Can I wear my dress blues to a baptism?

2020-01-26T11:18:27-05:00

I’m going on leave in a few months and my brother is having my niece/god daughter’s baptism and I was wondering if that falls under AR-670-1

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 11:25 AM

2020-01-26T11:25:41-05:00

You can but keep in mind if you are going somewhere to celebrate an occasion such as this, wearing a uniform might distract from where the attention should be.

Response by Lt Col Bill Fletcher made Jan 26 at 2020 3:17 PM

2020-01-26T15:17:32-05:00

What does your brother thin? If he would like you to wear your uniform, I doubt anyone would have an issue, so long as you wear it properly with all appropriate ribbons, badges, shoes shined and hair cut.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 26 at 2020 5:53 PM

2020-01-26T17:53:53-05:00

Reference Para 11-3, AR 670-1 (page. 27).

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 26 at 2020 6:02 PM

2020-01-26T18:02:26-05:00

Did you look at AR670-1 and which sections did you look at? The answer is in AR670-1 11-3 hint occasions for wear.

Response by SN Thomas Burns made Jul 9 at 2025 8:02 AM

2025-07-09T08:02:22-04:00

The main thing for me was making sure my sibling was comfortable with it and that it didn’t draw too much attention away from the actual ceremony. Most folks thought it was respectful and kind of nice to see, but I did try to keep everything looking sharp so it came across as proper and intentional. When prepping for my niece’s baptism, we also wanted something that felt personal and special, so we looked into some handcrafted baptism kits and accessories. If you want to add a unique touch for your goddaughter’s day, you can check some personalized options at https://lovia.ro/.

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