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 would like to see a common dress uniform that would have branch insignia displayed. Duty uniforms should vary not necessarily by branch but actual duty performed while deployed and while in garrison. Whether it's the same in each branch is moot to me.
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I do believe that any time on foreign soil should at the very least be in a uniform that is all the same "pattern" that would identify us as US Service Members.
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Yes, and let the Marines let themselves roll their sleeves up inside out, so they can feel few and proud.
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Let's definitely move to one uniform. The Army ACU is well designed for actual utility, and this move would consolidate supply and distribution functions, thus saving a metric butt-ton of money.
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I understand the inter-service rivalry, but we went for many years with one camouflage uniform. Sure, each service called it something different, but the pattern was the same and it saved the taxpayers a lot of money. I read somewhere that the USMC created the woodland camo pattern and the other services liked it so much they adopted it. Then the USMC did it again, but they knew the Army would get camo-envy and try to steal it again, so they put the EGA in it. I guess that made the Army mad so they had to do the impossible and create a universal camo pattern that is universally useless. Then the rest of the services had to do their own thing.
Anyway, being the cheapskate that I am, and trying to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars, I think one camo pattern for all services is a good idea. From a logistics perspective it makes sense. We have one common firearm (with few exceptions) for all services. If someone breaks their M16 they can go to any armorer and have it fixed. We have a lot of commonality amongst services so we can get back in the fight. The ability to be issued a uniform or any other gear from any unit in the field is a big plus when we consider how many units operate with multi-service assets these days.
Edit- I just reread the original question. I do not support one uniform for all services. Each service has their distinct heritage and that should be reflected in their dress uniform. However, for a field uniform I support one pattern.
Anyway, being the cheapskate that I am, and trying to be a responsible steward of the taxpayers' dollars, I think one camo pattern for all services is a good idea. From a logistics perspective it makes sense. We have one common firearm (with few exceptions) for all services. If someone breaks their M16 they can go to any armorer and have it fixed. We have a lot of commonality amongst services so we can get back in the fight. The ability to be issued a uniform or any other gear from any unit in the field is a big plus when we consider how many units operate with multi-service assets these days.
Edit- I just reread the original question. I do not support one uniform for all services. Each service has their distinct heritage and that should be reflected in their dress uniform. However, for a field uniform I support one pattern.
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Moving to one uniform would be stealing from our culture, and identity. No thanks!
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Absolutely not. Uniforms are to distinguish us from the other branches and as Marines, we take pride in being different than everyone else. The Air Force and army can do what they want, but the Navy and Marine Corps will maintain our distinguishing uniforms.
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Back in the day (late 70's, early 80's) both the Army and Air Force wore the same green uniforms for daily wear. Then the Army went to BDU's and for the most part, so did everyone else. Now, we all have to be different. It makes economic sense to have one type of uniform for all. But I would let each service add it own touch (such as sleeve rank insignia or other markings).
Each combat environment is different and the quest to find a "one camo pattern to fit all" will always fail. When down range, we should all wear the uniform that makes the most sense for the location.
Each combat environment is different and the quest to find a "one camo pattern to fit all" will always fail. When down range, we should all wear the uniform that makes the most sense for the location.
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I would totally support it. I think the grey Air Force uniforms get dirt to easly.
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SFC Michael Jackson, MBA
I think the Army ACU rip and fade too easy. When/if all the representatives from the branches go into the design mode, it'll be interesting what the "mutual agreed upon" uniforms look like
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Yes, I think a universal combat/ utility uniform would save the DOD a ton of money. No matter what base a service member is at, they could buy utility uniform items. It worked 15 years ago when we all had the old tricolor uniforms. Why wouldn't it work now?
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I would agree to let the Army wear the Digital Camis of the Marine Corps. On one condition though. You can stick patches all over it. You know why? Because it doesn't have VELCRO.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
The army wont wear MARPAT. They copied the basic design pattern but they took out the black because they say "black doesn't naturally occur in nature." The design of the uniform (not the color) is poor and the amount of Velcro is silly.
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