Who has the best looking camo?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 14:39:16 -0500

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 5:40 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 17:40:49 -0500

Being Army, I gotta vote for my service. I do like the Navy blue camo, though. That would be my second choice.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 6:07 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:07:08 -0500

The Marine Corps, both versions. Or the Navy version II and III

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 6:26 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:26:09 -0500

Marines, no question. I don't see any reason why it shouldn't become the standard across all branches.

Response by PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith made Nov 12 at 2014 6:32 PM

PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:32:45 -0500

Well it sure as hell isn't the Navy.

Camouflage: noun
the act, means, or result of obscuring things to deceive an enemy, as by painting or screening objects so that they are lost to view in the background, or by making up objects that from a distance have the appearance of fortifications, guns, roads, etc.

clothing made of fabric with a mottled design, usually in shades of green and brown, as that used in military camouflage.

Yet, in the Navy we sail on big gray ships and wear blue camo patterns which stick out against the ship like a sore thumb. Though, I suppose if you went overboard you would be perfectly camouflaged from the rescue party but, that's probably the last thing you want in that situation.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 7:15 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:15:13 -0500

Marpat in Woodlands and desert are both exceptional! Multi-Cam is a close 2nd and I haven't seen the official new Army system to have an opinion.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 12 at 2014 7:26 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:26:26 -0500

Marines - they did it first and did it best.

Response by TSgt AnnaBelle Bryan made Nov 12 at 2014 7:31 PM

TSgt AnnaBelle Bryan — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:31:10 -0500

All services SOF!!
Marines and Army both for the rest of the mil.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Nov 12 at 2014 7:45 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:45:45 -0500

Though for the record its desert tiger stripe.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 12 at 2014 8:54 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 20:54:05 -0500

This isn't even a contest.

Response by LTC Paul Heinlein made Nov 12 at 2014 9:13 PM

LTC Paul Heinlein — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:13:53 -0500

Marines.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 9:27 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:27:56 -0500

I gotta say the dark pattern that the Marines wear. Though I do have to admit that I really like the look of the multi-cam that the Army is going to switch over to...or Scorpion pattern, whatever they're going to call it. Also side note, I think its a bit odd that they couldn't get even one Marine to pose for this uniform picture.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 9:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:35:44 -0500

Politics, politicians, and General/Admiral (flag) officers as well as E-9s and E-10s seem to drive most factors. The USMC, keeping the two-uniform idea, did well but if I had only one uniform to pick from, the MultiCam pattern (which, oh by the way, was in the initial US Army testing that somehow the ACU pattern won) is best.

Response by HN Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 9:38 PM

HN Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:38:44 -0500

Sure as shit ain't our aquafolage

Response by Cpl Ray Fernandez made Nov 12 at 2014 9:50 PM

Cpl Ray Fernandez — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 21:50:11 -0500

Marines, because it works.

Navy Why blue cammies? if you're a man overboard I think looking like the surf/ water would be a bad idea.

Army sadly it's been proven that their pattern isn't that effective.

Air Force why?

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 10:22 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:22:25 -0500

Navy Type2/type3 for snow/jungle
MARPAT for desert/urban

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Nov 12 at 2014 10:35 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:35:44 -0500

No one is even going to comment that while the Coast Guard is in the photo...they don't have camo????? lol

I am very disappointed in you guys! You have to understand that whenever anyone starts telling service jokes and there aren't a bunch of Coastie jokes we are very disappointed. lol

You know when you get out of the CG if you wanna work at the local gas station...you're all set! lol

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Nov 13 at 2014 12:23 AM

Sgt Packy Flickinger — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:23:12 -0500

Honestly, the Airforce hands down!!! How many of them have you seen in the field?? See, they blend right in.

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 13 at 2014 12:50 AM

Cpl Dennis F. — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 00:50:21 -0500

I'm partial to Tiger stripe.
That Marine is looking a bit pale!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 1:58 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 01:58:28 -0500

I think the Navy's looks coolest if you're not worried about whether or not you blend in. If you're wanting to blend in I would go with Marines

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 2:20 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 02:20:01 -0500

Why did we do away w/ BDUs?!! Love and hate ABUs. I think they are pretty, but after wearing ABUs for 188 days in 135F desert heat in Djibouti (before they came out with summer weights), the sauna outfit was torture. Now that I am in Alaska, I love them. LOL!!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 6:33 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:33:59 -0500

Marines of course and I am not bias at all. Oorah!

