Indian Army to adopt common uniform for officers of Brigadier rank and above from August 1

New Delhi, May 9: The Army has decided to adopt a common uniform for officers of the Brigadier rank and above irrespective of the parent cadre and appointment.

 

The aim is to promote and strengthen a common identity and approach in service matters among the force’s senior leadership, moving beyond the boundaries of regimentation, defence sources said Tuesday.

 

 

The headgear, shoulder rank badges, gorget patches, belts, and shoes of senior officers of flag rank (Brigadier and above) will now be common and these changes will be implemented from August 1 this year, reported news agency ANI while citing sources.

 

However, there will be no change to the uniform worn by Colonels and below-rank officers of the Indian Army.

 

In the Indian Army, Brigadier and above officers are those who have already commanded units / battalions and are mostly posted at headquarters / establishments where officers from all Arms and Services work and function together. A standard uniform will ensure a common identity for all senior-rank officers, while reflecting the true ethos of the Indian Army, according to sources.

 

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Last year, the Indian Army had adopted a digital pattern combat uniform. It has an informal look compared to the older one as the shirt is not tucked in which hides the belt on the waist. The soldiers also wear the round-neck T-shirt worn under the shirt.