Posted on Apr 9, 2018
I am a Naval Officer and my son is in Army bootcamp. What uniform should I wear to graduation?
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It will be hot, are summer whites acceptable? Don’t want to do anything that would reflect poorly on him. Are their regulations that govern this?
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You have to abide by your Regs not ours- If it's white season, then wear them. We won't talk about embarrassment there Sir .LOL.
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LT (Join to see)
SGM Frazer I am a ma’am. My regulations state that I can wear either. That’s why I looked for further guidance.
I’ve gotten every response under the Sun including don’t wear a uniform at all because it will take away from his special day.
I’ve gotten every response under the Sun including don’t wear a uniform at all because it will take away from his special day.
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LT (Join to see) Ma'am, when I served, there were regulations that governed what uniforms to wear depending on the season. The information below might help. Have a great time at your son's graduation!
http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/UNIFORMS/UNIFORMREGULATIONS/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregulations/chapter3/FemaleOfficer/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/UNIFORMS/UNIFORMREGULATIONS/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregulations/chapter3/FemaleOfficer/Pages/default.aspx
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Wear the uniform appropriate to the expected weather and season. Kakhi's are the Navy's working class B's if I understand correctly and would be the equivalent of Army Class B uniform with short sleeve shirt and open collar. The Training NCO's and Soldiers should be in Class A but as a visitor you aren't held to that standard. Yes Summer Whites are acceptable if you so choose.
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Wear your whites - he'll be in his As and ultimately, the picture on the mantle will be of the two of you -- look your best.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
I agree, whatever the Season Class A's are for Naval Officers. My family is the opposite, I was in the Retired Reserve when my son graduated from Recruit Training. I regret not going in Class A's.
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Ma'am,
I would wear/follow whatever the Navy regulation go by for the weather and type of event. I really don't think you will or would offend anyone.
I would wear/follow whatever the Navy regulation go by for the weather and type of event. I really don't think you will or would offend anyone.
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Good question. I've always tried to match the "uniform of the day" if at a "non-Navy" event. I don't know what the Army wears for graduation from Basic (Class A perhaps?)...but if it's equivalent to our "Service Dress", then obviously the matching Navy uniform would be SDW for summer. However, I think the guidance below suggesting Summer Whites isn't out of bounds. From my perspective-it's "easier" if you think about the event taking place in fall/winter. FDB wouldn't be "practical" if a guest...so I'd wear SDB, and from I recall, SW was always the seasonal equivalent. I think the only "no-go" would be CNTs (do we even have that one anymore?-impossible to keep up these days, LOL!).
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SFC Quinn Chastant
To answer honestly, most younger soldiers would be a bit confused as they rarely see anyone in Summer Whites. In short Yes, Whites are very acceptable. In my civilian capacity I have witness Army Flag Officers in Whites as well. They just aren't a common sight. However I have a lot of cross connected work with Naval Person who perform honor duties at the Biloxi National Cemetery, and understand fully the white uniform. So yes, do wear the whites, and enjoy they day with your son when he is released. Make sure he renders the proper courtesies though. Congrats.
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