Thread: Navy Uniform

Hi Gary, I was on the Vallejo SSBN 658. Good to see some sub sailors out there. You don't run across them very often.


Steve

Personally I think the Navy dress blues should stay the same, but do think that all branches of the US forces should have a "working" uniform that is the same for simple recognition.

Dang bubbleheads....

Alright, try and keep an open mind about these uniforms. I am on active duty and will try and explain. The NWU (Digi Blue) working uniform was designed to be comfortable and hide dirt, grease and oil better than the old dungaree uniforms. This ensures an extended service life of the uniform. Also, its wash and wear, no ironing etc. The colors dont matter if you fall in the water, we replaced an all blue coverall and the old utilities were dark blue pants with a light blue top. If you fell in the water with either of those uniforms you would blend in anyhow. Thats what the vests and survival lights are for.

The dress blue and dress white uniform will be staying. The Summer White and Winter Blue uniforms were replaced with the Navy Service Uniform (Black and Tan) for a year round service uniform.

As far as why dont the services wear the same camo pattern etc. Its very simple, each service has a patent on their digi design and are reluctant to allow another service to copy it. The R&D time and money that goes into them is a huge factor therefore they balk when a color or pattern is close. Feel free to PM me with any questions about Navy Uniforms.....I wear them ALOT hehe

Billy