I have been selected for Green to Gold Active duty Option and simultaneously promoted to E5. Should I get a new ASU?

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:02:00 -0400

My ROTC POC said that new ASUs will be issued to all cadets. However, since I am selected under Green to Gold ADO, do I still wear NCO version ASUs or the cadet version. My ROTC university has not received G2G candidates in about 8 years and is not exactly sure. I know that I still get E5 pay and benefits but what is my rank while in school? Am I a cadet or a sergeant? Will I ever need E5 version ASU?
Thank you for the responses in advance.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 10:04 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:04:59 -0400

You should only need to sew on a stripe on the pants, if an occasion for wear happens before you assume duties as an officer.
Once you pin on bars, you will be making enough changes that you will probably need to make the investment. The good news is that you will get a significant uniform allowance when you first commission.
Good luck, and congratulations on both the promotion and selection for G2G.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 10:19 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:19:17 -0400

You’re a cadet, but when I was in ROTC, all of the prior service guys wore their ASUs with their ranks sewn in. It’ll make no difference really, because everyone is already gonna know you’re prior service, whether you wear your old rank or not.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2017 10:56 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:56:16 -0400

Thank you Sir.

Response by 1LT Christopher Gonzales made Aug 28 at 2017 11:34 PM

1LT Christopher Gonzales — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 23:34:33 -0400

Have you contacted your ROTC program for the school you are being accepted to? Just ask. Some schools like to wear them for classes. Others, not so much. My school didn't bust out dress unless it was dining out or graduation. The G2G guys just wore what they had, bells and whistles.

Best bet, just ask them what they do. But, honestly, you'll probably be ok. Our G2G guys were appreciated for the peer source of experience.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2018 12:47 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:47:45 -0400

I’m not G2G but I am prior service. I wore my CPL rank on my ASUs with my old ribbon rack. The only change was I put the ROTC program crest on the uniform.