[GMMC0987]

If they’re so great, why didn’t they just keep them? Military uniforms shouldn’t have to be changed with fashion trends.

[cll]

The pink and greens evolved into the Army greens, which lasted a long time until recently, when the Army decided to go with the formal 1800s-cavalry-like uniform for everyday garrison wear. Stupid ass decision which they are now basically reverting.

[SoCal Pubbie]

Military uniforms have to change with fashion trends or soldiers would still be wearing knee high pants, silk stocking, and tricorner hats. You also don’t want service members looking so old fashioned that they’re embarrassed to be seen in public. On the other hand, you’re right that change shouldn’t come as often as every Paris runway show.

[zeugma]

Military uniforms shouldn’t have to be changed with fashion trends.

Military uniforms should be 3 things:

1. Functional - appropriate pockets and storage to meet a variety of circumstances. Should be easily cleaned and stored as well.
2. Comfortable - They should wear well on most soldiers and not cause issues with movement.
3. Recognisable - At a glance, it should scream "U.S. Soldier!"

Anything else is crap designed to make contractors money. Might through in a sub-topic on point #3, in that there is something to be said for tradition, as long as it doesn't violate #1 and #2 above.