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Posted on Aug 10, 2015
To buy or not to buy? Why was there such an initial rush to buy the "Scorpion" ACU amidst SMA's advice?
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If you had the opportunity, would you have bought the new OCP ACU on the very first day it was available on post? Why were so many people waiting at the doors to buy the new uniform? And what do you think the average rank of Soldiers were on the first day?
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Because people are tired of looking like mobile Hesco Barriers or gravel pits?
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Is there a problem with Soldiers wanting to be in the new uniform, to show pride in the uniform they wear? Most in the unit were issued the OCP (downrange of for our upcoming adventures)...I see no problem with Soldiers wanting to be in the Scorpion pattern uniform, it is a great looking uniform and much more functional!
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SFC (Join to see)
I am actually looking forward to wearing the new uniform. It looks sharp and is an improvement on the already existing OCP uniform we are currently issued for down range. I would like to think that all leadership levels would encourage their Soldiers to purchase and start wearing these uniforms.
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CW4 (Join to see)
CSM Michael J. Uhlig, I have everything I need besides the unfiforms. Nothing clothing and sales at the Detroit Arsenal. I like the new OCP because of the resemblance to the BDU. I'm still not over that change. I've hate the ACU since day 1.
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SSG (Join to see)
If the ACU is being phased out and you need new uniforms, it makes sense to buy the scorpion. By 2019 they will be worn out but can be worn to the field, etc where as the ACU will no longer be an option at all
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MAJ Byron Oyler
Not only do I agree with you, I feel it is a statement by leaders that do not wear the new uniform. Army says we are going to black PTs, Scorpion OCP, and it is my responsibility to show I support that decision. I also feel the ACU stands out in any environment other than a gravel pit.
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Nope.
frankly I doubt that they are done messing with the design.
I have a veritable ton of serviceable ACUs to wear out before I procure one of these. The Army will issue it to me when it is good and ready.
frankly I doubt that they are done messing with the design.
I have a veritable ton of serviceable ACUs to wear out before I procure one of these. The Army will issue it to me when it is good and ready.
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SGT Bryon Sergent
1SG (Join to see) - 1SG Michael Blount, I have a question for the both of you. How does being called TOP sit with you? A lot of the younger generation doesn't even know what it stands for. Maybe this is a good discussion topic!
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1SG (Join to see)
I personally don't care to be called Top, but I tolerate it. I know the troops mean no disrespect.
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CW4 (Join to see)
1SG (Join to see), you should of told me you didn't like the term "TOP". I know that I responded to you on RP with that word before. I've used it for a long time ever since I was a young NCO, that's how was groomed. Sorry about that.
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1SG (Join to see)
CW4 (Join to see), I don't mind, really. I certainly don't take offense. I just think that "First Sergeant" isn't that hard to say. Much like "smash" for the Sergeant Major, I don't hate the terms, I just wasn't brought up that way.
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