Posted on Dec 17, 2014
Would you support a standard uniform for all branches of service? Why or Why not?
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Definitely yes when it comes to the cammies. I knew several Corpsman when I was enlisted and didn't realize they have to maintain both Navy AND Marine Corps uniforms, which not only required a lot of time (and closet space), but also could get expensive quickly in some cases. I think we're long overdue for finding a common type of non-dress uniform. I also think it would help foster more brotherhood between branches, as silly as that might sound. When I was enlisted I always had some instinct reaction to other uniforms that made me want to stay away from them (can't explain why, just something i realized post-service)
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I'm on the fence... I feel that the uniforms carry so much history and I, personally can more readily identify the branch of service.
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From a budget standpoint standardizing the utility or battle dress uniform makes sense. The services need to retain their dress uniforms to remember their heritage and history. However, heaven forbid the Marines wear the same cammo pattern as the Army and the sailors aboard ships would look kind of strange as well.
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA, I think that each service should determine its own uniform, as only they can assess their unique and specific needs.
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At this point, the changes just need to stop for a while. We are cutting jobs.....cutting Brothers and Sisters....cutting experience. Is your uniform going to tell you what you need to know to advance in the branch of service that you are in? No. Is your uniform going to guard your back in a firefight? No.
These uniforms are already being issued, so to go through the massive "research committee" that would be necessary to decide on the "best camo" would be many more jobs. Simply put, the cost savings I don't think warrant the necessary headaches that would come along with trying to "unify".
It also makes it easier. When trying to identify rank, it is helpful to know a good distance out what branch you are looking for. Sailors in Army uniform are sometimes confusing to Soldiers that aren't as familiar with the Navy ranking system. I once saw a SSG salute a PO3. Watching that PO3s face was the funniest thing I'd seen.
At this stage....let's just focus on settling into the new battle rhythm rather than trying to force 5 "Brothers" to dress in the same suit....
v/r,
CPT Butler
These uniforms are already being issued, so to go through the massive "research committee" that would be necessary to decide on the "best camo" would be many more jobs. Simply put, the cost savings I don't think warrant the necessary headaches that would come along with trying to "unify".
It also makes it easier. When trying to identify rank, it is helpful to know a good distance out what branch you are looking for. Sailors in Army uniform are sometimes confusing to Soldiers that aren't as familiar with the Navy ranking system. I once saw a SSG salute a PO3. Watching that PO3s face was the funniest thing I'd seen.
At this stage....let's just focus on settling into the new battle rhythm rather than trying to force 5 "Brothers" to dress in the same suit....
v/r,
CPT Butler
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I think it would be kinda hard to tell who was who and the ranks between services are different you would definitely have to know all ranks of the other services,to make sure you render the proper respect for the rank.
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Nothing would be any different than it is now, it's not like your base would be swarming with any more people from another branch. You already have to salute higher ups from different branches if you see them in states or on a deployment - everyone knows what an officer rank looks like regardless of branch. We already deal with this how things are so to say people would be saluting a petty officer simply because his rank is in a different arm and uniform is kind of ridiculous. But anyone hats been in the military for any length of time should already be familiar with the ranks of other branches , especially if you've ever been deployed. In fact, even though it's not always enforced it's actually mandatory that you familiarize yourself with other branches rank system so that this isn't an issue. I've been in the Marine Corps and am in the Army now who have the same rank structure, but I'm on a joint base with Navy and Air Force whose rank I don't even know all the names for, and knowing when to show respect or render a salute has never been an issue.. A little observation goes a long way
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TSgt (Join to see)
I know the ranks of the other branches I have been in awhile grew up around the navy my dad was in for 30 yrs but also have seen people salute a petty office while deployed because they were in the same uniform and until you were right on top of them it was hard to tell a lot of the newer troops just saw the eagle on there first and saluted the ranks were Velcro and in the center just like the army's
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SSG Deron Santiny
Don't you have to salute Officers anyway? There is not much difference in the appearance of rank on a uniform until you get to the General/Admiral ranks anyways. Yeah some of the ranks mean different things (ie.. Captain in the Army is the same as a Lieutenant in the Navy) but, last time I checked, enlisted ranks saluted all officers anyways so it isn't a problem. We all wore the BDU's before changing to todays uniforms so, it's not really a big deal.
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No absolutely not. Think every civilian service uniform is differant. Police,Sheriff's office.
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hmmmmmm...
Logistically this would seem to make sense but uniforms are not just Branch identifiers, they are based on the types of missions and what kind of environments each Branch performs their missions in.
Army and Marines should have the same uniforms since we have very similar mission profiles.
The average Airman, Sailor, or Coastie really has no reason to wear jungle, woodland, or desert camouflage.
SEALs, and AFSOC, on the other hand, are a different matter.
Logistically this would seem to make sense but uniforms are not just Branch identifiers, they are based on the types of missions and what kind of environments each Branch performs their missions in.
Army and Marines should have the same uniforms since we have very similar mission profiles.
The average Airman, Sailor, or Coastie really has no reason to wear jungle, woodland, or desert camouflage.
SEALs, and AFSOC, on the other hand, are a different matter.
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I would support a single field uniform. Back when I was in my twenties (a long time ago in a land far, far away), I started writing a novel and in Chapter 1 I discussed how the military would combine forces, with a single dress and field uniform. The dress uniform would include I of all 5 services uniforms representing each branch. The boots would be Army,, the pants Coast Guard, the blouse would be Marine, The hat blue, Air Force, Coast Guard, and their would be blue tie Navy. The field uniform would be something akin to BDUs which was the field uniform i wore in the second half of my 20 years. But that was how the novel started I never finished it. Got to 12 chapters and my Air Force service took over my free time as I progressed in rank.
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