Ok call me crazy. What do you think about this? Sew-on everything on your ASU's? Huh? Genius!

SSG Robert Burns — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:12:16 -0400

We can sew on all our badges and stuff on our ACU's right? Why not the ASU? All badges, patches, ribbons, tabs, everything. All in color. (I would love to see a mock-up by SSG Scott Williams )
On the ACU's if you sew on your rank you have to sew on your name tape, etc. Why is it a different standard for the ASU's?
I know some people are gonna hate this idea, and tradition, and yada yada yada. But I know just a small piece of you never wants to pin on another freaking ribbon and stab your pinky finger again!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 7:11 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 07:11:59 -0400

I think SGM Matthew Quick had a thread about this sort of topic once before.

***EDIT***
I found it. ;)
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/most-ridiculous-rallypoint-question-discussion

Most Ridiculous RallyPoint 'Question/Discussion'? | RallyPoint

Whether it's a topic on 'crying', equating a 'non'-commissioned officer with a 'non' white or vice versa, most/least favorite (name something), using 'GO!' with a topic, 20 different conversations about an update regulation, etc., what's been the most ridiculous topic posted on RallyPoint?Although there may be numerous, try to name just one.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 8:18 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:18:48 -0400

Look squirrel!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2014 1:02 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:02:17 -0400

But then how would you change it to wear medals? I guess you would have to sew on velcro! I am just going to have a 2LT salute me and call it a day.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2014 12:50 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:50:46 -0400

I found an old uniform this past weekend in an antique shop and instantly thought of this post. Apparently some SGM at some point in time had the same idea and actually followed through with it SSG Robert Burns

Response by SGT Alicia Brenneis made Jul 28 at 2014 3:04 PM

SGT Alicia Brenneis — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:04:59 -0400

ASU's are already expensive enough. Can you imagine having to pay to have your ribbons updated every time you got a new one? How about when you changed units and they have different awards. In addition every female uniform would look ridiculous. Awards would be sewn on strait but would look cockeyed and crooked when worn. No thank you!

Response by SSG John Bacon made Jul 28 at 2014 3:23 PM

SSG John Bacon — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:23:28 -0400

That could get really expensive to do this. Except for things that don't change. Ribbon Combinations very so much you could never standardize it. This would only be feasible for a retiree or veteran.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2014 3:56 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:56:49 -0400

I know that for Marines, having to measure your placement of things which have to be pinned on requires great attention to detail, which becomes a skill building exercise. As well I think that having fresh ribbons, badges, etc. looks sharp. I can imagine that as your uniform is cleaned your sewn on items begin to fade, which would deter from the overall appearance.

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 28 at 2014 6:40 PM

Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:40:38 -0400

I voted for the last option.

Response by PFC Zanie Young made Jul 29 at 2014 11:26 AM

PFC Zanie Young — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 11:26:00 -0400

I wore pins on BDUs. We did have an option to sew on ranks on our collars, but I felt that it would have been impractical and it should be the same way for ACUs. Then there is those dang things that keep them on the uniform... So I feel only things that don't change need to be sewn on.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2014 4:19 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 16:19:30 -0400

Wait... First, can the Army require all name tapes on the ACU uniform get sewn on? Then we can slide into crazy town, where I have to buy new ribbons to sew on my dress uniform and then argue with the other branches about why some of dress uniform is sewn on and some it is pinned on.

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Jul 30 at 2014 5:00 PM

SPC Christopher Smith — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:00:17 -0400

With new technology comes new traditions, and new standards. I say sew anything that doesn't change.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2014 5:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 17:31:55 -0400

The ASUs should just be left alone. As much as I hate it and how tedious it is, I believe it shows one's pride in their uniform, achievements in their career, and awards they have earned. To place these pretty shiny things on this uniform takes patience, and care. If everything was sewn on, all of that gets taken away. I do believe they should be made in a way to where THEY DON'T FALL OFF ALL THE TIME!

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Aug 10 at 2014 9:57 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 21:57:42 -0400

Imagine if this were an option and alterations somehow sewed on your ribbons incorrectly or crooked. You didn't notice until someone on the promotion board pointed it out or your NCO saw this right before the board.

Would look alright once retired and there are no more ribbons to add.