Posted on Apr 22, 2016
Is it illegal for a civilian to wear any part of the ACUs (as I don't fall under AR670-1, but I do fall under the 1st amendment)?
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My 14 year old brother loves all things military . He also loves dirt bikes . Would it be ok to give him an old pair of my acus to wear so he doesn't tear up his "good clothes" ?
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If you are not in the Army. You can wear lipstick and sandals with your ACUs. Its a free country. Just don't pretend to be someone you are not. That is the key. Soldiers have regulations. Civilians (I'm assuming you are) can do what ever you want. Just please don't put medals and badges that you didn't earn. That just might get your butt kicked.
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Depends, I will beg of you though please don't wear the ACU pattern. Its maybe the dumbest thing the military has ever done. If you want to wear BDU or multicam pants while hunting or hiking its not a big deal at all. However I would have to question someone's motives for walking around in public with a full set of fatigues on in place of regular clothing.
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Sgt Rick Huntley
I wore my olive drab fatigues with all insignia removed after I got out of the military, I liked them, they were functional and kept my ass covered, I wore them until they wore out and were replaced with what ever. I would guess it would have been a mistake at that time in my life for anyone to try and take them off me as suggested might be done here. It's just clothing, nothing to be looked down on and to be honest it is a more appropriate apparel than much of what I see being worn today.
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Only wear the uniform if you’ve served. It is disrespectful to our fallen. If the cammies have been discontinued it is fine, however limit it. I wore my father’s old m81 after he retired but as jacket when it was cold or trousers to paintball/airsoft. In the event you received a discount you pay the difference and inform them you haven’t served. Never wear dress uniforms, even if it is just one article if you have not served.
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If you have not served then refrain from wearing military clothing as often as possible. Growing up I used to wear my fathers m81 as a jacket after he retired and that is alright, but don’t wear any more than that. Never wear their dress uniform or jacket. If the the pattern has been discontinued from use, you may wear it, however exercise caution. I don’t advise wearing more than one item. I wore trousers for paint balling and airsoft but never had a combination going. In the event you are given a discount because you were thought to be in the service inform them you aren’t and pay the remainder.
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I currently use my old BDU for work clothes around the house.
When they are all worn out I will dig into the two duffels of ACU and use then for the same.
When they are all worn out I will dig into the two duffels of ACU and use then for the same.
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Why are you wearing them? Are you placing patches and name tapes on them? Are you posing as a Service Member?
Wear what you want. It is nothing more than a terrible pattern on some comfortable shirts and pants.
Wear what you want. It is nothing more than a terrible pattern on some comfortable shirts and pants.
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The only thing I have worn of my uniform since I have been out is my Gortex jacket on a rain day. I think it's just more comfortable than the carhart my employer got me. Not a fashion statement.
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