Well, from me I say "Good."
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead has approved the main design of the service dress khaki uniform, a World War II-style uniform that began development in 2006.
The uniform — which will be optional and can be worn in place of the summer white uniform or the service khakis — sports a contemporary design that includes an unbelted waist and peaked lapels. The shirt will have a black tie and come in short- and long-sleeve versions.
<span>"a World War II-style uniform that began development in 2006"</span>
ReplyDeleteSeriously? We *won* WWII in less time than that.
Part of the full-employment program for DC and Millington bureaucrats.
ReplyDeletewhat is the sleeve gold costing these days.
ReplyDeletei would say that a uniform coat that does not have the gold piping on the cuffs for every day wear woulld be an economic blessing for the gold stripers.
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McHale's Navy, a GFFG...
ReplyDeleteOf course, this only works if they also bring back Aviation Greens.
ReplyDeleteAnd Brown Shoes....... ;)
I certainly don't think we need all the fanciness with this uniform. Why didn't they just reintroduce the original version of the "dress khaki" (in cottons of course), rather than waste 3 years and lots of money?
ReplyDeleteProbably because it'd put some bureaucrats and admirals out of their jobs. This is practically as bad as the Navy taking years to test camo BDUs. Why not just take the Marine Corps design? Oh yeah... admirals and their b.s. jobs.
I like it, too. A very traditional uniform, which is surprising in this day of NWUs, etc. But it was unnecessary. The same thing could have been accomplished if the Navy would go back to the practice of a lightweight SDB and go to SDB year round in DC and other headquarters where SDK will be authorized. Dark blue suits work just fine in many businesses year round, even in the summer. Don't know why it couldn't work for the Navy.
ReplyDeletePeak lapels for this?
ReplyDeleteI concur that it's a nice uniform. I can't wait to be out in town and see a CPO Mess or Wardroom function with a gaggle of half-intoxicated mo'fo's kickin' it old school. THAT'S heritage, no matter how much certain teetotallers and Ne'er-do-bads try to re-write it.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, I still find it strange (well, okay, I find it disgusting) that with all the other high-ticket items facing the Navy, hundreds (probably thousands) of high-costing man-hours were spent in preparation for and execution of meetings and powerpoint briefs. Seems that attending that much time to fashion (let's call a duck a duck) is a bit, um, stupid.
Looks like a sailor to me.
ReplyDeleteBut, really, three fricking years to make a decision?
I hate it. Hate it hate it. Yeah, I know the skimmers dig it but it's still a Soviet admiralty thing. It's optional. Yet another optional uniform to deal with.
ReplyDeleteI'm *still* not buying this or the Man Overboard camo until I'm forced to.
"This uniform will be well designed..." Reaaaallllyyyy? >:o
ReplyDeleteI think this is yet another sign that my retirement is creeping up on me. I can no longer afford to keep up with the uniform changes and still be a stylin man about town.
ReplyDeleteThey did not get rid of brown shoes did they? I just retired last year and was still wearing them. did I miss something? Well..ok I always miss something but did I miss brown shoes going away?
ReplyDeleteNo, brown shoes are still there.
ReplyDeleteQuitter. ;)
ReplyDeleteLike the uni look, and wish I was in to wear it..As others point out, however, any organization that takes 3 years to decide on one uniform, and spends decades trying to "get it right" as to what their people wear, is doomed. Decisioning is not the Navy's forte.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I am not buying nothing that wasnt in my original blue jacket manual....
ReplyDeleteLooking good Louis!
ReplyDeleteFeelin' good Billy Ray!
ReplyDeleteI could afford it, mind you, but an extra couple of thou for skimmer pr0nwear?
ReplyDeleteDidn't your BJM include the "coat and tie uniform for all hands" and the jumper style working uniform? ;)
ReplyDeleteWell, there it is. 3 years to design and wear test a uniform that Navy officers and CPOs had worn for over 30 years when the Navy got rid of it in '71. Glad you guys like SDK, I didn't. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see it back. Question is, given it's from WW2, what's to develop? Just bring it back and authorize it.
ReplyDeleteWhy are we bringing this uniform back? People longing for the glory days of WWII? We should be moving FORWARD and this uniform, along with the 3 year development time, simply sets the anchor. While some may not like the NWUs at least we are starting to look like a joint force. Of course, having 3 different versions of the NWU is another matter.....
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