Should the Army change their uniform yet again?

2018-10-03T06:43:19-04:00

I read in Military Times that the Army is considering going back to the "Pink and Greens" of WWII.
I was commissioned in 1979. The Dress Greens with a long sleeve Khaki looking shirt. Before I went to Germany the Green shirt had replaces the Khaki Shirt. Now we have soldiers wearing Berets
I fully understand the lineage and history of the Dress Blues. But I have to admit that the first time I saw that uniform worn in public I though I was looking at a Bus Driver. At a distance of about 50 yards I saw a Soldier wearing the Dress Blues Slacks with a white Long Sleeve Shirt and Shoulder Boards. When ingot closer saw that he was a LTC.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Oct 3 at 2018 7:21 AM

2018-10-03T07:21:55-04:00

I'm retired and will not be purchasing this uniform -- so Yes, change the uniform. lol
That said, the P&Gs hearken back to a great period in our history, but this effort in my opinion is a move like the "everyone gets a black beret" era -- just a great experiment to build espirit de corps with "window dressing". I think create warriors building the warrior ethos up skills and attitude -- the swagger will follow that.

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Oct 3 at 2018 10:38 AM

2018-10-03T10:38:26-04:00

It's combat uniform why we or yuo rolling up your sleeves. Come on people really. It's not hot and when you deploy to OCONUS your not going to roll up your sleeves.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2018 12:06 AM

2018-10-06T00:06:19-04:00

Yes, we need to change the uniform. The ASU needs to be a dress blue uniform again.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 6 at 2018 8:42 AM

2018-10-06T08:42:55-04:00

If I wanted to dress like a Marine, I would have joined the Marines.

Response by CW3 Kim B. made Oct 6 at 2018 9:29 AM

2018-10-06T09:29:06-04:00

Have "big" Army issue the new uniforms to active duty and the reserves! If they are ready to make this change then TRY to ensure it is across the board. Also let AC Soldiers keep their clothing allowance the year of issue. They will need it to finish buying the rest of their duty uniforms, pts clothes and accessory for their new uniforms. This might (I'm an optimist) stop the Army from changing the uniform so often. I was in for 29 yrs and wore the same three uniform versions for 26 of those years...this should be normal.