Why Do Salvationists Wear Uniforms?
First, for those who see the uniform, the issue is identification. The Salvationist wears a uniform for many of the same reasons other service-centered personnel wear them. Whether the vocation is police work, the military, an airline pilot, or U.P.S. Delivery Driver, the uniform is an identifier. A link is made between the uniform and the one wearing it, giving the viewer a sense of the occupation. When someone sees an individual in a Salvation Army uniform, they associate that person with The Salvation Army; they see someone whose motto is “Saved to Serve”! Next, for the wearer of the uniform, it is a witness of their faith in God. No one wears the uniform unless they are a soldier (member) of The Salvation Army. By putting on the uniform, they are publicly sharing their love for God, their relationship with Him, and their desire to serve Him by serving others.
