Which uniform will the Army change next?

2015-09-22T06:17:14-04:00

With the Army changing its dress uniform, physical fitness uniform, and now its combat uniform which do you predict will be changed next?

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 22 at 2015 6:23 AM

2015-09-22T06:23:11-04:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member in my opinion, I think it will be the combat uniform,!they will have to woRP the bugs out. There is no telling where are forces will end up serving!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 6:53 AM

2015-09-22T06:53:55-04:00

I hope none. I believe the force is weary of uniform changes. The ACU-OCP is a welcome change over the ACU-UCP but it’s time for some uniform stability. However, if we changed our dress uniform to the WWII khakis, I would welcome the change.

I remember a few years back they ran a survey on what dress uniform Soldiers preferred. Everyone I knew, including myself, voted for the WWII-era khakis. I’m not sure who voted for our current blue dress uniform. In my opinion, it looks like a bus driver’s uniform.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Sep 22 at 2015 8:14 AM

2015-09-22T08:14:03-04:00

The Combat uniforms more often than the other two, and will be changing again as soon as we think we know where we are going in the next conflict...or as soon as we realize that the color scheme for the region our troops are working in does not actually work the same as they did in the last conflict.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 8:24 AM

2015-09-22T08:24:53-04:00

They are going to the Scorpion's but they will change again, soon the Dress uniforms are set they could come up with a new one but I see them changing again cause no one likes the hook and loop crap..

Response by SGT William Howell made Sep 22 at 2015 8:29 AM

2015-09-22T08:29:11-04:00

Leave it alone! The 670-1 can't be changed fast enough to keep up.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 8:35 AM

2015-09-22T08:35:16-04:00

A garrison uniform will be made that is entirely created from reflective PT belt material.

We will still have to wear PT belts with it.

OK, seriously, probably further changes to uniform items made for wearing armor in the field, with coolant stuff (that won't work or requires a 35-lb battery) and pockets mounted at odd angles. The pockets will be designed for ammo magazines but will mostly end up carrying Power Bars or similar pogey bait.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Sep 22 at 2015 9:59 AM

2015-09-22T09:59:21-04:00

well we have changed the PT uniform( which was to smart for black and running in the dark), BDU, ACU, OCP. only thing left is the dress. It changed in what 02?

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 22 at 2015 10:03 AM

2015-09-22T10:03:33-04:00

Is it possible to get PT belts with rhinestones in them? I'd like to accessorize if I could. Could the Army allow Tiffany's or Hermes's to design out next dress uniform? I'm sure that would be affordable with the clothing allowance and all. Or could they design a Cochran 1 boot where none of it has to be shined yet it stays shined all the time? I hated that boot, and leather luster wasn't allowed by 1SG. Or built in Miles gear in the uniforms? Or how about an opening at the bottom of the multi cam top that dispenses pre filled 4856's so you can truly be counseled at any time anyplace?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 12:48 PM

2015-09-22T12:48:11-04:00

Please give us a nice class B uniform. Dress blues are nice but the class B looks like a mall security guard. Bring back the khakis!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2015 9:30 PM

2015-09-22T21:30:03-04:00

None at the rate that we are going it will be no army to dress

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 24 at 2015 1:11 AM

2015-09-24T01:11:38-04:00

The food service uniform
Is changing to chef jacket and black pants

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Feb 24 at 2016 11:23 PM

2016-02-24T23:23:32-05:00

LTC Private RallyPoint Member Are you taking bets? It won't be long, after all, 'we' must establish a legacy!

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2016 8:17 AM

2016-03-02T08:17:44-05:00

SSG Cf Grant may be on to something. Now I'm not saying that that the system is broken or that it would need to be made mandatory but if you make a garrison uniform that was cheaper than the combat uniform than it would save service members money as well as increase the longevity of the combat uniform because we all know that the oil doesn't spill and pens do not break until the patches are sewn on. And yes I have thought about training and during training yes the combat uniform should still be worn for that.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2017 6:21 PM

2017-07-15T18:21:42-04:00

The Army needs to add optional purchases variants of the new PT pants that have lining.

Response by PO3 Richard King made Jul 15 at 2017 7:04 PM

2017-07-15T19:04:30-04:00

Should make it all mirror to reflect the enviroment

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2017 9:18 PM

2017-07-15T21:18:40-04:00

Get rid of the pc and wear berets while state side and ball caps while deployed they're stupid and ball caps just look better and you can have the Velcro rank velcroed to the front

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2017 11:51 AM

2017-07-16T11:51:26-04:00

SMA wants to change the dress uniform again and have us wear the Eisenhower jacket. I don't want anymore changes. I'm tired of buying new uniforms.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 17 at 2017 8:55 AM

2017-07-17T08:55:44-04:00

Probably all of them will get changed again. Army Senior Leadership appears addicted to uniform changes.
For my money, we need an additional option in our class B's. A nice Khaki shirt and tie along with khaki or brown pants would be a welcome addition to wear as opposed to a white shirt that just doesn't stand up for everyday wear.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2018 2:27 PM

2018-07-27T14:27:28-04:00

What if we made a non-combat uniform?

