In the mid-2270s, the Federation Starfleet began to consider a new uniform design, a maroon-toned, somewhat militaristic type of Starfleet uniforms with shoulder-clip jackets and metal breast and belt-buckle insignias. The design was first approved for production during reference stardate 2/19, on 17 September. The first issue occurred in that stardate, on 31 October. The uniform attracted criticism from peace-minded citizens and groups, who felt like the Federation was giving Starfleet a more military slant than served its purpose, perhaps as a precursor to aggression against the Klingons or Romulans (ST reference: Mr. Scott's Guide to the Enterprise)