If you had a choice, which uniform pattern/style would you want to wear?
UPDATE:
First wear of the multicam and when I went to remove the name and US Army tape from my top the Velcro came off with them...
I agree! The BDUs were perfectly functional. If for no other reason than spilling morning coffee on them, wipe, and press on for the day. Lol
At the end of the day, the choice has to make financial sense. All branches have used the BDU in the past, they all have regulations to govern the wear of the uniform, they are easily integrated back into the supply system, and are still being produced by manufacturers. The BDU would serve as the duty uniform while in a training or non-deployment status. Starched and Spit is the Garrison standard. Contingency/deployment operations will use Multicam.
The era of Joint bases is not an excuse to blend our forces nor is it a reason to cling to uniform segregation. Joint Force Senior Leaders will continue to work together to enforce standards across the installation.
P.S. The Army could learn a few things from the Marine Corps when it comes to enforcing uniform standards, but that's another conversation!
1SG Jozwiak:
I know I am dating myself. I stayed out of trouble as a young E-3 due to shining by boots on the weekend. I am in agreement with you
BDUs were a more durable uniform.
I have said it before and I will continue to say it..bring back BDUs and black boots. In my opinion taking care of your uniform and putting effort into making it look good is the base level of discipline in the military. This wash and wear, fluff and buff age needs to end regardless of the pattern that is chosen. Give me a uniform that I can iron and boots that I can shine. I can still remember the feeling of walking out to Monday morning formation at 0900 with a clean, pressed, creased, sharp looking uniform and boots that looked like glass. I felt pride because I knew hat it was my effort that was put into the way I looked. I remember my leadership looking at me like they were proud to call me their Soldier. I also remember getting scuffed up when my uniform looked ate up. We were taught that our uniform is the first impression that others get of you and you only get one chance to make that first impression.
Either that or make Class B's the garrison "day-to-day" uniform.