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Haven't seen post on it on Rallypoint, but if there's one, my apologies for duplicate post.
I'm not referring here to special situations such as chewing chiclets from MREs out in the field or training circumstances where no food or drinks allowed.
I'm talking about routine administrative duties conducted in regular uniform. Do you chew or allow a degree of gum chewing in your shop? Or is it technically not allowed but nobody minds?
I'm not referring here to special situations such as chewing chiclets from MREs out in the field or training circumstances where no food or drinks allowed.
I'm talking about routine administrative duties conducted in regular uniform. Do you chew or allow a degree of gum chewing in your shop? Or is it technically not allowed but nobody minds?
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Personally I never chewed gum on duty. To be honest, I hardly ever chew gum at all.
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In formation and while attending events or ceremonies; it should be corrected immediately and be dealt with so it does not happen again. I have really never been a gum person since I was a kid, however it is acceptable in my opinion as long as it is not overly obvious (chomping). Much like cell phones, use with discretion.
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I feel there are alot more issues more important than chewing gum. So what if someone chews gum, alot of times it's a great stress release. You want to keep good people in don't nit pick. Formation understandable any other time give it a break.
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When I was a young captain at Camp Victory, Iraq, I had a Sergeant Major tell me, "Sir, did you know that you can't chew gum in uniform?" I looked at him and said "really?" saluted him back and moved out. I chew gum all the time in uniform, helps me focus and keeps my breath fresh :)
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We work very much in peoples' "bubble" fitting oxygen masks and other flying equipment. We have a pack of gum in case someone eats something with a strong smell. We also have a few people trying to quit smoking and it seems to calm them down a little, but not all that much.
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Chewing gum in uniform is fine... If your kicked back in your barracks room.
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Don’t do it in formation or when talking to an officer, and damn sure don’t ever blow bubbles, beyond that rock on. It helps me concentrate and cuts down my appetite a little.
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