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 7:42 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 07:42:31 -0500

ACU.......it really works!!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 9:11 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:11:22 -0500

Why show five uniforms but only give four options to choose from?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 9:30 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 09:30:50 -0500

Whatever an E-4 is wearing when an E-8 needs a volunteer for detail.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 10:58 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:58:01 -0500

This Army gal prefers the Marine's Camo. Maybe it's from my Woodland BDU days.

Response by SSG John Erny made Nov 13 at 2014 11:11 AM

SSG John Erny — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:11:16 -0500

None of the above, bring back the BDU's with a modern cammo pattern

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 11:32 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:32:23 -0500

it has to be that Navy, I bet that if they fall into the ocean, they will blend right in with the blue water

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 12:14 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:14:59 -0500

My beloved Marine Corps has the best but dont get me wring the Army's OCP or the multicam like pattern is not bad and is a great step for the Army. At the end of the day nothing beats good ole Olive Drab lol

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 2:40 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:40:46 -0500

Although, I'm a bit older school and wore the woodlands and then chocolate chips in the gulf, I'm partial to the new MarPat.

Response by TSgt Scott Hurley made Nov 13 at 2014 3:00 PM

TSgt Scott Hurley — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:00:11 -0500

The Marines hands down... When I was at Eglin AFB going to the BX, I saw a Marine walking towards me as I was walking towards him. But at the time, I did not know it was a Marine because all I saw was hands boots and a head. The rest of him, well, blended in very well.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 3:55 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:55:18 -0500

I would have to say marines

Response by Cpl Gregory Hajder made Nov 13 at 2014 4:55 PM

Cpl Gregory Hajder — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 16:55:04 -0500

None of the above since each is suited for a certain climate I can not in good conscience pick only one to be the best. BTW. the Coast Guard uniform is not cammo.

Response by PO1 Donald Kennelly made Nov 13 at 2014 5:11 PM

PO1 Donald Kennelly — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:11:12 -0500

US Navy submarine fleet. Now you see them, now you don't.

Response by SSgt David Tedrow made Nov 13 at 2014 5:47 PM

SSgt David Tedrow — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 17:47:44 -0500

TheMarines of course!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 6:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:23:12 -0500

The Army still tosing coins on what we should be wearing...

Response by SGT Theodis Young made Nov 13 at 2014 6:48 PM

SGT Theodis Young — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 18:48:40 -0500

Marines.

Response by SGT Greg Gold made Nov 13 at 2014 7:10 PM

SGT Greg Gold — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:10:28 -0500

As a retired Soldier it pains me to vote for the Marines, but they got it right as far as field uniforms are involved. There is no such thing as a universal camo pattern, and the Marines wisely kept both a desert and temperate pattern

Response by 1SG Steven Holden made Nov 13 at 2014 7:48 PM

1SG Steven Holden — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:48:54 -0500

Army Strong!! Of course!! Hooah!

Response by Cpl Eric Price made Nov 13 at 2014 8:28 PM

Cpl Eric Price — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:28:20 -0500

The Marine Corps deserts in the picture. For crap's sake, that guy doesn't even looks like a person anymore. He looks like a manikin. Watch your back in the department store ISIS!

Response by Sgt Francis Santa-Teresa made Nov 13 at 2014 8:35 PM

Sgt Francis Santa-Teresa — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:35:12 -0500

None.

First off, they are meant to be a "utility" or work uniform; both the Air Force's ABU(tigerstripe) and the Navy's NWU(aquaflage) uniforms are a joke. Neither uniform would ever be used to go into battle. The Army also found out how impractical its ACUs are in the battlefield and are in the process of phasing in the multicam uniform.

Personally, I liked the old OD greens for a work, utility uniform. The shirts were long-sleeved and could be worn rolled-up, down, or cut to short sleeves. The pants could be worn bloused or unbloused. In my opinion, the Air Force should go back to fatigues, but adopt the blue fatigues like the ones used by the Thunderbirds support personnel.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 11:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 23:04:35 -0500

AS of today on what is above, USMC wins!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 9:22 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:22:01 -0500

Air Force Hands Down

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 9:32 AM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:32:29 -0500

A camo is supposed to obscure an image, blend you into the background or keep you hidden from the enemy. With that being said, the dark camo that The Marines wear is definitely the best camo. In my opinion the ACU Uniform comes in second.

