Army uniform question from an old Jarhead: do you guys really go into the field with those bright flags on your shoulders?
(Not trying to start anything; just never really go to see many Army/AF uniforms.)
Oh, and, re: the picture, that’s enough to make an old devil dog break his leash...
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqflag.htm
Chapter 1, Title 4, United States Code, provides for the design of the U.S. flag and specifies the colors as red, white, and blue. Colors other than red, white, and blue violate the U.S. Code; therefore, subdued-colored flags are not authorized for wear. Joint commanders have to make the decision as to whether or not the wear of a full-color flag, for morale purposes, is more important than having all aspects of the uniform camouflaged.
Combat theater we use subdued or IR patches. The subdued are not authorized for use outside of combat theaters.
For instance, in Bosnia, we had the red,white, and blue flag on our shoulder.