RAN Maritime Multi-Cam Pattern Uniform

[dimsum]

Posted the Reddit thread because some of the comments are pretty good.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AustralianMilitary/comments/q2c2r5

 

[Bluebulldog]

Sorry, can someone enlighten me as to what benefit the camo pattern has in a maritime environment? Are you supposed to blend in with the bulkhead of the destroyer / frigate you're on?

 

[FSTO]

It is designed to be ugly so that there is no clamoring for it to be worn off the ship!

 

[SeaKingTacco]

It is designed to be ugly so that there is no clamoring for it to be worn off the ship!

I like the reflective tape.

 

[FSTO]

I like the reflective tape.

CPO1 Parent recommended the reflective tape for our NCD's and was shot down. For the reason of it not then being suitable for walking out dress.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

CPO1 Parent recommended the reflective tape for our NCD's and was shot down. For the reason of it not then being suitable for walking out dress.

But NCDs are, by definition, not walking out dress.

 

[Infanteer]

They are when your Ottawa HQ is "operational"!

 

[daftandbarmy]

Oh good, we've finally managed to offload all our ugly 'Garrison Dress' kit

 

[dimsum]

CPO1 Parent recommended the reflective tape for our NCD's and was shot down. For the reason of it not then being suitable for walking out dress.

Let’s parse this out here.

So, something that helps visibility on a dark uniform, where an emergency would mean lights out, was not allowed because it “didn’t look good” when it’s used in the wrong context.

That’s almost as dumb as…well…having 2 types of the same uniform that can be potentially mixed up. One with fire retardant qualities, and one without.

I can imagine some RAN sailor packing the wrong uniforms on their deployment.

 

[Halifax Tar]

What's the change besides the reflective tape ?

 

[Blackadder1916]

What's the change besides the reflective tape ?

It is a different cam pattern from what they adopted 10 years or so ago. Also, it is available in two different fabrics; a sea version with FR properties and a shore version without.

 

[Halifax Tar]

It is a different cam pattern from what they adopted 10 years or so ago. Also, it is available in two different fabrics; a sea version with FR properties and a shore version without.

I should have read the post lol

My bad.

 

[Underway]

What I want to know is how the Sea Training Group Chief has such a garbage-looking neckbeard. Sort yourself out Chief!

 

[Halifax Tar]

It's a full beard just trimmed very short. Zoom in and you can see it.

Also no up RAN dress and deportment standards.

 

[OldSolduer]

Sorry, can someone enlighten me as to what benefit the camo pattern has in a maritime environment? Are you supposed to blend in with the bulkhead of the destroyer / frigate you're on?

I have the same question. Seems like everyone has SEAL envy.

 

[KevinB]

What I want to know is how the Sea Training Group Chief has such a garbage-looking neckbeard. Sort yourself out Chief!

He just got his chit this week...

 

[CBH99]

Sorry, can someone enlighten me as to what benefit the camo pattern has in a maritime environment? Are you supposed to blend in with the bulkhead of the destroyer / frigate you're on?

Just to expand on this question…. Does he want to be seen or not??

 

[Bluebulldog]

Just to expand on this question…. Does he want to be seen or not??

Being the "grey man", literally....

 

[RangerRay]

Wow. That’s fugly.

I still don’t get the fetish for camo outside an operational land setting. And that goes for everyone wearing expensive CADPAT in air conditioned offices.

 

[OldSolduer]

Wow. That’s fugly.

I still don’t get the fetish for camo outside an operational land setting. And that goes for everyone wearing expensive CADPAT in air conditioned offices.

SEAL envy