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2018 4:08 PM

2018-07-27T16:08:19-04:00

Black? I get the symbolism behind it but its literally the worst color to choose durring hot days in the year. Im not saying white would be better but reverse the colors and it would have made more sense. OCP was just changed and id like to see the same but more on the digital side because it seems thats where all branches are going. ACUs were digital yes but the color choice was where they went wrong not the style type. Greys and white? Are we trying to blend in with concrete walls? Nope lol we fight in the desert and jungle mostly. So why grey? Dress uniforms are pretty highspeed though i liked the army green ones from way back and i dont luke blending in with marines and coast guard if were trying to stand out as the army.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2018 4:55 PM

2018-07-27T16:55:46-04:00

Pinks and Greens

Response by LTC John Hendrickson made Jul 27 at 2018 7:29 PM

2018-07-27T19:29:15-04:00

Fatigues and TWs khaki color worked fine for me in early to mid 70s. Dress blues were what they were dress blues, for formal occasions. Plus as an officer we have buy this stuff out of our pocket every time some C of S got some idea to change

Response by Pvt Scott Justice made Jul 27 at 2018 9:14 PM

2018-07-27T21:14:19-04:00

They could go to a gender neutral dress uniform . Dress jacket and blouse , kilt lower . Ha

Response by MAJ Daniel Paupp made Jul 27 at 2018 11:17 PM

2018-07-27T23:17:44-04:00

I prefer the Army dress blues. They look distinguished to me.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2018 1:41 PM

2018-07-28T13:41:43-04:00

Get rid of the velcro on the sleeves and sew on our flag and unit patches

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2018 2:03 PM

2018-07-28T14:03:03-04:00

Since air force now uses our OCP, the next uniform will need to accommodate the space forc, as they will likely take pirs too

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2018 9:50 PM

2018-07-28T21:50:45-04:00

We don’t need different uniforms !

Response by Elijah Hernandez made Jul 28 at 2018 11:23 PM

2018-07-28T23:23:51-04:00

We are considering the pinks and greens from what I am hearing. Pfc Hernandez

Response by PFC Jason Anderson made Jul 29 at 2018 3:13 AM

2018-07-29T03:13:50-04:00

Just a guess

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2018 6:44 PM

2018-07-29T18:44:21-04:00

Dress needs to go back to class A

Response by PFC Travis Moore made Jul 30 at 2018 4:43 AM

2018-07-30T04:43:33-04:00

Thinking they'll make a new more desert combat uniform

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2018 7:47 AM

2018-07-30T07:47:03-04:00

They need to leave the uniforms alone now, nothing but a waste

Response by SGT Bill Nazario made Jul 30 at 2018 11:30 AM

2018-07-30T11:30:14-04:00

I have to say the sharpest uniform I have seen the Army wear was the World War II dress uniform which consisted of a brown jacket 10 shirt brown tie Garrison belt with a shoulder strap just saying

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 7:13 PM

2018-07-31T19:13:08-04:00

I wish they would just get rid of all the Velcro.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2018 11:50 AM

2018-08-01T11:50:42-04:00

How about quit wasting so much damn money on uniforms and maybe waste that money on gear that troops actually like.... like maybe a fuckin decent vest for example

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 5:38 AM

2018-08-02T05:38:27-04:00

Get rid of the dress blues and bring back the pinks and greens from WW2. I hate the dress blues, i liked the greens better.

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 12:21 PM

2018-08-02T12:21:44-04:00

Fit like the greens, in the blue color

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 12:57 PM

2018-08-02T12:57:35-04:00

I’m a huge fan of the khaki uniforms I in my opinion hope the bring them back. The class Bs’ have a very tuxedo look to them or a millennial look and aren’t very hard to take care of. So, like I said I really hope they end up bringing in the khaki uniform back.

Response by Alec Bunce made Aug 2 at 2018 3:08 PM

2018-08-02T15:08:42-04:00

Bring back the WW11 KAKIS

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 7:11 PM

2018-08-02T19:11:20-04:00

The PT belt uniform (made of reflective material)

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 9:06 PM

2018-08-02T21:06:24-04:00

I like the OCP pattern but the shit is way to thick being stationed where i am it is way to thick for heat exposure and i think we should go away with blousing our boots it would allow alot more air flow ive seen way to many heat cats

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 11:24 PM

2018-08-02T23:24:28-04:00

I would vote WWII style khakis for dress pants. Blue and yellow looks awful.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2018 1:37 AM

2018-08-03T01:37:11-04:00

The OCP pattern is definitely better than the digital UCP pattern. The only place that UCP would be effective is a gravel pit. We should stick with the OCPs.

