Having spent 26+ years in the regular force, I learned that there are always going to be uniform/insignia changes. It is nice when it "tips the hat" to our heritage, but it really doesn't change the day to day job.
For the sake of soldiers, I hope that the new insignia is visible - I recall the day when a sergeant and I (cpl) were squinting at each other's CADPAT slip ons because we couldn't see the rank clearly and didn't want to get crapped on for not saluting.
Plus, officer cadet rank can be difficult to distinguish from 2Lt at a distance.
Phil
Last edited by Phillip Herring; 19-07-13 at 02:29 PM.
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