how would you design the perfect Combat Uniform

[martinexsquaddie]

Fortunatly when I was in the british Army we could more or less wear what the hell we liked in the field.
Because what we got issued was so ****
special air sea services make some outstanding smocks plenty of pockets
and double lined elbows. Could'nt really be beat but pricey as hell.
What would your Ideal uniform be?
NO hi-tec kit please.

[ibstolidude]

shower shoes, thong, light coat of oil......and a poncho liner incase of a chilly night


Whatever it takes for that time and that place.

[James]

By hi-tec do you mean Landwarrior type stuff with all the bells and whisltes?

[Seiyuuki]

Do you want to know specifically what a perfect BDU would be?

[James]

As far as utilities, I'd like to see camo and weight of material appropriate for the environment. Baggy enough for comfort, but not so baggy that one looks like a hip-hop artist. Pockets on sleeves near the shoulders should be standard. I'd also like to see velcro instead of buttons to secure pockets. I like the velcro collar feature on U.S. Nomex Aircrew BDUs. Last but not least, suspenders instead of a belt to secure one's trousers. Belt loops should still be there, though. I might have some kind of velcro closure around the ankle as well. In the USMC we used elastic bands around our boot tops to blouse our trousers. It has it's place, but that means there is just one more bit of gear to carry around. Knees and crotch should be reinforced. Pockets on the knees and elbows inserting knee pads? I think this is a feature of the new USMC uniform, but I'm not positive. If anyone knows, please advise.
Boots... I always thought that a person's feet were the most reliable transportation in the world. Whatever kind of boots are issued, they should not come from the lowest bidder. They should be as tough as nails on the outside, and feel like running shoes on the inside. They should be ventilated.
There was a show on the History Channel here in the U.S. about how the new Marpat uniform was developed for the USMC. A sample batch was made and tested by snipers. They put in some ideas for improvements, and the pattern was altered slightly. What was fascinating was the fact that the pattern was developed with a computer, and the fabric is printed on a giant inkjet printer, almost like printing a document from a home PC. With this technology, camouflage can be developed for very specific locations as necessary. There are more choices available than traditional Woodland/jungle patterns and desert patterns.

[FallenAngel]

something completely water-proof, wrinkle proof, bullet proof, and with good ventilation all the while having enough pockets to fit what needed to be carried. Should be as comfortable as sweats but look like a well tailored Armonie suite :D

[GearGod]

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2116/bdufixes.htm

[warchild1/27scout]

adam you're hilarious. :lol:

[a. enders]

*begins keeping count of the damn Sparks referrences*

[Royal]

Pockets on sleeves near the shoulders should be standard. I'd also like to see velcro instead of buttons to secure pockets. I like the velcro collar feature on U.S. Nomex Aircrew BDUs. Last but not least, suspenders instead of a belt to secure one's trousers. Belt loops should still be there, though. I might have some kind of velcro closure around the ankle as well. In the USMC we used elastic bands around our boot tops to blouse our trousers.

Our smocks used to have a field dressing pocket on the right arm. Having a compressed FFD bouncing arround on you triceps really pisses you off after a while. The pen/compass pocket on the left arm however is great.

Velcro pockets are too noisy for CTR's. The new slotted rather than sewn buttons (an idea nicked from the Cannucks) are a far better idea - they don't come off.

Not sure why you want a velcro collar - I'm usually trying to vent and get more air in!

Trouser blousers/elastic bands are fine in camp. In the field most of us use the tie tapes that are sewn in the bottom of our trousers.

Other than that I'm with you...

[James]

I like the idea of a closable collar more for cold weather. When I was active USMC, I used a "Headover" to keep my neck warm. I think that is a piece of gear adopted from the UK. It is good to go.

[Royal]

Fair point, we usually wear sweat rags or shamagh's. Mainly because cap comforters/headovers are worn as recruit headress in the Corps - bad memories!

[Scrim]

Good catch a.enders Mike Sparks rears his ugly head again.
For hot climates IMO the British tropical shirt and trousers cant be beat. Then again I never spent six months sweating in the jungle wearing British kit. Let me know if Im wrong.

[California Joe]

If the were more gays in the military you'd have better designed uniforms. Would so.

[Beowulf]

hahahahaha lol :lol:

[a. enders]

Camouflage sequin ball gowns......we'd disarm the enemey with laughter,then go in for the kill with matching Black Hawk handbags and color-coordinated rifles.(Cuz blue-steel is just -SO- clashy)

[California Joe]

Two snaps up girlfriend.

[a. enders]

rofl