Posted on Mar 24, 2016
Should I wear my uniform with a cervical collar?
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I belong to the Artillery Company of Newport, the oldest continuously operating militia in the United States, chartered by King George II in 1741. The unit has provided men for every war the United States has been involved with and continues to serve as an arm of the Rhode Island Militia. I was wondering if I should wear my uniform with the cervical collar as I know I will not look my best?
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That's a good question - I wouldn't take the chance and not wear the collar as you never know what could happen - get into an accident, trip or some other unforeseen mishap. If you can were civilian attire it might be appropriate if the collar is going to diminish your company's uniform and or traditions. Nothing says 'look at me' like a tricorne and a big piece of plastic strapped around your neck. As I have had a number of surgeries that have required everything from having my arm immobilized to being stuck in a wheelchair for 5 weeks I feel you- wishing you a speedy recovery SFC William Farrell .
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SFC William Farrell
Thanks SPC David S. , the uniform I was talking about was my retired Army Dress Blues. The company uniform I don't have as i only joined about 8 months ago. And actually the weekend of the event I was supposed to be attending a retirement party for Green Beret who received the DSC in Afghanistan but my wife does not want me to travel 500 miles to Fort Meade, Maryland with my brothers! She feels they wouldn't take care of me as she does! Which they wouldn't and if i had a ton of pain as i do fro time to time, i couldn't just get up and leave. So this Artillery Company anniversary party is only on the Navy base, a five minute drive so she's happy I decided to go to that with her. I'll be wearing civilian clothes! Thanks much.
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It is authorized for you to wear your uniform with medical devices but in this case you should consider how you will feel personally. I, myself, would not want to since I can't wear it properly.
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SFC William Farrell
Yeah thats sorts of how Im looking at it SFC Wade W.. I dont feel comfortable since I cant wear it properly. While I've seen others in beards and goatees, long hair etc, in uniform its just not me. Thanks.
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SFC Wade W.
SFC William Farrell - me either. I always shave, clean up and try to represent well. Take care.
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What I wanted to ask is that since i had surgery five weeks ago, I am wearing a cervical collar and was wondering if it would be appropriate to wear my Dress Blues as I will not be able to button my shirt properly or should I just wear a civilian suit?
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Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM
Honor your health and Honor your uniform. Go up the chain of command and seek MD Order to CYA.
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SFC William Farrell
Kim Bolen RN CCM ACM - Thanks Kimberly. I'm retired so the command decision is mine. I'm just going to wear a suit. Thank you.
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SP5 Tony Lobello
Great, Kimberly, you continue to demonstrate that uncanny ability to comprehend our military
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