Do you think that Drill Sergeants should go back to wearing the pistol belt as part of their duty uniform?

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(52, 52, 52); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 17px; ">“They took our whistles as well”. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(52, 52, 52); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13pt; "><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(52, 52, 52); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13pt; ">In military service wearing the Pistol Belt signifies that the Soldier was "under arms" even if a weapon was not carried. When worn in this capacity it is merely a symbol and a tradition.&nbsp;&nbsp;When worn along with the campaign hat is a sign of recognition between Drill Sergeants and the rest of the cadre.&nbsp;Thus giving the Drill Sergeants the ability to wear their headgear indoors. Back in the day most school house instructors wore the pistol belt as well and same rules applied.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(52, 52, 52); "><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span><span style="color: rgb(52, 52, 52); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 13pt; ">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>

The campaign hat is uncomfortable enough. The pistol belt doesn't prove anything. It is the way that Drill Sergeant trains these young men and women to become Soldiers.

A good NCO and DS. doesnt need a pistol belt to be professional or look professional. Plus have you seen some of our DS's.?&nbsp;