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Yesterday my 1sg smelled one of our soldiers cologne and made a big fuss about not wearing it in OCPs. I’ve never really had this issue to be honest though I’ve heard of this before. It personally seems like a waste as we are in Hawaii sweating our asses off in the sun while we work, but I digress. I’ve never had a personal problem with a soldier smelling good....bad? Yes....
I looked and didn’t see anything in DA PAM/AR 670-1 about not wearing perfumes and colognes in uniform. Honestly, I don’t care either way, it’s what 1sg said so that’s what goes, but he said it was in the regulations and I can’t find it to use in future references if needed. Just hoping someone can help me out or if it has merit at all? The closest thing I saw was an argument that coming to work “clean” means no “toxic chemicals” on your body....the argument seems rather weak to me though.
I looked and didn’t see anything in DA PAM/AR 670-1 about not wearing perfumes and colognes in uniform. Honestly, I don’t care either way, it’s what 1sg said so that’s what goes, but he said it was in the regulations and I can’t find it to use in future references if needed. Just hoping someone can help me out or if it has merit at all? The closest thing I saw was an argument that coming to work “clean” means no “toxic chemicals” on your body....the argument seems rather weak to me though.
Section Leader
Section Sergeant
Team Leader
NCO Academy
Army Regulations
Posted 5 y ago
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Ah... I'm guessing this was the "Axe Body Spray is a perfectly fine substitute for personal hygeine/bathing" Soldier?
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SPC Stewart Smith
I don't think axe body spray is perfectly fine for any situation, even fresh out of the shower. What a....."potent" smell.
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SSG (Join to see)
Actually he’s the “obsessed with having a pristine uniform, thinks he has the best hair etc.” soldier. Unlike most other assumptions, his cologne was actually rather mild. 1sg was doing an in-rank inspection.
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There is nothing specific I can find that states yes or no. In fact, I can't find anything in the Regs or Pams stating that fragrances can't be worn. If they are used, then logic/common sense would say to wear in moderation so as to not distract from the uniform. Now, out in the field, Preventive Medicine HIGHLY recommends fragrances not be worn as it can attract bug type critters.
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SSG (Join to see)
This falls exactly in line with my thought process. In the field, no cologne. In garrison, be considerate of others. As always, good order and discipline dictates.
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As we see from these comments, different folks see the use of perfume differently. Recognize that regardless of your own perspective, there will be many that see it as unprofessional and unsoldierly. Pefume/cologne is used to attract attention in social settings. What is the purpose while in uniform? This will be the natural question for some leaders. While in uniform, you want to stand out by your character and competency, not by your odor (good or bad).
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