Dress Attire in the Armed Forces

Out of curiosity, and a bit for a school research project, I've been wondering, is there any branch of military where all black uniforms are standard issue? I've seen it in movies, but not sure it's a real thing?

Uniforms in the U.S. military vary depending on the branch of service, the specific job of the individual, and whether they are in a combat, operational, or ceremonial role. To answer your query, none of the branches have a standard issue all-black uniform.

For example, the U.S. Army's combat uniform is mostly camo, as is that of the Air Force and Space Force. The Marine Corps uniforms are a blend of earth-tone colors, and the Navy primarily uses blue and grey.

It's important to note that all-black uniforms are generally not practical for most military operations because they wouldn't provide effective camouflage.

However, certain specialized groups or units within these branches might have all-black or dark uniforms for specific purposes. For example, in the Navy, submarine crews often wear navy blue or black uniforms due to the specific conditions of their work.

Keep in mind that Hollywood often takes liberties with military uniforms in movies for dramatic effect, so what you see in films is not necessarily accurate.

For your research project, I'd recommend looking up specific uniform regulations for each branch of the U.S. military; they should provide a more detailed and comprehensive view on this subject.