somebody is making money off of this

I would support having common utility and physical fitness uniforms only. Don't touch the other uniforms. They represent our heritage and history, which are important for building esprit de corps.

I agree with SFC Jackson

Yes, I think all services should have the same field uniform. But in gearson, especially people who see a lot of persnnel should wear some kind of Class B uniform. Something easy to work in. Maybe just a white or tan top with OD green pants which include females. Since so many women want to integrate in a multi cultural military, there should be no dresses and the cap/hats they wear are the same. I also do not like the new female hair dress code. Again, they want to play the game to the letter that play it all the way. I AM not trying to a smart butt but its all about cleanliness and the ability to wear their hellment correctly. I was a 1SGT in Europe and was one of my biggest issues was the women could not get their helmet on corectlt or their head gear. It all comes down to safety. Also when we replied to Gulf War I we got emerdion heaters for a bit of a hot shower. The troops spent hours putting them together and getting them to lite. The next day, all of a sudden all the females (we only had about 6-8) cam Dow with either body lice or crabs. I can't remember but they got to was their clothes all nice and neat while our shut was funkey since we had limited water, no buckets to was in and because it was so cold the soap did not come out of the cloths and made several males whith charging, jock itch and rashes on their shin. Since I came from a combat Div (3rd ID) we lived gone one the boarder. I knew that a little bottle of dawn would was you cloths and come out without using a lot of waster. RANT ENDED. hope some learns from it,
Cheers fellow troopers and God bless all active duty soldier, especially the ones still deployed.

Distinguishing between work, utility, and combat uniforms that's on each branch. What one person see's on deployment or in combat should look the same or close to it. Set a handful of color arrangements for environment with the same pattern for broad use. Like the analog that was previously used nearly universally. Name and service tapes obviously will be different. The breast pocket should also show service branch so people can see what's what when not wearing a flak jacket or other armor. Rank on collar and center for armor with a background that shows rank clearly. No guessing how many rockers at distance. Each service chooses stitched, Velcro, pinned, or other for application of rank. What you wear on your head and what is on your breast pocket is a distinguishing factor.

I support it for the simple fact that a common field uniform is cheaper for taxpayers.