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I have a new squad leader and we did uniform inspections yesterday. I was told that the scuff marks on my boots made them unserviceable. My response was that I would clean them to remove the scuff marks. In response, he said that wouldn't be acceptable and that I will buy new ones. I understand that uniforms must be kept to standard and usually wouldn't have a problem with this. However, I will be ETSing in about two months and am trying to save and manage my money so that I at least have some form of safety cushion for when I get out. Also, what little clothing allowance I did received for the year has already been used on new ACUs and necessities for my ASU. Can I be forced to buy new boots and would you force your soldier to purchase high dollar items with only two months of service left?
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Enlisted
Korea
Garrison
Posted >1 y ago
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Regardless if you are ETSing in a few months you are still Active Duty and currently serving, also IAW with the wear and appearance of the Military Uniform you must present a clean, neat and professional appearance at all times, is your Squad leader right, he is borderline, if you do clean your boots and get it free of scuff marks then it will be acceptable if not then yes it will make it unacceptable IAW regulation. You get Clothing allowance yearly, so there is no EXCUSE for you having unacceptable uniforms and boots.
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If your boots are unserviceable,?you have to get new ones. Clean them and ensure they aren’t scuffed, make sure the souls are not worn excessively and ask your NCO if they are good.
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