USAID guy who chaired my panel sees me out of suit at end of conference and spurts out, "Hey, you're in your merc-wear!"
My reply: "When I'm with the mil, I just try to blend in!"
What is merc-wear?
Black slacks (special travel pants), black nylon T, and khaki multi-pocketed sleeveless vest over--oh so very Blackwater.
I've actually dressed like this for years on the road: the equivalent of a woman's basic black dress and a utilitarian overcoat. You're never quite too-under-dressed but you're also ready for just about anything.
But I had to laugh. It took a USAIDer to make that connection visually for me.
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Comments (4)
Now you just need a big black SUV with a little GPS dome thingy on the roof to really fit in.
Posted by Jim Stogdill
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April 19, 2007 7:21 AM
you're right, Jim. i don't think his Honda Pilot's going to cut it ;-)
Posted by Anonymous
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April 19, 2007 8:00 AM
maybe the "Jack Bauer" Suburban?
Posted by Brandon Winters
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April 19, 2007 8:38 AM
Referred to in these quarters as "Johnny Action Gear." Variation on the theme is any ex-operator who "dresses up" for a TV appearance in turtle neck and sport jacket (oxford and ties are for REMFs).
Posted by Michael | April 19, 2007 1:12 PM