Response by SSgt Roger W Schultz made Nov 14 at 2014 10:33 AM

SSgt Roger W Schultz — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:33:03 -0500

The best camo is the one that works when and where you need it. You can't satisfy this criteria with uniforms. You've got to modify your camo to match your environment. Nuff said.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 10:51 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:51:16 -0500

I really like MARPAT. That being said, the incoming pattern for ACUs looks to be a definite improvement over the current one.

Response by LCpl Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 11:19 AM

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:19:44 -0500

Marines for sure. No question about it

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Nov 14 at 2014 11:57 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:57:11 -0500

Do the Marines have to be the best at everything??? I've always liked the BDUs myself and the ODs were cool, too. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing a blue uniform, though. When are we going back to the black pajamas, anyway?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 12:36 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 12:36:32 -0500

USN Type III

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made Nov 14 at 2014 1:03 PM

PFC Tuan Trang — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:03:18 -0500

Acu Hands down.

Response by SGT Steve Vincent made Nov 14 at 2014 1:09 PM

SGT Steve Vincent — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:09:19 -0500

I think this may be the best camo ever:

Response by SGT Steve Vincent made Nov 14 at 2014 1:24 PM

SGT Steve Vincent — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:24:23 -0500

If Army designers came up with something after a weekend at Burning Man:

Response by CPT Steven Harder made Nov 14 at 2014 1:42 PM

CPT Steven Harder — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:42:28 -0500

Who has the best cammo?

He who is not seen and lives to tell about it.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 2:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 14:45:03 -0500

MARPAT, there's no contest. ACU looks like digital barf, ABU is slightly darker digital barf, Navy's looks good if you're camouflaging against a set of garish drapes, and who knows WHAT the hell the Coast Guard is doing.

Response by SSgt Tim Ricci made Nov 14 at 2014 3:10 PM

SSgt Tim Ricci — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:10:20 -0500

I think the MARPAT is the proven choice!

Response by SPC(P) Samantha Moore made Nov 14 at 2014 3:20 PM

SPC(P) Samantha Moore — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:20:22 -0500

What can I say, I dig the Marines covers!

Response by A1C Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 4:04 PM

A1C Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:04:19 -0500

OCPs

Response by SGT James LeFebvre made Nov 14 at 2014 4:49 PM

SGT James LeFebvre — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:49:33 -0500

I have to say the Corps has the best. They stuck to logical patterns that actually work, unlike us, who can only hide in a gravel parking lot.

Response by Cpl David Schaffer made Nov 14 at 2014 4:53 PM

Cpl David Schaffer — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 16:53:27 -0500

Marines led the way with the diggi's and still have the sharpest overall.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 5:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:17:41 -0500

None of those cammo uniforms is great. The Army's newest (Multicam's) and the Navy Seals (wearing a variation of the Marine Corp MarPats) are the best I've seen, but neither are pictured here.

Response by PO1 John Y. made Nov 14 at 2014 5:42 PM

PO1 John Y. — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:42:58 -0500

I couldn't tell one from the other with the exception of the Navy (and well, the Coast Guard doesn't have any). Unless I can see their service tape I wouldn't know to see them side by side. That's why I liked being the Navy, because of the differences.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 6:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:45:35 -0500

I voted for Army but I think the ACU is one of the worst camo patterns available. I do however like the Multi-Cam pattern used in Afghanistan. It would be effective in most environments. I do not think it is possible with common technology to devise a camo pattern that would be effective in every environment.

Response by FN Mike McCormack made Nov 14 at 2014 6:52 PM

FN Mike McCormack — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:52:52 -0500

USN...of course

Response by CN David Kerlin made Nov 14 at 2014 8:06 PM

CN David Kerlin — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:06:13 -0500

Seabees wear the same uniforms as the marines. The marines needed someone to look up to so they created the seabee.

Response by PO2 Brett Filip made Nov 14 at 2014 8:12 PM

PO2 Brett Filip — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:12:18 -0500

an nice elastic waistband so the same pants can be worn pre-deploymnet fat and post deployment...fatter

Response by PFC George Winters made Nov 14 at 2014 8:20 PM

PFC George Winters — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:20:03 -0500

That depends on what u classify as best for example which one blends better with multiple surroundings or which one we think is the best because we think its cooler looking personally I say the marines is the best for concealment but the armys is pretty practical minus all the dang Velcro but if we r going on looks and what looks cool I say navy hands down I just like the color of it

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 9:04 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:04:25 -0500

Navy. You can blend into... uhm... er... theres the........ I guess in the middle of the pacific ocean? Suppose it would be hard to rescue you if you fell off the edge though...

