Comments on: New ASU Suffer Soldiers’ Backlash

By: Gascoigne

Gascoigne — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:06:04 +0000

Do you work for PEO Soldier? Or do you have the HQDA talking points for Iphone?

By: Gascoigne

Gascoigne — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:04:03 +0000

Actually it does. Mindless obidence gets us nowhere. No one likes this crap uniform, stop defending the indefensible, and realize we have to wear it, lets look professional, not slapshod.

By: HonorablyDischarged ArmyVet

HonorablyDischarged ArmyVet — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:12:43 +0000

I served in the Regular Army from 83-85, and from 87-89. Since I served in Combat Arms-Field Artillery, I did not have many opportunities to wear my Dress Greens (aka The Class A Uniform). When I did wear the Greens, I did so with pride. Even though I have been out of the service since Aug of 89 (I was medically-honorably discharged for sustaining a back injury while performing my duties as a Cannon Crewman/Gunner), I can honestly say that I DO NOT LIKE THE ARMY SERVICE UNIFORM. Some folks have remarked that it looks like a clown suite, and mall guard uniform. I agree with the latter comment. The blues were not designed to be worn as frequently as the greens. For one thing, the light blue trousers and the white shirt soil easily. And I have NEVER liked the decision to switch to the beret. The Rangers got a royal screwing when that fool Shinseki (sp) decided to let all troops wear it. Nope, I’ll take the greens anytime. The Army Service Uniform looks like crap. That is one thing that I don’t miss about the Army. I’m sure some of you soldiers out there will beg to differ, and I invite you to notice that as an Army Veteran who served honorably (No demotions, No Company Grade and Field Grade Article 15s), I am entitled to express my opinion. Thanks and keep up the outstanding job, Soldiers. HOOOWAH!

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:54:16 +0000

I don’t think a regulation is need for VETERANS to wear the new uniforms. Veterans were soldiers that served and fought like those of us have today. Young and old we are all brothers and sisters of the armed forces, and both have earned the same rights as the next. We wouldn’t be where we are at today in our MOS’s had the veterans hadn’t lead the way. As for the new ASU’s, they only make up for one third of the uniform it’s self. The other two thirds is made up of the brothers and sisters of the armed forces. In other words the new ASU’s aren’t what’s important, it’s the individual who’s wearing it! So I say forget about the looks and remember why we wear it! May all my brothers and sisters in arms have a great day!

By: Bill Graser

Bill Graser — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:02:50 +0000

Present regulation allows a retire soldier to wear either the uniform they retire in or the present authoirzed uniform.

Some have out grown their original and now wish to wear the newer version. Since the older version is no longer available.

By: Pierre Kirk

Pierre Kirk — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:08:17 +0000

Granted that there will be modifications to fine tune the Army Blue uniform over the next few years I believe that the “rank and file” will come to accept and then stand tall in ‘Yankee Blues’. However, there are a few suggestions that occur to me. Since the white shirt for Class B use seems to be very unpopular why not go back to the traditional Old Army shirt when worn without the blouse. A dark blue shirt over the light blue trousers. Enlisted chevrons (large) and leg stripes to reflect branch colors of the wearer’s MOS. Service stripes to be larger like the Navy or USMC types but not as huge as the wrap around style. For current unit identification: lapel (class A) and collar (class B) brass would be numbered to the battalion level. Officers would continue to wear the current leg stripes and shoulder straps.
I have heard many comments regarding adding a belt to the Class A blouse. If a belt is seen as important, why not adopt a garrison belt for enlisted and a ‘sam browne’ belt for officers?
Headgear is always a controversial subject. For what its worth, I think the beret should be reserved for traditional beret wearing units: Maroon for Airborne, Green for SF, and whatever color the rangers would choose (perhaps by vote?) The default headgear for everyone should be the blue visored service cap showing branch or MOS affiliation. Good looking cap and goes well with the blues.
Lots more thoughts but these are plenty enough for now. For those of you currently on active duty, how about doing a web-search to see examples of traditional Army Blue Uniforms and then providing some feedback?
Thanks.

By: reid

reid — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:09:50 +0000

Fact: Dress Blues look good
Fact: Class A Greens look OK
Fact: ASU mix ‘n match looks like absolute shit

The Army has yet again demonstrated that it does believe in Army tradition: feigning interest in ‘Soldier feedback’, not actually listening; promising to incorporate feedback; then doing whatever the current PEO/Senior Officer/political yahoo wants to do.

Another fun fact: We have TRADITIONALLY had more than 1 (quasi) dress uniform. It is TRADITION to maintain multiple uniforms and have pride in doing so. Yeah, its uncomfortable and inconvienient: so are deployments. Yet, that is the life ALL of us chose. But you stand up ASU’s vs. Dress blues, dress blues will win everytime. They look sharp– and have a connection to the Civil War. So don’t feed us that hogwash about ‘Roots in the Revolutionary War’. If thats the case we need to rock what the fife and drum corps is wearing.

Also don’t forget recent traditions, like unit patches..I have pride in the 1st ID..and proud of its WW1 thru present history. That counts too. The Army espirit de corps comes from the BN and up– not the Army level down.

There is no cookie cutter/one size fits all solution to this problem- just like the ACU failed, the ASU will too. Maintain tradition, don’t destroy it with this wretched fabric abortion. We are gutting what makes us special and unique trying to keep up with the jones’es

By: jay

jay — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:23:10 +0000

Just go ack to the wold war II uniform. Brown coat and khaki trouses. Very cool looking.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:20:11 +0000

You’re allowed to wear the suspender pants as long as you don’t remove the jacket, so you’re okay.

By: benji

benji — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:33:50 +0000

i took my class blues and just converted by swapping the service stripes and combat stripes. iam going to wear the old pants that used to have the suspenders instead of the one with the belt. Is that okay? how would any one know. if i did not take my jacket off.