Posted on Feb 10, 2015
Have you seen the Army Times photo of SMA Dailey wearing his Army Service Uniform?
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Does SMA's wear of the ASU indicate forthcoming changes about when and where ACUs will be worn?
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/01/30/new-sma-dailey/22593199/
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/01/30/new-sma-dailey/22593199/
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Let's hope he makes that change. It is a little much seeing soldiers roaming the mall, restaurants, the airport, the grocery store etc etc etc in utilities (I think the Army calls them ACU's). It makes the Army look unprofessional in my opinion.
The uniform the SMA is wearing is professional and wears very well. Hopefully everyone can get into them. Based upon some of the posts here, that might be an issue but forcing them to wear a dress uiform will force them to get into height/weight standards or suffer. Wearing the uniform more will improve image and morale once the bitching is done.
Utilities are great for everyday wear on base, at work etc. That is about it.
The uniform the SMA is wearing is professional and wears very well. Hopefully everyone can get into them. Based upon some of the posts here, that might be an issue but forcing them to wear a dress uiform will force them to get into height/weight standards or suffer. Wearing the uniform more will improve image and morale once the bitching is done.
Utilities are great for everyday wear on base, at work etc. That is about it.
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SFC Stillman G.
???? For someone sitting in an office all day or along that line of work, fine. But for most Soldier, Marines, Airmen and Sailors it just isn't practical! A mechanic, infantryman, combat engineer, engineer, chemical NCO, DS, etc.. all need to be in duty(work) uniform because these are people that do lots of physical labor(dirty work). If you sit at a desk and run errands and attend meeting then the Class A or B uniform is great , but not for a Soldier climbing undera vehicle for a service.
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Cpl Jeff N.
SFC Stillman G. I mentioned that in my post. For regular work, on base at the job, utilities or other work attire is fine. I am talking about away from work, when on leave or traveling etc.
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SGT Jim Z.
As SFC John Gates stated that Class B's are the norm in the Pentagon and I can tell you from when I was stationed there back in the mid 90s it was normal during day shift it was a little more laxed for swing and mids. I also agree with what SFC Stillman G. stated and I was about the only one on dayshift in my shop that was authorized BDUs do to my duties.
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SFC Stillman G.
Jeff, I believe (my opinion), unless you're on official travel and HAVE TO wear a uniform or on Emergency Leave from overseas (and have to wear uniform)then a person should be in civies. Exceptions would only be traveling back and forth to work from home and stopping to get fuel, pick up food to go, grabbing milk, eggs, bread from convenience store. I don't believe Soldiers (OF ANY RANK !) should be wondering around Walmart (insert your favorite place here) or wherever till all hours of the evening, going to clubs, or other places of business after being released for the day. Not saying I am not proud of the Uniform, I spent 23 wonderful yrs wearing THE UNIFORM with pride and am still proud of my service and that of my peers.
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It should be simple. If you're a desk jockey in garrison, dress in a business-like uniform. If your crawling around in dirty ass floors, moving furniture, etc. it's not professional looking to wear ASU's in that environment. The Army merely needs a standard of dressing to the work you're doing.
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SMA Dailey is again wearing his ASU uniform on the cover of the 16MAR2015 Army Times. I tell y'all, changes are coming!
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