Response by SFC Aaron G. made Nov 14 at 2014 10:14 PM

SFC Aaron G. — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 22:14:18 -0500

I have to go with the Marine Corps on this one. However, I do like the Multicam pattern as well; especially with less of that dang "Velcro"!

Response by SSG Gabriel Lord, MHRD made Nov 14 at 2014 10:45 PM

SSG Gabriel Lord, MHRD — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 22:45:14 -0500

Army all day.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 11:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 23:27:27 -0500

USMC, they have a desert pattern and a darker one for different environments.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 15 at 2014 1:14 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 01:14:14 -0500

I choose "Other".

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Nov 15 at 2014 1:32 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 01:32:11 -0500

Did you think I would say anything but Army?

The cammo is what it is...in the right place any will work and so far, short of the alien armor in the movie Predator, much depends on when and where it is used.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 4:33 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 04:33:19 -0500

In my opinion I believe it is extremely wasteful to have have different uniforms for all the branches. I would support a climate/geographic specific pattern but again it should be used by all services.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 5:45 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:45:58 -0500

Being more specific. The multi-cammo we currently use in Afghanistan

Response by CMC Robert Young made Nov 15 at 2014 5:53 AM

CMC Robert Young — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 05:53:55 -0500

Marines all the way!

Response by SGT John Ross made Nov 15 at 2014 8:18 AM

SGT John Ross — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 08:18:12 -0500

They are all equally ugly!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 8:20 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 08:20:13 -0500

Not the Navy. I've hated that uniform from the day it came out. Seriously, blue camouflage? Why? How did they come up with that? It makes us the laughing stock of the armed forces. Even the Coast Guard laughs at us. The Coast Guard!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 1:02 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:02:43 -0500

The marines did it right by looking at multiple uniforms to cover several areas of operation. If we went to the multi cam or a variant some time this century we would be on the same level.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 1:16 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:16:30 -0500

The minute it became a fashion contest, the whole thing went south.
Army - "it blends in to everything, really!"
Air Force - "chicks dig it"... still my favorite uniform quote.
Navy - I don't even begin to know what they were thinking

When the USAF had to order the Forward Air Controllers to stop wearing the ABU in the field because it identified them to the enemy, that was a stinging rebuke.

The Navy apparently wants a uniform that blends in if they fall overboard.

As a Soldier, I can say unequivocally that the ACU is an abortion with so many things wrong with it, I have no idea how it was approved. That it took ten years while at war to undo the error is doubly concerning.

That the Marines got it right the first time is a testament to the Corps' knack of doing more with less resources.

Response by PV2 Eric Szabo made Nov 15 at 2014 1:32 PM

PV2 Eric Szabo — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 13:32:38 -0500

I am partial to the US ARMY ACU but, I prefer the original woodlands versus this new digi look. HOOAH!

Response by 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 4:57 PM

1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 16:57:35 -0500

None. The woodland BDU's were the best

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2014 5:17 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 17:17:00 -0500

Navy, just because I hated not being able to roll our sleeves in ACUs.

Response by SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee made Nov 15 at 2014 6:15 PM

SSG(P) Matthew Bisbee — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 18:15:09 -0500

Even though I spent over 23 years in Army BDUs and ACUs. I think that the USMC digital uniform in desert and woodland looks more effective than the Army ACUs. The patterns that the Army is working on shows some promise, but the ACU pattern was useless. It sticks out in most terrains.

Response by SPC Daniel Edwards made Nov 15 at 2014 10:19 PM

SPC Daniel Edwards — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:19:19 -0500

Army isn't practical because it doesn't blend in with anything except maybe a busted tv. The Marine Corps actually has a practical one with the winter uniform (the green one for those who don't know). That is why I voted for them. Navy is practical too but I can see it only working for a Navy Seal. I don't know where the Air Force would need to blend in but it isn't half bad. The only one that looks piss poor is the Coast Guard. I just feel like it could use an update.

