Posted on Apr 22, 2015
What are your thoughts on civilians wearing part of a military uniform or military uniform-esque clothing?
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I was rocking it out at the Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless concert in Nashville when I realized the guitarist from The Pretty Reckless was wearing an old Vietnam era OD green uniform jacket complete with sergeant stripes. Recently I've seem a trend in Urban Culture with people wearing military uniform style clothing. Is this wrong, disgraceful, or disrespectful to service members or is it just am acceptable fashion tend? Thoughts? To me personally it depends, but I still don't really like it.
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Not a real fan of them who havent served wearing uniform parts. I get why they think it looks cool, but they (I believe) have no clue what it means to actually wear the uniform.
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Gary Smego
I know this post was made over a year ago, however, my question to you is this:
I used to be in an MCJROTC and wore Marine Corps woodland digis, and the khaki service uniform. I fell in love with the boots and my cousin served as a Marine. I agree on stolen valor being a horrible thing, however, I’ve been wanting to buy the boots and older Marine Corps trousers to wear. Mostly because my cousin looks badass in his uniform, as do all Marines. What would your opinion be on that? I spent three years cleaning and maintaining both uniforms if that helps.
I used to be in an MCJROTC and wore Marine Corps woodland digis, and the khaki service uniform. I fell in love with the boots and my cousin served as a Marine. I agree on stolen valor being a horrible thing, however, I’ve been wanting to buy the boots and older Marine Corps trousers to wear. Mostly because my cousin looks badass in his uniform, as do all Marines. What would your opinion be on that? I spent three years cleaning and maintaining both uniforms if that helps.
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If people want to purchase these expensive, and uncomfortable uniforms let them. If they are not attempting to pass off their fashion trend as actually having done service time then I'm cool with people walking around and showing their support for service members. With the threats of foriegn enemies on service members here at home I'm not sure I'd be one to want to be caught in the middle as a potential target though.
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Most military clothing you see in the clothing store on base can be bought anywhere on the internet. What they do with it is altogether a different thing. Hunting, camping, survivalists and oh yes those militia groups, Granted some states have their authorized state defense forces, separate from National Guard, but they have to buy their own stuff and their certain rules.
But if you're out there to garner some sympathy and ultimately get some type of benefit or in kind items of value or monies then I have no pity on you and you deserve to be throat punched and an occasional five-finger death punch for good measure.
Then there are the few celebs who think military uniforms are a fashionable. The fashion industry has jumped in on this, its a money maker if someone is willing to buy their product.
1. 50 cent
2. some random celebs wearing anoraks etc
3. Vets protesting
4. Shia LaBeouf in his USMC garb
It bothers me to an extent, I can't fix stupid. But when you're claiming something you're not, I'm going to call you on it.
But if you're out there to garner some sympathy and ultimately get some type of benefit or in kind items of value or monies then I have no pity on you and you deserve to be throat punched and an occasional five-finger death punch for good measure.
Then there are the few celebs who think military uniforms are a fashionable. The fashion industry has jumped in on this, its a money maker if someone is willing to buy their product.
1. 50 cent
2. some random celebs wearing anoraks etc
3. Vets protesting
4. Shia LaBeouf in his USMC garb
It bothers me to an extent, I can't fix stupid. But when you're claiming something you're not, I'm going to call you on it.
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It depends if they are wearing it claiming it is there's and that they have served when they haven't then yes stolen valor if if just an article of clothing the somewhat represents a uniform then no but I guess it all depends on how you look at it
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I am not even a fan of Air Reserve Technicians wearing uniforms while in civil service status. So I am not a fan of it for anyone else to either
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SFC Miguel Lopez
TSgt Delahoussaye you are taking a wrong and hateful approach with your answer.
ARTs are required to wear uniforms as per job description.
However they are not always in uniform as is a civil service position as you stated.
Hope your unit ART does not have a RP account.
ARTs are required to wear uniforms as per job description.
However they are not always in uniform as is a civil service position as you stated.
Hope your unit ART does not have a RP account.
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ARTs were not required to wear the uniform per job description. AFI's were changed to accommodate ARTs being required to wear uniforms. There is nothing hateful or malicious behind my statement. In fact the AFI's are only legitimate off of a loose interpretation of US Code Title 10 Section 772 subsection j part 2. "Members of any other organization designated by the Secretary of a military department" https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/10/772
This is after the Boyscouts of America
This is after the Boyscouts of America
10 U.S. Code § 772 - When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized | US Law | LII / Legal...
June 3, 1916, ch. 134, §12 (words before 4th semicolon, and words after 7th semicolon, of 1st proviso of 1st par.; and last proviso of last par.), 39 Stat. 216; July 9, 1918, ch. 143, subch. XVII, §10 (last proviso), 40 Stat. 892; June 4, 1920, ch. 228, §8, 41 Stat. 836; June 6, 1942, ch. 382, 56 Stat. 328; May 24, 1949, ch. 139, §15(b) (last proviso), 63 Stat. 91; July 6, 1953, ch. 180, §1, 67 Stat. 140.
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SFC Miguel Lopez
Upon unit activation, weekend drills, summer camp ART should be in prescribed uniform, otherwise is a personal choice not to wear it. The unit leadership should enforce the standards.
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MSgt (Join to see)
ARTs wearing uniforms while activated, weekend drills, and annual tours is expected. I am referring to ARTs wearing the military uniform while in civil service status.
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There's only a few types of people that I see do this:
The obvious Stolen Valor idiots. People who served that throw on maybe a PIECE of it, typically for hunting or fishing. And the same types of idiots who wear "Police" shirts, stickers, etc. I personally don't care but I will call out a idiot who's trying to con a quick dollar.
The obvious Stolen Valor idiots. People who served that throw on maybe a PIECE of it, typically for hunting or fishing. And the same types of idiots who wear "Police" shirts, stickers, etc. I personally don't care but I will call out a idiot who's trying to con a quick dollar.
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Back in the 60's a lot of people bought clothing at the Army Navy store Navy P-coats were popular along with a mix of old army uniforms. you could spot the differance right away.
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Old field jackets, fatigue shirts, caps? Yawn, even with insignia of rank. Awards, ribbons, medals? Different story.
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The reasons behind the wearing of parts of military uniforms are many. Remembering a friend/family member, honor of those that actually wore the uniform, a fashion statement. I don't have a problem with any of those. The impersonators, the wannabes, the fakers, those that wear the complete uniform (or what they think is the complete uniform), I have serious problems with.
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