https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Army Service Uniform (ASU), Army Combat Uniform (ACU), Army Combat Shirt (ACS), Army Combat Pants (ACP), Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU), Army Combat Helmet (ACH), Army Combat Boots (ACB), Army Combat Gloves (ACG), Army Mountaineering Kit (AMK), Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU), Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), Army Body Composition Program (ABCP), Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Army Continuing Education System (ACES), Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), Army Battle Command System (ABCS), Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP), Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2), Army Readiness Management System (ARMS), etc, etc, Army etc... Narcissism maybe? Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:23:00 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Army Service Uniform (ASU), Army Combat Uniform (ACU), Army Combat Shirt (ACS), Army Combat Pants (ACP), Army Aircrew Combat Uniform (A2CU), Army Combat Helmet (ACH), Army Combat Boots (ACB), Army Combat Gloves (ACG), Army Mountaineering Kit (AMK), Army Physical Fitness Uniform (APFU), Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), Army Body Composition Program (ABCP), Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Army Continuing Education System (ACES), Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), Army Battle Command System (ABCS), Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP), Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2), Army Readiness Management System (ARMS), etc, etc, Army etc... Narcissism maybe? CPO Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:23:00 -0400 2015-03-19T08:23:00-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=538995&urlhash=538995 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Air Force isn't quite as bad, but they did go to the Airman Battle Uniform(ABU) vs. the good ole Battle Dress Uniform(BDU). :) MSgt Michael Durkee Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:25:36 -0400 2015-03-19T08:25:36-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=539039&urlhash=539039 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We're proud to be the Army?<br /><br />Or, maybe we think it's funny that everyone but the Marines are wearing our uniforms and want to be sure they know it?<br /><br />Maybe it's a copyright thing?<br /><br />Maybe you have too much time on your hands lol. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 19 Mar 2015 08:48:29 -0400 2015-03-19T08:48:29-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=540379&urlhash=540379 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="562016" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/562016-hm-hospital-corpsman">CPO Private RallyPoint Member</a>, so the Air Force doesn't steal them....true story. TSgt Joshua Copeland Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:03:20 -0400 2015-03-19T18:03:20-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=540384&urlhash=540384 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>For the same reason everything a Marine owns has an EGA on it.<br /><br />Boots, check.<br />pants, check.<br />Belt, check<br />Blouse, check<br />Cover, check. Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:06:03 -0400 2015-03-19T18:06:03-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=541310&urlhash=541310 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That is hilarious! You are probably right! SGT John Wesley Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:37:41 -0400 2015-03-20T05:37:41-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=543568&urlhash=543568 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just feel the redundancy is ridiculous. I believe the practice also violates the KISS principle and is counter to Army writing principles. (redundant modifier, needless repetition, etc.) CPO Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 21 Mar 2015 07:51:15 -0400 2015-03-21T07:51:15-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=576173&urlhash=576173 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They gotta pee on the tree so we all know it is theirs. PO2 Peter Wells Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:51:24 -0400 2015-04-07T00:51:24-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=589721&urlhash=589721 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It's all about pride lol CPL Timothy Bell Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:42:54 -0400 2015-04-13T18:42:54-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=589759&urlhash=589759 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Because we love the Army, love to say Army, and it is bonus when we can get a Sailor to say Army. Probably also to ensure we only wear Army stuff and not lesser quality Navy, Air Force and Marine gear. COL Charles Williams Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:07:00 -0400 2015-04-13T19:07:00-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-does-the-army-insist-on-adding-army-to-the-name-of-uniforms-and-equipment?n=646561&urlhash=646561 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Advise you check Out branch histroys PO2 Bruce Mckay Wed, 06 May 2015 15:41:46 -0400 2015-05-06T15:41:46-04:00 2015-03-19T08:23:00-04:00