In your opinion, what is the most common violation of uniform regulations, and are you guilty of it from time to time?

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Which AR 670-1 violations do you overlook? Do you make on the spot corrections? Who are the biggest violators?

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 2:27 PM

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Not reading the reg.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 2:38 PM

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CW4 Private RallyPoint Member, the one I see most is people not having their back pockets buttoned. I don't violate that one, but I have forgotten my belt a couple of times.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 15 at 2015 2:43 PM

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Uniforms that do not fit properly.

Lack of correction

Chapter 3
Appearance and Grooming Policies
3–1. Personal appearance policies
a. Soldiers will present a professional image at all times and will continue to set the example in military presence,both on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes Soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards in accordance with AR 600–9.
b. A vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and self discipline that American Soldiers bring to their Service through a conservative military image. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure
that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a Soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation.
c. The Army uniform regulations for standards of personal appearance and grooming are as specific as is practicable in order to establish the parameters with which Soldiers must comply.
d. Portions of this chapter are punitive. Violation of the specific prohibitions and requirements set forth in this chapter may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provision of the UCMJ

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jun 15 at 2015 2:52 PM

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I agree 100% with SGM Dan Coberly.

I don't think it's a regulation that needs to be read cover to cover. But, I do believe all Soldiers should read the chapters/sections that apply to them directly.

Response by SSG John Erny made Jun 15 at 2015 2:57 PM

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The ACU's seem to magically sprout loose threads overnight, BDU's were much easier to keep neat.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jun 15 at 2015 3:04 PM

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because I'm so blonde, I could go two days without shaving instead of one.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jun 15 at 2015 3:47 PM

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Buttoning my pockets. It's easier to just keep it unbuttoned so I can easily pull my wallet out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 3:49 PM

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Hands continually in pockets! On the spot corrections, sometimes don't work. My first Reserve unit, there was a CPT (the commander) who would get in front of the formation, hands in pocket, pacing, talking to the formation without a care in the world. This is the most common 670-1 infraction that I see. Most frequent offenders are any rank or grade, non-discriminatory violation.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 15 at 2015 3:54 PM

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Hands in the pockets. I catch myself doing it all the time and quickly adjust.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 15 at 2015 4:05 PM

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having name and service tapes reversed. I do that all the damn time. I blame early onset Ahlzheimers....

Response by MCPO Brian Legg made Jun 15 at 2015 4:07 PM

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Hmmm... seems like the same issues we face in the Navy. Hands in pockets, coats not zipped up properly, buttons not buttoned when required. It amazes me how the majority these uniform violations fall back on laziness.

We default to the lowest state of energy when not fully motivated.

Guilty as charged on many occasions.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 4:15 PM

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Logos on clothing like spandex or socks? Px worn improperly?

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Jun 15 at 2015 6:32 PM

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Lets see, which regulation am I violating the most? I don't wear Army issue underwear, because I wear sport briefs. I made the change on day one. I actually forget to shave sometimes but not a single soul will notice. I do keep a spare shaving kit in my car.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 6:38 PM

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Walking & talking on the phone

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2015 8:42 PM

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I want to say haircuts are the most overlooked. This includes the grooming practices of some males trying to make a fad instead of following the reg.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 16 at 2015 12:40 AM

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In the Navy NWU uniforms, sleeves not rolled properly or not at the correct distance from the elbow, and pant legs not bloused correctly (too far down/too high up).

Response by SGT William Howell made Jun 16 at 2015 7:28 AM

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In Iraq I was a sleeve tucker under. I would just tuck it one roll so I could get some air moving. It started out I would just do it outside the wire and then I got to the point I did it all the time. Since I worked MPI I did not wear any ID or rank at all nobody even knew what I was. Looking back not sure if it was right, but I believe it helped with the persona. When you come in to interview somebody no rank on and not fitting into the 670-1 information was much more flowing. I had CPTs calling me, "sir" and I was able to do my job me effectively because of it.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 7:59 AM

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Walking while on the phone in uniform. Having that blasted Bluetooth earpiece hanging out of your ear at the PX in uniform (really?).

I think we're getting better at this one. I don't think it is as out of control as having hands in pockets or unsecured buttons.

You don't need to know 670-1 cover to cover. Its quite simple people. You wear one of two uniforms daily. On occasion a third with a few variances. It isn't rocket science and BCT/AIT gave you 95% of the answers. Your NCOs should give you the last 5%. After a year or two you shouldn't have any excuse.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2015 11:50 PM

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Nike boots. But they're soooo comfy.

Response by CH (LTC) Jim Howard made Jun 17 at 2015 7:22 AM

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Hands in pocket is the violation I was most commonly guilty of. This was really only a big issue in Class B uniforms and the old fatigues. Once we got BDUs and DCUs, putting hands in pockets required a level of stupidity that even I could not reach.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 9:21 AM

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Hands in the pockets, like everyone else has said, is the most notable one. Here at Gordon, the improper wear of the PC is a big issue. I see alot of female soldiers wearing their PC wrong because their bun is too high and doesn't allow the PC to wear parallel to the marching surface. My favorite is the AIT soldiers who wear it like a baseball cap or Ranger roll it.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 11:42 AM

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Without a doubt, the violation I see most is back pockets unbuttoned, often with the pocket flap tucked in.

Response by SGT Michael Frotten made Jun 17 at 2015 1:32 PM

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By all means, hands in the pocket. That use to drive me nuts.
On the backside, I couldn't keep my cover on while in the MP to save my life. If I wore it and went into a vehicle I always slammed my head.
See my profile picture, yes, I am supposed to be wearing my black cover, I still do it to this day.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Jun 17 at 2015 2:07 PM

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I'm just gonna leave this right here.... CW4 Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 2:31 PM

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Most common I see are people wearing boots that are out of regulation.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 2:54 PM

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The one I see the most is not wearing the cap when outdoors. Especially for National Guard members!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 3:00 PM

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I think walking and talking on the phone is one I see a lot and drinking while walking too as well. I'm guilty of both since I work on the flightline and whether I need to call super or whoever. But outside of the flightline I wouldn't do it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 3:06 PM

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I've seen a lot of soldiers with their hands in their pockets...I'm guilty of it as well from time to time but I tend to more so now put my hands on my belt

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 5:25 PM

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A couple. Forgotten a belt or white socks a couple times. Forgot a single tennis shoe once. Mainly shaving while in the field. I keep it to a "low stubble" but, with limited water it can be more pain than I want.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 5:32 PM

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Has anyone been to a maintenance unit? Nuff said.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 17 at 2015 6:08 PM

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Not just AR 670-1, but across all branches: using our Air Force gloves, AKA hands in pockets.

