Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU) 2023: Why Uniform Inspections are Important!

[@DavionWest]

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[@hanyou23]

I remember my dad having to polish his boots for his Woodlands back in the day... felt like it took him hours to do it every few weeks, but then again I was a kid, so an hour felt like hours ;p . He retired just a few months shy of 40 years (mandatory retirement age) as an E-8 -- very proud of my old man :) .

[@DavionWest]

40 years wow!! He really served!

[@Major_Doug_Keith]

As a former Captain in the Army, when I was a 1st lt in Germany I had a Staff Sergant who, honestly, I could not get through inspections without him. He always found the problems if there were any and I almost had a perfect inspection record thanks to him.

[@DavionWest]

A great NCO will help you soo much as an officer!

[@jormeister19]

I'm glad my inspections in the Navy weren't as intense as those were looking. Chief never brought out the ruler and just eyeballed it. I'm liking the new uniforms but don't miss spit shining!

[@DavionWest]

Yeah my leaders have always brought out the roller during inspections. But this unit was very serious about it and I’m glad.

[@ericgarcia3287]

The US Army should have never gotten rid of shoe shining in basic training all those years ago. Its an art that if you don't know what you're doing then it can be daunting.

[@Rockinruffhouser]

We should go back to bdu’s with the black leather boots. When bdu’s are starched, and boots are shined, they look really sharp. I however came in 2014 so we had those hideous acu’s with the ucp pattern. So gross compared to bdu and dcu

[@AnDrEwGoMeZ12]

such a massive waste of time, resources, and manpower

[@theilluminati4076]

i went through in 2022 and they had us shining shoes on our pinks and greens

[@DavionWest]

That’s great to hear ! It’s like what my dad always Says, history will come back around full circle. I went to basic in 2016 Benning.

[@j.rivera6402]

We were too busy fighting in wars to worry about shiny boots 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rogerborroel4707]

Nice, thanks for keeping me up on the newest uniforms of the Army. I served in the 60s, when it was the "greens" uniform in style.

[@DavionWest]

Of course :) I love the new uniforms, my cousins had the uniforms from the 60s.

[@rogerborroel4707]

@@DavionWest Whew! They must be old looking! I often thought about buying a new Army dress uniform for my Vietnam medals & Unit Citations...perhaps one day!

[@chrisriley8755]

Bring the Greens back no joke

[@rogerborroel4707]

YES! So, I can wear my 101st Airborne Patch on the shoulder, not on the front!@@chrisriley8755

[@nsatoday]

Just retired with 21 years and bought the AGSU because it was very nice. I opted for Allen Edmonds Leeds in shell cordovan for shoes. If going with calf (leather) Cigar is the color match. The issue shoes are junk construction. Also, please put some edge dressing on those soles LT!

[@toddaaron1168]

Man I went to basic training with faison he was always a character lmao awesome dude glad to see he is doing well

[@DavionWest]

He definitely is a character, he was one of those leaders that really does care for the troops

[@jrbluedup]

I just bought the agsu for flight school graduation. I didn't know the shoes had to be shined...

[@DavionWest]

I have to look in the regulation to see if it’s mandatory. But shoes polished/ spit shinned always look better.

[@jrbluedup]

I personally think the shoes look better unshined for the agsu because its not a flashy uniform.

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

New sub here. Thanks for your service and your channel 🇺🇸

[@wompa70]

Helping each other with something like this encourages helping each other with life.

[@motorsk81]

Or you can use a proper shine to shine your shoes. Also, you can order them from Marlow White pre shined

[@toddkonrad3057]

Nothing but positive vibes in this video.

[@MehICanFly]

Lmao we were in ROTC together and now im getting my uniform inspected tomorrow for commissioning. What a wild coincidence that your video would pop up!

[@DavionWest]

That’s crazy!!! Congrats also on commissioning!!

[@andrewmitchell7850]

Lead the way sir. Your uniform looks outstanding.

