Posted on Jul 11, 2020
Since I have been excused from RSP Drill this month, can I wear my duty uniform to church services tomorrow?
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I have been excused from RSP Drill this month, due Medical Restrictions, and will be doing Split Training.. my situation, I was told that I am still responsible for my actions and safety this weekend, and I will maintain the highest level of dignity and vigilance, to still do at home PT if able, and study Land NAV to not fall behind for next month.. it was not stated nor said, but.. my question, should I or can I wear my Duty Uniform, to services tomorrow, as if I was at the Armory and going to a Chaplain Service?
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Are you going to still wear your uniform while at home?
I am a little confused about your situation. Normally, when you are excused from drill, you either reschedule the training (RST) or not make it up and not get paid. I am unsure what happens with split ops.
As far as uniform question, chapel services are typically a more formal affair then just street clothes. But, when services are held in a working miltary location, it is more efficient to allow the miltary attendees to wear their "street clothes" equivalent : duty uniform.
Now, going to a civilian church, and expecting a generally more formal dress, I would say if you felt a need to wear your uniform, wear your ASU (or class Bs, if you have the new pink and greens yet). I would not recommend your duty (combat) uniform.
Or, KISS. wear what you wear any other Sunday when not drilling
I am a little confused about your situation. Normally, when you are excused from drill, you either reschedule the training (RST) or not make it up and not get paid. I am unsure what happens with split ops.
As far as uniform question, chapel services are typically a more formal affair then just street clothes. But, when services are held in a working miltary location, it is more efficient to allow the miltary attendees to wear their "street clothes" equivalent : duty uniform.
Now, going to a civilian church, and expecting a generally more formal dress, I would say if you felt a need to wear your uniform, wear your ASU (or class Bs, if you have the new pink and greens yet). I would not recommend your duty (combat) uniform.
Or, KISS. wear what you wear any other Sunday when not drilling
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PFC Jeffrey Herrington got it.
Then, even more why he should just wear his normal Sunday clothes at this point
Then, even more why he should just wear his normal Sunday clothes at this point
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PFC (Verify To See) Normally I would be at the Armory for our, "pre Basic" Drills.. after completion of BCT and AIT, we Drill with our unit.. this time, due to my Restrictions and Profile, I was excused from Drilling at the Armory, and will be "making it up" later if able.. the way it was said, that I would still do something and be available if called, like with the Virtual Drills, we were instructed to wear PTs when doing PT, and wear our OCPs when working on the "Homework" stuff..
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LTC Wayne Brandon
SFC Squires -
Your guidance to PFC Olivier is sound and proper.
Since he may not have a set of Class A's it would not be improper for him to wear his duty uniform providing it is clean and in good condition. (Most churches are quite liberal these days about attire providing it is modest and unoffensive; ie, no Hooters t-shirts)
If he were on AD, the rules would likely be different but Reservists and Guardsman have been allowed to attend 'off-site' church services in BDU's since the 60s.
Your guidance to PFC Olivier is sound and proper.
Since he may not have a set of Class A's it would not be improper for him to wear his duty uniform providing it is clean and in good condition. (Most churches are quite liberal these days about attire providing it is modest and unoffensive; ie, no Hooters t-shirts)
If he were on AD, the rules would likely be different but Reservists and Guardsman have been allowed to attend 'off-site' church services in BDU's since the 60s.
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PFC (Join to see) now that I have a better understanding of your situation, I agree with LTC Wayne Brandon. Wear your best condition duty uniform, if you want to show your pride in being a military member
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The answers you seek are in chapter 4 of AR 670-1. 4-3 covers occasion for wear of the ACU.
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SSG (Join to see) He has a unique situation. As split op, that has not gone to EIT yet, he has not been issued his clothing bag ; just a single set of combat uniform. So he's looking for advice on wearing that (or not) to church.
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I don't know why you can't,as long as your going back to the Armory
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These questions always pop up about prom.
I keep the same rule of thumb, if you have to ask you already know.
Also, if you’re home doing your split drill why would you want to wear your ACU’s to church? Will you be wearing them whilst studying land nav at home?
Call me a old fudd if you wish, I’ve never a fan of “look at me.” To each his own though.
I keep the same rule of thumb, if you have to ask you already know.
Also, if you’re home doing your split drill why would you want to wear your ACU’s to church? Will you be wearing them whilst studying land nav at home?
Call me a old fudd if you wish, I’ve never a fan of “look at me.” To each his own though.
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Thank you MSG Miller, I do feel disappointed, not being able to report to RSP. Similarly to when we were doing the Virtual Drills at home, I wore my PTs for PT and my OCPs while studying, I didn't want to feel like I was "phoning" it in or letting myself get too relaxed.
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