Though SGM Private RallyPoint Member's statement rings true too. There are actually circumstances in the Navy uniform regs that allow for hands in pockets, yet people don't bother reading the reg and learning it.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 8:13 PM

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Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 9:03 PM

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Out of Reg boots, hands in pockets, No show socks, hair out of reg.

I bring it to their attention that they are Ate up, but I don't have power to reprimand or correct directly. I don't do these things, because I would rather be the standard. I'm also a Paralegal Specialist, with the Trial Defense Service and we have to keep our clients in Reg for their boards.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 11:26 PM

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Not wearing the correct eye pro

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2015 11:40 PM

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I would have to go along with most others and say hands in pockets but over the years Ive gotten used to grabbing my belt and holding on to it to keep my self from putting my hands in my pocket.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jun 18 at 2015 12:24 AM

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My facial hair is a lot darker than my head hair, so I've got dark follicles. Dark enough to the point where people thought I didn't shave. I often had to ask people to feel my face to see that I did indeed shave. I almost got into a fight with an Officer because he didn't believe me and called me out in public.

Response by SGM Steve Wettstein made Jun 18 at 2015 5:23 AM

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Improper wearing of the PC. Cellphone usage would be a close second IMO.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jun 18 at 2015 5:53 AM

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Haircuts and yes I was.

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Jun 18 at 2015 7:23 AM

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Mine was wearing a multi purpose tool on my belt for years when you were not supposed to. Being the crazy mechanic always helped.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2015 7:30 AM

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The three most commion uniform issues I see every time I go into public are improperly configured badges, pant blousing around boot, and female short and medium length hair.

Response by MSgt David Haupt made Jun 18 at 2015 7:39 AM

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Ha this one is hard. I have seen a lot of violations and have been caught in a lot as well. Lets see the infamous Army Gloves (hands in the pockets) would be the top vote. Not having a cover would be another great one...BUT I was only going from my car to the house. How about GORTEX. Why do I have to have it zippered all the way up? Or why do I have to have the GORTEX on with my gloves and fleece hat. My body is not cold just my hands and head? Pockets are another one. Button your dam pockets! Blousing boots is another one I love. Hats hanging out of the cargo pocket. I was guilty of this a lot. Wearing the beret as a AF Cop it was easier to get your cover out faster. Fleece liners with out name taps!

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2015 12:11 PM

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I'd have to say hands in pockets. I see it very often, and even in my short two years, I've seen a spike of it amongst those with less time than me. Being in Honor Guard, I often see ribbons mounted wrong, buttons undone (which I'm a violator of myself, at least in NWUs), and sunglasses. Reflective lenses is the most common thing, but every now and then I see a pair that isn't completely matte black or whatever the case may be.

Response by PO2 Jeremy N made Jun 18 at 2015 4:12 PM

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ID in the front breast pocket..

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Jun 20 at 2015 7:57 AM

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CW4 Private RallyPoint Member Chief, I myself am guilty from time to time of hands in pockets, sunglasses on top of my head, sometimes not having my back pockets not buttoned up.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Jun 20 at 2015 9:25 AM

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Nearly every soldier I see at Fort Bragg wear their tops too short and not in accordance with DA PAM 670-1. They might as well be wearing belly shirts.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2015 10:12 AM

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Hands in pockets.

I rarely make on the spot corrections. I sometimes do it myself. Many in my chain of command do it; I have seen a General do it. It is so unconscious a gesture I don't think many of us even realize it. It doesn't help that as uniform regs go, a lot of people up and down the rank ladder see that "hands in pockets" rule as one of mindless nitpickery.

Response by Sgt Keegan D'Alfonso made Nov 18 at 2015 9:18 AM

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Most common that I saw was putting things in your cargo pockets. And no, I never enforced it because if the Marine Corps didn't want Marines to use them they shouldn't have given them to us. Although, most common violation for me was wearing a multi-tool on my belt.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2017 4:17 PM

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Hands in pockets. Whenever I see some young airman with his hands in his pockets, I immediately issue corrective action while making fierce knife hands... which means I have to pull my own hand out my pocket.

Response by TSgt Tommy Amparano made Aug 24 at 2017 4:45 PM

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Not a violation, but sometimes I would forget I was in civilian clothes wearing a ball cap and as soon as I got inside I would take off my hat. When I would look down at it to fold it and put in my pocket I realized it was not my uniform hat. Sometimes, I would even think damn I wore the wrong hat.

Response by MSgt Terry Mahan made Aug 24 at 2017 5:40 PM

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I used a little common sense. In formation never, if transiting to/from work to you pov and cold weather I might turn blind eye.

Response by LTC Russ Smith made Aug 24 at 2017 7:04 PM

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Sergeant: Are your haves cold, Sir?
Me: No, not now that I have therm on my pockets.

Response by SSG Marshall Paul made Nov 19 at 2017 5:04 PM

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Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 19 at 2017 6:32 PM

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I always have my hands in my pockets and I skirt the line on my hair... oops

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2018 3:10 PM

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Hands in pockets. I'm pretty bad at not doing it, because they are pockets. They are meant for hands. But pockets unbuttoned or sipped urk the hell out of me. Also name tapes that aren't on all the way or crooked.

Response by 1LT Carl McKnight made Jun 16 at 2018 10:49 PM

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Yes, it is the whole hands in your pockets thing.

Response by HA Jace Gallagher made Nov 8 at 2018 5:15 AM

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Mine was having too many items in my pocket to where it "detracted from the appearance of the uniform" lol Navy NWUs come with cargo pockets on the side. I would have my wallet, phone and keys. If I did not put them in seperate pockets, I'd have one bulky pocket. This was always by accident and my NCO would just simply remind me and I'd correct it right then. No harm done.

Response by Sgt Andrew Pouliot made Nov 8 at 2018 1:10 PM

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Hands in pockets is noy a uniform violation. It's one of those "suggestions" from higher ups.