[@wompa70]

First thing I did when getting to my first duty station in 1990 was buy two pairs of shoes. One patent leather (AKA plastic) dress shoes, the other was Corcoran jump boots.

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

I used to hate uniform inspections. Glad im done with all that stuff now back in civilian life.

[@nascarfan7676]

Where does the norwegian ruck badge go on the AGSU? what is the measurement?

[@miguelduque3148]

Why is it so weird to see a E-6 with no combat patch 🤔

[@Hxxva5252]

Right !!!

[@thespadestable]

Try a few months shy of being deployed to OIF I and your incoming 1SG with 18 years in service has never been deployed, nor has ever been to the field. And she's been assigned to a Forward Support Battalion with only MEDDAC and MEPS experience. (lol)

[@aesonmoritz2100]

Damn! What a damned shame. How TF that happen? Talk about getting sham assignments. @@thespadestable

[@michaelcagle4662]

A rarity, a humble LT.👍🇺🇸

[@DavionWest]

Thank you for the kind words sir. I was blessed to have great mentors my whole life. I really do miss leading Soldiers 🥺

[@manoygwapo4555]

my god its so nice and sharp iconic uniform

[@nmelkhunter1]

So, how do you like the new uniforms?

[@DavionWest]

I love them and think they are built a little more rugged/ and durable.

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@DavionWest They certainly look a lot better than the old uniforms and look “classy” if you will.

[@khanyethebeast7477]

I recently graduated from officer candidate school just became a 2Lt jrotc

[@3rdlegbrigade258]

Those new army uniforms look sharp……they finally, in my opinion got it right…I wish I had them when I was in…

[@DavionWest]

Right!!! I got some before I got out and I’m glad I got to wear them for a year ☺️🫡

[@Rameses3113]

Looking fresh XO

[@DavionWest]

Appreciate it!!

[@dt7906]

Your airborne wings should be centered or in line with the wedge of your ribbons

[@DavionWest]

Yes, that’s what 1SG corrected me on 🙏 ever since then they have been correct

[@dt7906]

@@DavionWest awesome. Thanks for putting out these types of vodeos

[@mlbg10158]

Yeah. I forgot if 670-1 allows for the off center placement due to lapel-shoulder ratio, but it still looks dopey imho.

[@tizeye4760]

Get help from your senior enlisted. Sage advice Lt. West.

[@illuminatedperspectives2894]

I guess they was bringing that green uniform back right as i was getting out.

[@Herb23]

2:15 why do you guys have 2 different ones?

[@danielwillis2179]

Hey fellow LT here… I was tracking that even officers have to wear the DUI on our shoulders

[@DavionWest]

I’m going to look in the regs today after work, but I think you’re right. Clothing and sales didn’t have any more DUIs. I’ll let you know tho

[@gouletdrg]

@@DavionWest Yes. We wear DUI, just like the old green dress uniform. -CH Goulet

[@S3aCa1mRa1n]

That WW2 uniform is sexy. I feel everyone should be wearing it in the army

[@Starlesslemon]

SSG 12 years no deployment 👀

[@bennett437]

Good catch

[@blackthought7250]

I respect that, your NCO can help

[@dondidykes5306]

I think that they should check there soldiers records and make sure there wearing all there awards and time in service and combat strips they didn't do it when I was in and got confused or didn't know I was suppose to have something but I went from the navy to the army

[@moparman2384]

The only thing I wish the uniform had that it doesn’t is a brown belt with a golden buckle to match the shoes.

[@DavionWest]

Ohhhh that would be nice actually 😳😳🤔

[@daddydoc1115]

Question LT, might be a dumb one but I can't find any info since the AGSUs are new, if you have to shine the shoes, do you have to shine up the brim on the service cap? I bought one because I think it looks way better than the garrison cap and I'm a little confused. Thanks!

