What's going on with uniforms?

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:57:38 -0400

Remember when everybody wore the same uniform? Each branch had their own unique rank insignia but we all wore the same pattern. A few years ago the top dogs said we were headed that way again as a cost saving measure for the DoD. They even stated a deadline, which I don't recall, for the pattern to be proposed and agreed upon. I've heard nothing about it since but I have heard about the Army and Marines working on more designs for themselves. Does anyone know where this is really headed?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2014 2:49 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:49:24 -0400

The DoD see the advantage and cost savings of having one duty uniform for all services. However, they don't say anything when each branch takes that one duty uniform and modifies it to fit their own branch of the service.

Response by SSgt Gregory Guina made Apr 9 at 2014 2:59 AM

SSgt Gregory Guina — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:59:04 -0400

I believe that we should have a single pattern (or two as in MARPAT). I believe they put a deadline of 2017 but I cannot be sure of that.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Dec 2 at 2014 3:57 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 15:57:18 -0500

Common sense is just not so common anymore.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2015 6:12 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 06:12:05 -0400

I believe the unified force theory is becoming a reality. After leaving active duty Air Force in the early 90's and returning to the Guard, I've noticed a lot of cross over (joint operations wise) during deployments. If this continues it will be hard to distinguish branches and functions on military ops. For continuity purposes it may be easier for everyone to wear the same uniform but who really knows the long term effects? With TFI, BRAC and other initiatives taking place, it would appear that we will have the role of the Soldier, Sailor, Marine and Airman all rolled in to one neat package! Hell, after all the numerous CBT's I've taken, I'm not really sure what I am anymore!

Response by TSgt Thomas Monaghan made Jul 12 at 2015 11:34 AM

TSgt Thomas Monaghan — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 11:34:05 -0400

Back to name badges, then back to BDU,then back to ABU/then ABU's with Name patches, then who knows

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 5 at 2017 4:58 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:58:59 -0400

Are patent leather low quarters still not allowed in training units? When I was in the Army we could buy at our expense after AIT.