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

I support it. I think a common field uniform, as when we had the BDUs, would be the best thing. One Country, one uniform. I have no problem with keeping service specific dress uniforms, but think when deployed, one should see a specific uniform and know that person represents the US.

Just my 2 cents.

For Utility Uniform, Combat Uniform, Battle Uniform, Diggies, Multi-Cams, whatever you want to call it, my answer is yes 100%.

I feel that each service could maintain their own Branch Tapes and Rank insignia. But I would place rank insignia in same location on each uniform.

This would facilitate a few things:
1. Highest quality uniform could finally be obtained
2. Each service would not be spending ridiculous amounts of their budget to research the better option.
3. SMs would be able to obtain uniforms no matter where they were in the world, because uniform shops would only need to carry the one uniform.

It would be pretty funny seeing a bunch of bushes and vegetation running around on the deck of a ship.

In terms of saving cost I would support one vendor and one DOD cost.

No. Marines would not know what to do with all the Velcro and they don't need to carry office supplies on their sleeves... but if DOD decides to go in that direction they should let the Marine Corps design it. We would do it better and cheaper than anyone else. We designed our MARPAT for only $319K over 12 years ago (thanks Canada). Our pattern seems to be working pretty well.

Interesting side note: According to a report from the Government Accounting Office (GAO 12-707) the Army may spend $4 Billion fixing their ACUs. The monetary equivalent of procuring about (930) M1A1 Tanks.

http://www.gao.gov/assets/650/648951.pdf

Yes. Keep separate formal uniforms but combat uniforms should all be he same. It helps with identity and uniformity on the battlefield and all you need to do is keep service name strips. A common uniform would significantly reduce the need for logistical trails for various uniforms, boots, etc. some would argue that it would take away the separate service identities but that is a weak argument in a combat situation. Actions speak louder than words.

There used to BE a single uniform...That is what the BDU Uniform was.....worn by everyone. I would support it.

Absolutely not. The whole point of having different uniforms is displaying distinction between the services. Embrace these differences. You joined each specific branch for a reason, I didn't join the United States Marine Corps to look like an airman or a soldier. I joined to be a MARINE and to look and conduct myself as such. You all want a common utility uniform, leave the Marine Corps out of it. Take some pride in the service you joined, they're not the same; quit trying to get them to be.

(In my humble opinion) I'm a big supporter of one utility uniform for all branches! Personally I'm a huge fan of the multi-cam/OCP... it was nice to wear a uniform that was usable/practical in every sense (slanted Velcro pockets, etc), plus it was just downright comfortable! And I think there's plenty of velcro on those sleeves to formulate and distinguish our own unique branch identities. But with that said, still always maintain the exception and option of different camouflage patterns for adaptiveness to different & unique field environments!

Though I'll also admit my personal bias is speaking as I'd love nothing more than to wear my multi-cams everyday! And yes, for all my Air Force brothers & sisters... we could even come up with nice big velcro stripes so we can continue our tradition of those big stripes on our sleeves! Oh plus, just think how cool that would be on promotion day?... peel that old rank right off and then stick and "tack" those new stripes right on... voila, you're done, no more trips to the alterations shop for a sew-on!

And yes, with respect to my Marine brothers & sisters... you do have one BA uniform and you did it better than the rest of us with your first and only go round when initially fielding your new uniforms to your Marines! So a big shout-out and "Semper-Fi" to all you devil dawgs!

Lastly, thanks to the entire gang... ALL Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Guardians! NO ONE can do what we do when we're all out there kicking @__ together on the same team! Even the famed warrior Spartans would be impressed and give us props!

When it comes to the BDU, yes! As for dress uniforms and working uniforms keep them separate in honor of traditions. When the Navy brought out the blue BDU, I thought it was the stupist thing. I was embarrassed to wear them. I went through 3 duty uniforms in 12 years!