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

You are worrying for what your NCO is wearing , let me tell you he is right, he could wear that uniform until the new uniform become mandatory, many soldier when through RFI with they respective unit, got used the uniform and never deployed for what ever reason, I'm bashing on you but, if you ever have a question about uniform, you should first check DA PAM 670-1

With the way the Army changes uniforms it is almost a full time job keeping up with the changes. Wait till the next general wants to make a small fortune on a uniform change then try and figure out what the correct uniform is.

Plenty of food answers here. My advice: we are all going to be wearing the new OCP hniform soon enough. Concentrate less on the appearance and more on the content. Get me?

The Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern or OEF-CP is an authorized uniform for garrison wear. Some units that deploy a lot IE have a QRF or GRF issue soldier this uniform.

no such thing as deployment OCP.....the ACU is being phased out, deploying units were the first to get the new multi cam uniform

as new soldiers join they will be given the new uniform when the ACU runs out
and prior service soldiers will get it when there clothing exchange time comes up
or........
you can go buy it yourself if your commander authorizes it

these are all possibilities....the first paragraph is fact........the rest is probably fact

Doesn't senior leadership have more important things to do than spot correct grown men behind a keyboard

Thank god I'm out

He probably got them online

I think any soldiers can wear that uniform now. Hey don't quote ne on this.

It's just clothing. If its authorized then no big deal.

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