Response by Cpl Clint Palmore made Nov 15 at 2014 10:52 PM

Cpl Clint Palmore — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 22:52:34 -0500

Marine Deserts for sure. I can remember every Wednesday in Iwakuni that's what we wore.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 4:08 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:08:00 -0500

Definitely the MC has the best camo. They look sharp all around.
Air Force ABU's look ok with their stripy pattern. But their boots look really silly. I think they should have not gone with that color.
I don't think the Navy's work uniform looks good. I think they should have gone for a solid navy blue. I do think they are better fitting.
The ACU's get the cake for having the worst pattern, boots, and fitting. They look unrefined and pajama-like. Also the velcro was a bad idea and wears out extremely quickly and makes too much noise when opening and closing pockets.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 9:14 AM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:14:20 -0500

Navy type II or type III NWU. For the complainers on the Navy NWU ( the blueberry nightmare) it's not designed to hide you or blend with the ship. It's designed to hide grease and paint spatter and still remain a serviceable uniform.

Response by SPC Korey R. made Nov 16 at 2014 11:07 AM

SPC Korey R. — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:07:09 -0500

All of the Cammo patterns are intentionally good in there Un intended areas of use.

Army- Paintball range at night while using NVG's
Navy- Coal mine
Air Force- in the rough on #3 dogleg
Coast Guard- Jiffy Lube pit
Marines- In the bunker next to Air Force on the #3 Dogleg

But in all seriousness, the Multicam, Mirage and the variants seem to be the best all around. followed by the old Woodland and 5 color Desert. The new stuff belongs in Vogue Magazine.

I believe there should be a Garrison specific uniform for each branch if they so choose to separate the services. BUT for a combat scenario, Cammo patterns should be chosen Service wide for the environment at hand to best save your ass! Subtle differences can be achieved for specific branches with Insignia. This idea of who can look the best is Stupid. The whole idea if cammo is to blend in with the environment or geographic region. All service branches should wear the same when in that specific area. Being in different uniforms is likened to singling out the Officers by saluting in the field. Stupid idea IMO. And before you say its too expensive, A unit can do away with 1 vehicle to pay for the differing uniforms for a specific combat deployment. The money is there, its just being allocated in the wrong way. So if there are 6 different cammo patterns that work, So be it!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 11:10 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:10:17 -0500

I like the Army uniform. however due to current conditions and the conflicts marines blend better into settings like afghanistan and iraq.

Response by Lt Col John Grimes made Nov 16 at 2014 11:29 AM

Lt Col John Grimes — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:29:08 -0500

Personally I am fed up with the constant uniform changes. Just another way for some senior officer trying to make changes for change sake and to prove his "Leadership". Absolute NONSENSE and a profligate waste of taxpayer money or more effective use of money appropriated for a Military Service. Every single service should have to use the same 'fatigue' or 'field' uniform. Blue camo for the Navy is patently pathetic. Have a joint group pic a woodland camo and dessert camo - come up with a single pocket config and decide whether you want all that velcro (frankly I would think the stuff makes too much noise), and a SINGLE common footwear. If the Leadership cannot make a decision on this what else can they not do. The nonsense that each service needs their own utility uniform for their 'esprit de corps' is transparent folderol nonsense. Esprit de corps is built be doing meningful, challenging things, not about having different uniforms.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 12:08 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:08:05 -0500

I would say the Marine Corps does followed by the AF blues and the Navy.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Nov 16 at 2014 12:32 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:32:31 -0500

I will say that the person who initiated this thread left out one probably because they knew it was the over all best. Its been worn by many , has been worn in different Branches, and has saved countless lives time and time again...The Ghillie Suit.My vote goes for this !!!

Response by 1SG Frank Rocha made Nov 16 at 2014 12:40 PM

1SG Frank Rocha — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:40:15 -0500

The best looking is a tie between the army scorpion and marines marpat. The best of the two goes to the marines for going with a uniform and sticking with it without changing their minds, what seems to be, every five minutes.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 12:40 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:40:47 -0500

While Multi-Cam still takes number 1 in my book, I am jealous of the Marines combat shirts. Way better then the ones we use in the Army.

