Is it okay to wear the deployment OCP when you've never been deployed?

What is PvP I'm old school

Deployment patches are not required anywhere in regulation. It is the individual soldier's decision if he wishes to wear it or not. I had an oic, a captain mind you who didn't wear one.

I'm am going to be nice as I can be. Why are you questioning a Sargeant (E-5 pay grade)? Was this NCO, that means a Non-commissioned officer. I started my career only about 3.2 decades ago, that is three X ten plus two. I have children that are older than you. My children are fairly versed in AR-670-1, DA Pam 760-1. So my first deployment was 1991-1992 my last was 2005-2006. Until last year I wouldn't wear a combat patch (the one you earned to wear on the right sleeve). I also earned the right to wear the combat action badge. Not for guarding the defac, because of multiple combat insidents. I would wear them because I found it not necessary to let everyone know where I've been or what I've done. If you need to know you can ask my ex wife or my kids. The'll tell you how much it sucked for there dad to be gone. How much it sucked to know did my dad get killed today. This is one of the core problem with soldiers today, I don't have to justify shit to you. I make my uniform it doesn't make me. I made my rank/grade it doesn't make me. My rank is more than just a pay grade, it doesn't mean how smart I am. Instead of questioning a person who could be a mentor to you learn from him. My job is to train and mentor soldiers to take my place. Young soldier you sound like a BNP, here is a suggestion. Pull your head out of your forth point of contact. Shut the hole under your nose. Open the two holes over your nose. Open the two holes on the side of your head. Use the input information that comes from the four holes to input into the grey matter between your ears. If you do this you might be a good soldier, a good leader and if your luck a good NCO.

Currently UCP, OEF-CP, and OCP are authorized to wear. Since the military owns OCP the only way to get it is from issue or AAFES. If he bought some online at any Hooah shop it would be OEF-CP since they are not authorized to print or sell OCP.

Yeah, he can wear them. It's not an uncommon question, I got out in 13 and still train guys on deployment orders. A lot of guys are wearing deployment uniforms they get issued and then they get dropped from the deoyment roster last minute due to the numbers game.

The end game is simple. This SGT is a young NCO. Some have experience and some do not. But now they have earned the trust of the Army to lead troops and join a proud group of Non-commissioned Officers. The NCO Corp is a bit of a self policing group. If he was out of reg, I can promise you he never would've gotten to the point he was standing in front of you. Another NCO would have discretely pulled him aside and corrected his deficiency NCO to NCO.

I encourage you to keep asking questions and learning the right way. Learn the regs and adhere to them and you'll make a fine NCO one day.

Ocp, scorpion, ACU all authorized for wear right now. He may have picked up a set from a buddy. Mind your bearing and use your judgement when dealing with this NCO.

They're working to phase out ACUs. ROTC cadets get issued OCPs now.

1. The question asked was whether the particular uniform was authorized. Since the person asking is a PFC, then I would gather this is more clarification than accusatory. Instruction could have been given, either by explaining the regulation, or giving him direction as to where to find it.

2. Since this is a "ecumenical military personnel" site, the use of enlisted rank was less disrespect and more giving the crowd info as to the rank. As much as I try, I will FUBAR your titles every time I try. I will ask, and try to learn. To drop a duece on this youngster because of an assumed faux pas went way beyond. If he is talking to an all Army crowd, that's different, but this isn't it.

3. Instruct your troops instead of crapping all over them. This isn't a college fraternity house with useless hazing and embarrassment rituals...it's the US military, where people many times put their ass on the line. Treat him like a younger brother, mess with him a little, but insure that instruction is given and recieved. If y'all get this crazy over a uniform issue, can you imagine what the answers would be to some REAL shit?

JUST A BIT OF INFO ON THE NAVYS ENLISTED RATING SYSTEM.E-4 THRU E-6 ARE CALLED PETTY OFFICERS E-7 THRU E-9 ARE CALLED CHIEF,SENIOR CHIEF,MASTER CHIEF ( PETTY OFFICERS.)
E-4 THRU E-6 ARE SOMETIMES CALLED BY THERE RATING EXAMPLE AN E-6 PO-1 CAN BE CALLED HM-1 ( MEDIC IN ARMY LINGO.)

Buying used FRACUs were cheaper than the OCPs at clothing sales. I got two pair, both jacket and pants for $80 at the surplus store. The OCP itself for one pair can cost over $90 at clothing sales.