Quote Originally Posted by OC Richard View Post
The red socks are something I've not seen them wear before. I'm used to seeing the solders as well as the pipers in red & white diced full hose.
The red hose ( sort of a "ragg" style sock with black flecks) have been worn by all ranks for years. The officers wear red and white diced hose with mess dress, which the pipers also wear.