[@DavionWest]

I’ve been searching and I can’t find where it goes into that detail about it. But shining the brim of the hat does look good. My 1SG shined his

[@joekaho]

Awesomeness Sir.

[@DavionWest]

I definitely miss it!!

[@patrickbonnettgarcia8504]

That 1stSgt was definitely a prior service Marine .

[@DavionWest]

Yes he was 🙌

[@mlbg10158]

Definitely. GCM sticks out big time.

[@drew6117]

Are AGSU’S issued during boot camp?

[@DavionWest]

Yes!

[@fortunatejeremy]

Wow, does the AGSU ever look great. Especially next to the ASU.

[@DavionWest]

It really does right? Im glad they added it!

[@Rimuru_Tempest_-]

Damn, those uniforms look good tho

[@nujacordep1686]

I leave for basic at fort sill this upcoming Monday and hope I get this uniform 🙏

[@DavionWest]

Good luck!!! Soak up all the knowledge you can.

[@juanenriquez9245]

Bro run 💀

[@nujacordep1686]

@@juanenriquez9245 I have been doing that but I’ve been slacking these past few days. I know I will be dying when they make me run smh.

[@juanenriquez9245]

@@nujacordep1686 nah bro I mean run as in don’t go it’s a trap💀

[@djbenzo]

SSG Faizon that's a no for me dawg. Does he do PT?

[@dianepetit-bois557]

Yes 🙌🏾🔥

[@fjo9492]

Do new recruits in the Army get the Army greens uniform or do they get to choose from the two?

[@psalm.23.mocha.]

It depends on where you are going, I went to Fort Sill and I got mine issued, just missing a one part, long sleeve shirt.

[@psalm.23.mocha.]

And also they don't issue ASUs(blues) now. There are some of my buddies in AIT did not get AGSUs(pinks and greens). I also got my ASUs from the CIF of my unit because I volunteered for Honor Guard.

[@davidcraft4636]

They get the Greens issued but you can purchase the Dress Blues as an optional uniform for ceremonies and formal events.

[@Deeznuts-gf3ix]

When you buy the agsus has an enlisted, are they a different color has the officers?

[@DavionWest]

They are the same color, their is a few different things though. The enlisted jackets have ranks sewed on while the officers have pin on ranks.

[@flaka13lks]

Omg it's my 3d day at my first duty station and I have an inspection tomorrow 😭😭😭😭 idk how to put this belt together. Omg omg!

[@stayfit-jd4006]

Where’s your name tag sir ? On the AGSU no name plate requires 🤔

[@DavionWest]

When I was in it was not required, im not sure if its required in 2023 now though.

[@Mr_Chief]

Is that Fort Hood, look like 62nd ESB?

[@DavionWest]

Fort polk

[@suyeshkhanal4735]

Hey davion did they remove the beret caps too or is it still alive in the army?

[@DavionWest]

Hey Suyesh, the better is still alive in the army. But not as alive as it use to be. The Army rangers wear berets, Special forces, SFAB units, ABN units, and other units do for ceremonial events etc.

[@cheeseman7453]

1lt are the pinks optional?

[@DavionWest]

As of right now they are optional, but I believe the official wear in date is 2028. Where if you’re in the army that is when you need to have them by and ready to wear.

[@tickles5289]

"Actually Actually Actually..." How about taking a writing class or an English class?

[@louiewatson9389]

E6 with no overseas bars. Damn I'm a E4 and have more awards than that E6.

[@suyeshkhanal4735]

No offense but i rather prefer asu over these green ones

[@j.rivera6402]

Dude, your SSG needs to get his uniform tailored…that jacket is WAAAAYYY too tight on him. That’s apart of the uniform inspection.

[@aesonmoritz2100]

SSG look like he need to be on that AR 600-9 program. Real quick. Look like someone need to be flagged.

[@mlbg10158]

Yep. First two things I noticed: coat too small, and his tie is soup sandwich crooked. If you’re gonna appear in a video, at least straighten your ******* tie.