When I was in Lithuania I had a GySgt from a different unit who had just gotten out of the drill field. She was walking up to me and I said "Good morning Gunnery Sergeant" and she responded with "Hey Sergeant get your damn hands out of your damn pockets". A few minutes later, I saw her talking to the major .... with her hands in her pockets

Response by SSG Jack Lewis made Nov 9 at 2018 3:23 PM

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When I first ETSed from service, cell phones only existed in rich men's cars. When I mob'd through Ft. Bragg years later as a deploying Reservist, I was totally baffled when some junior sergeant yelled at me for walking along, talking to my wife on the phone. My driver tried his hardest (and failed) to not laugh at the retread staff sergeant who was his dad's age.

One uniform reg I pushed all the time was wearing a dense wool vest under BDUs in the field. Didn't show; didn't matter. As for wearing a multi-tool on my belt, that oughtta be a uniform requirement. Not only did I never get called on it, I didn't even know it was a gig until I read through this thread. =:D

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2018 4:52 PM

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I’m not much of a stickler, I wear a duty belt and vest all day, (MP jokes welcome, but please don’t be rude) I keep my gloves in my back pocket because they are constantly on and off as a Collision Investigator, so the flap is tucked and unbuttoned. I’ve never been corrected, possibly because it’s required equipment for my job, (motor vehicle collisions are gross) but possibly because they are of proper color to be worn with the uniform, and quite possibly because, well, let’s be honest, the world won’t end if a Soldier does something to make a difficult job easier. The biggest one I see is ID tags belt looped and put in a pocket. I wear a set on the neck, and lace a tag into each of my boots, just in case humpdiduMPty needs to be put back together again.

Response by SPC Patrick Mitchell made Nov 10 at 2018 11:17 PM

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My personal favorites were boots blouses too far down. And keeping my hair at the very boarder of the Reg. And too be honest when I was bored any one of numerous violations just to see how long it would take for someone to notice or if it got noticed at all.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2018 12:33 AM

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I see all ranks put their hands in their pockets, from E1 to even officers, I have even seen my XO walk and talk on his cell phone , higher enlisted with their back pockets undone , i dont say anything though .

Response by SSG Lon Watson made Nov 12 at 2018 6:19 PM

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Females with GIANT REDICULOUS looking Medusa braids/hair extensions they can barely wear a hat over, can’t wear a helmet correctly and can’t wear a pro mask. That and inch long claw nails the chain of command is scared to death to tell them to cut/remove for fear of EO coming down on them!

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Nov 13 at 2018 11:03 AM

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CW4 Private RallyPoint Member Chief walking and talking on the cell phone. I always tell them no walking and talking in uniform. Also no pen, it's part of your uniform. Being a Cook, we have to do head count, and the number of soldiers that don't have a pen on them is crazy. But I ask them you have your phone on you right? They always say yes. So I ask why no pen? Drives me crazy. Or no rank on PC.

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Nov 16 at 2018 12:43 PM

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I put my hands in my pockets once! Once!!!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2018 7:17 PM

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I find hands in pockets and female hair and nails. Yes, I do on the spot connections. Even to myself.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2018 5:32 PM

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One I see all the time which I don’t think is specifically mentioned is “two tone uniforms” when a troop wears a new top and older faded bottoms drives me nuts.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2018 12:07 AM

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The one I see besides hands in pockets is people when in their neighborhood walking without a jacket or cover on. Thinking is not near a base so its ok.

Response by SSG Jason Clark made Nov 20 at 2018 4:29 PM

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One of my biggest pet peeves is hairstyles. That can be the foot of hair slicked back on a mechanic or Rangers head or the crazy pattern of braids on the female clerk. You’d make a correction and they get mad, run it up the chain to their 1SG who can’t even wear their headgear (another one I dislike)correctly and you get chewed out. People can’t wear berets correctly not can they wear Patrol caps correctly. They look like either John Wayne or Gomer Pyle.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2018 9:22 AM

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After 28 years in the army, I can honestly say without a doubt that I was the biggest violator of having my hands 8n my pockets.

Response by SSG David Palomarez made Nov 26 at 2018 2:39 PM

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Headgear IE Ranger Roll bullshit. Or the best of all the Beret! Not shaped or shaved right. Not worn right.

Response by SSG Jess Peters made Nov 26 at 2018 9:53 PM

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Hands in pockets and no hat we're the corrections I made most.

Response by SFC Randall Smith made Dec 8 at 2018 10:31 AM

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I was walking across a field in front of the post hqs at Graf in Germany. It was a blizzard, I was there for field training. We were crossing the open field wearing field gear parkas. Some idiot opened a window on third floor and shouted for us to remove our hands from the parka pockets. What drives idiots to worry about such stupid things? Did he think it was a learning event. The hard part is if any soldier got frost bite the squad leaders would suffer for letting it happen. Had a 1 Sgt at planet Ord, crazy light fighters, make me remove my wet weather jacket during a downpour because it was in his mind field gear and we were in garrison. Makes you wonder what makes them tick.

Response by SSG George Holtje made Dec 24 at 2018 6:08 PM

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Boots not laced as prescribed in AR 670-1. Don’t believe me? check the reg and look around.

Response by SGT Albert Bowman made Jan 7 at 2019 3:19 PM

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General Officers have a knack for wearing their berets with the blue patch centered on their forehead instead of centered over their left eye IAW AR 670-1. And before you say that General Officers prescribe their own uniform, they're never out of uniform, blah blah blah, etc., take a look at the table of contents page for 670-1. The only person exempted from the regulation is the Army Chief of Staff.

Response by SFC Randall Atchison made Jan 7 at 2019 3:47 PM

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SF, you make the on the spot act of stupidity! PS: I have always thought that was a dumb rule.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 10 at 2019 10:08 PM

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The biggest violation I see is the haircut issue. I've even seen NCOs push the envelope on haircuts. I think Soldiers try desperately trying to look like their civilain counterparts. I had to tell a Soldier pick a side...either your in the Army or you're not! You cant have your cake and eat it too!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2019 5:42 PM

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Incorrect nametapes; wrongfont, size and no space between U.S. and Army. I would inform my company and give them the opportunitiy to fix it on their next purchase of ACUs.

Cuffing sleeves; field or deployed environment only - not the PX; Commanders cannot ‘add to’ the field or deployed environment - I will correct.

The biggest violators, Ive witnesses from all...

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 18 at 2019 12:50 PM

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Socks. That's all I have to say. If you know you know.

Response by Cpl Brett Smith made Jan 18 at 2019 2:46 PM

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How about ribbon rack upside down. So worried about getting the distances right but forgot the ribbons. I've seen that once or twice.

