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Army Uniforms? Does anyone know what the Army Uniform is? I plan to re enter into the Army and When I got out 3 years ago it was the regular Black and green camo BDU, But I'm seeing a lot of different uniforms out there now.
Also, will I be issued new unforms if I go back in or do i have to buy my own, I'm not reclassing so I don't have to goto any training units. |
I had six sets of BDUs and 4 sets of DCUs in the closet when they did the changover to ACUs. Needless to say, I wasn't exactly too thrilled with having every piece of gear I'd acquired to that point becoming obsolete.
The ACUs are now in their second generation; all mine from my initial issue over a year ago went into the bin. They fit looser than the BDUs, just like DCUs fit looser than BDUs, only the cut is different as well; the shirts are shorter, there is more elbow room, there is a drawstring at the waist that aids greatly in retaining the trousers.
The initial issue suffered from bad quality stitching at the seams and inferior velcro that frayed and wore down rapidly. The ACU colors also fade out much more quickly; it took me over a year for my BDUs to become "cook whites". It took less than six months of constant exposure to the sun in the Middle East for my ACUs to become the same way, with an additional difference: faded ACUs become discolored and soiled to the naked eye rapidly with just one day's worth of wear.
The convenience of not having to starch and press them (the ACU is a no-starch uniform) is balanced by careful washing and drying instructions that have to be followed. They really do have to be maintained, especially around the velcro. By the way, you CAN iron them; low heat setting with steam, whisk it rapidly over the uniform, and take care not to press on exposed velcro. You're not supposed to do it, so pretend you didn't read that last line.
As for the boots, they're standard desert boots, either Wellco or Belleville. Same old, same old. The problem with desert suede of course is that you can't waterproof them anywhere near as well as black leather boots. You may have to invest in some Camp-Dry or other sealant, as well as waterproof socks if you're going to a place like, say, Polk or Lewis with a lot of rain.
And you'll love what I've heard referred to as the "ACU kiss": Standing shoulder to shoulder with someone and having your velcro snag. Occasionally you'll lose an entire patch to someone else's uniform. "ACU Games" where people grab your rank and flip it upside down, or swap your name for someone else's on the back of your cap, or make custom nametapes and swap them on your uniform when you're not looking, are commonplace.
I don't know what your MOS is, but if you're going to be coming back in and you were never issued ACUs with your initial issue, you'll get them. When you get to your gaining installation, you'll be amazed at some of the stuff they're doling out at CIF now. Someday it may get to the point where Soldiers are dragging themselves back to Replacement with three duffel bags worth of gear.
If you have any other issues, just shoot me an email. Good luck on coming back in. |
Is modern day RAF and army uniform significantly different to 1940s uniforms? I'm going to a 1940s event where I would like to dress as a wartime RAF or Army officer. Obviously, it's important to look the part, but full reproduction period uniforms are far too expensive for me (at least £200-300). Would I look really out of place if I went in modern uniform from a surplus store (would probably cost around £50)? Is it significantly different? |
Most critically during the Second World War service uniforms changed drastically, to reduce manufacturing times and save resources for the war effort thus landing you in a pickle. Some aspects of uniform has changed significantly while others have not. Uniform for the different services are different, with combinations numbering into the teens for different occasions. Finally in the Army each regiment still preserves many of their own traditions, whilst the RAF has less heritage and has one standard uniform.
Ceremonial uniforms (Full Dress and No. 1's) have practically not changed at all with the passing of time. These uniforms generally involve a lot of tailoring and are rather expensive. This is the only part of British Army uniform to have practically remained the same.
For the RAF No. 1 dress is the equivalent of the Army's No. 2 dress which is known as "Service Dress" and while remains unchanged in design from before the second world war, was not a regular piece of uniform between 1940 and 1960 for the Army.
Meanwhile if you were wishing to replicate the field and working dress of circa 1940 it would be somewhat different. Soldiers wore a defunct uniform called battle dress up to 1960, when it was replaced by a No 2. type uniform and also the combat dress type of uniform, known as DPM (disruptive pattern material).
All of the above is terribly simplified. As with anything in the military things are made unnecessarily complex. There are about 15 different forms of dress in the Army and another 15 or so forms of dress for the RAF, not to mention the sub categories of the uniform.
Now I think you can probably get away with find some 1960 vintage battle dress for British Army or up to 1973 vintage for the RAF. As far as I'm aware the RAF did not adopt No. 2 Service working dress until much later on. |
Where can I buy army or military uniforms online? I am 16 years old and have been interested everything about the military all my life and can someone please tell me where can I buy army uniforms for teens online.Please! I have been searching everywhere online and it seems I can't find it.PS:I live in the UK so give me websites that are able to ship in and to the UK. |
Hi Liam!
You can buy army military uniforms on Amazon.
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Why are the flags on army uniforms backwards? Any other time you see a US flag, the blue square with the stars in it is in the upper left corner. On the sleeve of army uniforms, the flag has this square in the upper right corner. Why is this? |
Anytime you see a flag, it is to be imagined as being on a flagpole and flowing against the wind from the object on which it is depicted.. So if you envision a flag on the right shoulder of a soldier, it looks "backward" because it is flowing with the wind to the rear.
Of course, the problem would be solved by putting it on the other shoulder, which they should, as well as get rid of the effeminate looking beret.
You'll also see flags in this configuration on the right side of most airplanes (stripes always pointing backward, as if flag if flying on a pole as the plane moves forward). On the left side it looks "normal", because the stripes are still pointing backward, but is displayed how we are most often used to seeing it.
FROGMAN is completely incorrect. His explanation does not explain the millions of "backwards" flags painted on airliners, air force planes, tanks, cars, etc. He just wanted to make up a story to criticize the govt. How original.
Most often, you will see "flag patches" incorrectly displayed, like on some police uniforms, etc. They will have the flag on the right shoulder, but pointing in the way we are more used to seeing it, which is incorrect flag protocol. It indicates that the person should always walk backward, if the flag were to fly that way! |
Why do the army uniforms look all digitized / pixelated instead of normal camouflage? Is it purely for aesthetic reasons, or does this pixelated camouflage pattern on the army uniforms actually make you hide better? |
| the digitalized uniforms are better because when looked at thru a scope they blend better than regular camoflauge does...the pixelated parts blend and you cant see as well in a war zone...actually they say the air force version of the pixelated uniforms are better than any other branch...they look similar but i guess to the trained eye there are big differences...the other great thing about those new uniforms is that they dont have to be starched and ironed..its more a wash and wear type deal |
Does the Israeli government manufacture its own army uniforms, or are they purchased? Does the Israeli government manufacture its own army uniforms or does the government purchase them from a certain trusted vendor or something? |
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Did British & German army uniforms of WW2 include the soldiers name like they do today? I need to know if the uniforms had or didn't have the soldiers surname on his uniform. These days most army personnel have their name embroidered on their uniforms. It's for a film. Thanks. |
| Don't think so. Many of them were conscripts, they didn't get a lot of training, just shipped out to fight. They were basically just fodder for the war machine. |
Do governments manufacture their own army uniforms or are they purchased? Do governments manufacture their own army uniforms or does the government purchase them from a certain trusted vendor or something? |
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Is it ok to sell used Army uniforms and equipment? I am now out of the Army and have no use for my ACU uniforms and some other equipment. Is it ok to sell the stuff like ebay or something? I have a like 12 complete ACUs and 5 of those are brand new never worn......how much could I sell a set for? |
| it should be, you can buy them at the army/navy surplus stores and those are owned by civilians and have no government affiliation. |
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