Though regulations state no hands in your pockets in uniform, what are your thoughts on those who hold their belt buckle or waistline?

One of the best drill sergeants in the company when I went through basic did it...

Screw that rule. I have my hands in my pockets all winter long. Stupid rule that needs to go away.

The biggest problem I had with it is watching the very same leadership that jumps all over soldiers about it, walk around doing it. It is a stupid rule, but don't enforce it in others then disregard it yourself.

Way back when, prior to my first deployment we went to a SERE-B class at jfk. The guy teaching had one hand in his pocket. At the time I was told that was something they actually teach instructors in leadership courses. I don't know if that's true, but I always thought the pocket ban was ridiculous. I can understand if you're in a tactical environment, but in garrison it makes no sense. I think it comes down to senior guys thinking "this is the way I did out, so you will too. Common sense be damned "

I never had an issue with it and I did it a lot especially in the field. But I would tell my guys just be aware of your surroundings for the stupid rule police.

So for years in my beloved Corps, those were called my Army gloves. So when I joined the Army, I damn sure wire them! LoL! Then, when I got in Cav, and I got that bad ass belt buckle for my re-up gift, I damn sure did the thumb hook... So I guess you put me down as a "Mind ya business, and no one gets hurt", Hahahaha

You put your keys, cash, and your wallet in a pocket, so they have a purpose. I never understood what the big deal was about not placing your hands in them.

When the military, as a whole, starts cracking down on truly unprofessional behavior, behavior like sexual assault, drug use, and sexual harassment (and not just transfer the SM in question to another unit), then we can start talking about how "unprofessional" hands in pockets appears to be.

Who cares! There is a time and place for everything

I was just pondering this the other day. If the military doesn't want you to put your hands in your pockets, why even have pockets on the uniform in the first place. No pockets, no problem. Then maybe we can concern ourselves with other pressing problems, like how to defeat the enemy.