New Garda Uniform

16-02-2009 7:48pm

got measured for the new uniform 2day. 3/4 length patrol jacket looks different

shakin · 19-02-2009 12:22pm

so the hat doesnt look like its goin to be changed any time soon, and with some people here saying they would like to see baseball caps for practical reasons i always thought they looked cheap but the clip in this report shows one or two gardai with them and they look quite good

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0209/mullingar.html

deadwood · 20-02-2009 12:54pm

shakin wrote: »

so the hat doesnt look like its goin to be changed any time soon, and with some people here saying they would like to see baseball caps for practical reasons i always thought they looked cheap but the clip in this report shows one or two gardai with them and they look quite good

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0209/mullingar.html

Can't view it for some reason but i'm guessing that's the Public Order Unit.

donvito99 · 20-02-2009 1:37pm

deadwood wrote: »

Can't view it for some reason but i'm guessing that's the Public Order Unit.

norrie_1001 · 20-02-2009 8:33pm

goldie fish wrote: »

Part 2? I don't think I'm that old.

What's part 2?

goldie fish · 20-02-2009 9:46pm

norrie_1001 wrote: »

What's part 2?

Deadwood will confirm it, but prior to 1992, Garda training was in 2 parts. Part 1 was in Templemore, learning to march, play the bodhran and say "vehicle". Six weeks later you begun part 2, where the Sergeant took you aside in your new station, showed you your bed in the attic, and demonstrated the correct way to carry a 9v Lamp, and wear the tunic 24 hours a day, with the belt and buttons open, and the whistle chain holding it all together....:rolleyes:

CLADA · 20-02-2009 11:44pm

norrie_1001 wrote: »

What's part 2?

Part one consisted of 22 weeks in Templemore, on completion of training you were allocated to a station.

Part two training took place over a four week period in Templemore and was generally revision of legal studies with an exam at the end.

You attended part two training between 12 and 24 months after completion of part one.

goldie fish · 21-02-2009 12:24am

I was pretty close..

parsi · 21-02-2009 2:11am

I'm not a member. I don't have relations who are/were but if ye get a chance and meet an older guy ask about land comission uniforms....

deadwood · 21-02-2009 12:14pm

Don't forget the Bulls Wool.

daithip · 21-02-2009 12:30pm

I'm surprised that the powers that be haven't decided on a money saving exercise to reintroduce the shirts with the detachable collars. Certainly would save on material. Imagine, one short and one long sleeve shirt and 20 collars:rolleyes::P

deadwood · 21-02-2009 12:38pm

daithip wrote: »

I'm surprised that the powers that be haven't decided on a money saving exercise to reintroduce the shirts with the detachable collars. Certainly would save on material. Imagine, one short and one long sleeve shirt and 20 collars:rolleyes::P

NO! It's hard enough to get some lads to wash the shirts they have, never mind using just one - eugh!

I remember one particularly fragrant colleague giving out about a new issue of shirts - "you'd hardly get a week out of these ones".

daithip · 21-02-2009 12:51pm

Mrs Daithip would be an awful lot happier

metman · 22-02-2009 2:43am

Consider yerselves lucky ye have blue shirts; white shirts are a nightmare :eek:

goldie fish · 22-02-2009 12:36pm

metman wrote: »

Consider yerselves lucky ye have blue shirts; white shirts are a nightmare :eek:

I wonder how do supers feel about being back in blue shirts?:rolleyes:

deadwood · 22-02-2009 6:00pm

goldie fish wrote: »

I wonder how do supers feel about being back in blue shirts?:rolleyes:

A few held out for a while though!

Now, if only they'd show the same solidarity in these "challenging times". I'm sure the rank'n'file would squeeze them into a bus or two if they want to march?

pa990 · 23-02-2009 12:13am

deadwood wrote: »

........
I remember one particularly fragrant colleague giving out about a new issue of shirts - "you'd hardly get a week out of these ones".

