Are hands allowed in pockets now?

SSG Emily Williams — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:29:31 -0500

I am at Fort Gordon as a civilian and work with mostly Soldiers. Has there been a change in policy where Soldiers can walk around with their hands in their pockets? I see it everywhere, outside walking on the sidewalk, in PTs, in duty uniform. Just this morning, one of our 1LTs walking outside with both hands in his pockets. Drives me crazy, it's so unprofessional.

Response by SGT Robert Pryor made Feb 20 at 2020 7:36 AM

SGT Robert Pryor — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:36:53 -0500

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one this bothers. It's like dud is now an MOS.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Feb 20 at 2020 7:37 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:37:35 -0500

No. It's still in AR 670-1.

3-6a(4): "While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve objects. Soldiers will keep uniforms buttoned, zipped, and snapped. They will ensure that metallic devices such as metal insignia, belt buckles, and belt tips are free of scratches and corrosion and properly polished or properly subdued, as applicable. Soldiers will ensure all medals and ribbons are clean and not frayed. Personnel will keep boots and shoes cleaned and/or shined, as appropriate. Soldiers will replace the insignia listed in AR 700–84 when it becomes unserviceable or no longer conforms to standards."

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Feb 20 at 2020 7:43 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:43:49 -0500

Where are the NCOs ? Looks like the backbone of the Army is failing...

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Feb 20 at 2020 8:10 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:10:03 -0500

this and my other pet peeve, Officers addressing each other by their first name in front of troops - drives me absolutely nuts.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 8:27 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:27:46 -0500

Thank God we serve in a military that is so perfect that one of the most pressing concerns is whether or not some Joe has his hand in his pocket. the bigger question is: while his hands are in his pockets, is he wearing his reflective belt?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 20 at 2020 8:40 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:40:36 -0500

Devils advocate : The regulations provide no time limit for how long one can spend looking for keys or other objects in your pockets.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Feb 20 at 2020 8:47 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:47:29 -0500

Response by SPC Kurt Hesselden made Feb 20 at 2020 10:29 AM

SPC Kurt Hesselden — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 10:29:38 -0500

Walk around in the 60's with hands in your pocket and Top would have you policing butts for a week.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 20 at 2020 1:20 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:20:44 -0500

I don't look at the infraction as weighted, I look at it from the point of view of what is right. I would definitely say something to a soldier with his hands in his pockets.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 5:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 17:45:34 -0500

All I’m going to say is if Muslims can wear turbans and religious beards, I should be able to put my freaking hands in my pockets.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 20 at 2020 6:23 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:23:00 -0500

Not at Bragg, they'll have you doing push-up's to keep your hands warm.

Response by SFC David Dean made Feb 20 at 2020 8:35 PM

SFC David Dean — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:35:02 -0500

Bigger fish to fry.

Response by SFC Clinton D. Washington made Feb 21 at 2020 9:57 AM

SFC Clinton D. Washington — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:57:48 -0500

???

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2020 11:02 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 11:02:59 -0500

I have always been taught to be mindful of where you are at in situations like this. Some units are more relaxed and then this becomes the norm. It then trickles over when they go to a TRADOC or school environment like this. To me there is a place and time for everything and this is not it. I personally do not see a problems with it but professionally we all have to abide by regulations.

Response by CPL Wakil Noel made Feb 29 at 2020 8:21 AM

CPL Wakil Noel — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 08:21:31 -0500

79 what????? Get a real job

Response by CPT Larry Hudson made Feb 29 at 2020 9:34 PM

CPT Larry Hudson — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:34:14 -0500

Sure hope no change made.