Colored Patches and Badges while in Garrison? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was in during the BDU era it always kind of bummed me out that all of our badges and patches on our uniforms were subdued. Obviously this made sense because they were sown on but with the advent of velcro patches and pin-on badges should soldiers in garrison have a full-color set to wear day to day? Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:35:28 -0500 Colored Patches and Badges while in Garrison? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was in during the BDU era it always kind of bummed me out that all of our badges and patches on our uniforms were subdued. Obviously this made sense because they were sown on but with the advent of velcro patches and pin-on badges should soldiers in garrison have a full-color set to wear day to day? SGT James Elphick Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:35:28 -0500 2015-02-12T18:35:28-05:00 Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Feb 12 at 2015 6:47 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=472568&urlhash=472568 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Keep the full colored patches and badges for dress uniforms not the ACUs or whatever the next generation of utility uniform is. SFC William Swartz Jr Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:47:35 -0500 2015-02-12T18:47:35-05:00 Response by 1SG Frank Rocha made Feb 12 at 2015 8:25 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=472733&urlhash=472733 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The American flag is in full color while in garrison and is subdued while serving in a combat zone. Why then shouldn&#39;t the unit and combat patches be displayed in the same manner.<br /><br />Additionally, since our colored patches have been taken away by way of the Army Service Uniform, and the only surviving vestige is a metal combat pin on the ASU, I think we can think of a way to reincorporate the colored patches back onto our uniforms. 1SG Frank Rocha Thu, 12 Feb 2015 20:25:26 -0500 2015-02-12T20:25:26-05:00 Response by SSgt Thomas L. made Feb 12 at 2015 9:09 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=472825&urlhash=472825 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As an Air Force vet, I&#39;d like to see unit patches restored for the Air Force. They took them away altogether when we went from BDUs to ABUs. Pissed a lot of people off. SSgt Thomas L. Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:09:50 -0500 2015-02-12T21:09:50-05:00 Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 12 at 2015 9:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=472871&urlhash=472871 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It&#39;s a combat uniform. If we want to get &quot;bling-y&quot;, how about Class B&#39;s wednesdays/Fridays or something of the sort? SFC Michael Hasbun Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:30:19 -0500 2015-02-12T21:30:19-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 9:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=472874&urlhash=472874 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tacti-cool SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 12 Feb 2015 21:31:02 -0500 2015-02-12T21:31:02-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 6:08 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=477312&urlhash=477312 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I do think it is an interesting idea. I would offer that maybe we find a away to wear our unit patch on the ASU. The ACU is a duty uniform, so I would keep it the way it is (minus getting rid of all the Velcro). LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:08:18 -0500 2015-02-15T06:08:18-05:00 Response by MAJ Jim Steven made Feb 15 at 2015 6:41 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=477328&urlhash=477328 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For all of you saying how tactical we are...<br />There&#39;s low crawling, slit your throat, silencer on my rifle tactical...and then thete is Bob-on-the-FOB tactical. <br />Bob needs subdued patches but is required to wear a freaking PT belt??? MAJ Jim Steven Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:41:18 -0500 2015-02-15T06:41:18-05:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 6:59 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=477340&urlhash=477340 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think there are occasions in garrison where this would be appropriate. Units that have done this (Ranger Regiment, 1st ID), they really stand-out and look good. It is a way to build pride and esprit-de-corps in the unit without forcing the dress uniform on the soldiers.<br /><br />Pictures of my dad in his utilities with colored patches were always my favorite (Korean War and Vietnam veteran). LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 15 Feb 2015 06:59:09 -0500 2015-02-15T06:59:09-05:00 Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Feb 15 at 2015 10:20 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=477579&urlhash=477579 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ignoring personal preference, let&#39;s look at it from a Logistical Standpoint.<br /><br />The Army (Active, NG, Reserve) has &quot;about&quot; 1M people in it. <br /><br />A single unit patch is &quot;about&quot; $5. Let&#39;s assume everyone will need an average of 3 (2x Unit + 1x SSI) . That brings us to a $15M &quot;initial&quot; expenditure.<br /><br />What does the average soldier get out of it? Maintenance of one more piece of gear.<br /><br />Now, all that said, I&#39;m not opposed to the concept. If you&#39;re going to wear them, why not make them so they can be seen (if there is not a pressing need for them to be subdued)?<br /><br />Do you have all your Flair? Yes, I have all my Flair? Well, I can&#39;t see your Flair! That&#39;s because my Flair is Subdued! If you&#39;re going to wear Subdued Flair, why wear Flair at all? Because you&#39;ll yell at me for not wearing Flair if I don&#39;t! Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS Sun, 15 Feb 2015 10:20:51 -0500 2015-02-15T10:20:51-05:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 1:40 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=477818&urlhash=477818 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don&#39;t mind the color patches...although I think that they are better served on the dress uniforms than the service uniforms. The only utility uniform I can think of that I enjoyed the color patches on was the old greens with the white/black name tapes and color insignia. On a camouflage insignia create confusing signals. <br /><br />I hate to say it, but I don&#39;t think we are far from the days of wearing Class A/B uniforms to work.... <br />v/r,<br />CPT Butler CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 15 Feb 2015 13:40:37 -0500 2015-02-15T13:40:37-05:00 Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2015 11:27 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=478696&urlhash=478696 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;d definitely go for it. I believe it would help remember the traditions. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 15 Feb 2015 23:27:34 -0500 2015-02-15T23:27:34-05:00 Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 16 at 2015 10:29 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=479256&urlhash=479256 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1.) There is no reason to be tactical in garrison<br />2.) We wear subdued unit patches, and a full-color US Flag. Consistency?<br />3.) The Army wants more understanding of unit history. Full color unit patches describe a unit&#39;s lineage.<br />4.) Velcro allows quick change to subdued when necessary SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 16 Feb 2015 10:29:55 -0500 2015-02-16T10:29:55-05:00 Response by SPC John Louiso made May 18 at 2016 12:34 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=1538714&urlhash=1538714 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, Tactical in Garrison. SPC John Louiso Wed, 18 May 2016 00:34:59 -0400 2016-05-18T00:34:59-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2018 5:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=3923824&urlhash=3923824 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>He is one from your friendly neighborhood SM <br />You can only wear the full colored US Flag while in Garrison . <br />Then why aren’t the unit patches in full color ? SGT Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:31:23 -0400 2018-08-30T17:31:23-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2018 5:33 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/colored-patches-and-badges-while-in-garrison?n=3923832&urlhash=3923832 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ah the PT belt , how utterly f—— useless it is SGT Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:33:06 -0400 2018-08-30T17:33:06-04:00 2015-02-12T18:35:28-05:00