Can I wear a temporary tab(Arctic Tab from CWLC in Alaska) while TDY at a school? I've read 670-1 so I understand that

2018-10-22T12:40:53-04:00

I've read 670-1 so understand it states I can wear temp tag as long as I am assigned to a unit authorizing it. But while TDY at a school I can't find anything that says can or cant.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 12:47 PM

2018-10-22T12:47:36-04:00

That would be local unit SOP. At school you need to ENSURE you are in compliance with Regs as published. I wouldn't recommend it.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Oct 22 at 2018 1:16 PM

2018-10-22T13:16:09-04:00

I would imagine so. You are still assigned to your unit.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 1:32 PM

2018-10-22T13:32:15-04:00

While I was attending ALC, there was one NCO from AK, who wore his Arctic tab. i thought it was strange, but the academy is adamant that you will wear your organizations patch/tabs/headgear while TDY.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 2:43 PM

2018-10-22T14:43:52-04:00

Yes, it's exactly the same as wearing your drill sergeant campaign hat.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 3:17 PM

2018-10-22T15:17:52-04:00

You would be authorized to wear your unit specific tab anywhere while you are assigned to that unit unless otherwise directed by the Command you are serving with away from home station.

Response by SSG Harry Outcalt made Oct 22 at 2018 4:16 PM

2018-10-22T16:16:30-04:00

Tdy can include temporary assignment to a different unit , depending on purpose of the school . You didn't State type of school or what your TDY orders state . So unless you're TDY orders assign you to the training unit. It is assumed you are still assigned to your last unit , so in this case temporary badges can be worn, however many local unit's do not favor seeing temp badges from outside their unit's so keep it low-key , not like you can't put it back on when and if you return to the Ice box ...

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Oct 22 at 2018 4:39 PM

2018-10-22T16:39:58-04:00

I imagine it depends on whether or not the school allows it. PLDC and BNOC, or ANOC shouldn't have any problems with it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2018 4:49 PM

2018-10-22T16:49:48-04:00

For those asking its recruiting school and only got a 1610 not full orders to attend school

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Oct 22 at 2018 5:39 PM

2018-10-22T17:39:51-04:00

I had a lot of questions why I wore a Ranger tab over my combat patch but not over my unit patch - though none of the veterans asked.

Response by PV2 Rooster Cogburn made Oct 22 at 2018 6:06 PM

2018-10-22T18:06:21-04:00

A lot of things have changed since i was in. But when I went TDY to a non-line unit, the eagle stayed on my arm, and the beret stayed on my head. My unit, regardless of TDY, was 3/502 inf, and my insignia reflected that.

Hope that helps.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 22 at 2018 7:16 PM

2018-10-22T19:16:51-04:00

If you are sent to a schoolhouse for NCOES, you are now assigned to the schoolhouse, not the original unit. You fall on the schoolhouses books for accountability.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2018 2:26 AM

2018-10-23T02:26:41-04:00

I wore mine to ALC. I received questions from schoolhouse personnel, so I just removed it because I didn't want any unnecessary attention.

Response by SSG Dale London made Oct 23 at 2018 10:36 PM

2018-10-23T22:36:14-04:00

the simple answer is yes. While you are TDY you are still assigned to your sending unit. You have not PCS'd and are entitled to wear the appurtaennances of your unit as if you were still on post in Alaska. That being said, if your boss at the TDY unit tells you to remove it, don't make a fuss. It will create more problems than its worth.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2018 1:38 AM

2018-11-05T01:38:51-05:00

Your S-1 should draft up a memo after receiving your certificate of completion and it should state that you are only authorized to where it in the USARAK Footprint. It is not a Army Wide award it’s just to be worn in Alaska.