Say it out loud Army? You're wanting ANOTHER new PT uniform! Really? Seriously? In this time of budget constraints?
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 4, 2012) -- Back in February, the
Army gave Soldiers a chance to weigh in on the Improved Physical Fitness
Uniform. The Army took those Soldier suggestions and developed a
possible replacement uniform. Now Soldiers can vote on which one of
those they think looks the best.
More than 76,000 Soldiers responded to the initial survey. Among other things, Soldiers commented about uniform fit, moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties and how much the uniform weighs. The Army listened to Soldiers and has developed a new Improved Physical Fitness Uniform, or IPFU.
Now the Army wants Soldiers to weigh in on color options and graphic patterns for the uniform. There are six candidate uniforms -- they are all the same in terms of fabrics, capabilities and durability. What's different is the color of the fabrics and the size, color and shapes of the graphic designs.
All Soldiers have the option to log on and choose which uniform option they like best. The poll goes live beginning Oct. 9, and will be available for 20 days.
More than 76,000 Soldiers responded to the initial survey. Among other things, Soldiers commented about uniform fit, moisture wicking and anti-microbial properties and how much the uniform weighs. The Army listened to Soldiers and has developed a new Improved Physical Fitness Uniform, or IPFU.
Now the Army wants Soldiers to weigh in on color options and graphic patterns for the uniform. There are six candidate uniforms -- they are all the same in terms of fabrics, capabilities and durability. What's different is the color of the fabrics and the size, color and shapes of the graphic designs.
All Soldiers have the option to log on and choose which uniform option they like best. The poll goes live beginning Oct. 9, and will be available for 20 days.
Waste of time, waste of money.
ReplyDeleteyeah...didn't they already do this just a few years ago?/
ReplyDeleteYes, they did but the soldier was not allowed to weigh in on the change. The new uniform is not practical, it doesn't fit right and the sizing is all off. The current (new IPFU) is a joke and was a waste of money. The replacement one that is coming up will no doubt be around for years to come.
DeleteThe correct answer to any question regarding "pretty" colours is "whatever is cheapest"
ReplyDeleteGMAFB.... Gym shorts and a tee were just fine for me.
ReplyDeleteI wonder where this interest in wardrobe came from, gay soldiers for the straight soldier?
ReplyDeleteThey need the word Army printed upside so they can look down and be reminded to which service they belong....
ReplyDeleteYou're hilarious...let me guess, you're a Marine?
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