Response by CPL Joel Alioto made Jan 18 at 2019 8:59 PM

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Top 3 in my unit were,
A. long hair
B. facial hair
C. hands in pockets.
I was a food service specialist and the 3 mess Sergeants aka E-6 were death on anyone violating A. and B.
Since work gloves melt when handling hot items and are not authorized when cooking or handling food items. We violated the hell out of C.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2019 6:26 PM

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The one I see the most is unauthorized boots. People still wear the OG Nike Free SFB even though they’ve been unauthorized for upwards of 5-6 years now. Also ID Tags with social security numbers instead of DODID.

Response by SrA A.A. Hall made Jan 19 at 2019 11:46 PM

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Hands in my pockets.

Response by A1C David Hendrickson made Jan 20 at 2019 8:50 AM

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Me for not staying in and goin life.

Response by CDR Tom Davy made Jan 20 at 2019 2:19 PM

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The picture of hands in pockets says it all and yes, I'm guilty, also.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2019 5:19 PM

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I overlook earbuds in ears as my Soldiers run the APFT! I tell them before every APFT, as long as you are running, not half assing anything and I see improvement I won't say a word. On the other hand if you're not giving 110%, you will take them out and you will not wear them again.

Response by SSG Marshall Paul made Jan 21 at 2019 3:05 AM

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Hands in pockets. No spot corrections. Who cares?

Response by 1SG James Matthews made Jan 21 at 2019 11:26 AM

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Hands in pockets or not wearing headgear correctly. Biggest violators--younger troops E4 and down.

Response by PO1 Robert Wikert made Jan 21 at 2019 3:45 PM

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Mine own biggest violation was most likely loosening my tie at work in my office, even removing it which was permissible if I removed my ribbons, which I didn't do.

Response by Sgt Den OBrien made Jan 22 at 2019 8:20 PM

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Mixing lace with khakis.

Response by Sgt Den OBrien made Jan 22 at 2019 8:31 PM

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Mixing lace with khaki uniforms.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 23 at 2019 3:36 PM

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Officers, especially Warrant Officers, love to put hands in pockets. But what really gets me is one that most soldiers don't even know: removing headgear from one's head when entering any government controlled building on a military base including when in civilian clothes. I pulled this up every time I had CQ while in Korea and it was usually the same group of Specialists and PFCs but I have seen some Sergeants who are guilty of this one. I don't wear hats when off duty and therefore I don't violate it. Only reason I knew this was a thing was because it was a board question back when I got my P-status a few years ago.

Response by TSgt Alex Barkey made Jan 27 at 2019 9:40 AM

2019-01-27T09:40:17-05:00

People having their hands in their pockets

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2019 3:45 PM

2019-01-27T15:45:34-05:00

Pockets

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 27 at 2019 10:37 PM

2019-01-27T22:37:41-05:00

Wearing the uniform off base when you're purse shopping, grocery shopping, car shopping, cell phone shopping, etc. Of course, I'm USAF and that's how I was taught in Basic. Apparently we can wear our uniform everywhere we want now. I never got that memo. Like people don't realize we are targets in our own country! It's as if some people are in the military for the discount or want to look like a Billy Badass or something... WTF.
BTW, tell your people that they should still leave a tip even if there isn't a military discount, that's just wrong and makes you look arrogant.

Response by TSgt Gary McPherson made Feb 17 at 2019 11:10 PM

2019-02-17T23:10:12-05:00

Haircut and shoes shine

Response by MSG David Lambert made Feb 20 at 2019 8:33 AM

2019-02-20T08:33:34-05:00

When I was drafted, two of us conscripts got away with having our ID card picture taken while wearing a mustache. The DI’s could not force us to shave them off. They were regulation and it cost us an extra 100 push-ups for every day we had them. As we would have to miss scheduled training time to have the ID cards redone, we got away with keeping them as long as they were regulation and we completed the extra pushups. At that time there also was no regulation preventing one from putting our hands in our pockets. Yet if caught, we had the same “fine” an extra one hundred pushups! Still, messing with the DI’s was a fun activity which bonded us together. My whole basic training company was exclusively conscripts except for 2 National Guard enlisted trainees.

Response by 1SG Jeffrey Mullett made Feb 21 at 2019 9:22 PM

2019-02-21T21:22:45-05:00

Unbuttoned pockets, I see multitudes of Enlisted and even officers with the ACU and OCP pockets hanging open, especially the back ones. I stood behind two National Guard NCOs today and one of them had both Cargo pockets hanging open, they were both E5. I was tempted to dress them down in front of the entire restaurant, but they got their orders and left.
I was too pissed to act at first, and I'm not National Guard. The comment I wanted to tell them was, when they are out in front of the civilian population, wearing the uniform, Utility or Dress, they have the Army name. When they look like rag-bags, we all look like rag bags.
And NO, I don't leave my pockets unbuttoned, even if I do, my uniform is at least passably pressed, so they aren't sticking out all over the place.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2019 11:21 AM

2019-02-22T11:21:47-05:00

When you're Sgt AR670-1, you never have uniform violations, and never put your hands in your pockets.
Always made OTS corrections. I didn't let anything slide, attention-to-detail. Never made a correction unless I could quote para and line verbatim. Juat my standard. Yes, was as familiar with my TMs, FMs, and SMCT. Didn't have an appreciation for someone who knew all the "rules," if they weren't as knowledgeable with their equipment, weapons, PT, DC, and tactical operations first.
Does a uniform violation make a Soldier a POS, it does no more than spit shined jump boots, a high and tight, and starched BDUs make a Soldier squared away. It teaches attention to detail, pride, espirit de corps, and keeps them from getting tore up by somebody when they are out and about. You're not going to give a Soldier an ART 15 for a uniform violation, well, I wouldn't, but can't help them much if they get disrespectful with the wrong person in civilian clothes, or uniform, at the PX. Although I note that the latest AR 670-1 includes the statement that violations are punitive. No need to let your Soldier be a pop up target.
During deployment, I never said anything about hands in pockets, or comfort violations in the immediate area. We were deployed with the Marines, so I insisted they maintain the standard everywhere else. I never had to make a correction. They did it out of pride. Plus, anywhere outside of immediate area required a SL be with them.
Some believed it was overkill, but I understood this was first regular Army many Marines had served with, and they were watching. After a couple of weeks, the 1MARDIV SGM joined me as I was eating lunch. He told me he had been watching, and watching hard, day and night, as he did with his Marines. He commented that my Soldiers were always in uniform, always had an NCO supervising, weren't horse playing or other "jackassery." I shared this with my Soldiers, who, then, got it.
My CDR and I were in Kuwait, and a Soldier in PTs had on religious headgear. My CDR didn't realize it was authorized, so stopped the Soldier to make the correction. As I was about to correct the correction, the Soldier responded, very flippantly, that it was a religious item, authorized, and he wasn't going to remove anything. I "reminded" him to assume the pos of attn, then informed the CDR that it was authorized, and asked for a minute. (CDRs cue to reach plausible deniability range). I further "educated" the SGT about disrespect to an officer, failing to assume the position, and that his belief that an incorrect OTS correction, was his opportunity to be disrespectful, religious item, or not, was a gross miscalculation.
My CDR left the OTS corrections to me when we were together after that.

