TI_Lifeguard Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I was just chilling with an older scout (camper) up on the COPE course this week when he started complaining about his council (one of the NY state councils). He says that they are goin to a new A for the jambo next year, and he was complaining about how he was gonna be required to buy the new uniforms by next year. Is national going to a new A soon? if so, are there pics of it anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Maybe the word is that the scouts simply need to get uniforms just for the Jamboree. I know that the Scouts from my troop that went to the last one bought new shirts and put all of the appropriate jambo patches on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI_Lifeguard Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 Hey Fat Old Guy, you wouldn't happen to have been an ASM with Jambo Troop 439 last time around, would you? My conversation left me with very little information ("it's yellow" and "it looks gay" were the only concrete descriptions) but it did not seem like he could have been refering to the current uniform. The scout in question had worked at his council camp for a few seasons, so presumably he would already have (multiple) class A's from that gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boleta Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I have heard rumors of a new field uniform for 2 years now. Remember, though... The BSA uniform is acceptable in any form. Some of the oldtimers wear the dark green from the 60's. (Just don't mix and match the styles, my advice only). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Titanium Dude, I haven't been to a Jamboree so it couldn't have been me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI_Lifeguard Posted July 10, 2004 Author Share Posted July 10, 2004 Fat_Old_Guy... I was just wondering because one of my ASMs adopted Fat Old Guy as his nickname (FOG for short) during the last jambo. nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 A logical assumption but in this case, not quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 A DE told me that he's been hearing a lot of noise about a new field uniform coming after Jambo. One rumor is that the new uniform will be unveiled there. It would seem to make more sense (and cost less money) to make the new uniform be the Jambo uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWScouter Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 What is a Jambo uniform? Its not any different than the present uniform except it is all tricked out with jamboree patches, troop number, patrol etc, is it? Or are you talking about an activity uniform for the jamboree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleInKY Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Its not any different than the present uniform except it is all tricked out with jamboree patches, troop number, patrol etc, is it? That's my understanding. Current field uniform, with Jambo troop #, patches, etc. From what I understand, participants are encouraged to purchase a new uniform for the Jamboree. Many then convert them to their regular uniform after the event. If a new uniform is forthcoming, it would seem to be less expensive on participants to have them buy the new uniform. But that may be too logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPwannabe@137 Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 For Gods sake, make them stop. If there is any truth to this then we are doomed. There are enough people complaining about the tan/green uniform (which really don't bother me), so what's next; a "new" new uniform??? I don't remember being asked what I like, or for that fact, anyone in my council, or the neighboring council, being asked? If they changed the field uniform again, I will just continue to wear my old OD's and the current tan/green. I hope everyone does the same. Please, just leave well enough alone. ...---... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hops_scout Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 If we come out with a new uniform, people are really gonna think we are in the US military. First the Marines get the digital camo, now the Air Force is looking at Blue Tiger Stripes among other things, and the Army just introduced a new camo that is supposed to work in all enviroments. "If it aint broke, dont fix it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Guy Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I have no argument with the color(s) of the current uniform, I just don't care too much for the quality. I am concerned that if they come up with a new uniform, the quality will be even lower than it is today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPwannabe@137 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Agreed, Agreed. If it ain't broke, dont fix it. As far as I am concerned they can do anything to an activity uniform. they need to leave the fiedl uniform alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR540Beaver Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Who says it ain't broke? You'll get as many answers as there are scouts and scouters. The colors are not broken. The quality and cut are in my opinion. The pants could be a little more roomier and have functional cargo pockets. The shirt needs an honest to God collar instead of that floppy piece of fabric they have. I wouldn't mind reversing the colors to tan pants and olive shirt. I think the boys might come closer to wearing a khaki pant than an olive pant. Again, my opinion. I'd like to see the uniform made from a fabric that repels stains, dries quickly and wicks moisture away from the body. All of these innovations are out in the market for half the cost of the scout uniform pieces. It could be done. I think each council will have their own requirments for Jamboree. My son and I will be going with our contingent. Our requirements are three full uniforms. We will be there 10 days and we won't be doing laundry to my knowledge. Therefore, you need enough uniforms to switch out and stay clean. No talk of a "new" uniform here. The only difference will be the Jambo patches that replace our normal patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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