What was/is your favorite military uniform?

self | May 21, 2006 | Battlegearboat

[AlaninSA]

I'd have to say it's the extreme cold weather parka and pant set that was issued to me while my ARNG unit was assigned as the roundout for 6ID.

[PzLdr]

Tank boots, and the parka I was issued in Korea. Jungle fatigues and boots weren't bad, either.

[Donald Meaker]

I like Tank boots too. Khaki pants are still part of my standard kit.

I still wear my ripstop camoflage four pocket tunic from 30 years ago. In fact, i am wearing boots, khaki pants and that very tunic right now, with a "wife beater" under it.

[PzLdr]

I've worn a field jacket ever since the Army. On my third incarnation [Wear, tear and waistline].

[BIGLOOK]

The Navy's peacoat is a winner. Mine was silk lined in '67, stolen in '68 by some hippie.

Spent most of the time in Marine green and a nomex flight suit which I deem the worst item for comfort, appearance and smell.

[Bringbackthedraft]

The Ike Jacket, when I had the shape for it. It went out just before I entered the Army. I still have one. Its a little tight. I'm suprised they don't issue the old tan shorts, or do they?

[RedBloodedAmerican]

Did Lady Godiva ever engage in battle?

[Enterprise]

I was perfectly happy with the dungarees, boondockers, and blue jacket.

[Bringbackthedraft]

PS I still have most of my uniforms in storage. Anyone need a set of Army mess dress whites (LTC)? Dress Blues? Probably size 36 -38 and 42jacket. My kids took the fatigues and I recently gave away my set of #3 model jungle fatigues that I had the fortune not to wear.

[keithtoo]

They all look good to me.

[battlegearboat]

I've stood watch in that peacoat through a pouring rain.

Dry as toast on the inside.

I was issued Marine greens at Pendleton prior to my assignment to the Brownwater Navy in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, I was also issued Army style greens with all those pockets. Being Navy, we had the sleeves shortened while the Army guys had to roll their sleeves up.

We also wore the USMC starched green cover, minus the Globe and Anchor.

We wore no rank insignia on our greens. It made it more advantageous when dealing with Merchant Marine masters.

I paid a mamasan to wash and iron while papasan shined my boots.

Try and catch a nap while that is going on!

[Allegra]

Right now, the desert fatigues are my favorite. When I see those all around me, I feel very, very safe. ;-)

[battlegearboat]

"I was perfectly happy with the dungarees, boondockers, and blue jacket."

Me too, except the shorts and T-shirt won out over dungarees in the tropical heat.

[battlegearboat]

I pray you stay safe, Beautiful.

[Enterprise]

Well, I didn't go anywhere tropical. (Dang it!)

[BIGLOOK]

Up in I Corps, the uniform was all jungle fatigues; still have some though the pants don't fit anymore.

I've checked the local Army/Navy Surplus store for a peacoat. They're expensive and always the wrong size.

Sounds like Zumwalt cut you guys some slack. Our sleeves were rolled in hot weather but appreciated in the winter.

[battlegearboat]

Zumwalt set the style.

I sure didn't like the changes he made in 1971-72. That polyester uniform looked and felt like a Maytag repairman outfit.

[theFIRMbss]

>What was/is your favorite military uniform?

The simple look's cool . . . (But if you're gonna beam down don't wear the red shirt!)

[battlegearboat]

You must be an Airdale.