Never a truer word said

ScubaDave · 24-02-2009 2:59am

The riot helmets could come in handy on wednesday!

deadwood · 24-02-2009 1:41pm

ScubaDave wrote: »

The riot helmets could come in handy on wednesday!

True. There'll be a bit of a push getting into coppers!

ScubaDave · 28-04-2009 6:40pm

Bump!

While in Templemore recently, seen the new uniforms being worn by the phase 1s. Whilst the fleeces didnt look TOO bad, the patrol jacket looks guck! Its looks like its been made about 3 sizes too big! Horrible!

The issue of it is coming soon! Eek!

ScubaDave will be making space in his locker for his current issue as its going nowhere!

super_shellers · 28-04-2009 7:57pm

I think the longer length jackets look awful, the ones we have at the minute are a lot nicer IMO. Actually, will we have to wear the new issue jackets or can we stick to wearing the other ones?

Hooch · 28-04-2009 9:02pm

super_shellers wrote: »

I think the longer length jackets look awful, the ones we have at the minute are a lot nicer IMO. Actually, will we have to wear the new issue jackets or can we stick to wearing the other ones?

Issued uniform is issued uniform, past or present. I'll be wearing the new fleese but old jacket me thinks!!!

donvito99 · 28-04-2009 9:04pm

ScubaDave wrote: »

riot helmets

Are all guards issued with riot helmets?

3hn2givr7mx1sc · 28-04-2009 9:06pm

Is now really the best time for gardaí to get new uniforms?? Is that not just more money being spent on useless un-needed thing by the government?? What about all the people on the dole... I'm sure they'd love some new outfits too

Hooch · 28-04-2009 9:10pm

donvito99 wrote: »

Are all guards issued with riot helmets?

Yes issued from T/more and Public Order members generally get new ones.

baz2009 wrote: »

Is now really the best time for gardaí to get new uniforms?? Is that not just more money being spent on useless un-needed thing by the government?? What about all the people on the dole... I'm sure they'd love some new outfits too

And would you believe I havint met one member who wants to change!!! Although they tell us it would cost just as much to reissue the old one. (three years is a long time to have a jacket you know)

TheNog · 28-04-2009 9:12pm

donvito99 wrote: »

Are all guards issued with riot helmets?

yes we all get the riot helmets

Esel · 28-04-2009 11:10pm

Wouldn't the riot helmets be much more suitable than the cap for giving to a member of the public when they need to take a dump? Just sayin, like....

TheNog · 28-04-2009 11:20pm

esel wrote: »

Wouldn't the riot helmets be much more suitable than the cap for giving to a member of the public when they need to take a dump? Just sayin, like....

the helmets would certainly hold more

jt123456 · 30-04-2009 5:22pm

i was hoping for a couple of new stab vest covers when the new uniform arrives, seeing as "Garda" wears out pretty quickly on them with everyday use, but i cant remember them measuring us for them. Anyone know anything about this?

cushtac · 30-04-2009 6:38pm

jt123456 wrote: »

i was hoping for a couple of new stab vest covers when the new uniform arrives, seeing as "Garda" wears out pretty quickly on them with everyday use, but i cant remember them measuring us for them. Anyone know anything about this?

All they need to do is find out the size of your current vest, they don't need to measure you for a new cover.

FGR · 01-05-2009 7:10pm

The jacket being one size too large will become a common sight amongst members due to them being measured with the vest on underneath.

Esel · 01-05-2009 9:17pm

Don't worry, they'll grow into it!

donvito99 · 01-05-2009 10:48pm

Whats the new patrol jacket like, the Mets one?

gdamedic · 01-05-2009 11:19pm

donvito99 wrote: »

Whats the new patrol jacket like, the Mets one?

Ya looks fairly similar, saw students in the college wearing the new uniform the other day.

donvito99 · 01-05-2009 11:35pm

gdamedic wrote: »

Ya looks fairly similar, saw students in the college wearing the new uniform the other day.

