Looking for - CADPAT Private Epaulets

[Infanteer]

If there was a "Comedy" thread, this one would definitely be there.

Someone just send the kid a CADPAT slip-on....

 

[aesop081]

If there was a "Comedy" thread, this one would definitely be there.

Someone just send the kid a CADPAT slip-on....

I would but the ones around here are all blue !!!  :-X

 

[Michael OLeary]

Just to stir this little pot; by definition, it shouldn't be called an epaulette when worn on the chest as for the CADPAT and IEC. By definition, an epaulette is "an ornamental shoulder-piece of uniform or coat" (Concise Oxford). But I've got no suggestion for what the piece on the shirt/jacket should be called now, the rank and unit tab are embroidered on or sewn to the "slip-on."

 

[Inch]

I would but the ones around here are all blue !!!   :-X

I just got my name tags today, WTF were they thinking? You can't even read my name any farther than arm's length.

Just to stir this little pot; by definition, it shouldn't be called an epaulette when worn on the chest as for the CADPAT and IEC. By definition, an epaulette is "an ornamental shoulder-piece of uniform or coat" (Concise Oxford). But I've got no suggestion for what the piece on the shirt/jacket should be called now, the rank and unit tab are embroidered on or sewn to the "slip-on."

It's already been suggested, how about a slip on holder?  ;D

 

[Big Bad John]

Thank you for the best laugh I've had in weeks.

 

[Jungle]

But I've got no suggestion for what the piece on the shirt/jacket should be called now, the rank and unit tab are embroidered on or sewn to the "slip-on."

Then it should be called a "slip-on holder"... or maybe a "slip-on rack" ??

There's a few girls I'd like to say this too: "here, put this on your rack" !!!  ;D

 

[Pencil Tech]

I call those epaulet holders....we all have our own ways of saying things....tomato...tomato

I call them chest-mounted shoulder straps.

 

[aesop081]

I just got my name tags today, WTF were they thinking? You can't even read my name any farther than arm's length.

I got my name tags today too....get the CADPAT gortex on the 26th......wait ill you see the ranks !!

 

[Infanteer]

Just to stir this little pot; by definition, it shouldn't be called an epaulette when worn on the chest as for the CADPAT and IEC. By definition, an epaulette is "an ornamental shoulder-piece of uniform or coat" (Concise Oxford). But I've got no suggestion for what the piece on the shirt/jacket should be called now, the rank and unit tab are embroidered on or sewn to the "slip-on."

Well since épaule is French for shoulder, then would logic lead it to be called the poitrinette (poitrine = chest)?

There you go Private Gagnon, go ask your clothing stores for a poitrinette.

 

[Michael OLeary]

I got my name tags today too....get the CADPAT gortex on the 26th......wait ill you see the ranks !!

But the Air Force chose such a lovely shade of blue thread.

 

[big_johnson1]

I got my name tags today too....get the CADPAT gortex on the 26th......wait ill you see the ranks !!

Are we still due for those great blue t-shirts too? That way the Army can laugh at as from even FARTHER away! "Yep he's Air Force alright, blue beret AND t-shirt! Let's get 'em boys!"

 

[Pencil Tech]

Poor old Pte Gagnon - asked a simple question and created a monster.

 

[Inch]

You guys don't know much about style do you? The ranks and names have to match our shirts, but it'd look tacky if they were the same colour as our hats.  ;D

 

[George Wallace]

I don't know Infanteer....someone may give him some poutin......lots of curds and gravy with those fries?



Right Sergeant Major.......march in the guilty bastard

GW

 

[aesop081]

Well since épaule is French for shoulder, then would logic lead it to be called the poitrinette (poitrine = chest)?

There you go Private Gagnon, go ask your clothing stores for a poitrinette.

Why do you guys insist on torturing me...i can't stop laughing !!!

But the Air Force chose such a lovely shade of blue thread.

You can't see the ranks from 4 inches away.....explain that to the last officer i didn't salute.......you can't read the names.......the blue t-shirts are just too much.......when am i ever gonna wear CADPAT anyways ?

Poor old Pte Gagnon - asked a simple question and created a monster.

And your point is ?

 

[Jungle]

Well since épaule is French for shoulder, then would logic lead it to be called the poitrinette (poitrine = chest)?

There you go Private Gagnon, go ask your clothing stores for a poitrinette.

Then I wanna know what you call it when the Sailors sew a nametag to one of the back pockets on their pants... a "bummette" ??

 

[Infanteer]

Geez Jungle - en Francais

A derriette of course....

 

[aesop081]

Then I wanna know what you call it when the Sailors sew a nametag to one of the back pockets on their pants... a "bummette" ??

Is that not called courtesy ?  Ex-D ?

 

[Michael OLeary]

You guys don't know much about style do you? The ranks and names have to match our shirts, but it'd look tacky if they were the same colour as our hats.  ;D

Don't get mad at us, it's not our fault the Air Force can't accessorize.

 

[Inch]

Don't get mad at us, it's not our fault the Air Force can't accessorize.

WHAT! You guys get purses, I mean, murses? All we get are helmet bags that everybody uses for everything but helmets.