Am I the only one who likes the Army Green Dress Uniforms ALOT better than the new Army Blues?

Question

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f8/US_Army_new_uniforms.jpg

Answer 1

I am with you something about OD that just says ARMY and means ARMY, I don't want to offend anybody but doesn't blue kinda say "Squid".

Answer 2

While some may consider it mere semantics, you are actually using incorrect terminology for Army uniforms. There are no such uniforms as "dress greens" and "dress blues". In the first link, the Soldiers are wearing the Army Green Uniform, commonly called "Class A", which is a term that originated with uniform requirements listed on training schedules. The Army Green Uniform was considered a 'Service Uniform', suitable for wear almost any time. If the Army Green Uniform was modified with a white shirt and black bow tie, then it became the "Army Green Dress Uniform". This uniform was only for enlisted Soldiers; officers were not permitted to wear the Army Green Dress Uniform - although I have see some ignorant or cheap louts who did. We also had an Army White and an Army Blue Uniform, which were classed as 'Dress Uniforms'. Both were classed as informal dress uniforms, and could be worn 'dressed up' with a black bow tie after retreat. Your second link shows the new Army Service Uniform (ASU). The ASU is essentially the old Army Blue Uniform with some new additions. The new ASU also becomes the Army Service Dress Uniform when you substitute a black bow tie for the four-in-hand tie, and wear it after retreat. But, to your question: the Army Green Uniform may have had it's issues, but we have not improved things by wearing the ASU. The ASU with coat looks fine by itself, although it looks weird with boots and bloused trousers, and just plain stupid with a beret. When wearing the ASU in it's Class B configuration, we look like a bunch of Michigan State Police or some sort of metropolitan police white shirts. All we have managed to do is dress down the Army Blue Uniform by adding a bunch of crap to it and eliminating it's distinctiveness, AND dressing up an otherwise utilitarian office uniform (the Class B version) by turning it into some sort of cop outfit/

Answer 3

I was in the reserve when the green shirt came along. That looked better than the tan one I had while active. BDU's came out around 82 for us. Was not thrilled with that.

In civilian life I was white collar for 18 years. 14 of those were spent doing a lot of air travel. It did not take long to figure out that more women found Navy and Blue Pinstripes and black more appealing than say brown or grey. I did have an olive suit, but the only time it got comments was when I wore a tie my daughter had picked.

Twice I got fondled by flight attendants, not me my tie was what got fondled. Once in black and once in the blue pinstripe. Never in the brown, grey or olive. I would wear the same ties as with the black but never a word.

Are ya getting my point?

Go with what works the best. Besides it's not a new look, it is a return to the past, a little more class, a little pizazz.

SSG US Army 73-82

Answer 4

I think that the new uniforms is a waste of soldier's money. I've been in 3 years, I'm deploying for the first time shortly. I'm looking forward to being able to wear a combat patch. The ASU takes that pride away from the soldiers who've earned it. Furthermore, if a soldier has earned a tab he should be entitled to wear it.

If they would only allow the patches, tabs and such, it would be a decent idea, of course assuming that they be issued to more than just basic training privates. They need to allow the jump boots for airborne units, and allow the patches and tabs.

I believe that the expense involved for the uniform without the ability to take pride in what you are wearing will defeat the purpose of changing it! The whole point of the class A uniform is to act as a dress uniform that you can use to display your feats and accomplishments as a soldier.

If you have no combat patch, no tabs, no colored berets or jump boots, why even have marksmanship badges, awards and decorations or skill badges? There again, with no patch on the uniform, you might as well take off the unit awards too.

They need to maintain the current standard. It works. As it is, most soldiers don't bother with having both sets of uniforms. The Class A uniform works. It's coloring sets it apart from all other brances of service. It allows each soldier to display their accomplishments, and is of minimum expense. And if they want to switch to a more formal uniform, a white shirt and bow tie are very inexpensive, especially compared to the cost of the new ASU.

But, if they must, they should go ahead and issue these uniforms to soldiers at the same time that they issue them to basic trainees. Or they can just give us a boost in our clothing allowance.

Oh, and there again, since they won't issue them to everyone, what are they going to do when new soldiers start getting issued the ASUs and wearing them to things like inspections and funerals and other important events while soldiers without the money to blow on these uniforms are wearing Class As? That would look very tacky to be in a formation half full of Class As and half full of ASUs. And nothing would be more insulting than to have a funeral detail without the same uniform on. Or should these new privates get issued the ASUs and then have to buy the Class As?

Answer 5

No your not BUT if they add the shoulder patches and possibly allow jump boots and berets I think the attitude will change. The Army times had an article about this in its latest issue. The biggest complaint I am hearing from my neck of the woods by 99% of troopers is the missing maroon berets, jump boots, patches, and tabs. This takes away our identity.

Overall the Army was shafted with the black berets. The only thing it does is annoy everyone unless you are wearing the dress uniform. I hope the guys making the decisions listen to our concerns this time.........

Answer 6

Blues are traditional for the Army from the 1700's, but the new blues are not quite the old full dress blues, nor do they have the pride of displaying the accomplishmnents of the soldiers like the "A" greens. Mess Whites also have there place, but are also being phased out.

The short answer, NO you are not.

Answer 7

Personally I like the Class A's better, too. But...I suppose at least the Infantry cord will now match the uniform when the uniform is officially switched. I sincerely hope this is the LAST uniform change for awhile. I am sick to death of all the changes over the past couple of years. It's a waste of money; especially right now.

Answer 8

Only a matter of time until the Army and Air Force are once again a single service.

Answer 9

I like the fact that the new Blues are supposed to fit better, and that they are blue - the traditional color for the US Army.

I don't like the fact that jump boots, tabs, unit patches and berets are not authorized with them.

If they correct those problems, I would be all for the change.

Answer 10

Nope, I love them! I have this picture from WWII of my grandparents when they got married, and every time I see my husband in them it just reminds me of how much they loved each other! I was close w/ my grandfather so I just think my husband looks so handsome in them also! Plus, the Army is GREEN ie Army green, blue is for the Air Force!

Answer 11

The ASU Sucks! leave it to some Pogue SMA to decide, he also picked the ACU shite as well.

greens need updating, but still better than looking like a 5th Avenue Doorman like the ASU