Posted on Mar 17, 2016
Is it okay to wear the deployment OCP when you've never been deployed?
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I've seen a new E-5 in my unit with the deployment OCP (the shoulders are Velcro pockets like the ACU not zippers, faintly faded, with a fuller only jacket zipper) without a deployment patch, or skill badges I.E CIB, AAS, Etc. he approached me for work and as we were talking he brought up how things worked at his last unit, and I asked him where he was deployed to and he said he wasn't (No right shoulder patch) but from what I understood those OCP's we're only given out to those who have been deployed to the Middle East the last year or so. Can anyone clarify on this? Thank you.
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Yes. He is. And it's way more comfortable than the new OCPs. In fact I might by buy some used ones, and I have deployed but deployed in FRACUs.
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FRACU or Flame Retardant Army Combat Uniform is authorized for wear in garrison per AR 670-1. There is no requirement to deploy to be authorized to wear. You can buy these through military clothing if you really want. However, I wouldn't waste my money on that.
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Is this SGT your FLL? If he is there is a time and place for everything. If he is not the 1st place you need to go to is your FLL to ask questions like this.
Just some advice for you..... A crusty "Gunny" once told a long time ago don't put yourself in the spotlight for doing or saying things you know nothing about. But if you must have the spotlight on you make sure it is for a good reason.
Just some advice for you..... A crusty "Gunny" once told a long time ago don't put yourself in the spotlight for doing or saying things you know nothing about. But if you must have the spotlight on you make sure it is for a good reason.
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In Germany we did a field rotation to Poland where all soldiers were issued ocp
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Yes he can wear them. I remember being issued DCU's and then not deploying that year and then the very next year getting ACU's.
Also those other NCOs on this site trying to rip you a new one for asking questions is a prime example of how not to act when you are a leader
Also those other NCOs on this site trying to rip you a new one for asking questions is a prime example of how not to act when you are a leader
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My question is Why the fuck is this Private asking this question about a NCO if it was wrong the squad leader or Platoon SGT would say something to the NCO this private needs to stay in their lane
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SGM Erik Marquez
Its called trust but verify..And i have ZERO issue with the question being asked.. It shows a young SM looking to understand what right looks like.
So ask, research, decide and move on.
So ask, research, decide and move on.
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I was supposed to deploy twice while in the 82nd. I drew RFI twice..... But even though I didn't deploy, after the new regs in july 15. We were able to wear our deployment gear when ever we wanted. We never got in trouble or asked why we wore them. If anybody questioned us, we showed them the regs.
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