How many of you would prefer to wear color Shoulder Sleeve Insignia in garrison environments?

CW4 Juan Morales — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:56:01 -0400

Since the Army moved on to the ASU, the color insignia of individual formations is no longer worn in any uniform. Some commands have made exception for special occasions such as change of command ceremonies or unit redeployments from combat areas. In garrison environments we wear the full color U.S. Flag on the ACU/OCP uniforms, but only wear subdued SSI. Since the SSI are now exclusively velcro backed and easily interchangeable, why not wear full color SSI's in garrison environments?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Oct 24 at 2015 2:59 PM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 14:59:07 -0400

Absolutely. The other services got it right.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 24 at 2015 3:33 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 15:33:01 -0400

Is not the ASU the current combat uniform of the Army? If so, we should train and dress the way we fight.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Oct 24 at 2015 7:17 PM

SSG Warren Swan — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:17:44 -0400

Or just be a part of these heart breakers and life takers and wear it downrange (Love the BRO)..... But other than that, I see no real reason why we couldn't wear colored patches in Garrison. It wouldn't be hard to do, but with the speed the Army works at times, our grand kids would still be waiting for this 15 years into their careers to be approved after going through 30 different service polls, multiple uniform boards, opinions by news pundits, and the massive amount of butthurt from units who have crappy colors in their patches.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Oct 24 at 2015 8:51 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 20:51:05 -0400

I would love to do this.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 3:05 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:05:38 -0400

This makes me think of my first unit. 1 ID, I got to wear the Big Red One for a couple of years then we moved to ASUs and now we can't wear it. To me it takes a little bit of the meaning/tradition away from the patch.

Response by CSM Michael Chavaree made Oct 26 at 2015 3:19 PM

CSM Michael Chavaree — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:19:31 -0400

Looks sharp

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 2:06 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:06:10 -0400

yes, since we have the new ASU when else would you see your unit's color SSI, unless you get a combat identification badge.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 5:45 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:45:57 -0400

Yes. I think it would be a great idea.

Response by LTC Trent Klug made Oct 28 at 2015 6:05 PM

LTC Trent Klug — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:05:04 -0400

I guess if full color Geegaw's are important to you, have at the attempt to get it changed. I personally think its fairly inconsequential compared to other issues the Army has going on right now.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 8:53 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 20:53:43 -0400

I'd rather wear all subdued patches, including the flag. A combat uniform is not meant to be pretty. It is meant to work as camouflage, and with OCP (and MultiCam) we finally have one that does that.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 2:58 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:58:14 -0400

I would also add that officers should go back to shiny rank on headgear while in garrison. It is much easier to see for one

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 11:26 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 11:26:44 -0400

I think it would instill pride in ones unit and would love to see a colored patch in garrison. I'm game!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2015 6:57 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:57:51 -0500

I would also return to non subdued rank on the patrol cap

Response by PVT Raymond Lopez made Jun 24 at 2018 11:17 PM

PVT Raymond Lopez — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:17:54 -0400

I WOULD LOVE TO WEAR MY CAV PATCH!!!

Response by Cadet CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2020 5:25 PM

Cadet CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:25:31 -0400

Not a major issue, but I'd honestly just want it to be one or the other. Full color flag with subdued SSI doesn't make sense to me. Full color flag with full color SSI? Great. Subdued flag with subdued SSI? Great. Just pick one.

Although I have to admit, USACC (and other units with only the colors black and gold in their patch) got lucky, since the OCP SSI looks somewhat gold anyway.