At the end of my tour on the boats, they finally started authorizing the use of what were originall coast guard exposure suits for watchstanders on the bridge during winter surface runs in the North Atlantic [subs take a lot of green water over the sail in rough weather on the surface so it is very cold and very wet.]
I have always been amazed that making sure that military forces are attired to maximize their military effectiveness is not a top consideration for commanders. It was a hard lesson to learn.
Uniformity can be a B!!!!.
The Senior flag probably was warm and dry every day.
Being cold and catching a cold doesnt enhance readiness.