As a new SSG, I made an OTS to the DIV CSM for having his headgear "Ranger rolled." Without breaking stride the CSM, popped it out, and thanked me. I got a coin. Thought I was going to get ripped.

When we returned to Ft Bragg after OIF I, AR 670-1 had changed to authorize specific Army units who serves with Marines during OIF I to wear the 1MARDIV as SSI-FWTS. I made my Soldiers carry a copy of the change while in uniform. I also instructed them to assume the correct position, listen, and explain the change respectfully and offer to show the copy. Several got stopped at PX and other locations, and all, but one, went well. A member of the unit SPC mafia called me, and explained he had done as directed, but a LT was demanding he cut it off. I educated the LT. He insisted that I was mistaken. I invited him to contact my CDR, and added my Soldier would not be further delayed.
I note that they've expanded the time period covering the wear of Marine SSI-FWTS.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2019 12:07 PM

2019-02-22T12:07:29-05:00

PDA... Public Displays of Affection! It was always an issue in the Reserves, so many damn couples in the Reserves making out, holding hands, blah, blah. Do people still pull this crap in uniform?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2019 10:37 PM

2019-03-01T22:37:48-05:00

Hands in pockets, sleeves rolled partially, boots un-bloused, no cap (outside) or ball cap...typical EOD stuff, nothing to see here. Ha!

Response by SPC Larry Johnson made Mar 21 at 2019 12:16 PM

2019-03-21T12:16:40-04:00

I remember when I was out processing and I was in front of the medical facilities with my SFC smoking a cigarette and this full colonel cane up and I saluted him with a cigarette hanging out of my mouth. He and my SFC looked like they were going to shit themselves. I honestly didn’t even realize it and of course felt like a complete idiot when the colonel screamed in my face

Response by PFC Gerald Bailey made Apr 3 at 2019 9:24 AM

2019-04-03T09:24:42-04:00

I sometimes see Reservists and Nation Guardsmen go into a truck stop or convenience stop with their headgear on. I remind them that when in uniform that must remove their headgear when inside of any building whether they are on or off post unless excepted by regulations.

Response by SPC Steven Hill made Apr 3 at 2019 10:24 AM

2019-04-03T10:24:40-04:00

Not knowing about campaign stars on campaign ribbons and that you still need a star even if you just deployed there once.

Response by MSG Arnold Clickner made Apr 4 at 2019 4:55 PM

2019-04-04T16:55:09-04:00

The biggest violators has always been Junior Officers I’ve had to correct so many I was always fixing them so they wouldn’t look bad.

Response by SA Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 5 at 2019 8:43 PM

2019-04-05T20:43:34-04:00

Hand pockets. I knowingly did it cause I simply dgaf. I was a pos and knew I was getting out soon so I did what I felt like. Leaving early? ✌. Not being where I was supposed to?

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 8 at 2019 2:25 PM

2019-04-08T14:25:41-04:00

Troops contorting, scrunching, swooshing, pinching and Ranger rolling the patrol cap like a Civil War kepi cap is the most common violation of DA PAM 670-1. It's out of control with mid-career officers and NCOs who do it out of habit (a bad one at that) b/c uniform standards are dropped during deployments. Saggy/unbloused trousers is a close second and the two violations usually go hand-in-hand. It's a bad habit the force needs to address in BCT. Young troops mimic it because the "old man/sarge" does it and it looks cool. It's undisciplined and uniform violation.

Response by Sgt Derrick Jeffries made Apr 8 at 2019 3:53 PM

2019-04-08T15:53:55-04:00

I think the most common violation of uniform regulations that i may have commited once or twice was bing LATE "UA", but in my defense ah few trips to sand pit and extra duties cured me of that deficiency with a quickness lol

Response by MAJ Doug Mattox made Apr 8 at 2019 4:06 PM

2019-04-08T16:06:29-04:00

Just a little humor. One day I had my uniform hanging on a locker while the unit did PT. When I returned from PT I was told the Brigade Commander was coming down to look around. I quickly showered and put on my uniform. As the Commander came up and talked to me he informed me my rank and branch was on the wrong side. (I was newly promoted, that is why I had the pin ons instead of them sewn on.) I was mortified and wondered to myself how I did that. About 2 weeks later a couple of NCOs came to me and started apologizing. They had seen my uniform and switched the rank and branch. They had no idea the commander was coming down.

They knew I was a little miffed but, I actually laughed about it. What are you going to do? They did see the Brigade Commander later and confessed.

Response by 1SG Tom Carter made Apr 8 at 2019 8:25 PM

2019-04-08T20:25:20-04:00

Hands in pockets was one I rarely saw.
What I was used to seeing most often was headgear violations. Wearing headgear indoors, not wearing it outdoors, and most often, just incorrect wearing.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2019 9:33 AM

2019-04-10T09:33:22-04:00

None. Only turd NCOs make it a habit to set a bad example for their joes.

Response by MSgt Jimmy Mullins made Apr 10 at 2019 1:35 PM

2019-04-10T13:35:35-04:00

Hands in pockests and no cover. was mine.

Response by PO3 James Bobiney made Apr 10 at 2019 2:33 PM

2019-04-10T14:33:31-04:00

I rarely violated anything, that I'm aware of. At least nobody ever corrected me. I did however, have a Plt Leader Butter Bar who I would correct often. To the point where he got irritated with me one time and took me aside and asked me why I'm always correcting him. My answer was simple, because you're my Plt Leader and I don't want you to look like a ragbag. "you represent us and the Army, Sir". He thanked me and made an extra effort to be squared away from then on.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2019 8:18 AM

2019-04-12T08:18:59-04:00

Hands in the pockets, the most common violation.

