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New Navy uniform compared to a 'fire-retardant bin liner' | |
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The Royal Navy’s first new uniform for 70 years has been compared to a “fire-retardant bin liner” and frequently compared to overalls worn by garage machanics. | |
The new darker blue uniform will replace the light blue shirt and trousers known as Action Working Dress, or No4, that had been in action since World War II. | The new darker blue uniform will replace the light blue shirt and trousers known as Action Working Dress, or No4, that had been in action since World War II. |
The Ministry of Defence had described the new design as “cool and more modern”, however wider reaction to Thursday’s unveiling was somewhat less enthusiastic. | The Ministry of Defence had described the new design as “cool and more modern”, however wider reaction to Thursday’s unveiling was somewhat less enthusiastic. |
One Twitter user compared it to a “sack of spuds tied in the middle,” another said that it had the look of a “fire retardant bin liner” and frequent references were made to similarities with jumpsuits worn by mechanics. | One Twitter user compared it to a “sack of spuds tied in the middle,” another said that it had the look of a “fire retardant bin liner” and frequent references were made to similarities with jumpsuits worn by mechanics. |
Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) | Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) |
However, on the site, a member of the Royal Navy said: “Can’t wait to get the new Royal Navy Uniform! Looks a lot better than the one we have now!” | However, on the site, a member of the Royal Navy said: “Can’t wait to get the new Royal Navy Uniform! Looks a lot better than the one we have now!” |
The navy have said that the majority of feedback from sailors has been positive. | The navy have said that the majority of feedback from sailors has been positive. |
The new design has several layers, including a t-shirt, top and thermals, and will offer more protection from fires. Badges denoting rank will also be worn on the front, instead of on the shoulders. | The new design has several layers, including a t-shirt, top and thermals, and will offer more protection from fires. Badges denoting rank will also be worn on the front, instead of on the shoulders. |
Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) | Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) |
Officially called the Royal Navy Personal Clothing System (RNPCS), the new design has already been tested on several ships and submarines. | Officially called the Royal Navy Personal Clothing System (RNPCS), the new design has already been tested on several ships and submarines. |
It will only be worn during operational duties and will not replace more formal uniforms or the berets when sailors return home from deployment. | It will only be worn during operational duties and will not replace more formal uniforms or the berets when sailors return home from deployment. |
It is fitted with Velcro fasteners that allow crew members to dress quickly if called into action and new boots with “fake” laces at the front which are “non-operational.” | It is fitted with Velcro fasteners that allow crew members to dress quickly if called into action and new boots with “fake” laces at the front which are “non-operational.” |
It has undergone a three year trial period, perhaps appropriately on the HMS Daring, and the next crew to wear the new No4s will be those on board the Portsmouth-based HMS Lancaster, which will head out to the South Atlantic on Saturday on a nine-month deployment. | It has undergone a three year trial period, perhaps appropriately on the HMS Daring, and the next crew to wear the new No4s will be those on board the Portsmouth-based HMS Lancaster, which will head out to the South Atlantic on Saturday on a nine-month deployment. |
It's been 70 years since the Navy's uniform was changed | It's been 70 years since the Navy's uniform was changed |
Cdr Peter Laughton, commanding officer of HMS Lancaster, said: “We are extremely proud and genuinely delighted to be the first ship to wear the Royal Navy’s new uniform. | Cdr Peter Laughton, commanding officer of HMS Lancaster, said: “We are extremely proud and genuinely delighted to be the first ship to wear the Royal Navy’s new uniform. |
Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) | Still look like a sack of spuds tied in the middle :) BBC News - Royal Navy unveils 'modern' uniform http://t.co/qU4ziFbzUr (with respect!) |
“It is a really practical, smart and modern uniform, and the extra branding allows us to much better represent our service.” | “It is a really practical, smart and modern uniform, and the extra branding allows us to much better represent our service.” |
Around 22,000 sets of uniforms are being issued to sea-going ships in the current roll-out. | Around 22,000 sets of uniforms are being issued to sea-going ships in the current roll-out. |
Vice Admiral David Steel, who led the changes in his previous post of Second Sea Lord, described the old look as “a bit out of date.” | Vice Admiral David Steel, who led the changes in his previous post of Second Sea Lord, described the old look as “a bit out of date.” |
He added: “This is a modern uniform which suits a modern Navy. | He added: “This is a modern uniform which suits a modern Navy. |
“But the most important thing is that it is comfortable to wear in the extremes of climate in which the Royal Navy operates – from the Antarctic to the Gulf.” | “But the most important thing is that it is comfortable to wear in the extremes of climate in which the Royal Navy operates – from the Antarctic to the Gulf.” |
@BBCNews Oh dear, a fire retardent bin liner look! :( @thinkdefence @seapowerthinker | @BBCNews Oh dear, a fire retardent bin liner look! :( @thinkdefence @seapowerthinker |
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