Why does the US Surgeon General wear a miitary uniform?
537753
The Surgeon General is the executive officer of the United States Public Health Service, what is a non-military uniformed service:\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Uniformed_Services\n\nThe distinction between a commissioned officer of a non-military uniformed service and a civilian is important under the laws of war. Members of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the NOAA Corps are considered as non-combatants in accordance with the Geneva Conventions, in Category V.\n\nAlso the Surgeon General holds the rank of Vice Admiral
819660
because he likes it.  just like why does jack wear a cod piece?
749781
No for the reason that the military only supplies large uniforms, and he needed a xxxxL..☺
969524
HE is a Cry Baby !!!  HE was trained to be a COMBAT Engineer.  Hmmm  yet he isnt trained to go out on COmbat Patrols ??  He was trained to be a Soldier first and a Combat Engineer second.  Seems to me he is scared.  Of course the Military is going to send him back to his original unit.  That is where his Commander is.  Commanders deal with their Soldiers.  That is why they are Commanders
936865
I'm not buying the "stifles creativity" arguments nor am I buying the "forces conformity" jag.  I believe that a uniform actually makes people work HARDER to stand out and be creative (ie: their physical image alone carries no weight).  I also believe that in life one needs to understand when the *appearance* of conforming is in their best interest (ask anyone in a successful career).  But a uniform does not mean conformation - at least it didn't to the slutty catholic school girls I used to date, smoke dope and drink with...\n\nI think uniforms are a great equalizer.
202159
One reason is the professional look, I get many compliments on my uniform(it does look rather sharp), the other reason is it is easier to see where we may have contamination on our clothes,(mucous,blood, urine, stool, ect)this allows us to change our clothes to minimize passing along pathogens. There is a sign that hangs by our sink, it says, "Have you ever killed a man with your bare hands?...Are you sure?" as a nurse we need to constantly be washing our hands and the white shows other areas that may be contaminated.
1138159
Because the National Guard was set up to get around Posse Comitatus by being fully funded by the state they are there to protect. They may get federal money from grants and such, but the grant money goes to the state, not the military unit. Then the STATE itself funds the units needs. As a military unit fully funded by the state, and for the state, is is lawful for the Governor of the state to order them into civilian action, not as an Army unit, but as a deputized law enforcement unit under the control of the Governor's office. Or whatever other reason he needs them. (For example, he/she can order medical personel into the field and set up medical facilities for civilians.) FEDERAL troops, such as a Marine detachment, or a Regular Army (or RA) detachment could not participate in these same actions except as in a supporting role only, as is the case with the federal troops supporting the local and federal law enforcement agencies along the Mexican border. They have no arrest authority, but use sophisticated techniques and sheer manpower to support those who do.
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I love the concept, but it needs improvement still.\n\nAs a US soldier myself who spent some time in Iraq, I can tell you that the new uniform is a much needed change. With the old uniform, all your pockets were covered up by body armor rendering them useless. Now they are mounted on the shoulders for easy access. The feel of the new uniform is better as well, kind of like your wearing pajamas or something.\n\nI still think they need to make some changes though. The uniform fell apart after only six months of use. Maybe some reinforced seams would do the trick.\n\nBesides durability issues, I wouldn't change a thing.\n\nAlright, you guys. Here is the Army regulation on boot blousing. This excerpt was taken from AR670-1 3-6-c:\n\nc. Soldiers will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or blousing rubbers, if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. Personnel will not wrap the trouser leg around the leg tightly enough to present a pegged appearance. Soldiers will not blouse the boots so that the trouser leg extends down to the ankle area. When bloused, the trousers should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. When soldiers wear the sleeves of the coat rolled up, the camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll the sleeves neatly above the elbow, no more than 3 inches above the elbow.
259811
He wants to increase it because the men who fight for our country deserve it.  Also he has not decreased any of the active duty or reserves benefits.  God bless the USA!!!!
163677
My experience is that it's a game when enlisted men deploy.  We play the game to see who can grow the nastiest/funkiest moustache while we are deployed.  Once we get back, the 'stache is gone.
1072343
the most likely reason is censorship & puritan prudence. by drawing shorts on the heroes, they could visually justify not putting on detail there, whereas on the rest of the uniform you can see individual sinews & tendons. if they had to put the same detail there in the shorts that they put in the rest of the anatomy, it would mean detailing the genitalia & that's a no-no in general comic book land.
991228
I'm assuming this isn't a real question.\n\nBesides...all military men in uniform are good looking.
550375
Because that private has not been trained in the same things the officer has.  \n\nIf the private shows promise then he can be offered a chance to go to West Point (or ROTC) himself.  \n\nOtherwise - once that private gets seasoning he may learn how to be a sergeant.  And once he starts leading troops himself he will learn why the things that made him a good are not all the things he needs to know in order to be a good leader.
668901
The dress code encompasses the wearing of a similar uniform.It says nothing about the cleanliness of its components, not the fit of the said uniform.
12255
His promotion to Major General was likely a war-time promotion, which by definition reverts to the lower level once his position in charge of the division was eliminated. He would have to be a general of some sort to be able to give orders to every member of the division. He was ostensibly removed because of his age, but I'm sure the fact that the division failed its readiness test didn't help anything.
1048094
hey yeah!!  nothing beats a boy in uniform.  i think its because we see them in authority and like it.
729182
I would prefer a uniform at work because then I wouldn't have to decide what to wear every day and I wouldn't have to spend my own money on boring work clothes!