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

Because worrying about this is more important than Skill Level 1 proficiency, basic branch competency for Lieutenants, and DEFINITELY more important than weapons proficiency.

Standing around with hands in pockets just looks sloppy like keys hanging off belt loops. I agree with enforcing it.

I came in back in 1979. Don't put your hands in your pockets, don't fold your arms, don't do a reverse parade rest with your hands. Holding your belt seemed like the only option. To some leaders, they would have us remove our arms completely to fanatically make things look tidier. In the real world they call that obsessive-compulsive disorder.

The idea seems to stem from the idea that a Soldier with hands in pocket has nothing to do. Today, a Soldier is more likely to pull out a smart phone than stand around. I have no problem with hands on hips or holding belt. I am also pretty lax with the pocket thing. A few fingers is okay, just not the whole hand.

Who cares...less than 24 months from now I can put my hands in my pockets, skip shaving and go outdoors without head gear. Hurry up retirement.

The only people I've noticed that will say anything about it are E7 - E9. Not saying all of them care, but the large majority of "hey, get your hands out if your pockets" come from them.

Negative, keep hands unoccupied at all times if possible.

Nothing wrong with it. Just no hands in the pockets.

I do it

Those were called SF gloves “hands in pockets”