Response by Sgt Daniel V. made Nov 16 at 2014 1:35 PM

Sgt Daniel V. — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:35:39 -0500

The Marines. The rest don't seem to have been designed for combat. Unless, of course, you will be fighting in a parallel universe.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 5:39 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 17:39:34 -0500

Marine Forest and Desert Digi-Cammies are the best in my opinion. I like our vast number of pockets when we're in the field, but the velcro was a terrible idea and hasn't been completely filtered out yet. Navy and Air Force look like a version of the Marine uniforms to resemble their branch in some way- I have heard Sailors refer to their uniforms as walking puddles. The CG has not changed their uniforms, and I don't know why they even have cargo pockets because they are not authorized to use them... Plus, boot shining, ugh.

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Nov 16 at 2014 6:46 PM

1SG Nick Baker — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 18:46:13 -0500

Why do we need cammo uniforms? I understand for special ops and for observation jobs. We are not a quiet and sneaky military. We are loud and move with a lot of others. We are wasting money that could go in a service members pocket.

Go back to the Nam era jungle fatigues. We could still wear them to the mid 80's if they were issued. I was issued them in '83 at Benning, while in 3-7 Inf. Someone is getting kickback or a job for this many changes.

Response by PO3 Camille Romero made Nov 16 at 2014 8:09 PM

PO3 Camille Romero — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:09:46 -0500

I may have voted for the U. S. Navy's (not because I am biased!), but they would not be as effective as the USMC's, which I think are dark and rich. I never have appreciated the computer digitalized pattern.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 8:39 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:39:59 -0500

To me honestly the Marines in every uniform they have

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2014 8:49 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:49:00 -0500

Only reason why i chose Army is because I'm Army !

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Nov 16 at 2014 8:58 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 20:58:15 -0500

Navy. If a sailor goes overboard not even jaws will find it!

Response by MSgt Rene Ramirez made Nov 16 at 2014 9:41 PM

MSgt Rene Ramirez — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 21:41:52 -0500

The Original's, everyone else is a knockoff.

Response by CDR Kenneth Kaiser made Nov 16 at 2014 10:25 PM

CDR Kenneth Kaiser — Sun, 16 Nov 2014 22:25:39 -0500

The one you can't see

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 17 at 2014 1:04 AM

Cpl Dennis F. — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:04:08 -0500

The Swiss

Response by Cpl Dennis F. made Nov 17 at 2014 1:15 AM

Cpl Dennis F. — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:15:59 -0500

Mine......Knowing that we only had OD, I bought these in Ca. and took them with me to RVN. Wore them without a wash for a whole monsoon season of night patrols...worked real well for me.

Response by SN Brian Riter made Nov 17 at 2014 2:12 AM

SN Brian Riter — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 02:12:46 -0500

navy

Response by PO1 John Pokrzywa made Nov 17 at 2014 3:33 AM

PO1 John Pokrzywa — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 03:33:28 -0500

To demonstrate to everyone not familiar, these two Sailors presumably discussing the finer points of deployed life are wearing Navy NWU type II and NWU type III respectively.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 5:56 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:56:27 -0500

I believe realtree has the best camo...but I voted Marine Corps since it was an option.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 7:28 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:28:13 -0500

The best looking camo is the one you cannot see.

Response by SPC Chelsea Fernandez made Nov 17 at 2014 11:25 AM

SPC Chelsea Fernandez — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:25:49 -0500

I say Navy because Blue is my favorite color and plus they get to wear black boots

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 12:43 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:43:40 -0500

Marines for sure, not a biased opinion. We did the digital transition first and did it the best.

Response by MSG Greg Kelly made Nov 17 at 2014 5:44 PM

MSG Greg Kelly — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:44:12 -0500

I also have to ask what the hell does the navy need blue camo for geez you fall off your boat they will never find you. And why does Air force have tiger stripes most of you guys never leave the flight line and the rest guard gates. The whole AF switched over for the PJs just wondering and putting in some friendly banter.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 6:13 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:13:06 -0500

USMC. I am afraid that they were first.... and best. Plus ACUs wear out entirely too quick.

