Can a soldier wear gloves in formation?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:14:11 -0500

Can a soldier wear mechanic gloves while in formation?
We were formed up and i had my gloves on, getting a counseling for it, so I'm just curious..

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Mar 1 at 2019 9:28 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:28:02 -0500

SPC Private RallyPoint Member yes. The unit commander prescribes the uniform for a particular formation. Unclear on what your mechanics gloves look like. The glove that is clothing bag is the black leather utility gloves with wool insert unless they have issued something else from CIF.

AR 670-1
2–5. Commanders
a. Commanders of Army commands (ACOMs)/ASCCs/direct reporting units (DRUs) will thoroughly evaluate all sub- mitted proposals (with a significant proposed change) to change or add uniforms, accessories, or wear policies for uni- forms, insignia, and awards.
b. Senior commanders may prescribe the uniform for wear in formations. When not prescribed by the senior com- mander, unit commanders will prescribe the uniform for wear in formation.

Clothing bag....gloves, black, unisex. NSN varies by size. https://www.benning.army.mil/Tenant/LRC/content/xls/FY17%20Clothing%20Bag%20(Army%20G4).xlsx

Local policy such as a Division Blue Book or similar may further prescribe uniform wear and accessories.

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Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Mar 1 at 2019 10:01 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 10:01:28 -0500

Yes you can wear Gloves in formation. Look at AR and DA Pam 670-1 and it will tell you what gloves you can wear.
Mechanics brand gloves with the logo on them do not meet the standard for wear in formations. They are considered a safety item and can be authorized by the commander for wear in connection with missions again refer to AR 670-1.
We had an issue with them down range and had to watch for them on missions, the material they are made of while tactile does not meet the flash heat requirements and they can melt to your flesh in IED strikes.
So they are awesome for the mechanics working on vehicles in the motor pool but that's where they need to stay.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 4:46 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:46:49 -0500

Also, look at whoever is in front of the formation. You should look exactly as they do in regards to gloves or no gloves, or anything else for that matter.

Response by CPL Jeremy Glenn made Mar 2 at 2019 9:31 AM

CPL Jeremy Glenn — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 09:31:26 -0500

Everything boils down to commander’s discretion.

Response by CSM Rick Mathis made Apr 20 at 2019 7:42 PM

CSM Rick Mathis — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 19:42:55 -0400

If one does they all do .

Response by LTC John Wilson made Aug 26 at 2019 11:44 AM

LTC John Wilson — Mon, 26 Aug 2019 11:44:32 -0400

Off the top of my. Head, no. They are not uniform issued. Are they conspicious, color (red, orange , etc. )
Is it really that it deserves a reprimand?.

Response by CSM Rick Mathis made Jan 26 at 2020 7:18 PM

CSM Rick Mathis — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 19:18:20 -0500

If one has then........All have them.

Response by Maj John Bell made Nov 11 at 2020 8:27 PM

Maj John Bell — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 20:27:46 -0500

I think whoever is counseling you already answered the question.

Response by SPC Paul LaBelle made Nov 19 at 2020 1:51 PM

SPC Paul LaBelle — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:51:45 -0500

This is an old post so my answering is probably moot but, I noticed your an intelligence analyst. Does that job require you to wear mechanics gloves at any time for your mos duties? Were they issued? Or were you wearing them just because? You write that you’re getting a counseling for wearing them, when told to remove them did you remove them or did you go barracks lawyer and tell the person they were wrong?