Can you dip/chew at the position of rest, in civilian clothing attire?

SPC Deyton Privette — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 04:04:14 -0400

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 25 at 2018 5:26 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 05:26:38 -0400

Whomever is in charge of the formation decides what can be done at the rest position. It is most likely going to be limited to being able to speak to the other members of the formation. All forms of tobacco are usually forbidden in a controlled setting. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 8:38 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 08:38:02 -0400

Your in Cilivian attire so of course.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 10:11 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 10:11:10 -0400

Yes.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2018 11:14 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:14:03 -0400

Civilian attire and formations....2 things that really shouldn't be together.....with that being said, if you are in "formation" then you should abide by the same customs and courtesies as if you were in uniform.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 25 at 2018 11:52 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:52:53 -0400

In formation? Sure- It is up to the person in charge, A good soldier will be able to dip/chew at anytime, because YOU WILL LEARN TO SWALLOW, not spit!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2018 1:26 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 01:26:07 -0400

Can you? Sure (on a very small technical basis) Should you? No. As a smoker, I do NOT ever pull out a smoke when given this command. And I expect all Dippers to follow suit. And if I am in charge of the formation, I sure as Hell better not see that can come out of the pocket as my pack of smokes do not come out.

Response by SSG Robert Ball made Aug 26 at 2018 11:32 PM

SSG Robert Ball — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:32:32 -0400

At the position of rest i.would say yes. Now with that said don't start spitting its just wrong doing that in any formation. I have chewed most of my life and I will tell you I learned to swallow like a good grunt long ago... learn live it

Response by SGT Nick Webber made Aug 31 at 2018 11:16 PM

SGT Nick Webber — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 23:16:56 -0400

If you gut it, and don't have a whole can in then yes. But if your gonna be obvious about it then no. It's common sense. I had a chew in while holding the squadron guidon during the CSM change of responsibility, he asked me for one before if started.