Response by PO1 Michael G. made Nov 17 at 2014 7:07 PM

PO1 Michael G. — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 19:07:32 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sir, let's be honest: do we really think that anyone is voting for anything but their own?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2014 8:05 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:05:01 -0500

Please excuse my "fat finger" I accidentally hit REPORT AS SPAM on the droid version. I meant to hit FOLLOW. I think that there should be one standard camo as it was with the original woodland pattern. Only modifications should be for special environments such as winter or desert.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 7:48 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:48:04 -0500

Marines, hands down, they also have the best looking Dress Uniform in my mind.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 7:55 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:55:07 -0500

Grate survay questions

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 7:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:57:29 -0500

answeree your funny answer

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 7:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:57:44 -0500

one of the funniest answers

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Nov 18 at 2014 8:34 PM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:34:43 -0500

I feel like a traitor but the Marines have the most functional cammo. They also look more professional on a day to day basis. ACUs have always felt like pajamas and look just as sloppy. Especially since they "outlawed" having them pressed. I get the Navy is water so blue, sure, Ok.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Nov 18 at 2014 8:45 PM

CPT Chris Loomis — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:45:38 -0500

I don't really care what pattern of camouflage that I'm ordered to wear as long as I get to continue wearing my bright yellow reflective belt.

Response by CMC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2014 8:51 PM

CMC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:51:40 -0500

I like the Coast Guard ODU. Solid color and good for LE ops missions. Most civilian use the same color. Digital is sufficient for the terrain and mission of DOD.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 12:03 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:03:29 -0500

I like the ACU if they get rid of the Velcro collar and make the top a little longer.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2014 3:46 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:46:16 -0500

I'm quite fond of the Marine but I am really looking forward to the new ACU pattern.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 24 at 2014 12:10 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 00:10:13 -0500

Marine corps by far whoever up their chain of command realizes they still need camouflage for places other than a gravel pile or grandma's floral print couch.

Response by MSG David Chappell made Mar 21 at 2015 9:34 PM

MSG David Chappell — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:34:06 -0400

Whoever has the one that you can't see when they're not moving

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Mar 21 at 2015 9:36 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:36:34 -0400

Definitely Marines. Navy's looks ok, too, except that the whole idea of their camo is dumb.

Response by PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole made Mar 22 at 2015 2:26 AM

PO1 Cleve Ikaika Waiwaiole — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:26:50 -0400

I don't see the Seabee type III uniform there. Truly the definition of badass hahahaa

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 22 at 2015 11:22 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:22:44 -0400

I voted for the Navy since they have them "purdy" blue ones! :-)

Seriously, though, isn't it kind of silly that we can't just have one version of this uniform for all branches?

Response by Cpl Peter Martuneac made Mar 22 at 2015 11:24 AM

Cpl Peter Martuneac — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 11:24:50 -0400

Marines, easily. If you disagree, you're probably lying to yourself.

Response by COL Ted Mc made Mar 22 at 2015 1:15 PM

COL Ted Mc — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:15:27 -0400

The USMC has the "best looking" camo.

However, when discussing camouflage you do have to remember that the "digital" patterns what work the best for "close" tend to blend into a solid block when "distant" and the "dazzle" patterns that work best at "distant" tend to be REALLY obvious at "close".

In other words, there simply isn't any "universal" camouflage pattern that works at every distance.

And, of course the colors that will be effective in a temperate, "European", woodland, setting really suck when employed in the desert and aren't any better in the snow.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 22 at 2015 1:17 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:17:47 -0400

Marines got it right the first time, with less money.

Response by MAJ Monique Ruiz made Mar 22 at 2015 3:51 PM

MAJ Monique Ruiz — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:51:52 -0400

Everyone was the same with BDUs. The one closet to that are the Marines (from these options). I guess someone needed an eval bullet for job security. That's my perception for any change that doesn't make sense. Ha!

Not to mention they keep changing the uniform and Army reserve component officers only get a one-time payment of $300 for clothing. Give $100 and take back $99.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Mar 23 at 2015 10:25 AM

SSG Steven Borders — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:25:54 -0400

I am at a mix myself. I like the way the Air Force has their rank on their sleeves. I like the marines color as it blends in more than Army. I like how the Army has the flag and our unit patch our displayed. And I like the Navy's PC.

Just my thoughts though.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 23 at 2015 11:31 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 23:31:13 -0400

USMC. The only branch with camouflage that actually works worth a damn.

Response by SGT Tyler G. made Mar 24 at 2015 12:04 AM

SGT Tyler G. — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:04:08 -0400

I've always loved the Navy's, but then again my favorite color is blue, so perhaps I'm slightly biased. Second best is the Marines, followed by Army, then Air Force.

