Posted on Dec 5, 2016
Am I allowed to wear my uniform to go to the base exchange if I'm off duty?
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I'm in the Army Guard, is it authorized for me to wear my uniform to visit the base exchange while off duty?
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For the life of me I can't understand why you would want to. Maybe it's just new to you still.
To answer your question, sure, as long as you are wearing it correctly, and properly follow all associated customs and courtesies while wearing it. If you're in doubt as to whether or not you can remember everything I'd suggest going in civilian clothes. It may keep some unbeknownst heat off of you.
To answer your question, sure, as long as you are wearing it correctly, and properly follow all associated customs and courtesies while wearing it. If you're in doubt as to whether or not you can remember everything I'd suggest going in civilian clothes. It may keep some unbeknownst heat off of you.
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I love being in uniform. I love it. I've dreamt since I was little of being in one for real and now I have it I just want to wear it whenever I can. It may seem dumb to some but it's a dream come true to be in the army and have the real deal rather than a costume
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SGM Billy Herrington
(Join to see) - don't let your love of it and excitement of finally accomplishing your dream cloud your judgment. Have you been taught how to correctly wear it? Have you been taught when and how to salute? Can you identify the rank in your service and the sister services?
If you can't honestly answer yes to all of those, I would advise against it. You're setting yourself up for trouble. If you're confident and you know what to do regardless of the situation you may encounter while wearing the uniform on an installation, by all means knock yourself out.
I just hope we don't come back a see a post from an NCO about how he had to skull drag an RSP private for being dicked up.
If you can't honestly answer yes to all of those, I would advise against it. You're setting yourself up for trouble. If you're confident and you know what to do regardless of the situation you may encounter while wearing the uniform on an installation, by all means knock yourself out.
I just hope we don't come back a see a post from an NCO about how he had to skull drag an RSP private for being dicked up.
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Yes but why would you want to??? If you are new to the military I can see how it can be an exciting thing to wear the uniform. But a good rule of thumb is to only wear your uniform when you are performing your duty.
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(Join to see) - Trystan, it is great that you are excited to wear your uniform but I would like to add to what SGM Billy Herrington said by saying, you should also enjoy the time you get to wear civilian clothes. The time may come when you are shipped out to the combat zone and your choices are PTs or your body armor. So take the time to enjoy wearing your blue jeans and t-shirt. Make the most out of your time with friends and family. It's great that being in the Army has always been a dream of your's and I'm glad to see you make it but just like in most things, balance is always good.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
Great answer. You dont realize how much you miss wearing civilian clothes until you go long periods without them. I never understood the PT's or uniform option when deployed. There has to be a better choice.
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