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cowboyjt [2017-07-16 15:38:55 +0000 UTC]
It looks great.
But, why no pants?
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ColonelWalther In reply to cowboyjt [2017-07-17 08:42:17 +0000 UTC]
In the military soldiers has to be easily recognizable if are not employed in military operations. pants obstruct the vision of cutie marks.
Besides they are ponies, and ponies do not really care of wearing pants
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cowboyjt In reply to ColonelWalther [2017-07-17 19:13:07 +0000 UTC]
Uniforms are made to, as the name suggests, are made to show uniformity and selflessness.
Individuality is not conducive to the military environment.
As we have seen in the show, the cutie mark is the pinnacle ones individuality.
Thus by the logistics above, should be covered.
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ColonelWalther In reply to cowboyjt [2017-07-18 09:29:17 +0000 UTC]
I would agree if it was an uniform for military operations.
But for ceremonial and service uniforms i believe that they should not wear pants for identification and such.
Beside everypony when they wear a coat it's usually without pants ( E.G. take a look on spitfire's service uniform)
In this contest you've to mind that we're in Equestria not in the real world where everything is severely Strict. Ponies has more individuality than us: various color of skin and mane.
That's my opinion why they have more individuality than an human military organization.
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cowboyjt In reply to ColonelWalther [2017-07-18 20:48:09 +0000 UTC]
Have you ever heard the saying "Salute the rank, not the man"?
It means to respect your superiors, and not to show prejudiced towards the person they are.
Showing off the 'pinnacle ones individuality' undermines that, for you have who you truly are on full display.
(Not sure if Spitfire counts, as she is in a demonstration squadron and not active military.)
I do not see how coat and mane colour have anything to do with uniformity.
As a sergeant once told me:
"When you put on uniform you are no longer Black, White, Hispanic, Jew, Muslim, or Catholic, You are a Soldier."
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DashCentry [2016-02-26 08:12:49 +0000 UTC]
Wow... It's similar to the uniform that was worn at the war in America!
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ColonelWalther In reply to DashCentry [2016-02-27 18:32:39 +0000 UTC]
Which war you're referring to?
The american civil war? it's quite different from them
Anyway it's similar to the blue uniform of the u.s. air force, but in reality is from the Italian Air Force ^^
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Stony-ed In reply to ColonelWalther [2015-06-21 12:26:00 +0000 UTC]
You are most welcome! Isn't your pony in the Italian Air Force?
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ColonelWalther In reply to Stony-ed [2015-06-21 12:48:49 +0000 UTC]
yes, it is!
But it's too hard to explain why... if can wait the seccond part for my fanfic, you'll understand the reason
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Stony-ed In reply to ColonelWalther [2015-06-21 12:50:48 +0000 UTC]
Oohh! Ok! Regardless that is awesome! I have one that is part of the US Air Force (like me)
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ColonelWalther In reply to Stony-ed [2015-06-21 13:00:21 +0000 UTC]
Great!
well Italy and US are members of the N.A.T.O. so... that means were like colleagues ^^
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guardmn [2015-06-20 19:43:07 +0000 UTC]
And I see his rank insignia is U.S. Colenol,Awesome work
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ColonelWalther In reply to guardmn [2015-06-20 21:30:36 +0000 UTC]
u.u you are right! u.u i'm glad some one like you recognized the colonel ranks...
reporting for duty sir
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TwilightWillow13 [2015-06-20 15:40:39 +0000 UTC]
Ooh. Shiny medals, cool sword, awesome art. Sweet job :3
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