I guess it’s a bit of a side point, but I don’t understand why today’s military personnel wear camo so often. When in theater, yes of course. Otherwise, why?
I actually think it sends the wrong message.
Cost is big factor and having them wear olive drab uniforms stateside and BDUs or DCUs while deployed doubles the uniform allotment.
Deployment timelines is another. Most active duty units are ready to deploy within 24, 48, or 72 hours. That's not enough time to make sure the BDUs that have been packed away are ready to go. Even if the unit doesn't deploy, individuals might be tasked.
I've seen surprises get pulled out of a duffle bag of DCUs such as old rank still sown on the uniform. Some would pull out uniforms that didn't fit anymore, not usually for someone getting fat but for guys who'd been hitting the gym. Some had their old squadron patches still on their uniform too. We had one or two that had name changes after getting divorce but they still had their married name on their DCUs from the last time they deployed.
Instead of constant inspections, it's easier to have them show up every day in a uniform that fits, has all the right patches, has the correct name tapes, and has the correct rank.
The other issue is that they want servicemembers to think of themselves as ready for combat and not just uniformed government employees.