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Many of the troops must have heard the old saying “civil rain does not wet the military”, but since nothing is as it was, the Portuguese Air Force (FAP) dared to break dictates and a whole history of tradition, authorizing the military to use an umbrella as part of your uniform. This is the first time this has happened in the Armed Forces.
In an internal FAP circular, to which the DN had access, it is noted that the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Joaquim Borrego, authorized by order of October 2 the “use of the umbrella”.
It adds that it is intended “to be used by the military of the Air Force, and can be acquired by itself, without the right to reimbursement, for the unit price of 12 euros, in units / organs with uniform section “.
It is also emphasized in this document that “this uniform may only be used to protect against the rain, when wearing the uniform No. 1 or No. 2, as long as the army is not included in ceremonies or graduations.
The military is alerted that the use of the umbrella does not prevent “compliance with the provisions contained in the Regulation of Military Continences and Honors, that is, in the continences and desertions of isolated soldiers.”
Asked the CEMA office about the reason that led to this unprecedented decision in the national Armed Forces, the spokesman for Joaquim Borrego says that “the adoption of this new uniform article is part of a review and update of the Uniform Regulations of the Force Air that is in force “. It emphasizes that “the new article is optional, supported by the military.”
From the blue color, to the chrome metal, through the ZIP closure and the tape with the FAP inscription on the protective sleeve, to the number of clubs (eight), everything is described in detail.
In said circular the model to be purchased is described in detail: from the blue color, to the chromed metal, through the ZIP closure and the tape with the FAP inscription on the protective sleeve, to the number of clubs (eight), everything is described in detail (see below)
The uproar was unleashed on social media, with several military personnel, some officers, criticizing the measure and saying goodbye to the old saying. “Does using a different umbrella model mean that the military is badly dressed?“a general officer told DN, without hiding the irony.
There are still those who go further in parody, even proposing models for other Ramos, such as one for the Army, whose use was proposed for “ambushes” (photo below).
What if Miguel Machado, lieutenant colonel in the reform and former paratrooper, who directs the specialized military magazine “Operational” is not “shocked” by the measure, even highlighting that “the FAP has always been a pioneer in many things and this is yet another”António Lima Coelho, from the National Association of Sergeants (ANS), considers it “an anecdote.”
Speaking to DN, this association leader, who is a member of the Air Force, regrets that “there has been no sense of priorities.”
“There are a number of serious military problems to be solved, which have dragged on over the years, and it is unfortunate that there are still people wasting time pulling sticks out of an umbrella.”
It emphasizes that “there are a series of serious military problems to be solved, which have dragged on over the years, such as sickness assistance, promotions, the new evaluation regulations that are endangering the cohesion of the Armed Forces, among others”. , and it is unfortunate that there are still those who waste time pulling rods out of an umbrella ”.
Lima Coelho emphasizes that there is no “nothing against everything that protects the military” but He does not understand that this has been “a priority and concern of those who must dedicate themselves to solving the problems of the military. This is an anecdote.”
“It makes you think that there are people with little to do. It is a total inversion of priorities. Please, it’s too much! ”He exclaims.
Description of the FAP umbrella:
a) Chrome metal and fiberglass;
b) 100% polyester fabric;
e) Automatic opening and closing;
d) 8 rods;
e) Blue protective cover with zip closure;
f) The protective cover contains a blue “tape” with a white “FAP” inscription;
g) White logo of the FAP, placed on the upper part of the wrist;
h) White inscription “FAP” on the velcro closure.
