Covered while at a Military Treatment Facility

CPO Raymond Kurtz — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:37:21 -0500

I learned early on in my career that it is never permissible to wear a civilian hat or ball cap of any kind inside of a hospital. It goes back to having respect for the sick and deceased. Along the same lines it is also never permissible to wear a ball cap or hat while in a mess hall.

Am I being unreasonable?

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made Jan 15 at 2015 1:11 PM

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:11:07 -0500

- For the military, covers are only worn indoors when under arms.
- For service workers, wearing head gear may be required for sanitary purposes.
- Other than the above two reasons, head gear should not be worn indoors, especially in hospitals or mess halls.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jan 15 at 2015 1:21 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:21:34 -0500

Outside of the military headwear, I have never heard of this and that is even as a Marine/Navy brat.

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Jan 15 at 2015 1:56 PM

MSgt Michael Durkee — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 13:56:06 -0500

I remove a hat during meals if I happen to be wearing one, but I had never heard of taking it off in a hospital. As a DOD Civilian now, and Retiree, I make every attempt to uphold my values and continue to serve with pride.