SPC Todd Bevans 5246709 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m in the national guard. In one of my civilian jobs, I teach medical courses for a school that contracts out to both civilian and military sponsors. My question is, for the military courses that I teach with my company, would it be appropriate/should I wear my uniform while teaching for a military client/students on a military base? Or should I wear civilian clothing? My company doesn&#39;t have a dress code so I have flexibility here... 2019-11-17T14:01:07-05:00 SPC Todd Bevans 5246709

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m in the national guard. In one of my civilian jobs, I teach medical courses for a school that contracts out to both civilian and military sponsors. My question is, for the military courses that I teach with my company, would it be appropriate/should I wear my uniform while teaching for a military client/students on a military base? Or should I wear civilian clothing? My company doesn&#39;t have a dress code so I have flexibility here...

2019-11-17T14:01:07-05:00 2019-11-17T14:01:07-05:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 5246743

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you’re not on orders, attending drill, or taking part in a military or ceremonial function, you should always wear civilian clothes. Additionally, you’re teaching as a civilian for your civilian job, so civvies are the way to go.

2019-11-17T14:10:37-05:00 2019-11-17T14:10:37-05:00 SSG Brian G. 5246845

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You are not on orders, you are not active duty, at AT or at a drill. It would be inappropriate for you to wear your military uniform while teaching a class. <br /><br />You are not contracted to teach this course as a military member, but as a civilian.

2019-11-17T14:56:38-05:00 2019-11-17T14:56:38-05:00 MAJ Byron Oyler 5246897

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Two of the answers here mention being on orders and they are not wrong however the bigger take home is, who are you representing when teaching? I am active duty with a part time civilian job and I wear the uniform at the time of the company I am representing. If a high school asked you to do a color guard with three of your friends on Friday night and the four of you represent the Army well, it would be fine to wear your uniform even if not on orders.

2019-11-17T15:14:57-05:00 2019-11-17T15:14:57-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 5246940

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Besides the fact that you&#39;re not on orders at that time, by wearing your uniform you would be creating the perception that this training is endorsed by the National Guard.

2019-11-17T15:38:58-05:00 2019-11-17T15:38:58-05:00 LTC Jason Mackay 5246953

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Uniform is inappropriate. You represent your company in a commercial activity, not the ARNG or the Army.

2019-11-17T15:44:38-05:00 2019-11-17T15:44:38-05:00 TSgt David Holman 5248248

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are not teaching on behalf of the military, this is an absolute no. The key to this comes from your second sentence &quot;In one of my civilian jobs...&quot;

2019-11-18T00:13:27-05:00 2019-11-18T00:13:27-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5248329

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it&#39;s not on drill, then no

2019-11-18T01:49:50-05:00 2019-11-18T01:49:50-05:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 5249460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Civilian clothes since you are teaching in a civilian capacity and not on military orders.

2019-11-18T10:17:25-05:00 2019-11-18T10:17:25-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 5249634

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No.

2019-11-18T11:08:38-05:00 2019-11-18T11:08:38-05:00 SMSgt Bruce McDowell 5249953

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are not on orders of some type or a full time NG member on duty then no!

2019-11-18T12:46:34-05:00 2019-11-18T12:46:34-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 5250279

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Answer has been giving already. Your words will speak volume over your uniform.

2019-11-18T14:18:52-05:00 2019-11-18T14:18:52-05:00 SrA Daniel Ludwig 5250312

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are NOT on a directly ordered status to be there by your unit, then no. Do not wear your uniform. You are not an official representative of your unit, the guard or the US military in that capacity.

2019-11-18T14:32:35-05:00 2019-11-18T14:32:35-05:00 Lt Col Jim Coe 5250350

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>IMO you should dress based on who is paying your salary at the time you&#39;re teaching. If you&#39;re working for your private sector employer, then wear civilian clothes. If you&#39;re working for the Guard, then wear the appropriate uniform. Wearing the uniform won&#39;t make you a better instructor. Not wearing the uniform will avoid any potential issues somebody might have with a junior enlisted member teaching a class.

2019-11-18T14:44:30-05:00 2019-11-18T14:44:30-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 5250370

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No

2019-11-18T14:50:50-05:00 2019-11-18T14:50:50-05:00 SSG Mike Thomas 5251972

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This thread is the living embodiment of “Just to piggyback off what the CO said...”

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