Spouses/dependents wearing your uniform components in public?

My husband use to be in so I'm glad he doesn't try to wear pieces of my uniform. I guess he just knows better. Some spouse are proud to their soldier but doesn't know its inappropriate to wear pieces of the uniform. Also there is so many spouses doing it, a new soldier may see it as the "norm" and not stop their spouse.

As you wear the uniform, you support the rights of those at home to enjoy their freedom. As a former Marine I wouldn't expect the lady to WANT to wear any of my more dressy uniform components (anything that might include my ribbons/medals) but if she wants to run around in PT Gear, I guess Id be happy she was actually PT-ing. That said...Marines weren't wearing any camouflage out in public for a long long time (I don't know if that's changed since I've been out) and I'd suggest maybe its a matter of perspective...most Marines eye roll the idea of any camo being worn off base other than to-and-from-work, and we find the service-members themselves looking sloppy in it. I also might interject the general fashion rule about not wearing what you quite obviously do not fit into. Generally if dependants are wearing any of these things, its a tribute to your service, and in my opinion should be worn in a much more respectful manner than I sometimes see...but I wouldn't ban them from wearing it at all.

Im going to add that if the wife is running around town, and she is a Hottie, she probably doesn't look as sloppy in your gear, and if she is instead a plumper, then your issues are more severe than her fashion.

If you are the type of "soldier" who cares so much about a physical fitness uniform's appearance that it bothers you to see someone walking around in the same sweats, your priorities need to be realigned. That thing should be filthy and covered in sweat every morning when ur done, it isn't a pretty uniform, it's government issued work out clothing so u can't cry about not having any to work out in. They have already been authorized for civilian wear, and you need to get a hobby. Maybe try working out for once instead of pressing your gym shorts. http://www.armystudyguide.com/study-guide-online/online-study-guide.php?cat=41
Seriously, at the very least, study your regulations before complaining. Your embarrassing all of us, not just yourself.

My son is a future soldier and was given a flight top from a friend. When he told me he was going to wear it with his jeans out and about, I immediately told him that he was not authorized to wear that in public. that item was for flight missions only. I also explained to him and provided the regulation that governs the proper wear of the uniform. Even wearing a tan t-shirt with black Army PT shorts is unauthorized. He needs to know before he goes in that there are rules and regulations to be followed, that he represents the Army and people don't see him, they see the Army as a whole based on his behavior/actions and appearance. The PX and clothing store provide many items for the family member to wear to show their support of their serving military member--the SM should step up and redirect their family's military pride in that direction.

It's up to the man or woman wearing the uniform to police this. They should have enough pride in their uniform and what it represents to know what's right. Personally I would never allow it. 29 years since I served at Parris Island and I still don't let anyone who hasn't earned it wear my DI cover.

Bottom line, they're civilians, so they can wear what they want.

That being said, I would never let my wife wear my uniform components as part of her wardrobe because I feel that it would reflect poorly on us and that it would be tacky, to say the least.

Really, Guy you are bitching bout that.HaHa! Im laughing at you, although my wife only ever worn my pt shirt. Anything else was a little too much for me. Back to me laughing though. How could you complain bout that, when Ft.Sill seems to have a problem with uniform other than spouses wearing a jacket. How bout yall tell your female soldiers to put their hair up during pt. WOW! Another thing fo yall where pt belts or vests. Also how bout some regulation on what is on the vest or belt, if its rank ok, but badges (not pt badges), and drawings wtf! What Happened to Name and Rank. Come on yall active duty soldiers not some ROTC!

I have read some of these post on here. What I feel is that if some one wants to stop people (spouses/dependents) then something needs to be done with the shops that sell the uniforms to the civilian public. Being stationed in Alaska for 2 years, I seen a lot of Alaskan National's walking around with the white VB boots all day long. Same thing as a PT shirt. They can go to their neighborhood store and buy this stuff. So if it needs to be stopped for the dependents, then something needs to be done to the stores for the civilians.

However, I also feel that with the quality of the soldier coming out these days, there needs to be more focus on standards of discipline rather than worrying about dependents.

I would let my wife wear certain pieces of my military uniforms if she respects the uniform and what it stands for.

Anyone can get army pt gear at the military store off base at any installation. Doesn't necessary mean it is their spouses' uniform. Any other uniform worn by your spouse out in public should be backhanded.