uniforms should they be wearing them to shop

CPL Jay Freeman — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:26:23 -0400

When I was in we where told that we could stop at a gass station to get gass but if you had to shop to bring civilian clothes and change into them. And then there is the displaying of dog tags while at a bar. If you can't wear your uniform at a bar why have your dog tags out.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Apr 14 at 2015 11:09 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:09:58 -0400

Marines should not.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Apr 14 at 2015 11:26 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:26:51 -0400

For Army, it depends mostly on the local post policies, and those are usually force protection in nature. Generally, it has always been permissable to do minor, quick stops to purchase something on the way to and from work (ie buying gas, picking groceries or dinner), or quick errands (ie lunch, post office, etc) during the duty day. Since the start of GWOT, Army has taken the stance where they want to be more visible to the civilian populace at large. Remind civilians that we are at war and these are the folks who protect you kind of thing. However, you shouldn't be out in uniform (particularly ACUs) on the weekend hanging out at the mall.

As for dog tags, those are not purely military anymore. I've seen folks wear them as fashion accessories who I KNOW are not in the military.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2015 11:29 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:29:05 -0400

Seems someone wanted a free drink...ridiculous...