Posted on Dec 17, 2014
Would you support a standard uniform for all branches of service? Why or Why not?
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I support it %100. I liked the multi cam. and think it looks sharp. I think we could all just wear our own rank etc
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Yes, Combat uniformity with service dress being branch specific (Pre-9/11 Rules).
Just make sure that those involved with the "development/decision making" of the UCP/ABU patterns are allowed nowhere near the process. Multicam and MARPAT were ready/available before ACU/ABU were made, this insanity driven by folks who have no idea what their doing while bold-face lying about "effectiveness" in order to generate "individuality via jealousy", needs to stop (I'm looking at you Air Force for wishing you were cool enough to wear original Tiger Stripes, and you Army for wanting digi's so bad it didn't matter what color it was in). For example, it took me about 15min [with some mad photoshop skills I might add] a few years ago to perfectly digitize/pixelate the amazingly effective Multicam colorway at a full resolution (example attached) if simply being digital was so important.
Just make sure that those involved with the "development/decision making" of the UCP/ABU patterns are allowed nowhere near the process. Multicam and MARPAT were ready/available before ACU/ABU were made, this insanity driven by folks who have no idea what their doing while bold-face lying about "effectiveness" in order to generate "individuality via jealousy", needs to stop (I'm looking at you Air Force for wishing you were cool enough to wear original Tiger Stripes, and you Army for wanting digi's so bad it didn't matter what color it was in). For example, it took me about 15min [with some mad photoshop skills I might add] a few years ago to perfectly digitize/pixelate the amazingly effective Multicam colorway at a full resolution (example attached) if simply being digital was so important.
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Cpl Phil Hsueh
FYI, Multicam is actually a digital pattern, it's just not pixelated but being pixelated is not what makes a pattern digital. IIRC what makes a pattern is how it was developed, in the case of a digital pattern it was created with the aid of a computer, I don't recall the exact details but I think it had something to do with color and pattern analysis.
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MSgt (Join to see)
Right, Multicam has digital fades, and was designed via computer. The issue was the Army wanted an obviously pixelated pattern (ala Marines) more than they actually wanted an effective pattern. Then comes the Air Force whose only goal was to get to wear "tiger stripes" regardless of effectiveness.
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One team one fight! We all have pride in what we do and sometimes feel we do a better job than other branches. Bottom line were paid the same rate plus special duty based on different criteria. That's what sets us apart. Navy has the highest annual budget for uniforms (what are you up to? 6?) And your blue, you fall in the water who's gonna fuck in see you, jk. One uniform, save cost, maybe a sand/jungle/gassison diviation. Keep our own dress uniform for special occasions (mines never been worn in 4 years).
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We are all different, do different jobs and it's ok to have Branch Pride. Espirit De Corp amongst the different branches!
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
SFC Daniel Byrd
I understand the branch pride, and the desire for own identity, but with the budget cuts and every dollar being scrutinized, is it worth holding on to. Would compromise with keeping the dress uniform?
I understand the branch pride, and the desire for own identity, but with the budget cuts and every dollar being scrutinized, is it worth holding on to. Would compromise with keeping the dress uniform?
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I would support a common uniform. For one thing, it's cheaper than letting all the services try to research and develop a brand new pattern every few years. Less money spent there means more money for other stuff like required hardware/tools for those careers that need them. It also builds more national unity. Though we all joke about our sister services, we are all fighting for the same friends and families at home. It only makes sense 1 team, 1 fight!
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Uniforms for the your suroundings! I think that the working uniforms (I.E. camo) should reflect the members surroundings regardless of what branch they may be from in a combat zone, outside of that I feel that each branch has a sense of pride in their uniforms that we should not take away. The fact that we all have U.S. (branch, I.E. Navy, Marine, Army, Air Force, Coast Gaurd) unites us all you in the same but as we all know the different branches has their different ways about the, is it a head or a latrine or a bathroom, is it a wall or bulkhead, a hatch or door. Our traditions are very different as well. I say own the branch you are in and show off when you can but when it comes to combat we share the same blood so why not the same uniform.
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA SFC I would agree with you on this one. I think it would save a ton of money in the long run. Just have a few alterations is all for each branch. That is my opinion on this topic.
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This is a hard one for me. I know that it would obviously be more cost effective for all branches to share one standard uniform. That being said, it would be more cost effective for the USPS, FedEx, and UPS to share uniforms. I'm probably a little bit old school, but I think it IS important for each service to "represent". If (in my humble opinion), we all look exactly the same, the lines of responsibility start to fade, in the eyes of the public. I also think loyalty plays a big part; each service member takes pride in the fact that they chose the particular service they are in.
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SFC (Join to see)
USPS, FedEx and UPS are three very separate entities. USPS a is tax and revenue funded government organization, while the latter two are corporations. Corporations don't share expenses and government agencies don't split the bill with corporations.
The military on the other hand is all umbrella'd under the DoD and serves in separate and joint assignments worldwide. Pride in the uniform should be achieved by the wearer's care and conduct, not by looking different... just for the sake of not looking like the other guys.
The military on the other hand is all umbrella'd under the DoD and serves in separate and joint assignments worldwide. Pride in the uniform should be achieved by the wearer's care and conduct, not by looking different... just for the sake of not looking like the other guys.
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We had it in the OG fatigues, for a couple of decades, followed by the
woodland camo fatigues for a decade or so. The everyone went off on their own
service camo fatigues. The OG was the best for blending in almost everywhere.
woodland camo fatigues for a decade or so. The everyone went off on their own
service camo fatigues. The OG was the best for blending in almost everywhere.
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