Response by SSG Scott Johnson made Apr 15 at 2019 10:11 AM

2019-04-15T10:11:26-04:00

I was a HUGE offender for rolling my sleeves while in Iraq. Not all the way, just one roll of the cuff. I was nabbed so many times I started to roll them inside out so it looked kinda normal.

Response by SSG Christopher Parrish made Apr 15 at 2019 10:23 AM

2019-04-15T10:23:56-04:00

Hands in pockets is I think one of the biggest ones. I was once asked about my hands in my pockets and thinking quickly on my feet I pulled out the challenge coin I had in one and said I was making sure which pocket I had put it in.

Response by CPL Banter Boss made Apr 16 at 2019 7:13 PM

2019-04-16T19:13:13-04:00

Either hands in pockets, boots unbloused or walkin' and talkin' on their phone.

Response by CPL Banter Boss made Apr 16 at 2019 7:15 PM

2019-04-16T19:15:13-04:00

Tell me why it's okay for me to grip my balls in PT uniform when it's 10º outside? How is that more professional than using the pockets?

Response by MSgt Ted C Hall made Apr 30 at 2019 8:03 PM

2019-04-30T20:03:55-04:00

Zoomie Electronic Tech... one hand in your pocket when working on equipment. Paid off the day I got hit by a 900 VDC power supply. Instead of dead I got one hand a little toasted and walked away.
No one in their right mind bothered Techies about that while I was in... they knew better<G>

Response by CPL Larry Bezemer made May 7 at 2019 12:02 PM

2019-05-07T12:02:18-04:00

Trained not to at boot and after 46 years I still don't.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2019 6:35 AM

2019-05-08T06:35:06-04:00

Def hands in the pockets.

Response by SSG Walter Corretjer made May 9 at 2019 12:37 PM

2019-05-09T12:37:18-04:00

The most commom violation that I saw during my last 15 years of military career,was the extremely wrong use of the combat or utility uniform,
instead of the Class B or A uniform,for a great number of ocassions,were the dress uniforms were the right or logical way of dressing.
The dressing regulation shoud be change,as to make mandatory a great number of this intances,were the use of the combat uniform doesn't has any logical common sense to use.
About what ocassions I am talking about: office duty,classroom instruction,JAG personnel in garrison,chaplain personnel in garrison,medical branches of all types in garrison,graduations of all type of courses and retirement ceremonies and medals or honors of any type ceremonies,traveling
between airports on USA states or territories,were I really believe, a dress uniform shoud be use by regulation were in orders or special events are the common sense uniform.
The uniform regulation on this sense,is very easy to ammend.

Response by LCDR Dave Spurlock made May 10 at 2019 4:25 PM

2019-05-10T16:25:19-04:00

I always struggled with the “hands in the pocket” rule. I don’t know if it was physiological or psychological or both but I could barely stop it. I even went so far as putting a heavy rubber band on my wrist and snapping it on the inside of my wrist. 30+ years later, I still do it - and I try to correct myself mentally. Part of my inappropriate rationalization was “Why would they put front pockets in our uniforms if they didn’t want us to stick our hands in them?. I knew it wasn’t right and I always struggled to correct it but as the young people say these days “My bad!”.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 11:12 AM

2019-05-11T11:12:59-04:00

Hands in pockets. Yes, all the time. Leaders.
If there was thing in the regulation that I would change, it would be this one. Either get rid of it, or make it a punitive.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 11 at 2019 11:16 AM

2019-05-11T11:16:27-04:00

Hands in uniform pockets. I do make the correction. Leaders are the biggest violators. I would like to see this removed from the regulation, or make it punitive. I corrected a leader one day, and his reply was to show me a picture of the SMA with his hands in his pockets.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 11 at 2019 11:34 AM

2019-05-11T11:34:16-04:00

When I was on on active duty it was hands in the pockets. Badly pressed BDU's. Mixing uniforms when off duty. Best one for me as a GS 12 was when I was deploying to Kapasvar after the Bosnian war to get all that excess put back to the USAREUR books. Walking to the bx a air force major yells out hey soldier where is your hat? I turn around and says o shit your a civilian. That's right jerk. If I was a soldier you should have handled this a little less dramatic. A couple AF sgts heard it. Came up to me and said he is a jerk. I said I know I am a retired cw4. Good judge of character.

Response by MAJ David Levett made May 11 at 2019 11:47 PM

2019-05-11T23:47:00-04:00

Ribbons not in the correct order

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2019 8:51 AM

2019-05-12T08:51:11-04:00

I would say haircut and shaving.

Response by SGT Erin Mcadams made May 12 at 2019 2:31 PM

2019-05-12T14:31:03-04:00

SGT, US Army Veteran, GET Your F%*^&N hands out of your pockets. And trim those Threads, tacky.

Response by SSG Phil Miller made May 12 at 2019 11:28 PM

2019-05-12T23:28:22-04:00

Headgear! Off outside and on inside! Still bugs me to this day.

Response by MSgt David Webb made May 13 at 2019 1:02 PM

2019-05-13T13:02:06-04:00

Allowing muslims, sihks, etc. to wear beards and head wraps in uniform! This completely undermines the purpose of "UNIFORM"s. Hell, I got my ass jumped for wearing my field jacket to Burger King on base when I first arrived at my first PDS (St. Louis area in December) and didn't have a coat yet.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2019 9:52 PM

2019-05-13T21:52:12-04:00

The one uniform violation I do is I leave my back pockets unfastened. I hate buttoning those pockets up.

Response by PFC Leroy Savoir-Faire made May 15 at 2019 11:37 PM

2019-05-15T23:37:12-04:00

hands in pocket

Response by SSG James Oliver Nathan Jr made May 16 at 2019 6:38 PM

2019-05-16T18:38:30-04:00

E1-Gen. and no one cares. It starts with the BCT/AIT. this new Army has no respect for the Unifrom or what it means too them. if you take the pockets off they my not have any where there hands or junk.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made May 16 at 2019 9:57 PM

2019-05-16T21:57:31-04:00

It’s been 44 years and I still don’t put my hands into my pockets.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made May 21 at 2019 9:33 AM

2019-05-21T09:33:26-04:00

Hands in pockets. In my day that was a regular issue however if I caught you rest assured you would remember not to do so a second time. one trash can lid in either hand for the day.

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made May 25 at 2019 4:17 PM

2019-05-25T16:17:32-04:00

Mustache.

