Comments on: Army Gets New Uniform

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Interesting,
They remind me of the old Russian BDUs, but at $86 a piece I am wondering about affordability. As far as replacing the Class B and A uniforms...how does the old WWII dress uniforms sound?

By: htom

htom — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

That looks more appropriate for an Urban Cammo than either Desert or Woodland.

By: joy

joy — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Actually, I like the Class A/B uniforms and would rather see the Dress Blues go.

If you really have to attend Balls, Dinner Parties all that much, then go whole hog on Dress Mess for field grade officers (and above) and high ranking NCOs.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

joy,

I think you're the only one who likes the green polyester look from the '70s! The blues are the classic Army uniform going back to the 1800s.

The WWII era uniforms were also much more attractive than the current ones; they're at least made of wool.

I'd keep Dress Mess for officers and senior NCOs who wanted them.

By: Dave T

Dave T — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Hmm VELCRO ....we took it OFF our combats (British Army) for the simple reason that (a) it starts losing grip once washed and (b) is so NOISY in the middle of the night when you are extracting a map etc from your pocket. Most of us replaced it with zips (well oiled) or buttons.

Looks interesting though.

By: Guy from Ohio

Guy from Ohio — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Is it me or does that guys really stand out against the green background? And Dave T is right, velcro sounds like a bomb going off when you are trying to be quiet.

By: Pvt. Lane

Pvt. Lane — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I think the new uniform looks pretty gay.The green machine now looks blue , I say give it to the Air Force and let the Army keep green bdu's.

By: Mustang Officer

Mustang Officer — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I hope this is not the woodland print...I also hope the velcro was just a joke. My friends in the USMC are already calling me Padre because of the colar.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

that uniform is a joke im not a fashion model but it is a limit to what i will wear im getting out of the army if we have to wear that in the rear.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

wuz up with the rank in the middle and all the velcro that is the most hiddest thing ive ever seen if you wear that you need to change the boot color it serves no purpose with the gray uniform

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