[@JohnGatesIII]

Uniform inspection INSTEAD of PT? Why not Inspection AFTER PT? Also, look at DA PAM 670-1. You CAN shift your wings, but the outside of the wings Should be lined up with the outside left edge of your ribbons, NOT centered on the outside left edge of your ribbons..

[@DavionWest]

Correct, that’s why I added the caption in the video. My 1SG corrected me.

[@qpat300]

If you're airborne you know how to shine your boots

[@brandenjohnson536]

Was that 1st Sergeant a Marine!?

[@DavionWest]

He was.

[@badhorse1640]

I’m in AIT and I’m the only soldier who had polished shoes during inspections

[@DavionWest]

Damn…….

[@badhorse1640]

@@DavionWest my battle buddies were like “those look like the brown version of dress blue shoes” thank you for the good content sir

[@malinyamato]

damn new uniform looks soo good. do you like it? yeaaaaaaaaaaaaa you like it like being in an old romantic WWII movie.... now I really want to join the Army... where do I sign to enlist and when can I get the uniform? --- it must be easier for you to get girls now as it looks so good.

[@hitch-k1r]

1SG needs some lessons in how to actually inspect troops. You never "step around" a troop to check their uniform. You inspect them while returning down the line. Come on, have we literally lost the skills in inspecting troops? This was one of the first lessons in PLDC.

[@JordanBMayes]

Sgt. needs some PT! He bussin out the uniform 😂

[@Rameses3113]

Do the Officers get inspected too?

[@DavionWest]

Yes! Really depends on the unit, but a good 1SG and CDR will make sure the Officers are inspected too.

[@sonnysantana5454]

as a former us marine corps vet , i can only say that it is the only good uniform that the us army ever had and it would be nice if they brought back the late 50's and very early 60's khaki dress that the us army and the USMC both had

[@classicalhollywoodfilm8378]

The army had the khaki dress uniform in world war 2 I own a uniform dated 1944 an army air corp uniform. The navy had them I know in world war 2 I know the navy had them also in the late 2000’s early 2010’s. I think the army air corp officer had also a white uniform but it’s rare I think.

[@miles1886]

Bliss? Biggs Airfield perhaps? P.S. MPs lead the way!

[@InspireMe819]

I miss you so much

[@goofygoober2209]

They look fresh

[@W8ASA]

How did you get to be an officer if you don't know how to spit shine your shoes? You should have learned that in ROTC or OCS!

[@DavionWest]

We didn’t do that in ROTC. That’s why I learned from my 1SG :).

[@Jkpgs]

man that green uniform makes anyone look hot bro and im straight

[@zawbreezy]

How would you promote enlisted soldier that is wearing AGSU? Since there is no pin on ranks like officers for enlisted side on the AGSU.

[@duck5336]

You'd promote them in the OCP/ACU, then they'd go to the cleaners and get them sowed on.

[@LMNRocks101]

I really like your uniform! usually the breast pockets look weird, especially if you are a bigger guy; but yours look really good! What brand is your AGSU uniform?

[@DavionWest]

Thank you, it’s Marlow White that made mine

[@Money-qd1zh]

Where are you stationed now sir?

[@DavionWest]

Ft polk

[@Money-qd1zh]

Ever think about Germany? That’s where I’m stationed.. I’m a 31B

[@bennett437]

You mean Senior NCOs…. not senior enlisted

[@TheMackey50]

I'm not a big fan of the unit patches on the AGSU tbh

[@DavionWest]

Ahhhh, why not?

[@TheMackey50]

@@DavionWest It just doesn't look right to me with how high up it is. I do still like them over the ASUs though.

[@dt7906]

Sir, your uniform is messed up.

