SAF has rationalise its dressing with the civilian, at public
functions.
previously, when attending a formal event, while all civilian
guests wear suit and tie, members of the SAF attend in No.1 ......
really stood out from the crowd. That's how the No.5 came about,
with tie, and with jacket versions, to blend in properly.
Also, it would be very silly to wear civilain clothes to camp, and
then change to uniform to work, and at the end of the day, get into
civilian clothes to get home. By not insisting that headdress be
worn at all times, we now can see more soldiers tavelling to and
from home / camp in uniform.
The overall impact is great. Its a move in the right direction.