Is it frowned upon to wear the field pants with the knee pads removed while in garrison?

2020-02-22T08:02:54-05:00

is it frowned upon for wearing the field pants with the knee pads removed while in garrison ? i saw another soldier wearing them around but no one said anything to them.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Feb 22 at 2020 8:27 AM

2020-02-22T08:27:59-05:00

Good question. Can't think of a reason why someone would unless there is a unit policy against it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2020 11:12 AM

2020-02-22T11:12:55-05:00

I can’t find anything in 670-1 that specifically prohibits this, but I would infer its prohibition from DA PAM 670-1 4-7. o.

The Army has not manufactured a great deal of combat pants in OCP at this time, so there is a good chance that those pants were OEF-CP, which is no longer authorized.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2020 2:01 PM

2020-02-22T14:01:53-05:00

I think that one would be up to Commander's discretion, as theres not a lot of literature on its authorization or prohibition.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2020 2:37 PM

2020-02-22T14:37:11-05:00

You'll be in an infantry battalion, no one will care. But you will look silly if you are wearing them and you don't have any training that day. Also, most of those pants are in the old pattern that is no longer authorized for wear. OEF pattern was phased out in October and only OCP uniforms (doesn't apply to TA-50 or issued gear) are authorized for wear.

Response by SFC Ritchie Inns made Mar 30 at 2022 6:10 PM

2022-03-30T18:10:14-04:00

Knee pads in field pants?? That would’ve been nice to have. I wouldn’t have all of these knee problems now.