do back pockets on bdu haft to be buttoned? and can civilians ware bdu

Joey Damir — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 18:53:04 -0400

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2017 7:21 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:21:29 -0400

Joey Damir You had a previous post days ago asking the same question. The responses were correct. Buttons need to be buttoned. What is your purpose in asking the same question again, and why, as a civilian, are you asking this question?

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Jul 22 at 2017 7:50 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 19:50:21 -0400

I might be stepping out of bounds because I've been out of the Army for 7 years now, but I would say, either look up, "How to Wear the Uniform" in AR 670-1 or just ask your section sergeant, squad leader, or platoon sergeant. I'm sure they would say YES!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2017 9:02 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 21:02:56 -0400

BDU's have not been an authorized army uniform for the last ten year. And no all buttons must be buttoned.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 23 at 2017 10:34 PM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 22:34:58 -0400

What is 'haft"?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2017 6:34 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 06:34:50 -0400

Mr. Damir,

Please reference AR 670-1, Section 3-6, Para 3:
"While in uniform, personnel will not place their hands in their pockets, except momentarily to place or retrieve
objects. Soldiers will keep uniforms buttoned, zipped, and snapped. They will ensure that metallic devices such as
metal insignia, belt buckles, and belt tips are free of scratches and corrosion and properly polished or properly subdued,
as applicable. Soldiers will ensure all medals and ribbons are clean and not frayed. Personnel will keep boots and shoes
cleaned and/or shined, as appropriate. Soldiers will replace the insignia listed in AR 700–84 when it becomes
unserviceable or no longer conforms to standards."

Response by Joey Damir made Oct 28 at 2017 10:46 PM

Joey Damir — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:46:52 -0400

u keep my wallet in my right back pocket and a handkerchief i my back left sometimes a pair of wire strippers in one back pocket and a multi screw driver in the other. i never button them