Yikes, a waste of money if ya ask me. Perfectly good and more practical the current ones are.

Faheywitane · 02-05-2009 9:26am

donvito99 wrote: »

Yikes, a waste of money if ya ask me. Perfectly good and more practical the current ones are.

The new patrol jacket looks terrible, should have stuck with the
old one.

Hooch · 02-05-2009 9:33am

Faheywitane wrote: »

The new patrol jacket looks terrible, should have stuck with the
old one.

And then a lot of members would have said the older issue (before bomber jackets) were better. Its down to what your used to really. My gripe is why did we need to change!!! Twice in three years!!!! :mad:

Faheywitane · 02-05-2009 6:57pm

nice guy always wrote: »

And then a lot of members would have said the older issue (before bomber jackets) were better. Its down to what your used to really. My gripe is why did we need to change!!! Twice in three years!!!! :mad:

Twas quite mad alright!

norrie_1001 · 03-05-2009 12:47pm

Rumor I heard is that we will have to hand back our old bomber jackets when we get issued with the new longer coat. I hope this isn't true because I want to hold onto it. Anyone else hear this?

Hooch · 03-05-2009 1:23pm

norrie_1001 wrote: »

Rumor I heard is that we will have to hand back our old bomber jackets when we get issued with the new longer coat. I hope this isn't true because I want to hold onto it. Anyone else hear this?

They said that last time too, sure you forgot it, lost it got a biological hazard on it etc etc;). You'll learn!!

gdamedic · 03-05-2009 2:45pm

nice guy always wrote: »

And then a lot of members would have said the older issue (before bomber jackets) were better. Its down to what your used to really. My gripe is why did we need to change!!! Twice in three years!!!! :mad:

Although i find the current bomber jacket is waterproof (as long as its not worn in the rain)

coach23 · 09-05-2009 7:18pm

i tried on the new unifrom a while back getting fitted and i really dont understand where they got the idea from. the present uniform was the first step in the right direction for a properly operational uniform. The present jacket is half decent if only it was waterproof we'd be happy but it is at least wearable of the times and practical with plenty of freedom of movement and pockets for storage. and the issue of a utility belt was also a welcome addition when it came in but also has to be updated to a vest or cover for stab vest like the zip up patrol vest the met/manchester police use far more prectical comfortable and leads to alot lesss back complaints. as for teh res of the uniform we should have hard wearing trousers like the frie brigade or paramedics with a combat pocket makes far more sense in the long run and a baseball cap is also more practical. for all those whoe like the current cap it should be kep for ceremonial/official duties court interviews etc. the tie has to go its not prectiacl for running after guys, sitting in a car when the stab vest pushes it into your throat or grappling with lads after you've caught them but again it should be kept for court official ceremonial duties and when the member is employed as m.i.c s.o.

junior80 · 09-05-2009 7:25pm

Overall we just have to accept that An Garda Síochána is always looking to other forces for innovation rather than canvassing members for what they actually need with regard to uniform/equipment and for that reason alone we will always be a couple of years behind and ill equipped

The Black Oil · 12-05-2009 2:05pm

Do many members have baseball caps now?

12-05-2009 2:40pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

Do many members have baseball caps now?

Thats the Public Order Unit.

junior80 · 12-05-2009 2:45pm

Howya, no not many members, the ones in the picture are public order unit personnel by the looks of it, they have them and as far as i know armed members can get them to make them more identifiable in an armed incident along with the navy raid jackets

Hacknabush · 07-06-2009 4:39pm

Any more news of a date of issue or is it still on for July (maybe November??)

deadwood · 07-06-2009 9:48pm

Oh, there'll be [EMAIL="f@$#ing"]f@$#ing[/EMAIL] issues alright.

FGR · 08-06-2009 9:39pm

Why can I still not see this happening?

At least I'll get a properly measured pair of trousers this time around..

And a hat.

deadwood · 08-06-2009 10:32pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

Why are they all smiling? It looks like they're giving someone the bumps for their birthday!

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