Response by SGT Shane Fuller made Aug 3 at 2018 2:47 AM

2018-08-03T02:47:18-04:00

Uniform stability needs to happen. All the Army is doing is taking back money from the soldiers when the uniform changes. Army needs to look more into lighter armor and gear to help troops be more combat effective.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2018 1:56 PM

2018-08-03T13:56:54-04:00

Pinks and Greens are already in discussion.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 4 at 2018 10:15 PM

2018-08-04T22:15:28-04:00

I think that the military not branch specific should go to pink and greens aka the khaki uniform. It has more class. It has more respect. The military in general is about being the best looking the best. Why don’t every branch just generally look the same rather than make it ocp, camis, whites and blues and camis, and wanna be ocps. Long story short everyone praises uniformity but no one applies outside of that said branch of service, we should go back to the good ole days where marines, army, airforce. Not so much as navy but all had a similar appearance rather than if all branches congregate together it’d look like a kids birthday party vomit in close arm intervals

Response by SSgt Jd Salinger made Aug 6 at 2018 5:49 AM

2018-08-06T05:49:07-04:00

Hopefully they don't change anything at all otherwise it will cause confusion

Response by 1SG John Highfill made Aug 6 at 2018 12:29 PM

2018-08-06T12:29:17-04:00

I think they’ve spent enough money on looks how combat systems and readinedd

Response by CPL Jeremy Glenn made Aug 6 at 2018 6:00 PM

2018-08-06T18:00:24-04:00

Go back to the WWII era dress A’s and B’s. Change Black PT Shirts to color that doesn’t soak up the sun’s heat lol.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 8:40 PM

2018-08-06T20:40:22-04:00

I’m in favor of a change to the material of the uniform. No melt, no drip, flame resistant, with base color mesh in key areas. Such as found in Crye Precision’s Combat Pants. No change to the color of uniform need be made. I’d also like to see plate carriers become standardized to minimize unnecessary fatigue, and neuromuscular damage that comes from the overly cumbersome IOTV.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2018 8:59 PM

2018-08-06T20:59:27-04:00

Beer koozies on our kavelaars would be highly advised and extremely acceptable.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 6 at 2018 9:05 PM

2018-08-06T21:05:18-04:00

Response by SSG Christopher Peters made Aug 7 at 2018 7:37 AM

2018-08-07T07:37:08-04:00

They need a Separate Garrison Uniform, in the past the Class B ( variation of Dress Uniform) was used. I am of the Opinion there should be two different uniforms like in the Marines. One made for Post that is more related to Administrative/ Business duties.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 8:36 AM

2018-08-07T08:36:32-04:00

I honestly hope none of the above. There is already too many mixing and matching going on. I cant even get a IOTV in ocp, let alone a new uniform change.

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2018 9:54 AM

2018-08-07T09:54:04-04:00

As the subject-matter expert E-Fuzzy PVT, I say we change the APFU winter uniform. Makes a soldier look like a large trash bag

Response by Cpl Daniel Lee made Jul 20 at 2019 8:32 PM

2019-07-20T20:32:36-04:00

At this point, who cares!?!? The Army changes uniforms about as much as a 13 year old girl changes clothes!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 21 at 2019 9:03 AM

2019-07-21T09:03:20-04:00

I just think it is time to drop dress uniforms completely. There are other ways to teach attention to detail. The uniforms are not conducsive to being worked in, ( even at a desk). Something always pops off. Let's face it, some Soldiers just don't know how not to make a mess of what they are wearing. No matter how down graded, they are hot and muggy, especially in the summer. The fact is the Army, (and all services branches) should consider getting rid of a lot of ceremonies and traditions that are still around "Just because." Most Soldiers today do not even understand basic commands for D&C. When uniform inspections come, most Soldiers go to the local "sew shop" in they're area and pay to have the uniform pressed and have the awards and decorations properly put on. Ceremonies, balls, and any other event that requires a "dress uniform" you have to force Soldiers to do seemingly at gun point. Why not focus more on war fighting and less on gaudy uniforms and functions no one really wants to attend. This would also save the Army as well as Soldiers money. If for some reason this command since approach were to ever be a reality, morale would explode across the services.

Response by SPC Craig Hashimoto made Jul 23 at 2019 9:34 AM

2019-07-23T09:34:37-04:00

Onesie sleep uniform or an off-duty uniform for when you aren’t in uniform.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 12:04 PM

2019-07-23T12:04:57-04:00

Combat shorts and a short sleeve top I’ve been saying it for years now

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 1:44 PM

2019-07-23T13:44:11-04:00

The UCP uniform doesn't need to be changed, but it would be nice to put the rank back on the collar and allow us to see everything in. Velcro sucks.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 23 at 2019 1:44 PM

2019-07-23T13:44:17-04:00

Get rid of the OCP two piece flight suit. Either go back to the one piece that everyone else uses or use a solid od green or tan. This uniform is so expensive and is maybe the worst uniform I’ve worn in 27 years as an aviator. All for the sole purpose of looking like everyone else.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 24 at 2019 2:21 AM

2019-07-24T02:21:44-04:00

No more