What is up with the damn reflective belt in the air force?
468445
I am in the Air Force, and it is because we are turning into a safety first, mission second, branch of the Military I think it is stupid and shows how they Military is turning soft
547464
It used to on the old BDUs (battle dress uniform), but it longer does on the ACU (army combat uniform) for the simple fact that nothing should go above the US Flag.  Not very many people wore combat patches like they do today, and the Flag is a recent addition, so seeing as more and more Soldiers were doing tours in Iraq it was addressed on the new Army Combat Uniform.  We now wear the Flag above our combat patch.\n\nAlso, if you notice, the Flag is inverted.  This is to indicate that the colors are facing forward and that the US is moving forward and that the Soldiers and colors face the enemy, rather than away from the enemy.
930441
wtf is this question doing in the military section???
464651
If it's in a uniform, you're screwed.
543836
no you are not better off "always" to wear one.\n\nOn the radio today it was saying on average in the US, @ 30,000 people die each year for not wearing thier seat belt.  and about 10,000 die each year because they had it on.\n\nIt is in my opinon a harm of my rights, but I can't afford the fine either,a nd they are getting tough on the fines lately
839785
If it's a light "baby blue" it's probably a United Nations beret.\n\nDoes it look like this --> http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/uniforms2/un-beret.jpg
33671
Michael is right down to the letter  except it is phrased "failure to adapt" And it is classified as a "general discharge" I have arrested the AWOL soldiers and escorted the same soldiers when they clear and leave. (Almost become a counselor to some of them) Also bear in mind that 80% of the ones I dealt with regetted getting chaptered out. FYI: The 180 days is irrelevent.
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The last I heard, they had approved a utility uniform that uses a pixelated pattern a la USMC MARPAT or ARMY ACU, but it is different in pattern and color.  I believe the chest pockets are still vertical (not slanted) among other differences from the other guys.  They did ditch the corny blue tiger stripe thing, though.\n\nhttp://capblog.typepad.com/capblog/images/041008f5064j020.jpg
116506
They could view them , unless they had the bodybag marked as "unviewable remains" . In the Army we have"AFTB" program\nit stands for Army family team building.\nyou can go to the website for more info
1181644
i know exactly what you mean, the FRG in my husbands unit is terrible, when he was in Iraq, nobody even contacted me to tell me about the welcome back ceremony.  what you and i need are better FRG leaders that actually do their job and keep an updated roster of all the spouses.
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Advanced American Enterprises (AAE) claims that any clothing that's treated with its IR/NV-Stealth tech will become invisible to any/all night vision equipment/night observation devices (NVE/NODs) and thermal/IR sensors/viewers, as well as untargetable by IR laser designators sighting equipment (i.e. laser sights), when the wearer flips the switch to "On".   Please see attached links.
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because if you do not wear your uniform you would be disgraced and kicked out of the Airforce and sent home without the helmet, then what do you got to say for yourself, as a complete failure. but seriously so he or she won't bump their heads on the dash.
343431
I'm in the Air Force, but I dont understand your question.  What exactly are you asking?
95554
I love the concept, but it needs improvement still.\n\nAs a US soldier myself who spent some time in Iraq, I can tell you that the new uniform is a much needed change. With the old uniform, all your pockets were covered up by body armor rendering them useless. Now they are mounted on the shoulders for easy access. The feel of the new uniform is better as well, kind of like your wearing pajamas or something.\n\nI still think they need to make some changes though. The uniform fell apart after only six months of use. Maybe some reinforced seams would do the trick.\n\nBesides durability issues, I wouldn't change a thing.\n\nAlright, you guys. Here is the Army regulation on boot blousing. This excerpt was taken from AR670-1 3-6-c:\n\nc. Soldiers will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or blousing rubbers, if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. Personnel will not wrap the trouser leg around the leg tightly enough to present a pegged appearance. Soldiers will not blouse the boots so that the trouser leg extends down to the ankle area. When bloused, the trousers should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. When soldiers wear the sleeves of the coat rolled up, the camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll the sleeves neatly above the elbow, no more than 3 inches above the elbow.
633929
first off, it is known to any marine as an eagle globe and anchor, not ega. it is not given for free, it should be earned the way thousands of us have.. enlist.
983910
They're awful! I do all the laundry at my house so I was checking how they're supposed to be cleaned before my husband bought them...well what idiot came up with a uniform that is supposed to use woolite (or other gentle wash detergent)!? For god's sake it shouldn't have to be treated like lingerie to get cleaned properly! Plus  the velcro.....again why would they do that? It tears up (not to mention tears up whatever else accidentally comes in contact with it) and is soooo noisy and is really ugly to boot. This was a really poorly thought out idea in my opinion.....Oh yeah and they tear up alot faster and have  to be replaced so how is that supposed to be saving money?
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On 15 March 1952, the Air Force and Navy released Air Force-Navy Aeronautical (ANA) Bulletin 420, defining the Type Designation System for Aeronautical Equipment. The system used arbitrary two-letter codes and a model number. The first letter was always an M (indicating Military Aeronautical Equipment). Examples for designations are "MA-3 Fire Control System" and "MB-2 Aircraft Towing Tractor". The below link will get you started into the mil-specs related to designations. \nJust scratching the surface:\nM - Military Equipment\nJ - Munitions <carrier>\n1 - First series