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

Some units won’t authorize the fracks to be worn in garrison. Even so, you don’t have to have been deployed to wear them. Same with deployment patches, skill badges, etc. you aren’t required to wear them. AR 670-1 is your friend in this case.

Those call Multicam. I was issued one back in 2012 before we got deployed to Afghanistan. RFI issue. Also if your unit going on mission you will be issued one as well

OCP wear is outlined in DA-Pam 670-1. At a glance, I can only see that it's command driven. Hope this helps

What's your current units dress? This is why changing thre fucking uniform is stupid as fuck. Now the entire unit looks fucked up. I had guys with me who never gout their ACU's, so they wore their old DC's, wore bdu flack vest and green camo kevlar cover. All fucked up... but whatever, the Army didn't him his shit unti 1 week to leaving. Uniforms are uniforms man, if he's dresses, leave him alone

When ever in doubt on personal appearance issues always refer to your branch of service regulations for clarity. The requirements change so quickly from period to period based on operations and leadership of the branches. Authorization comes from the top levels and are enforced from that point on opinion is not relevant in personnel mandatory requirements. First Sergeants of any branch usually are informed before everyone else so they can pass the changes down to all levels. There usually is a transition period as well for implementing the changes too. As a NCO or officer in charge, it is a good habit to review those regulations periodically to ensure you are in compliance and can set the example for your subordinates and peers! You can't teach what you don't know! SMG stated it correctly in saying if a soldier wears a uniform type ensure it is in authorized and worn correctly is what is important! Personal appearance& dress codes are the public's window to the professionalism of our military members as they walk around in our communities and other nations! Ensure it is done proudly and respectfully! Good question for all to review on their own compliance! Thanks for asking.

I guess I have been retired too long (21 years) what the hell are OCP’s

You will find that most of the Army deployment uniforms are not just simply “uniforms”

They are normally fire retardant and sprayed with permethrin (an insect repellent)

They are usually referred to as FRACU. If they are fire retardant then you will most likely find your answer in your Division Blue Book.

More than one garrison Blue Book restricts the wear of FRACU to non-garrison activities such as deployments and field training exercises.

Generally, there’s no prohibition as to who may wear the deployment OCP just restrictions as to the place/time/activity.

Don’t take my word for it; read your Blue Book! Most Divisions nowadays publish their most current Blue Book on their Intranet/NIPPER Servers.

I think the op asked a legitimate question. Here’s my 2 cents worth broken down Barney style... As someone stated in another comment, it is not required to wear badges or FWTS patches on the ACU. However, if a Soldier, regardless of rank chooses to wear such items... the rule of thumb is simple... ONLY WEAR $#!+ THAT YOU RIGHTFULLY AND LEGITIMATELY EARNED. Don’t be one of those @$$holes that fakes the funk.

Why does it matter? Find something better to do with your time.

Honestly who cares. If it isn’t against a regulation or policy, who cares? Is it hurting you?