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Re: Hi-tech uniform
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"Detachable sleeves are one of the many changes that could be in the works for future uniforms. "
Marines demonstrate prototypes of the "Radical" concept designs. The uniform on the left has removeable sleeves which was not a very popular option with Marines.
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THE COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORM PROJECT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Why does the Marine Corps need a new utility uniform?
Our current utility uniform is more than twenty years old. The clothing and textile industry has made numerous improvements during that period. Understanding the need to improve the utility uniform, we first set priorities for what we wanted to accomplish: first, increase durability by a variety of design and material changes; second, increase combat utility by clothing design and camouflage pattern improvement changes. During this process we saw an opportunity to create a service distinctive uniform to distinguish U.S. Marines from all other military organizations.
Will the other services be able to wear this uniform?
No - with the exception of Navy personnel assigned to Marine units in accordance with various current uniform and clothing regulations.
When will we be required to have the new utility uniform?
We are still working on details of the transition period. However, we understand the potential cost impact of transitioning from one uniform to another. This is being examined very closely to ensure the smoothest transition possible. Recommendations are being considered, but no decision has been made as of yet. As soon as fielding plans have been decided upon, to include phase in period, new minimum requirements and mandatory possession date, we will post those plans on this site.
How much will I have to spend to replace all my utility uniforms?
Public law and DoD policy states that the services provide clothing for enlisted personnel. Enlisted Marines will be provided with the funds during the phase-in period to pay for the new utility uniforms. Officers, unfortunately, will have to pay for their own uniforms. The ultimate price of a set of the new utility uniform will be consistent with that of the current utility uniforms; however, an exact price tag cannot be determined until the final design is determined (following the conclusion of the currently on-going wear test).
Will the camouflage patterns for other items, like the Gore-tex parka, change to the new camouflage pattern?
Yes. As items transition through the normal replenishment cycle, they will be replaced with like items having the new camouflage pattern.
Why didn't the New Utility Internet Survey offer a "comments" section so we could write what we thought of the new uniform?
We just didn't have the ability. Over 23,000 Marines and others participated in the survey. As much as we would have liked, we did not have the resources to review that many individual comments. Instead we used a number rating system that individuals could use to express their likes or dislikes for each component, and have a large database to calculate the averages. This information, although not entirely inclusive of Marine opinion, was extensive nonetheless. The response population far exceeded our expectations.
Why did certain things like the digital pattern and snap buttons make it to the wear test if Marines indicated they didn't like them as much as other component options, which are not being tested?
Some items we already know about and they don't need to be tested. Regular buttons have been around a long time and we don't need to test them; but we wanted to test items like velcro and snap buttons to determine if they worked. They may or may not, and that information will be used in the final design. Other items that Marines did not favor we know to be more effective. The most obvious example of this is the camouflage digital Marine Pattern (MarPat). The MarPat had already been tested extensively prior to the MEF wear testing, and has been proven as the most effective camouflage. Although it may appear unusual to some viewers, the point of camouflage is tactical effectiveness - not aesthetic appearance.
How do I forward my comments or recommendations about the new utility uniform?
Comments or recommendations may be sent to MARCORSYSCOM Public Affairs:
MARINE CORPS SYSTEMS COMMAND
ATTN: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER
2033 Barnett Avenue
Suite 315
Quantico, VA 22134
(703) 784-0304
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