Matt_Fisher
Army.ca Veteran
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I was watching the Oilers vs. Blue Jackets game last night (after watching my Habs win against the Panthers in OT ;D) and the camera panned in on this group of CF soldiers at the game in Edmonton. To my shock, they were all dressed in cadpat combats .
I can see the point in wearing combats for certain public events, such as dog & pony shows of vehicles/equipment, etc. However for attending something as a sporting event like the hockey game or another public function where you're in uniform to represent yourself as a Soldier, why not do it with a bit more class and do it in DEUs?
I know that in the Marines, we're very draconian about wear of our combat utility uniform off base, to the point that you can and will likely get charged if caught in your utilities in a restaurant, shopping mall, or any other non-duty event. However, we have a reputation of always being well turned out with our service dress uniforms because we make a point of keeping marpat utilities for work/field and using service dress or blues for public functions.
I can see the point in wearing combats for certain public events, such as dog & pony shows of vehicles/equipment, etc. However for attending something as a sporting event like the hockey game or another public function where you're in uniform to represent yourself as a Soldier, why not do it with a bit more class and do it in DEUs?
I know that in the Marines, we're very draconian about wear of our combat utility uniform off base, to the point that you can and will likely get charged if caught in your utilities in a restaurant, shopping mall, or any other non-duty event. However, we have a reputation of always being well turned out with our service dress uniforms because we make a point of keeping marpat utilities for work/field and using service dress or blues for public functions.