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

I am here reading all the answer that were given and everyone missed the question. He asked how are you eligible to wear an OCP if you never deployed to the theater of operations. I have been retired for 11 years so not up on all the changes. I still believe that in order to wear an OCP you have to deploy to a combat zone. Otherwise it is not authorized, and must be listed on the 2a/2-1 at personal(I Know this form has changed it was the green card in the 201 file in my day).

It would be nice if someone can verify and answer the question. It has n othing to do with AR 670-1

I went on a "mini deployment" last year to Poland in a show of force against Russia. I got the whole OCP set 4 uniforms and all the TA50 bells and whistles. I didn't get a patch and it's not even on my ERB or anything.

The short answer is yes, anyone can wear them. The advice I give here is that you shouldn't be worried about what others are wearing. Concern yourself with more important things, like the orders/direction the Sergeant is giving you. Priorities.

OCP can be purchased at any PX. The uniform you are thinking of is the multicams. They were issued to deploying soldiers in the past. ocp's are the new uniform that the Army is transitioning to. And yes they resemble multicams but there are differences.

How is this even a discussion? I read through a few of the comments and I only wonder why in gods name would you need to post this kind of idiocy... A five second google for 670-1 and then a three second ctrl+F query for wear of that particular uniform and you would of had your answer... What happened to soldiers educating themselves? Nowadays I guess it is far more satisfying to post on the internet and see if you can get some kind of pat on your back for calling someone out. Well kid, it backfired and now you are the one who looks like a moron... Get off the forums and fb and whatever, pick up some ARs and FMs and learn something...

Its clear why your still a PFC no respect for rank nor knowledge of AR 670-1

I wore multicams right out of basic. 30th Ag had no ones size when we went to turn in our acus. I had one servicable uniform.So i stopped at commandos and got me a pair. Yes multicams were specifically for guys goin to afg but with the recent alaract because of the new upcoming uniform change all uniforms are good to wear until the wear out date, when ocp will be the only authorized . Besides, you dont earn a uniform, you earn a deployment patch. This is probably the most petty BS ive seen on rp.

You can have the OCP issued to you for missions other than combat deployments.

Sounds like a very salty (has been CPL that couldn't get his shit on the right track to me)

If I'm not mistaken when the OCP's were slated to replace the ACU's. They were first to be issued to rapid deployment units & then move down the supply chain. It was also stated that newer recruits would be issued COP instead of the ACU. Lastly it was going to be left up to major commands to set policy on when personnel will start & complete the uniform change over as it occured

What is a OCP? Are you referring to a SSI-FWTS?

He probably bought them. ACU stands for army combat uniform. That is the clothing itself. There are different colors or patterns. UCP (universal camouflage pattern) is the digital camo. OCP-EF (operational camouflage pattern- enduring freedom) and the new uniform OCP or the scorpion pattern.

PFC Morter, during the transition period ACU, Multicam, and OCPs are authorized for wear. Just because Multicam was issued to deploying soldiers does not preclude them from use by soldiers who were not deployed. I had a soldier (PFC) that could not afford to make the transition to OCPs, so I gave him my Multicam from my deployment. That being said, you would be better off getting rid of the "he was/wasn't deployed" mentality. He earned his rank, and deserves respect regardless of which uniform he is in.

Me downrange with NO patch.

Mind you, this was my third and last deployment. Regulations state patches are optional, not mandatory.

He purchased it, and it is authorized.

also my unit goes on missons to africa and they have to get the Multi cams for that.... stay in a little longer and you will learn more ..... you shouldnt even have put this on here... you could have asked this question to your NCO and had him clarify

i got multi cams issued to me and i didnt deploy and i wear mine during field training... you dont have to be deployed to get them... your unit can issue them if they want...

Aren't they changing to the ocp anyway? shit I got out two years ago and I'm watching cadets wear that shit. They're all dirt bags that think their shit don't stink. If this NCO is a tool then use said tool, if he's actually legit and lives up to the creed then appreciate it. Either way it doesn't matter what uniform he wears it still has us army and the American flag on it.

don't you mean SERGEANT? ...PRIVATE?

how about you do PFC stuff and mind your own fuckin business ...***PRIVATE***


this is the biggest problem I see with "Today's Army" ...some pimple faced little brat thinks he's got the right to say something about someone who OUTRANKS HIM....

I am trying to figure out the basis of this question. Are you looking at the Sergeant and wondering if you are allowed to wear the same uniform he is? or are you looking to sharp shoot the NCO because of your extensive experience in the U.S. Army? It's not wrong to ask questions, however you have what you need to find the correct answers, the chain of command or AR 670-1?

I have held many leadership and instructor positions during my career and one thing that always fried my brain was that soldiers would say or correct me on something they thought or heard. For instance I entered a new unit as a PS. After talking to the soldiers while in formation, I called them back to Attention then Dismissed them it was around 09:00. Several RBI's (respond by endorsement. "yes I know") were handed out directly following the formation to soldiers in my platoon that decided to correct me by saying they could go home.

The first thing you should have done was ask the Sergeant in question directly. "Sergeant I have seen many soldiers that have not been deployed wearing the OCP's I thought they were only allowed to wear this type of uniform if you were actually deployed?" as I am sure it would come off better if he was not wearing the OCP's at the time.

Lastly, if this question was intended to sharp shoot anyone, then I would tell you this pay attention to yourself and the few soldiers you out rank. As a Soldier that spent 27 years in the Army, I can tell you the Army needs new soldiers that can come in and take over for those of that have finished our careers. Relatively new soldiers as yourself need to learn leadership and team work.

I commend you on deciding to join the Army during these times and thank you for your service.
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