Response by PO1 Jeffrey Stoddard made Mar 24 at 2015 12:05 AM

PO1 Jeffrey Stoddard — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:05:07 -0400

Coast Guard

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 4:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:03:39 -0400

The Marine Corps, and honestly it's not even close.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 4:33 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 04:33:18 -0400

I can't believe I'm saying this but of the 5 uniforms pictured I'd have to pick the Navy blueberries/aquaflage even though I despise that uniform. Now if you put up the Marine woodland pattern that one wins. Of course I think service members of all services in the 1980s and 1990s had the best. The woodland pattern BDU that was used across all branches was great. If you needed a new top or pants and you were on another branch's base, no problem. Now, good luck to you.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2015 12:09 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:09:07 -0400

I can't help it my favorite color is blue!!! lol

Response by MSgt Harry Thomas Sr. made Mar 24 at 2015 8:53 PM

MSgt Harry Thomas Sr. — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:53:13 -0400

The one who's selling it! Lol.

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made Mar 24 at 2015 8:57 PM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:57:43 -0400

I voted Army for the obvious reason..
But I understand that USMC camo has the Marine logo worked into the design.
Is that true?
If that is true it is way beyond cool.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Mar 24 at 2015 9:06 PM

SrA Matthew Knight — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:06:14 -0400

German Flectarn.

If we are talking just our standard uniforms of the ones in the picture above I would go with MARPAT. Way more effective and doesn't look ridiculous. Otherwise I will always have a place in my closet for multi-cams/scorpion pattern. Well, that is if the Air Force adopts it Force wide and not just on deployments and GSC.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2015 3:44 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 03:44:37 -0400

Hey...what's up? You include a pic of the Coast Guard but no voting option? If we fall in the water, you're never going to see us.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2015 12:55 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 00:55:27 -0400

Which one of the above listed is the "best camo?" The Marines! there is no competition. Theirs is the only one that actually works as camo. The others are just serve as Branding. That's why the army/ air force / navy wear multicam when in areas of operation. Because if we wear what they gave us for CONUS, we would probably die. (again with the exception of the Marine Camos)

Oh, by the way, I still don't know what the NAVY was thinking with the water colored camo. I would hate to fall overboard while wearing those things!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2015 1:06 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 01:06:10 -0400

As bad as ACU's may be, I only say they are bad because I don't count the Air Force tigerflauge, or the Navy's blueberry uniform as being camelflauge. I loved the bdu's, can live with multi-cam, and I like both the Marine uniforms. Whatever the Army goes to next, I just hope they lift the perma-ban on Soldier sleeve rolling. Anywhere in the South for summer is a pain in ACU's as it was in the BDU'S.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Apr 15 at 2015 2:01 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:01:46 -0400

Best looking camo? Shouldn't "camo" be invisible in its environment? I'll agree than airmen need camo when they crawl between aircraft in flight or sailors need it when swimming between ships at sea. Sheesh! What a concept...

Response by Sgt Anthony Prince made Apr 15 at 2015 2:03 PM

Sgt Anthony Prince — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:03:57 -0400

Guess they couldn't find a Marine wearing utilities off base, lol.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2015 2:10 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:10:00 -0400

Other: Some form of Multicam. Army & Air Force use it downrange, and I've seen a few Navy & Marines in it (although very few-I think they were temp uniforms or something) and a few coalition troops. It's the closest to the universal BDU we used to have, which IMO I agree we should go back to some form of. But that'd mean most (or all) would have to lose their branch-specific uniforms (or sub-branch in case of the Marines ;) ) and someone would get butt-hurt.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Sep 6 at 2017 9:23 PM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:23:35 -0400

The guy to the right of the manikin

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 10:01 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 22:01:25 -0400

Can we update the stock photo with the new Army uniform? I do appreciate how the Marines have different patterns for environment, though I think they need to add a transitional pattern as well.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 7 at 2017 12:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:23:10 -0400

Why is the Corps the only manikin here??

Response by CPO Nate S. made Sep 7 at 2017 12:27 PM

CPO Nate S. — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:27:19 -0400

Who cares!?!?!? Wear your's with pride and cut the crap!!!

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Sep 7 at 2017 12:33 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:33:00 -0400

Tiger Suits are perfect, they only work when you are prone

Response by SGT Gabriel Brown made Sep 7 at 2017 4:26 PM

SGT Gabriel Brown — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:26:04 -0400

As a Marine, I will say that the survey is biased as the picture shows the Army in UCP and not the far superior OCP. I think that it's the best pattern out there