There were days when after trimming it I looked like Adolph; not too good a thing when stationed in the Federal Republic of Germany

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2019 5:12 PM

2019-05-25T17:12:03-04:00

Having discipline is important but some of the biggest offenders in peacetime turn out to be fierce warriors in combat. Chesty, MacArthur and LeMay could do what ever the hell they wanted because they were true warriors.

Response by CDR Peter Gregory made Jun 2 at 2019 7:33 PM

2019-06-02T19:33:48-04:00

Being retired military I do attend many veteran specific or ceremonial events where medals, uniforms worn by military retired or veterans present. The most common issues post active duty military use of the Uniform is mixing of the Uniform with grooming standards, mixing of civilian and military gear or clothing, medals/ribbons on civilian clothing, getting order of presidence out of order, and wearing such at events where perception of endorsement of the DOD or service branch of the gathering is in the grey area, to but it kindly, partisan rallies, beer gardens, etc.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Jun 2 at 2019 7:43 PM

2019-06-02T19:43:47-04:00

Hands in the pockets

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2019 11:34 PM

2019-06-08T23:34:48-04:00

I was a bit selective about a "Ranger Roll" in the patrol cap. If you were Infantry, and I knew it, you would get a pass. (Mainly because I was also 11 series) I would make on the spot corrections on obvious violations to 670-1, but I wasn't a "Reg Nazi".

Response by SGT Beth Day made Jun 9 at 2019 2:36 PM

2019-06-09T14:36:27-04:00

Back in the day, I was guilty of not wearing the uniform wool socks. They itched terribly. I wore either dark brown or black. Same with glove inserts. I was never really "caught" with those.

But ... I was a photographer, and when working often had my cover in slightly the wrong position because it got in the way. Also, I couldn't shoot with those heavy gloves on, so even if they were the uniform, I either wasn't wearing any or had on thin black ones. Occasionally, I'd get a "correction" but if I was allowed to explain, it usually wasn't a problem.

The biggest corrections I made were unbuttoned pockets or pen in pocket ... usually an officer lol ... when I was taking their photo.

Response by Sgt James Gross made Jun 10 at 2019 12:45 AM

2019-06-10T00:45:21-04:00

My uniform voilation occurred when I was active duty and had just been assigned to a new Squadron. During Commander's Call is missed hearing my line number for promotion to Sargeant. My First Sargeant called me out on it the following day, I was out of uniform and he said either have Sargeant's stripes by the next morning or be written up for being out of uniform. I had Sargeant's stripes the following morning.

Response by SGT Amy Tribou made Jun 10 at 2019 9:32 AM

2019-06-10T09:32:15-04:00

Soldiers here in Fayetteville NC, from Bragg going to off post Dr. Appts. walking from their cars, to the building, across the parking lot, in MCUs, hands in pockets, and NO COVER. I look at them and I see the AA, and I say to myself, so that's how the Eighty Deuce rolls now?

Response by Maj Maria Avellaneda made Jun 10 at 2019 5:25 PM

2019-06-10T17:25:06-04:00

I will agree that the hands on the pockets is by far the most frequent violation. However when I was on active duty I would occasionally misplaced my hat

Response by SP5 Joseph Conrad made Jun 11 at 2019 11:00 AM

2019-06-11T11:00:28-04:00

The obverse of the question, i.e. the least common violation of uniform regulations may have been in May/June of 1970. By the end of a 71 day patrol several, to include me, of our infantry platoon we wearing parts North Vietnamese Army uniforms, as ours had rotted off our bodies.
I was surprised to see photographic evidence of said uniform adaptations in "Blackhorse Riders" on page 4 of the photographs. This took place in Tay Ninh.
At the end of our 71 days we were ordered to clean up, shave and put on new uniforms, having been provided with soap, water and new uniforms by a UH-1. We refused the order, stating 'take us the way we are'. It flew off stating there would be no extraction until we did so.
We complied, a small gaggle of slicks returned, at which time we were photographed and lifted out.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2019 5:24 PM

2019-06-13T17:24:38-04:00

Uniforms that obviously do not have proper fit. Some are way too loose. They dont look or fit properly. This includes uniforms that fit way too tight. Theres a proper military appearance, a way uniforms are designed to fit. I was accidently guilty depending on where I bought them. One place sold uniforms that seemed to shrink a few sizes smaller, so quit buying from them. As supply, I offered to order better fitting uniforms for soldiers. Oh and also, field caps. For heaven sakes make them look sharp the best you can. Don't just throw them on your head without a second thought. Had to get that off my chest haha

Response by Cpl David Amos made Jun 13 at 2019 9:18 PM

2019-06-13T21:18:22-04:00

As a young LCpl I would wear white socks instead of green with my cammies at times. This only works if you dont sit down. The boot bands ride the trousers up and all is shown. After I got yelled at I soon found out I was a fast learner. There were guys I knew, who had hairy chests, not wear dog tags because they yank hair out all day. Semper fi

Response by SSG Shawn Mcfadden made Jun 14 at 2019 12:46 PM

2019-06-14T12:46:49-04:00

When I was in AIT, I was caught having my hands in my pockets. When I was in Germany I almost didn't get into PLDC because of my Military ID. My picture had me sporting a flat-top haircut.

Response by SGT Tim Fridley made Jun 16 at 2019 1:00 PM

2019-06-16T13:00:06-04:00

Hands in pockets. We have all been guilty of that one time or another LOL

Response by MSgt John Cina made Jun 23 at 2019 2:14 PM

2019-06-23T14:14:04-04:00

As an airman, I thought the blousing procedures of the BDU's were the most ridiculous thing I'd ever seen for a military uniform! I used to blouse BDU's Army style and never got pegged for it! It was just a better and neater looking appearance! This is the only item I'd ever bend until they came out with some strict guidelines toward the end of my career!

Response by TSgt Al Nave made Jun 23 at 2019 3:21 PM

2019-06-23T15:21:42-04:00

I had an 06 from another base, extremely overweight and very resentful of the families and bond within the unit, it common for her to wear unauthorized uniforms on Fairchild and even though 99 percent of the enlisted complained about her our higher command refused to enforce the dress standards, shes the same one who refused my the chance to be 1st Sergeant because I could have everyone in my unit in less than 4 hours completely ready to deploy, she told me I undermine her authority, we even get into the racial stuff she said.

Response by LTC Denis Sullivan made Jun 26 at 2019 5:08 PM

2019-06-26T17:08:54-04:00

Hands in the pocket, most def.

