I am a retired Army veteran. What uniform am I authorized to wear to my son’s Bootcamp graduation?

MAJ Chad Lester — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:35:08 -0400

I am a retired veteran and my son is graduating army Bootcamp. He wants me to wear my Army dress blues. It is going to be 100 degrees at his graduation, is there an alternate uniform to wear?

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jun 18 at 2019 12:38 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:38:30 -0400

It will depend, I am assuming, from branch to branch but a serviceable dress class A from when you retired, if it "hasn't shrunk" (wink wink) or a current issue of a class A.

Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Jun 18 at 2019 9:32 AM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:32:51 -0400

I'd suggest Class Bs. That's what we wore for our summer OSUT graduation, anyway. No one will have a problem with a retiree wearing a different uniform than everyone else.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jun 18 at 2019 9:34 AM

SGT Javier Silva — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:34:17 -0400

As retired Service Member, in good standing, you are authorized to wear any uniform. However, MAJ Chad Lester, since this is a formal event, not black tie level, if you choose to wear a uniform, sir, it will have to be Class A or better.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jun 18 at 2019 9:49 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:49:47 -0400

While you are authorized to wear Class As, I think you should wear the uniform you have earned with that retirement, Khaki pants with a polo shirt. I view this like a wedding, you don't want your appearance to take away from the Brides, so for his graduation you don't want to take away from his friends and him. Additionally, you will relieve a lot of anxiety from those young troops while they try and figure out whether they need to salute the guy with the Retired Patch on the sleeve of his uniform.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Jun 18 at 2019 11:04 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:04:46 -0400

Yeah, wear the Class Bs. Short sleeve, open collar.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 18 at 2019 1:08 PM

SGM Steve Wettstein — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:08:54 -0400

Wear Class B's if it's going to be that hot and you want to wear a uniform.

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Mar 17 at 2020 4:53 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:53:02 -0400

How about Class B's?

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2021 8:50 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 01 May 2021 20:50:59 -0400

Improvise. Blues and shower shoes, with a light coat of LSA.

Response by MAJ Ronnie Reams made May 8 at 2021 12:00 PM

MAJ Ronnie Reams — Sat, 08 May 2021 12:00:45 -0400

Current uniform or one that was current at the time of retirement.

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Oct 27 at 2021 8:16 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:16:46 -0400

Sure! Class B's, dress blue pants, white shirt with shoulder boards, rack, etc. I would leave off the tie.

Response by SFC Bob Coon made Oct 27 at 2021 8:56 PM

SFC Bob Coon — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:56:48 -0400

You can wear your dress uniform but must adhere to regulations IE haircut shave. Also you need a badge or patch that says retired. Look it up inAR670-1