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

Back after I was commissioned, I heard stories of the proposal to merge the medical service of each branch into a generic military medical service. The proposal was for a maroon uniform for all medical officers in the new branch. It didn’t go anywhere because each service chief convinced the establishment that this was a really stupid idea.....just saying.....not gonna happen

No. Tradition.

Yes.

Definitely! Saves money. One standard pattern but each branch would have their own patches, badges, rank etc... Of course the Marines would never go for it as they have to be different.

Just as long as they get rid of that stupid-a$$ velcro. That is the worst thing some jack wagon put on them.

There’s been so many uniform changes in the last twenty years it’s actually hard keeping up with who’s who.

No I don't like that the Navy got rid of the dungarees. It made you look like a sailor.

I think it should be based on what pattern affords the best protective cover, not service specific. I would rather be generally invisible to the enemy when in the field than die because I was in my branches version of cami’s. I also think cami’s should be field only, and the DoD re-institute a daily wear uniform, like the old style khakis or something similar where you have to look sharp, polish shoes, press creases etc. It shows pride, commitment, attention to detail and professionalism. This wash and wear, baggy cami nonsense is sloppy and, having worn them before I retired, instills no point of pride. I always wore my blues without jacket every chance I had. Polished, pressed, professional and pride inducing! Just my thoughts.

Whoever had the brain fart to put us squids in cammies can fuck off

It would make sense and I hate to say, it would also save taxpayers.

I 100 percent agree but we all know those marines are gonna cry about it

I would support this. However I think Navy personnel should still be able to wear command ball caps like their ship, squadron, activity, etc, as well as an 8 point. 8 points for Marines with EGA as well.

Absolutley not

As long as its multi-cam I’m down.

I’ve been saying this for awhile.... a common uniform, I say the marines dessert and woodland uniforms (they need to bring back the option to wear both)


https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/should-the-military-go-back-to-the-old-camouflage-uniforms?urlhash=4670343

It looks good on paper and the financial and logistics benefits would be impossible to argue with...here it comes...BUT, I can't see a "one size fits all" uniform. For Army and Marine units, yes, our missions are similar. What benefit would a sailor derive from a woodland cammo uniform aboard an aircraft carrier? How would an air force jet mechanic benefit from a desert cammo uniform while working on a silver or gray fighter? Y es, some MOSs might benefit like the para rescue guys or FACs but the force as a whole? Not so much.
As for making rank insignia style and placement uniform?!? I can see the headlines now, "The American military has just declared war...on EACH OTHER"!!! Just look how different everyone does it. The Marines; enlisted, black metal chevrons on the collar, officers, colored metal hardware on the collar. Army; all ranks, black embroidered devices on a little square placed like a target at center mass. Air Farce; enlisted, full sized chevrons on the sleeve, officers, embroidered colored devices on the collar. Navy...well they do their ow

Back in the olden days, we had these things called “BDU’s.” You could get them almost anywhere, and all you had to do was put on a name tape and service tape, or an appliqué EGA on the pocket for Marines.

We were happy. We focused on training to kill Reds, then.

For all except the Corps...needs to be a noticeable difference for a variety of reasons.

Standard BDUs or utility ground uniform makes sense. Flying utility uniforms are already similar. Shipboard uniforms certainly could be different as they may have fire retardant requirements, too.

The Marines will never give up their digitals.