Is it acceptable to wear OCP to my sibling's school for a Veterans Day celebration?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:42:05 -0500

I’m attending my siblings school tomorrow for a Veteran’s Day celebration! They said that the other service members always wear their OCP uniform (camo for you non army) is this true?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 11:46 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:46:58 -0500

Call the school and ask them what the preferred attire is. If they say OCP, then go with that. If they say either or....then flip a coin.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Nov 9 at 2017 11:57 AM

Maj Marty Hogan — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:57:23 -0500

I wear my ABUs- request of my grand daughter and the kids in her class every year since pre-K and she is in third grade now. Special day for both of us.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 9 at 2017 11:57 AM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:57:45 -0500

If you have a choice, wear ASUs, "Blues." Veterans Day honors those who served and nothing says "Army" like the ASU--the Greens said it better but that's another story. The combat uniform usually is a rumpled mess looking like you slept in it because it can't be starched or ironed. The other services have the same problem with their work or combat uniforms.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Nov 9 at 2017 11:59 AM

CSM Richard StCyr — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:59:41 -0500

Just came from my Grand Daughters Veterans day program at her school. Those on active duty that came wore their services cammo and some of us old farts were in our dress uniforms. Which ever uniform you wear just wear it correctly.

Response by PO1 Leo Scott made Nov 9 at 2017 12:29 PM

PO1 Leo Scott — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:29:12 -0500

When I was in the Navy we only had 4 uniforms. Dress Blues, Work Blues, Whites and dungarees. I have been out long enough I cannot fit in my uniforms.

Response by SSG(P) Dan Keene made Nov 9 at 2017 12:34 PM

SSG(P) Dan Keene — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:34:37 -0500

Representing all Veterans, I would think you would Dress to Impress. During my era, you weren't even allowed to wear utility uniforms to off post locations except home. I don't know how it is now.

Response by PO3 Jacob Jenkins made Nov 9 at 2017 12:35 PM

PO3 Jacob Jenkins — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:35:08 -0500

I ask my son which uniform he likes the best and I wear that one. Because that event is for our kids to have pride in us so let them choose their favorite uniform and wear it. that's usually the approach I take not like the teacher or anyone is going to say anything to you as long as you wear it correctly.

Response by 1LT Kevin Chapman made Nov 9 at 2017 12:55 PM

1LT Kevin Chapman — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:55:36 -0500

I'd definitely go with the OCP.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 2:46 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:46:13 -0500

I would go with the ASU's if you have a choice. I just think the camo uniforms should be reserved for in the filed.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 3:25 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:25:38 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member The only correct answer. Wear your dress uniform.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 3:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:40:34 -0500

I would wear ASUs

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 5:26 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:26:24 -0500

What about military apparel clothing? I guess it depends on how formal or informal the celebration. My old duty station Ft. Bragg had all sorts of unit apparel and hats.

Response by SP5 Jmes Vought Jr made Nov 9 at 2017 5:28 PM

SP5 Jmes Vought Jr — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:28:37 -0500

There are probably a few of us army that never wore camo thank u for explaining OCP uniform

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Nov 9 at 2017 5:28 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:28:55 -0500

Go with what they say, or request.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Nov 9 at 2017 5:33 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:33:56 -0500

As far as I know, Marines are the only branch that are barred from wearing their cammies off base.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2017 5:41 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 17:41:28 -0500

For off post event like that the ASU's would be the proper uniform.

Response by MSgt George Cater made Nov 9 at 2017 6:15 PM

MSgt George Cater — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 18:15:03 -0500

No.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 9 at 2017 11:24 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 23:24:10 -0500

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member AR 670-1 para 3-5 indicates service uniform in sub para d. It will likely happen that people will wear OCPs, ACUs, and a mush-mosh of pieces and parts of uniforms. As a retiree, I will be going to my daughter's school tomorrow in ASUs, but I'm covered under a different paragraph.

3–5. Wear of Army uniform at national, regional, and local events
Note: This paragraph is punitive with regard to Soldiers. Violation by Soldiers may result in adverse administrative action and/or charges under the provisions of the UCMJ.
a. When Army participation in a public event has been approved in accordance with AR 360–1, commanders are responsible for determining the appropriate uniform for the event. Generally, protocol standards dictate standards of dress. For instance, when an invitation calls for business attire, the appropriate Army uniform is the service or dress uniform. However, in some instances, the Class C uniform may be appropriate. Commanders should make use of their protocol or other appropriate supporting staff for a decision regarding the appropriate uniform.
b. Commanders should use their discretion and consider the following when determining the appropriate uniform for the event:
(1) The nature and location of the event (for example, on or off-post).
(2) Whether the event is open to the public or not.
(3) The solemnity of the event.
(4) Who is being recognized at or by the event (is the event recognizing current Soldiers or veterans). (5) Who is hosting the event.
(6) Who is attending the event.
(7) Whether the media will be present.
c. When attire is listed as “duty uniform,” the activities undertaken drive the appropriate uniform. “Duty uniform”
does not necessarily indicate Class C uniform wear. When “duty” is listed as the uniform for an event, commanders need to exercise good judgment for participants and attendees.
d. If an event recognizes the service and sacrifice of Soldiers for named operations, then the Army combat uniform may be appropriate. If the event recognizes the shared sacrifice of our veterans on Veteran’s Day, then the service uniform is appropriate. In all cases, the Army is on display. Commanders are expected to recognize the difference and prescribe a uniform appropriate for an event.
e. When commanders are in doubt regarding the appropriate uniform, they should seek guidance from their higher headquarters and/or the appropriate public affairs or protocol office.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 10 at 2022 1:01 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:01:33 -0500

Can reserve members wear there’s as well ?