What are your thoughts on using blousing bands?

Joey Damir — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:02:44 -0400

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Aug 6 at 2017 9:08 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:08:12 -0400

Joey Damir: Joey, I am all for blousing bands. I used to love to wear them on my fatigues. But, Joey, I wouldn't wear them to work, if I were you.
Just my opinion, Joey.
-Most Sincerely, Margaret

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2017 9:23 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:23:50 -0400

I use them is garrison pretty much all the time. If you wear boots and utility type pants a work I suppose they would be fine.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 7 at 2017 6:47 AM

Cpl Jeff N. — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 06:47:11 -0400

In the Marine Corps, in garrison, they are pretty much required. We don't tuck our trousers into our boots nor do we use the ties at the bottom of the utility trousers. Marines don't blouse dress uniforms at all as the Army does in some cases.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2017 8:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:54:44 -0400

Love them, been using them for years !!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2017 11:16 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:16:29 -0400

I appear to be in the minority that dislike them. I was taught in basic to tuck my pants into my boots and after I was at my first duty station and tried them, I didn't like the feel.

Response by SGT Matthew S. made Aug 7 at 2017 9:45 PM

SGT Matthew S. — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 21:45:19 -0400

I used them in garrison as my COC felt they presented a more "professional" appearance than tucking in the legs of the trousers. That being said, when in the field or deployed I always tucked in my trouser legs for practical reasons.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 7 at 2017 11:00 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 23:00:45 -0400

I started Marine Corps and have used them from the first day we were allowed to in basic (later phase of). I don't like tucking into my boots and am usually one of the few in my unit to use them.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2017 11:51 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:51:05 -0400

You could pull in the class B vs ACU arguement here. Tucked in is practical. I say you only need to wear the acu if your doing a job that requires the practical use of it. Leadership's arguement is flawed if for in garrison they make someone blouse for a professional look. If you are worried about that then atleast asu class b. Other wise i think COC worrying about someones pants leg is nit picking micromanagement.

Response by SSgt Dale Wysinger made Aug 10 at 2017 9:02 PM

SSgt Dale Wysinger — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 21:02:40 -0400

Never had a problem with them.