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Brett

Been there. Having to chase people out of my spot was more annoying then walking from the spots used by lesser men.

 

[Brett327]

I'm usually pretty laid back at work, but nothing gets my blood boiling faster than some fuck stick who decides to park in my spot.

 

[Brett327]

^^ Divine intervention ?

To err is human, to forgive...

 

[exNavyOffRec]

I'm usually pretty laid back at work, but nothing gets my blood boiling faster than some fuck stick who decides to park in my spot.

Ever come to work to find a crane in your parking spot? Seen it where the SY had to move gear and parked their crane where the CO/XO/CMC parked.

 

[Brett327]

Haven't seen a lot of crane traffic in the parking lots that I frequent.

 

[Brett327]

Would you prefer I used a stylus of some sort? Perhaps a pencil?

 

[fc2spyguy]

Huh, interesting, I didn't think it let you delete after someone posted a reply.

 

[kmac]

So I just noticed in this week's Navy Times that some undisclosed member of the Uniform Board hinted that there is consideration for axing the NWU Type Is. Here's a link to a video since the article online is for members only:
http://www.militarytimes.com/multim...7,+2012/57707019001/57238597001/1808684953001

So if the Type II/IIIs were the norm, does conjecture mean that a future aviator style Type II/III would make sense? (like the AACUs for the Army). Or put another way, would this mean the return of coveralls for shipboard duty? Yes it's all speculation, but think of the possibilities...

 

[revan1013]

So if the Type II/IIIs were the norm, does conjecture mean that a future aviator style Type II/III would make sense? (like the AACUs for the Army). Or put another way, would this mean the return of coveralls for shipboard duty? Yes it's all speculation, but think of the possibilities...

Going Army-style? Still better than aquaflage.

Do Army aviators wear normal ACUs or are they "aviation" versions of the uniform? I was under the impression we were going to eventually move to either those new two-piece flight suits or the Drifire types they were displaying at NHA.

 

[squorch2]

aviation version. from a distance it looks the same, but is functionally different.

We did a wear test of the drifires in the HTs, but the IFC expired and I haven't heard anything since.

 

[ea6bflyr]

So I just noticed in this week's Navy Times that some undisclosed member of the Uniform Board hinted that there is consideration for axing the NWU Type Is. Here's a link to a video since the article online is for members only:
http://www.militarytimes.com/multim...7,+2012/57707019001/57238597001/1808684953001

So if the Type II/IIIs were the norm, does conjecture mean that a future aviator style Type II/III would make sense? (like the AACUs for the Army). Or put another way, would this mean the return of coveralls for shipboard duty? Yes it's all speculation, but think of the possibilities...

I guess the NEX didn't make enough money off the Blueberries & PT uniform.....now they will make even more by selling the Avacadoes? What is the Navy coming to? Geez, enough with the uniform changes!

 

[jtmedli]

I guess the NEX didn't make enough money off the Blueberries & PT uniform.....now they will make even more by selling the Avacadoes? What is the Navy coming to? Geez, enough with the uniform changes!

I agree, but ditching the blueberries would be a welcome change. I dont think I'll EVER stop hearing about how stupid those look. From other military and civilians alike.

 

[helolumpy]

IIRC the enlisted personnel were given a stipend to buy the NWU. If the Navy decides to move away from aquaflage, then there will a significant monetary cost to outfit all the enlisted in a new uniform.
With the decreases coming in FY-13, I just can't see big Navy cutting that check based on comfort or popularity polls.

 

[KBayDog]

With the decreases coming in FY-13, I just can't see big Navy cutting that check based on comfort or popularity polls.

Which is precisely why it is going to happen.

 

[Spekkio]

IIRC the enlisted personnel were given a stipend to buy the NWU. If the Navy decides to move away from aquaflage, then there will a significant monetary cost to outfit all the enlisted in a new uniform.
With the decreases coming in FY-13, I just can't see big Navy cutting that check based on comfort or popularity polls.

Didn't you see the vid? It will somehow save the Navy millions in uniform allowances !

Pretty sure there's some fuzzy math there, since the uniform allowance is not based on how many times a particular individual has to replace his uniform, eg MM3 Smith doesn't get more allowance to replace his NWUs than ET3 Jones just because Smith's work makes them wear out more quickly. And I don't think that the allowance is going to jump down just from replacing aquaflage with woodland or desert camo.