Army going Retro

Tickmagnet

How many of our tax dollars are being wasted on this. Imagine the wasted money just on the studies they did to decide on the new uniform. What a joke.

 

Not much of a study involved. Unlike the digital ACUs, and then the follow on OCP or whatever they are called. Field uniforms require testing to see how effective they are in different climates, vegetation areas, and terrains. And yes those field tests take money. Dress uniforms are pretty much the whim of the folks at Army HQ in DC. SMA Dailey has been the prime one behind this change from what I’ve been reading on this over the past few years since this idea was first floated. It is his baby. On a personal level, I can say that there were more than a few folks that I served with who were not happy about going from the greens to the blues. The Army Service Blues look like an Army uniform, but it doesn’t, if that makes sense to you. All services at this point have a blue dress uniform. Going back to the Pinks and Greens gives a distinctive “Army“ look, not confused with other services. When the ASBs are worn in a Class B configuration, white shirt and blue trousers w/no jacket, it looks so weak, almost civilain.

If I was still serving, I’d much prefer this uniform. It’s not a joke. It’s about a soldier looking like a soldier.

GAF

I like it.  It will be hard to tell the actual army personnel from re-enactors, though.

Gary

 

Just look for the overage, overweight guys.... that’s usually a giveaway. If you see a youngster NCO with lots of overseas service stripes, he’s probably for real.

Seriously though, it is a much nicer looking uniform than the Army Service Blues or Dress Greens. No silly white shirt under the coat. And unit shoulder patches again instead of pocket hangers. 

I wonder if they will bring back the overseas cap with branch piping....

How many of our tax dollars are being wasted on this. Imagine the wasted money just on the studies they did to decide on the new uniform. What a joke.

Those look extra sharp. 

Looks familiar.

British army service Dress (No 2's) dates back to the start of the last century and the introduction of Kakhi uniforms.

I like it.  It will be hard to tell the actual army personnel from re-enactors, though.

Gary

Because the Army Dress Blues suck. It is a terrible looking dress uniform. 

I think it's cool - nod to the past.  But don't understand the need to change.  Like when the NFL had the refs uniform changes.  I get cammo/field stuff for sure.  Maybe recruiting/publicity?