Posted on Sep 16, 2015
Can the National Guard refuse to allow soldiers to wear OCP uniforms simply because they haven't been issued to them yet?
20.5K
53
31
4
4
0
I was out at FT Lewis, and got the new OCP. My readiness NCO at WIARNG told me it was not an authorized uniform and made me change. He made a very public display. He also said the NG was not active duty and the rules for July 1 didn't apply. Is it possible the WI ARNG can deny an authorized army uniform?
Posted in these groups: 
OCP
Army National Guard
OCP Army National Guard
Edited 9 y ago
Posted 9 y ago
Responses: 11
6
6
0
It would be more accurate to ask if your readiness NCO can ban the uniform, because many WIARNG soldiers are wearing it already.
Anyway this sounds like an unfortunate display of unprofessionalism on his part, and I'm sorry that this is how you got introduced to the WIARNG.
Anyway this sounds like an unfortunate display of unprofessionalism on his part, and I'm sorry that this is how you got introduced to the WIARNG.
(6)
(0)
SSgt (Join to see)
CPL(P) (Join to see) I would recommend editing your comment to remove the reference to your unit. You have listed your state and MOS, which tells many of us where you are anyhow. I would say that's enough info.
(1)
(0)
SFC (Join to see)
Sounds like a jerk to me. I guess his authority overrules the Army. Is he speaking for the Commander?
(1)
(0)
CPL(P) (Join to see)
SFC (Join to see) - He was not. He was overruled. The newsletter discussed the Alaract 086 2015. It stated we were authorized. Of course no apologies were given.
(1)
(0)
6
6
0
The 01JUL date applies to the Entire Army. Your CoC cannot cherry pick a clearly defined ALARACT for their own purposes. Show your RNCO the further guidance from the SMA stating its authourzed for everyone from 01JUL on. No exceptions
(6)
(0)
Your Readiness NCO is incorrect. Next time your Readiness NCO says something, hand them the ALARACT from the SMA.
(4)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google