Posted on Jun 23, 2017
Though regulations state no hands in your pockets in uniform, what are your thoughts on those who hold their belt buckle or waistline?
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A lot of yall aren't reading the full (Actual) question -
"what are your thoughts on those who hold their belt buckle or waistline?"
"what are your thoughts on those who hold their belt buckle or waistline?"
Uniforms
DA Pam 670-1
Army Regulations
Professionalism
Dress Uniform
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Starting my military career in an Arctic Light Infantry unit may have softened my stance but there were time it was just too freaking cold?
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MSG Brad Sand
SGT Gene Taylor -
And you believed them? That was the era where they thought leather and wool was still the cutting edge for keeping people warm.
And you believed them? That was the era where they thought leather and wool was still the cutting edge for keeping people warm.
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I agree those darn wool inserts and leather gloves never kept my hands warm. What is the Army issue for gloves now day?
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They issued me Wool and leather. I think there's a set for Level 7 ECWCS, but I've never seen them.
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What makes for a more apropriate military appearance? Standing there oddly trying to do something with your hands other than put them in your pockets? Holding onto my belt buckle is a direct result of my many years in law enforcement, where I couldn't reach my pockets, as well it places your hands in a state of readiness, to draw a gun (and yes we carry concealed in the Guard now) or repel an attack. I wonder how many nay sayers will respond....
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PO3 Jake Lucid
....grumpy sailor here....its an appearance issue. Seeing sailors stand around with hands in pockets is an invitation to provide those hands with menial...meaningful labor. Belt buckle seems more appropriste in a work environment but not outside of that working environment.
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You are a Coast Guard E4, hardly acceptable to be grumpy! You better cheer up, Frances...
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I mean I really don't care as long as they can do the basics of shoot, move, and communicate that's what wins wars. Contrary to popular belief fresh shaves, haircuts and 350-1 training don't win wars.
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No go too... Wait... There is no regulation that says you can't have your hands in your pockets? That was my worst habit and many an NCO told me to knock it off... My BDE CSM would stare at me... in a very disappointed manner...
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CPT William Jones
670-1 sec 1.9 page 6 is alleged to be the place that says hands in pockets is a no-no.
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Frankly, I couldn't care any less about the pocket deal, let alone holding onto your belt. I found the entire ban on pockets so trivial when I was in the army. Many of us didn't care; in fact, it was pretty much a running joke most of the time. I walked around with hands in my pockets all the time and when corrected by my seniors I apologized for breaking the holy law of the pocket and continued mission.
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SGT Dave Tracy
I was usually pretty good about not putting hands in pockets, even though like you, I couldn't get my head around the trivial nature of the rule. Appearance? Okay, but is the look really that bad? The belt thing being a reasonable compromise with no known rule against it I am aware of.
Besides--and I aint the 1st to say it--the rule begs the question, why have front pockets to begin with then?
Besides--and I aint the 1st to say it--the rule begs the question, why have front pockets to begin with then?
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CPT William Jones
You are generally allowed to carry small things in your front pockets.(car keys money clip etc) no large bulky items
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Personally, I don't like it. If you having a hard time figuring out where to put your hands, then find something to do.
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I retired at 21 yrs and change (due to stop loss) One of the stupidest rules was NO hands in pockets
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My CSM once passed unbeknownst to me and asked if my hands were cold.
Turning around I came to parade rest and replied "No Sergeant Major, they were quite warm in my pockets".
He looked at me and replied "carry on" and walked away.
In the middle of winter or any time situation and common sense come into play.
Dont follow regulations like a lemming over a cliff
Turning around I came to parade rest and replied "No Sergeant Major, they were quite warm in my pockets".
He looked at me and replied "carry on" and walked away.
In the middle of winter or any time situation and common sense come into play.
Dont follow regulations like a lemming over a cliff
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Its called a loophole, don't be mad that Enlisted Soldiers find a way around every Regulation.
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