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

I deployed to Kuwait back in 2014. I volunteered for that deployment and I knew there was a chance of going to Iraq. I didn't go to Iraq even though there were a few people from my unit that did. With that being said I did receive a deployment patch. When I got back home my unit stated that I didn't deserve that patch because I wasn't in a "combat zone". Just because someone didn't do what you or someone else has done, does not mean they dont deserve the recognition of what they have done.

Yeah I'm in the 173rd in Italy we were issued them

It sounds like he has an older version of Multicam/OCP's, but the newer Scorpion version is available now that most people are wearing. It really doesn't matter which version of OCP they are wearing at this point because they are both authorized. Maybe he picked them up second hand.

Since I'm retired but still keep up to date, while those who deployed were issued them first, but have been clothing sales & if the soldier chooses to buy them out of pocket & his command doesn't have an issue with wearing them, Then there isn't an issue...

No he can not. Only the deployed can wear it. no matter if the unit has. He can wear anything that the unit as a whole can though. Like a Presidential Unit Ribbon. But , that is he dress uniform. If he changed units and that unit does not have that ribbon then He would have to take it off.
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Retired Jerry D Blaylock

Why r u worried it sounds like to me you are one of those guys who are mad bc yourself never deployed. There is more to be worried about than this petty little issue. Why don't u worry about something that really matters like learning how to fight instead how this little issue. Get in the fight go to combat and tell me if this little issue is still on your mind

I'm rather disappointed in how some of the senior ranking service members are responding to this young Soldier's question. He asked a question based of his understanding and even though his understanding was incorrect, a lot of you decided to bombard him with insults. I'm guess we are all fortunate that you all knew all the answers to everything when you were PFCs. He was merely asking for clarification and the professional thing to do was to give it to him.

Based on this shit show, im glad Marines dont have this problem

It is totally ok. During the transition all three uniforms are allow. Just because he hasn't deployed doesn't mean he can't wear them. More than likely bought them or got them from a fellow soldier. Take advise from your NCOs we as an Army have bigger problems than this. Hope this helps.

No. That is neither appropriate, authorized or "ok." Before attempting to "correct" him you need to make sure to straight up memorize AR 670-1. Once you've done that you may feel free to confront this individual by the regs. That being said it's important to keep in mind that he is, per AR 670-1 not actually required to wear all awards, patches and deployment swag he's entitled to at all times.
You also need to keep in mind that if his peers aren't already sorting him out you're probably going to get your ass pinned to the nearest wall for messing with him. But that being said it sounds as if you'll at least be in the right on the matter...

It is a uniform not a combat patch so yes he can wear them he got issued them.

His unit may have deployed and he was supposed t go with them but for some reason he didn't

He can wear it because the Army allowed all soldiers. You can too, if you happened to find yourself one. :)

Pfc- I a world of messed up things, why would you choose this to be curious about? There is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing "deployment" ocp, also it is correctly called multicam. And as a point of fact there are several soldiers in my unit that have been issued multicam, and deployed but DID NOT receive a combat patch. Why? It was not a combat deployment.

Also a lack of medals and awards on duty uniforms doesn't mean didly. Just because you are entitled to wear certain awards does not mean you have to....

This link should help. https://www.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/396739.pdf

Like an old 1SG once told me, "don't wait for the movie, read the book". AR 670-1 should help you out. Good job trying to get clarification before you attempt to approach him. Good luck.

DA PAM 670-1 does not stipulated that a deployment is required to wear the OCPs. As long as he is in compliance, there is no issue.

Could have been passed on or purchased.

Check AR670-1. Best to find the answer for yourself directly from the source. Asking other individuals what is right or wrong may vary due to different duty stations and commanders discretion, thus you may get an answer that is wrong, but not perceived as such. One standard. The army standard.