PFC Private RallyPoint Member3847480<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I am curious. My old middle school teacher and I keep in touch. He helped me a lot when I. Was struggling through school and has asked me this year if I would be willing to come talk to his students for a hour when school starts up again. I’m wondering if this is ok. And if I am allowed or not allowed to wear my uniform? I don’t want to do anything I’m not allowed so figured someone could help me out and let me knowIs it okay to be a guest speaker for a old classroom I was in? Am I allowed to wear my uniform?2018-08-02T13:26:01-04:00PFC Private RallyPoint Member3847480<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So I am curious. My old middle school teacher and I keep in touch. He helped me a lot when I. Was struggling through school and has asked me this year if I would be willing to come talk to his students for a hour when school starts up again. I’m wondering if this is ok. And if I am allowed or not allowed to wear my uniform? I don’t want to do anything I’m not allowed so figured someone could help me out and let me knowIs it okay to be a guest speaker for a old classroom I was in? Am I allowed to wear my uniform?2018-08-02T13:26:01-04:002018-08-02T13:26:01-04:00SGT Tony Clifford3847594<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ask your leadership to make sure that it won't get anyone flustered. Unless it conflicts with work, I don't think that they will mind. Remember that if you wear your uniform, you're representing your unit and the army as a whole. Answer only questions that you are qualified to answer, don't talk politics with anyone whilst in uniform, and especially when dealing with children keep your language PG.Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Aug 2 at 2018 1:52 PM2018-08-02T13:52:16-04:002018-08-02T13:52:16-04:00SGM Bill Frazer3847638<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes to all- it is like HomeTown recruiting!Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 2 at 2018 2:03 PM2018-08-02T14:03:05-04:002018-08-02T14:03:05-04:00LCDR Private RallyPoint Member3847894<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think if someone wanted to be VERY strict (bordering on asinine) about current guidance...they might say no. DOD Directive 1334.1 Section 3.2.3 for example. However, there is no doubt that under the same guidance, any honorably discharged veteran who served during a time of war is permitted to wear their uniform under specific circumstances-which includes just about anything defined as "military" or "patriotic". <br /><br />My sense of it is this; if someone is 100% "out", not affiliated, it's really their business.<br /><br />However, if someone's still "in" in any capacity (or wishes to honor regulations as if they were), common sense should be the guide. I wouldn't wear my uniform to ring the bell for the Salvation Army, to a corporate ball, let alone the Sizzler. I WOULD wear it anytime prescribed by the event for the purpose of promoting and/or honoring what that uniform represents. That may include a church service dedicated to veterans, a memorial for a fallen comrade, a service ball, and yes...being asked ot speak to a class about the Military.<br /><br />No matter what, and under whatever circumstances...I'd be 100% certain to be "squared away" in terms of grooming, appearance and behavior.Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2018 4:02 PM2018-08-02T16:02:56-04:002018-08-02T16:02:56-04:00SGT Joseph Gunderson3849769<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Definitely yes, and of course. This is great. Just make sure that you don't talk about taboo subjects and don't talk about stuff that you don't have experience with. I.E. don't talk about politics, do bash the POTUS, and if you haven't been to combat, don't comment on it. The list goes on, but you get the idea.Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 3 at 2018 10:51 AM2018-08-03T10:51:44-04:002018-08-03T10:51:44-04:00SFC William Stephens3850001<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are a veterans and you did your service to your country, As long as your uniform is IAW the regulations and you don't look like some stolen value dude, Do what you make to set the example for them kids and have some of them of one of them be a positive influence on the militaryResponse by SFC William Stephens made Aug 3 at 2018 12:17 PM2018-08-03T12:17:06-04:002018-08-03T12:17:06-04:002018-08-02T13:26:01-04:00