Response by SSG Gregg Mourizen made Jun 29 at 2019 3:51 AM

2019-06-29T03:51:38-04:00

Hands in Pockets, Shaving, Hair styles.

I have to say Head Gear.
Indoors vs outdoors
Ranger / Tanker Roll
Berets in the field
Boonie cap rolled with the sting holding it up, or across the back of the neck. (AR 670-1 says under the chin, or tucked).

Women love the hairstyles(especially ones that interfere with the wear of the hat). I wont mention the long fingernails.
The Beret Flash over the eye, hanging between the top and bottom of the ear. You would think this was easy. Nope. Flash anywhere between the center of the forehead and the ear. Flap from the headband to flowing over the shoulder (never figured out how he did it, and I saw him giving the class on proper wear).
Starching in the shape, sewing in the desired lines.
Former Marines folding their cap, to pass for the marine corps hat.
Smarta$$ that I am, I would pull the flap over my eye in formation and mumbled Arrr!!!. When someone finally couldn't stand it anymore and asked what I was doing,, I would tell them..."It's Pirate Appreciation Day, and I am paying homage to my ancestors...Arrrr" They would laugh and I would fix myself.
Another time I got frustrated with all the different styles of wearing the hat, so I pulled the flash to center and Flapped it down to look like one of those golf caps. I walked all the way around my building, in and out of the barracks, through the hospital and back out the door. Only one person questioned it. The next day, to my horror, everyone started wearing it that way. I gave up after that.

A close second would be starching the Uniform. ACU is not supposed to be starched, but guess what? They do. Even the BDU service tag says on line 7 "do not use Chlorine bleach or starch". I don't know about the other services, but AR 670 clearly states: "Shall be maintained in accordance with the service tag", "The commander is not authorized to require starching the Uniform, except for special occasions." However, try to pass a board or inspection, without. Good luck.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 1 at 2019 12:08 PM

2019-07-01T12:08:55-04:00

My boots are not the cleanest

Response by SFC Michael Wilkins made Jul 9 at 2019 9:30 AM

2019-07-09T09:30:16-04:00

Being outside and not wearing headgear or having hands in pockets. The biggest of the violators are recruiters. I know I was a recruiter and I violated it every day I was always putting my hands in my pockets and almost never wore a hat.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 9 at 2019 11:30 AM

2019-07-09T11:30:42-04:00

Pockets almost always e7 and up

Response by SGT Chris Kriner made Jul 10 at 2019 6:57 PM

2019-07-10T18:57:09-04:00

Wearing the combat uniforms at the mall or shopping! Unless the regs have changed, it was not allowed when I was still in.

Response by Sgt Michael Oberline made Jul 12 at 2019 10:25 AM

2019-07-12T10:25:36-04:00

The most common violators are us old timers who were out before most of these regulations were even written. Those of us that were 03s in Vietnam, not clerk typist in this century.

Response by 1SG George Kincannon made Jul 12 at 2019 5:55 PM

2019-07-12T17:55:15-04:00

Hands in pockets and needing a haircut. As a 1SG, my pet peeve was worn down heel on boots and low quarter shoes.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2019 12:09 PM

2019-07-15T12:09:47-04:00

Same guy walks with his eyes down looking to the ground

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Jul 15 at 2019 11:44 PM

2019-07-15T23:44:55-04:00

I attended a retirement ceremony recently. I was appalled at the number of uniforms that were at least a size to small for the member wearing it. The pockets on the trousers were flared out like a cobra's hood instead of laying flat, looking smart. Even something as simple as a ribbon rack was a problem. I just had to shake my head seeing that, and from very senior types. Oh my.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 16 at 2019 1:46 PM

2019-07-16T13:46:43-04:00

Boot blousing

Response by MSG Justin Kuchar made Jul 17 at 2019 6:49 PM

2019-07-17T18:49:25-04:00

It pisses me off the degree at which NCOs let too much slide. One thing down range, but garrison Leadership has really dropped off in the last few decades. Get it. Hard when deployed all the time, etc. But simple "fix this or that" that is obvious to E4 mafia, and NCOs (junior and senior alike) cash it in. I could have choked some of my daughter's drill sergeants. They were babies. Not like the senior E6s and E7s like when I went (I am 42yo for ref). Garrison Leadership matters in developing discipline and esprit de corps.

I digress.

Response by SFC Carlos Cruz made Jul 18 at 2019 5:35 PM

2019-07-18T17:35:20-04:00

In Combat, you are in the field therefore is completely different from garrison. There are rules the one must always follow AR 670-1 is your answer !!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2019 2:25 PM

2019-07-19T14:25:55-04:00

hands in the pocket without a doubt

Response by CPL Claudia Perales made Jul 20 at 2019 12:42 AM

2019-07-20T00:42:58-04:00

I do not overlook any of the regulations, now. I can spot an irregularity a mile away. The way I made spot on corrections was by pointing it out and having them read the regulation in black and white. I find we all tend to tweak the rules on occasion but, females do it more than males. The hair is tricky and yes it sometimes violates the rules.

Response by Sgt Jude Eschete made Aug 17 at 2019 10:16 PM

2019-08-17T22:16:15-04:00

A lot of people are doing the hands in pockets, but I had to correct people on haircuts and shaves almost on the daily.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2019 11:18 AM

2019-08-19T11:18:43-04:00

Hands in pockets, hands down! I’m “looking for my keys” all the time.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2019 8:30 AM

2019-08-22T08:30:45-04:00

The Patrol Cap gets abused on a daily basis with nonauthorized Ranger rolls, smushing, pinching and wearing Confederate kepi style. The unbloused/baggy trouser look is out of control. The in the field/practical look has now become the standard (or lack of/disregard for the standard) with this generation of troops.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Dec 21 at 2019 6:25 PM

2019-12-21T18:25:27-05:00

I haven’t put my hands in my pockets since 1975, I just don’t, unless it’s to pull something out of course.

Response by SSG Harry Herres made Dec 21 at 2019 7:14 PM

2019-12-21T19:14:00-05:00

To this day, 50 years after service, I stand and walk slow with my hand clasped behind my back. Guess I know pockets are not for your hands!

Response by SFC Derahn Thornton made Aug 10 at 2021 8:47 PM

2021-08-10T20:47:03-04:00

Hands in my pockets...I wore civilian clothes as a Special Agent while deployed and it was a force of habit the rare times I had to wear a uniform for awards and promotions! I ended up doing the thumb in belt to kill it!