Wearing your uniform to your day job - Against regs or no?

2015-06-27T08:13:12-04:00

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The British military has a Reserves day once a year, where the Reservists wear uniforms to their day jobs.

Is it against regulations for us to do this? That would be my first impulse to think, and the idea leaves me a bit uncomfortable about mixing the roles.

What are everyone else's thoughts about this?

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Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jun 27 at 2015 8:21 AM

2015-06-27T08:21:31-04:00

Great for the Brits, but unless there's a big change in 670-1, wouldn't fly with us.

Response by LTC J. Lee Mudd made Jun 27 at 2015 9:40 AM

2015-06-27T09:40:11-04:00

The regulation specifies that the uniform should only be worn when performing military duties or for military-oriented social or ceremonial events, so we'd probably be alright in wearing the uniform.
Additionally, a similar practice to 'Reserves Day' in the UK would undoubtedly be coordinated by USARC and/or NGB, directly authorizing a 'wear your uniform to work day.'
Personally, I'd welcome it!

Response by LTC Richard Wasserman made Jun 27 at 2015 10:19 AM

2015-06-27T10:19:24-04:00

I don't see why not. Gives the civilians something to think about.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 27 at 2015 6:20 PM

2015-06-27T18:20:49-04:00

I think it would be a great opportunity for the public to see regular Joe's and Jane's going about their day and understand they're more than that. Unfortunately it would give more ammo to the Jade Helm and other reactionaries to decry how much they're amongst us. Besides authorization, there'd have to be a strong reminder about behavior knowing there will be some publicized fails.

My take is the Mil brass won't willingly want another crap shoot.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2015 10:23 PM

2015-06-27T22:23:45-04:00

I dont believe in wearing the uniform unless in the performance of duty. I dont wear it to work unless i absolutely have to especially in todays age where military and civil service are increasingly becoming targets of violence. Dont get me wrong, i have pride in my uniform but i dont see the need to "Flaunt" my service

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2015 10:22 AM

2015-06-28T10:22:32-04:00

I have to say that coworkers and peers may have speculative opinions that vary. My pride wearing the uniform particularly amongst my greater Army family may not bode as well in the climate of my daily cilivian position. Unfortunately negative speculative influences may detract my ongoing opinion and influence at work. All things considered I believe I represent change to negative biases. The U.S. recognition for such a day would surprise me.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 10:14 AM

2015-06-29T10:14:46-04:00

Very nice, but I probably wouldn't wear my uniform to work. It would depend on my job. So right now, nope.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jun 29 at 2015 2:00 PM

2015-06-29T14:00:35-04:00

AWESOME!!!! I dont think it would ever fly here, but what a cool idea.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 8:16 PM

2015-06-30T20:16:23-04:00

As a JAG Officer, my recommendation is it is ok, in general. It a good idea to run this by the unit JAG & your commander. The line approaches grey when your job enters into a public space, more specifically political. remember, we're non-partisan while in uniform. For example, You cannot wear your uniform in support of a political office at a public ralley.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2015 9:01 PM

2015-06-30T21:01:43-04:00

It's all about the orders!!

Response by SFC Michael Krogmann made Jul 2 at 2015 3:42 PM

2015-07-02T15:42:54-04:00

I think it is a great idea to show how Citizen Soldiers support the community

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made Jul 13 at 2015 7:54 PM

2015-07-13T19:54:59-04:00

I think it best to wear civilian clothing when you not perform military duties.

Response by A1C Leland Kowal made Jul 6 at 2016 1:51 AM

2016-07-06T01:51:59-04:00

If British law is anything like American then wearing the uniform on national holidays and military sponsored events is authorized