The main disadvantage I see is you can't wright a policy now that will be good for quite a few years, because you can't describe the distinctions between the USAF version and the CAP version until the USAF version exists.
I know what is written, but can anyone truly give a good reason why cadets cant wear the BBDU? I one day dream of an entire squadron dressed the same.
I think being able to wear military awards/badges/ribbons on corporate uniforms is a good idea too, so YMMV.
Should have just kept woodland and made it "ours". Annnnd. Done.
Quote from: GroundHawg on February 19, 2018, 07:35:13 PMI know what is written, but can anyone truly give a good reason why cadets cant wear the BBDU? I one day dream of an entire squadron dressed the same.Why would they want to?
I know what is written, but can anyone truly give a good reason why cadets cant wear the BBDU?
I one day dream of an entire squadron dressed the same.
Heck, I wonder why the Air Force wears camouflage uniforms in the first place. They're not needed by the vast majority of AF members.Yes the camo uniforms are needed if you get deployed to a "war zone", but you'll get those when you go through the Deployment processing line anyway.The Blue BDU's would work just fine.
I have predominately found that those who want to wear the corporate uniform full-time either can't meet the fitness standards or refuse to get a haircut. I have found that those who want everyone to wear the Air Force-style want to "play military" and get attention. Put the uniform on. Shut up. And just do your jobs. If there is a standard to meet for a certain uniform, meet that standard. If you don't, wear the alternative uniform. I fully agree that cadets should be in a common, military-style uniform to reinforce uniformity and discipline as part of their training curriculum. It's a training tool, nothing more. If we want to redesign our own uniform, whatever; go for it. Until then, this is what we use. How many times does has this conversation happened in the last few decades? And the result...?
So I do wear both the ABU (legally) and the Blue BDU, what does that make me?
Yes the camo uniforms are needed if you get deployed to a "war zone", but you'll get those when you go through the Deployment processing line anyway.
Quote from: PHall on February 21, 2018, 02:07:47 AMYes the camo uniforms are needed if you get deployed to a "war zone", but you'll get those when you go through the Deployment processing line anyway.Uniforms aren't really issued on a deployment line anymore. If you need them they are purchased at the Supply Store.
Quote from: PHall on February 22, 2018, 02:20:56 AMSo I do wear both the ABU (legally) and the Blue BDU, what does that make me?A mixed up goofball?
Heck, since we are a SAR organization, I think we should all just wear the uniform of the Thai Royal Guard! Or the South Korean Honor Guard uniform.
Quote from: abdsp51 on February 22, 2018, 02:49:19 AMQuote from: PHall on February 21, 2018, 02:07:47 AMYes the camo uniforms are needed if you get deployed to a "war zone", but you'll get those when you go through the Deployment processing line anyway.Uniforms aren't really issued on a deployment line anymore. If you need them they are purchased at the Supply Store.They're still in your D Bag, right?