eddo36 16 Posted August 6, 2016 (CNN) - The Navy will ditch the unpopular, blue camouflage uniforms that have been called blueberries or aquaflage, in favor of green camouflage. The switch will be effective October 1, the Navy announced. But sailors can continue wearing the blue uniforms for an additional three years before they are completely phased out. Sailors had long complained about the blue-black-gray, standard working uniforms, which are called Navy Working Uniform Type I. The cotton-nylon outfit was described as heavy, prone to melting and in a color didn't make sense -- unless they were trying to hide underwater. The blue uniforms were unveiled in 2008. Back when it was first introduced, the Navy had touted the blue camouflage for not showing stains and signs of heavy wear. But it fell out of favor as sailors said they wanted something lighter and less flammable. The Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said in a press statement Thursday that the uniform issue came up consistently when he traveled to see sailors deployed around the world. "They want uniforms that are comfortable, lightweight, breathable and they want fewer of them," he said. "We have heard the feedback and we are acting on it." The Navy will begin issuing the green uniforms, known as Navy Working Uniform Type III, to new recruits starting October 1, 2017. "This change is the first step in a multi-phased process that will streamline and consolidate the Navy's uniform requirements, and ultimately improve uniformity across the force," according to a press statement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degman 73 Posted August 21, 2016 Makes sense. It's not like the blue pattern will prevent enemy from seeing you on the boat, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewsRG 22 Posted August 21, 2016 I guess if you end up in the sea the enemy won't be able to locate your as hide in your blue camouflage :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Degman 73 Posted August 21, 2016 I don't think that blue camo would make much difference. If the enemy came to capture surviving crew before their allies, then nothing is gonna hide them. Especially if the enemy uses thermal imaging, and that stuff is pretty common this days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxmox 73 Posted August 22, 2016 The camouflage of navy ships were often black n white stripes..... lol....how about this: Seriously, the "aquaflage" did not look that great.... :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
