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Is the Army able to force you to buy Unit T-Shirts? I know in AR670-1 it says I am able to wear civilian attire off installation with my PT Shorts but what about during PT? If it is the Uniform for that day of PT then would it be required I buy it and better yet if I owned it wouldn't I have the choice not to wear it if it is not required to be purchased?
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Posted 11 y ago
Responses: 37
No, but lets face it, you loose that much (what every the T shirt costs) in pocket change in 3 months time.
Esprit De Corps, Unit loyalty, being part of a "Family" would normally warrant , ie justify me buying into a simple shirt once and awhile.
If unit members are not wiling / interested in doing so,,,,, Id be asking,, what the heck is wrong with that unit.....and who needs to get relieved?
Esprit De Corps, Unit loyalty, being part of a "Family" would normally warrant , ie justify me buying into a simple shirt once and awhile.
If unit members are not wiling / interested in doing so,,,,, Id be asking,, what the heck is wrong with that unit.....and who needs to get relieved?
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CPL Jerry Daugherty
Well said. We teach our soldiers self-sufficiency in many things, and personal finances is one of those areas. Many of these kids (looks in the mirror and frowns at my gray hair again) have never been in a situation where A) they were receiving a decent, consistent paycheck, and B) are inundated with the deals and offers that spring up around post. As leaders and mentors, we should do what we can to help them recognize these pitfalls and deal with them appropriately.
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SGM Erik Marquez
CPL Jerry Daugherty exactly and I'll admit, I failed at that as a junior leader... I did not consider it a priority, and my leadership did not either. Later, after i became a senior leader, and i had to deal with the ramifications of those poor decision being made, those financially under educated i came to realize I needed to be proactive and not reactive.
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CMSgt (Join to see)
Realizing that there could be exceptional circumstances that genuinely depletes the young Enlisted pockets (family support, etc.), I do see my fair share of young Enlisted driving around in high-end cars that they cannot supply with gas. Just sayin'
Generally speaking, if you are driving a Navigator/Land Rover yet cannot buy a Unit t-shirt, your excuse is invalid.
Generally speaking, if you are driving a Navigator/Land Rover yet cannot buy a Unit t-shirt, your excuse is invalid.
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SGM Erik Marquez
Perfect, and yup I have seen it all to often and agree.
"Soldier why are you on the warrant list again, having 4 tickets go unpaid?"
"1SG.... I cant afford insurance and the judge wont clear the ticket until I get insurance,, its not my fault"
Says the Sm with a high priced car and payment, high priced banging system, and payment, brand new "hoops" and a payment.....ect ect ect.
"Soldier why are you on the warrant list again, having 4 tickets go unpaid?"
"1SG.... I cant afford insurance and the judge wont clear the ticket until I get insurance,, its not my fault"
Says the Sm with a high priced car and payment, high priced banging system, and payment, brand new "hoops" and a payment.....ect ect ect.
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No Units should not force you to buy T- Shirts or what have you. Now in the name of espirit de corps, you ought to buy one if it is about uniformity, but you should not be penalized if you dont buy one. It should be your choice and yours alone.
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No they can't. The notion is comical, though. I'd love to see that counseling, because that command team would be relieved faster than FSU in the CFB playoffs.
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MSG Robert Mills
Have some unit pride and do the right thing for gods sake lol what a topic go get yourself a t-shirt lol
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Not legally, but they can very well make it tough on people who don't...its usually better to either go with the flow or fly under the radar
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No but you get a clothing allowance once a year you more than likely spend elsewhere. So is it really forcing you? Cheer up drink the kool aid and strike it up on your “ what I will do better as a leader list”.
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I never bought a unit anything. If the unit wanted me to have it, I would get it issued.
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I’ve never heard or been on any unit that made Soldiers buy unit t-shirts. But if the leadership of X unit is making Soldiers buy them, then there are some issues in the unit. Soldiers should be proud of their unit they’re assigned to so, why not? That’s just me.
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No, but it is often part of something the unit does together. I remember back at basic they gave us the impression that it was required for the company fun run so a good number of people admitted later that they bought it because they thought they had to.
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No, you cannot be forced to buy a unit shirt. But, you may find your name at the top of the list for the undesirable details that come up. Although after your time in the Army up and you run across an old unit shirt it just may bring back some “good” memories or not.
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The simple answer is "NO", but you should make an effort to be part of the unit in every way. It wont hurt you nor will it break the bank.
You need to realize that by not getting the unit t-shirt, you could be seen or labled as a Soldier who does not support the unit. It may not seem right to you, but when you ask for some kind of support or some kind of schooling opportunity it may be denied. Im not saying that it is right, but it is best to stay in the good graces of the unit.
You need to realize that by not getting the unit t-shirt, you could be seen or labled as a Soldier who does not support the unit. It may not seem right to you, but when you ask for some kind of support or some kind of schooling opportunity it may be denied. Im not saying that it is right, but it is best to stay in the good graces of the unit.
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