Posted on Apr 7, 2019
How do you feel about servicemembers being full-patched members of motorcycle clubs?
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A lot of members of the military love motorcycles. Moreso than in most other circles. And that's a great thing. But how do you feel about servicemembers being full-patched members of motorcycle clubs? Not looking to start an argument, I'm just curious about your opinion on it, RallyPoint.
Side note: I do NOT endorse servicemembers being outlaws, regardless of the club they belong to.
Side note: I do NOT endorse servicemembers being outlaws, regardless of the club they belong to.
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It sounds like you use the word "Club" like others use "Gang". There are many clubs, groups and associations (As the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association [CVMA] that I belong to) and there are 1% Clubs. Don't confuse the two "Clubs" as most are not 3 piece or "outlaws".
Tons of Vet/Military clubs, groups and associations out there and there is NO reason that folks can't belong to one.
Do you ride? If so, who do you run with?
EOD Dave
CVMA 32-3/46-1
Tons of Vet/Military clubs, groups and associations out there and there is NO reason that folks can't belong to one.
Do you ride? If so, who do you run with?
EOD Dave
CVMA 32-3/46-1
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TSgt David L. I completely agree. Granted, I'm not a 1%er in the sense that is commonly associated with it. I am not a member of a 1% club. But as far as I'm concerned, when you're in the military, no outlaw activity for you. Once your out and clear, do what you're gonna do.
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SGM Erik Marquez
SSgt Terry Kohler - As motorcycle club patches are recognized today:
• A one-piece patch normally signifies a family club or Social motorcycle club when it's done with respect to the area clubs.
• A two-piece patch can have many different meanings as long as it's done with respect to the area clubs.
• A three-piece patch normally means that the club is a Traditional MC club. With the top rocker being the club name, the middle being their patch and the bottom being the territory they exist in. There are also a few 3pc patch clubs where the bottom rocker has something other than territory, such as a saying. The traditional MC is one that adheres to the protocols and traditions established. There are few exceptions, but, traditional clubs are approved by the local dominant. The traditional 3pc patch club is not necessarily a 1% club or even the dominant club.
The Diamond patch with "1%" or "13" worn with the 3pc back patch signifies the club is a 1% or 1% support club.
While rare, they may not be the dominant club for the area but will be sanctioned by the local dominant. There are also a few areas where the lead club is not a 1% club, but those are few.
When one is just is hanging around, he has no part of the patch. Then when he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club as a prospect he may wear the lower rocker that only says "Prospect". In some areas, the prospect wears the "Prospect" rocker at the top of the vest. Some clubs even allow the lower rocker saying prospect and the upper rocker with the club name but not the main patch. Different clubs do things differently across the country. Different rocker combinations of what a prospect might wear differs depending on each club.
If he is approved after his prospect time has been determined to be over and the vote goes in his favor, he then is allowed to have the full colors and is considered to be a full member, having all three pieces if that club uses the 3 piece patch.
http://www.rcvsmc.net/id13.html
• A one-piece patch normally signifies a family club or Social motorcycle club when it's done with respect to the area clubs.
• A two-piece patch can have many different meanings as long as it's done with respect to the area clubs.
• A three-piece patch normally means that the club is a Traditional MC club. With the top rocker being the club name, the middle being their patch and the bottom being the territory they exist in. There are also a few 3pc patch clubs where the bottom rocker has something other than territory, such as a saying. The traditional MC is one that adheres to the protocols and traditions established. There are few exceptions, but, traditional clubs are approved by the local dominant. The traditional 3pc patch club is not necessarily a 1% club or even the dominant club.
The Diamond patch with "1%" or "13" worn with the 3pc back patch signifies the club is a 1% or 1% support club.
While rare, they may not be the dominant club for the area but will be sanctioned by the local dominant. There are also a few areas where the lead club is not a 1% club, but those are few.
When one is just is hanging around, he has no part of the patch. Then when he is sponsored by a full member and approved by the club as a prospect he may wear the lower rocker that only says "Prospect". In some areas, the prospect wears the "Prospect" rocker at the top of the vest. Some clubs even allow the lower rocker saying prospect and the upper rocker with the club name but not the main patch. Different clubs do things differently across the country. Different rocker combinations of what a prospect might wear differs depending on each club.
If he is approved after his prospect time has been determined to be over and the vote goes in his favor, he then is allowed to have the full colors and is considered to be a full member, having all three pieces if that club uses the 3 piece patch.
http://www.rcvsmc.net/id13.html
1% Patch - Great write up on how it came about. Click on the line above to read about it.
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Full patched service members on Guam are just fine, it's being a team member of that Motorcycle club, and what they do. Most do charity work, escorts and just out having fun riding their bikes. We don't have Outlaw bikers on the island, if we do, I never saw or met with them, most bikers on island are veterans or service members, and the Young and Restless.
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