Posted on Dec 17, 2014
SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
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the closest I seen to a standard uniform for the Armed Forces was the multicam uniform when I was in Kandahar, and Air Force all wearing the uniform at one point with few deviations. Would do feel about this?
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SSG Brian MacBain
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I do not think that is a good idea. There are history in all the uniforms, whether it is Dress uniforms to BDU's.
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A1C Lawrence Greenwood
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Yes, why waste the taxpayers dollars on multiple uniforms? Find one that works and go for it. In many ways the old BDU's were perfect. We all wore them, and they were effective. The only reason they were replaced was people saw them as old.
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TSgt Materiel Management
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I fully supports DoD policy of introducing one military uniform for all branches. Just like my favorite uniform "old school BDU's. It will save the country a lot of hard earned Tax Dollars. But be on guard for the trouble step child, the USMC always want to look different, and this situation need to be addressed prior to making this policy a reality. Guys you know what! let bring back the old BDU's lol.
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GySgt International It Pmo & Portfolio Manager
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This is a hilarious question. Everybody would want standardization . . . . . with their uniform being the standard. Jarheads don't like all the patches the other services wear.

Honestly, what's wrong with different uniforms. People joined the different services for their respective reasons. Going "purple" doesn't appeal to everyone. So some of us enjoy the distinct differences of our respective uniforms.

Also, there's history behind the uniforms for each service.

If only referring to the "BDU" (That when I was in the Marines we called cammies), there are still service-specific differences.
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I'll add that the costs of maintaining uniforms pale in comparison to other areas of DoD spend that have gone way out of control.

Call me a dinosaur! LOL
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LTC Paul Labrador
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What many people want is a standard basic top and trousers that would be common. How individual services dresses it up after that (ie patches, flags, etc) is their business. Again, it cuts down on costs (and these days, every cent counts) and simplifies logistics.
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SSgt Client Systems
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Operating Location specific, yes. All for branch identity, but not all the patterns are best suited for all operating locations. right now it is quite humorous seeing personnel in other branches in cam that does not match the terrain. yes, some fwd deploy. this debate will continue as long as there are cam manufacturers developing new cam with the gov. from a budget standpoint it seems like the right choice for a single uniform, but that is not always the case in the short or long run depending on many factors.
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SGT Shannon Bowdoin
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Why not. We all serve the same purpose.
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SSgt Flight Service Manager
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I do not. I just paid $106 for seeing my new ranks on all my jackets and what not. I will not pay more money for another uniform and ranks
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
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SrA Vincent Contreras, I see your point. Nobody likes to waste money. It irritated me even when I got promoted to change all those patches. However, assume the new uniforms was issued with your patches , would you support the change?
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1SG Signal Support Systems Specialist
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Since the Navy has abandoned their traditional uniform, yes--otherwise I'd have recommended the dungarees and dixie cups as being an exception.
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