[@DavionWest]

Yes, the 1SG helped correct me afterwards

[@dondidykes5306]

Oh ok I see that now

[@flaka13lks]

Wtf... And they inspect with a ruler 📏📐? Ok you know I'ma get fucked up tomorrow when my 1st Sargeant comes by to check me out on my 3d day here 😭🙏

[@michaelstorrs4918]

I can teach you how spit you’re shoes probably better than you’re chain of command.

[@ugosanchez6696]

You don’t have to shine your shoes

[@thomasgoff8330]

Glad i got out out in 1992 rather be in class A orB's black shoes. To me better looking uniform's.

[@jungleghostsurvival]

Sloppy ! Staff Sergeant pre-prep your pink before video tie is crooked for inspection

[@dondidykes5306]

I thought the army was going back to the 1940s style uniform s

[@haowardbui]

Spit shine? OH HELL NO, take it off post to them Korean places that does it.

[@tickles5289]

DO NOT EVER "SPIT" (SHINE) ON YOUR SHOES! NOT ONLY IS IT DISGUSTING BUT RUINS THE LEATHER. USE DISTILLED WATER AFTER FIRST CLEANING THEM WITH SADDLE SOAP.

[@marksheiman1538]

Distilled water, and nylon stockings. Have a pair of nylons since you can get into the creases. Also; the nylon is abrasive enough to give it a good shine.

[@malinyamato]

the blue uniform looks terrible..... its too airforcy...

[@DavionWest]

I’ve always felt like this too!!

[@CopDoctorLawyer]

what a handsome XO

[@CopDoctorLawyer]

i mean great video great video

[@DavionWest]

@@CopDoctorLawyer haha thanks!!

[@thelmalewis7870]

Hello Over in UK in the forces , we call it bulling the shoes, great video only spoilt by you using swear words in your finished talk ! so un proffessional for an Officer too! Why not use a smile costs your nothing but it can make your day .

[@DavionWest]

It’s always great to hear from other cultures :). And that’s true, the way I see it if war breaks out they won’t care if I cuss, they will care if I bring back home my troops :)

[@thelmalewis7870]

@@DavionWest hello Yes a bit different in a war stitu, but un profesional when making a professional video. Thank you for your comment.

[@fredfarmer5952]

When I saw the US Army going back to the OLD WW2 uniforms, I sighed sadly 😥 ... for today's new soldiers. Their officers... their "Top Brass" ...has obviously lost all imagination. Might as well put F. Scott Fitzgerald in as Chief of Strategy... or is the Chief of Staff in charge of that??? Small wonder the Army can't reach its recruiting goals. 😢

[@gloriawilson3241]

That is a ugly uniform! That is the reason the army changed it in the first place,

[@ssad47]

You are crazy i love the agsu

[@elifoust7664]

MP

[@elemele4real]

I dislike 2LTs & 1LTs lol 😆

[@jaytheman3]

I hate that badge and ribbon set up you have

[@chrisriley8755]

Get rid of the Berets please and give back the old covers nobody wants the Berets Honestly. You get alot more enlistments if you stick to the old Class A Uniforms and covers how much is it going to take where not French or British Soldiers so correct the lame berets back to the old faithfull busdriver covers unless your fine with all the upcoming Soldiers to Join the Marines. Im serious men will eat crow and ask for seconds over there Uniforms Berets are making your men go else where. Onward id rather be called a Soldier than otherwise so would .any others fix the simple Uniform cover issue and see Results .

[@Hxxva5252]

First of all army life is nothin to smile about shit sucks lol

[@mikewellington1243]

Well designed uniform - but far too much 'bling'. The formation 'patch 'is far too large. Examine the uniform of a British, Australian or German soldier of comparative service and there will be far less frippery on his/her uniform.

[@jascam1]

Every era pays homage to their current troops, why in Gods name would the US Army go back to WW2 uniform. The Army should have adopted a new futuristic look for the modern era.

[@richard7743]

Damn, that's a big boy Staff. Chapter that mf'er. Embarrassing the uniform