What are the regulations on Veterans and Honorably Discharged wearing PT gear?

2017-03-28T20:10:48-04:00

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 28 at 2017 8:19 PM

2017-03-28T20:19:11-04:00

discharged ... there are none...

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2017 8:57 PM

2017-03-28T20:57:20-04:00

By definition, regulations only apply to servicemembers.

Once you're out, there aren't any. Wear whatever you want.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 28 at 2017 9:04 PM

2017-03-28T21:04:14-04:00

None for Veterans just regs for service members that are currently in.

Response by SrA Derrek Cherry made Mar 28 at 2017 9:33 PM

2017-03-28T21:33:12-04:00

I suppose I should clarify if a Veteran wants to wear their PT gear for exercising do they have regulations they have to follow???

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Mar 29 at 2017 7:44 AM

2017-03-29T07:44:57-04:00

Look up your uniform order. I don't know about air force, but the Marine Corps order explicitly designates which articles of clothing you can and cannot wear on active duty, leave and liberty, and after discharge.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2017 1:00 PM

2017-04-01T13:00:43-04:00

Chapter 7
PHYSICAL TRAINING GEAR (PTG)
7.1. Physical Training Gear (PTG). PTG refers to the existing physical training items
(formerly Physical Training Uniform and Improved Physical Training Uniform) which will now be referred to as Physical Training Gear. PTG is authorized for wear by Air Force military personnel (including retired personnel) and the Secretary and Under Secretary of the Air Force.

1.2.6. Airmen who are separated (other than retired ANG or Reserve) with war time service and served honorably in the Air Force, may wear the uniform prescribed at the date of member’s discharge or any of the uniforms authorized for current active duty personnel, including the dress uniforms . See paragraph 12.6.1

12.6. Separated Personnel.
12.6.1. Honorably discharged Air Force personnel (including service with an air component of the Army before the Air Force was established and other than retired, Reserve or ANG with war time service, during a declared or undeclared war), may wear the authorized uniform prescribed at the date of member’s discharge or any of the uniforms authorized for current active duty personnel, including the dress uniforms. Do not mix uniforms.
12.6.1.1. Honorably discharged members who served during World War II wear the Honorable Discharge Emblem on the left lapel.
12.6.1.2. May wear full-size or miniature medals on civilian suits or equivalent dresses on appropriate occasions such as Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day.
12.6.1.3. May wear the uniform at military funerals, memorial services and inaugurals.
12.6.1.4. May wear the uniform at patriotic parades on national holidays, other military parades or ceremonies in which any active or Reserve U.S. Military unit is taking part.
12.6.1.5. May wear the uniform on any occasion recognized by the Secretary of Defense in DODI 1334.1 or when authorized by law.

A base commander could restrict what is worn on base by anyone. Even though retirees and civilians are covered in military regulations, when you are not on an installation, what authority does anyone have to tell you what you can do? What constitutes a uniform?

Personally, I think its important to respect those who still wear the uniform and reflect in a positive way toward your service.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2017 1:23 PM

2017-04-01T13:23:12-04:00

There is no regulation on someone separated from service wearing PT gear. I wear my Army jacket that I paid over 100 bucks for because, well, its mine. I would be out of uniform if in the Army but I'm no longer in. I'm retired. I will wear and do what I please. Army PT shirt in the gym without the shorts? Yup. When you're retired you're retired. When you're discharged, you're discharged.

Response by MAJ John Adams made Apr 1 at 2017 3:20 PM

2017-04-01T15:20:36-04:00

If the Army wants to control what I wear, they can damn well reinstate my basic pay. That would be pretty impressive as a retirement package.

Response by SGT Mathew Husen made Jan 1 at 2019 11:32 AM

2019-01-01T11:32:47-05:00

Go ahead, and tell a veteran he/she can't wear their old PT shirt, or field jacket.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2019 10:57 AM

2019-01-02T10:57:21-05:00

I've worn my old PT gear to the gym. Shirt with my own shorts. I bought them. I'm retired. Nobody tells me what to wear, LOL. I think the Army is getting free advertising out of me.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2019 4:59 PM

2019-04-26T16:59:54-04:00

Court already ruled on this once your out your civilian, civilian can wear what ever they want as long as they are not trying to gain a benefit

Response by SSG James Oliver Nathan Jr made Apr 26 at 2019 10:48 PM

2019-04-26T22:48:43-04:00

Put a Retired Vet patch
on their PT Uniforms. then they can ware it on Post.