Posted on Dec 17, 2013
What could be a valid reason for not allowing females to wear earrings with ACU's?
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I always wanted to know different points of view about this topic. This is not about "go join other branch of service if you want to wear earrings". It is just that other branches perform same job as I do and earrings do not stop them to be completely professionals and be successfull with their duties.<div><br></div><div>For the record I had my reasons to choose Army, but I was entirely qualified to join any other branch at that time.</div>
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Change the question around. What could a valid reason be to allow women to wear earrings? Does it somehow make you smarter to wear earrings? Can you do your job better wearing earrings? Hell why stop there, lets allow all piercings. Ear, nose, lip, cheek, nipple, belly button, clit, just keep throwing on the metal. Or we could just say NO! This is the regulation, follow the damn regulation.
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The fact of the matter is, in the military there are rules. Rules are designed for one purpose and one purpose only. Discipline! Without discipline we (the US military) will fall apart and we will fail. What this military needs is some good wall 2 wall counseling. I can't believe half the crap I read on here. Politics should be put aside; religion should be upheld to no extremes, AND FOLLOW ORDERS.
It seems that if someone gets their feelings hurt then the whole military must change. WTH?
It seems that if someone gets their feelings hurt then the whole military must change. WTH?
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I CANT THINK OF A MORE VALID REASON AS TO WHAT WOULD BE AN INVALID REASON FOR WOMEN TO WEAR EARRINGS IN THEIR ACU'S OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT THE BRANCH YOU'RE SERVING WITH REGULATES THEIR UNIFORM THE SAME FOR EVERYONE WITHIN ITS BRANCH. YOU KNOW, I THINK ITS MORE ABOUT UNIFORMITY, BECAUSE YOU CAN DO THE SAME JOB WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR EARRINGS. I HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION. MSG BATTLES. 14Z RETIRED
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My personal opinion is that it detracts from the overall appearance of the uniform. Our camouflaged pattern uniforms are made to be subdued and to (if need be) hide you form unwanted eyes. If you have on a shiny pair of earrings, which distracts from the subdued nature of the pattern you are wearing, purely for the sake of "it's authorized," you become a detriment to the mission, and likewise pull away form the Army appearance. Again, my opinion. The Air Force and the Navy can get away with it because they are not typically "boots on the ground" forces. The Marines (to my knowledge) do not wear earrings in a camo uniform either.
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CMDCM Gene Treants
First off,all services, Navy included, are wearing Cammies way to much. These uniforms are designed for use in the field NOT running around in Walmart, Sears, or in the MALL on Saturday nights while on a frigging Date. If you are wearing the ACU or other Cammie authorized by your service as intended, then why are you even worried about earings or "looking good." Yes, Navy in our stupidity authorized them, but allowing women to wear them and not men once just shows Gender bias by leaders who SHOULD know better.
Here is an excerpt from Navy regs on wear of our NWU
"NWU wear is authorized for commuting and all normal task
and associated stops (e.g. stops at child care, gas stations,
off-base shopping, banking, DMV and dining) before,
during, and after the workday. NWUs are not a liberty
uniform. Consumption of alcohol while off-base in NWUs
is not permitted." Note: Not a Liberty Uniform, BUT look at what you can do - everything basically.
Thankfully, Navy is phasing out this mistake of a uniform. Blue Camouflage? Go figure. Were they thinking of hiding from sharks if a Sailor fell overboard when this color was picked?
You are correct, the Marines have prohibited wear of earrings while wearing utility Uniforms. A stroke of genius.
Here is an excerpt from Navy regs on wear of our NWU
"NWU wear is authorized for commuting and all normal task
and associated stops (e.g. stops at child care, gas stations,
off-base shopping, banking, DMV and dining) before,
during, and after the workday. NWUs are not a liberty
uniform. Consumption of alcohol while off-base in NWUs
is not permitted." Note: Not a Liberty Uniform, BUT look at what you can do - everything basically.
Thankfully, Navy is phasing out this mistake of a uniform. Blue Camouflage? Go figure. Were they thinking of hiding from sharks if a Sailor fell overboard when this color was picked?
You are correct, the Marines have prohibited wear of earrings while wearing utility Uniforms. A stroke of genius.
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What earrings go with ACU/ABU's? Unless they're "Realtree" they'd stick out like a sore thumb!
Seriously, wearing earrings while in camp would be like your commander wearing his shiny rank on his Kevlar helmet. It would direct a sniper's bullet to your head. Not conducive to remaining alive.
Seriously, wearing earrings while in camp would be like your commander wearing his shiny rank on his Kevlar helmet. It would direct a sniper's bullet to your head. Not conducive to remaining alive.
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They reflect which can give away your position. They can also become caught when attempting to dawn a gas mask. Plus if fighting for life the enemy can use it against you by ripping it out which will lower your defense long enough for them to get upper hand.
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Because some moron in the Army would grab them too. Seems to me there should be one standard consistent with the safety of your job when in a particular uniform.
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No jewelry, period. And everyone has to shave their head so that their hair is no longer than 1/4 inch and uniform all the way around. All problems solved.
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SSG (Join to see)
I've seen my share of fingers degloved because a soldier was wearing a wedding ring. Safety first, Sir.
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Okay SPC Santiago you made me look it up. I could not believe that female Sailors COULD wear earrings (silver for E-6 and below and Gold for E-7 and above) in the new NWU (Cammie) Uniform.
It is a Combat Uniform and we should Train as We Fight!
A better question for me would be WHY would anyone authorize shiney objects to be worn with this uniform? Everything else attached to or worn on this Uniform is DULL - not shining where it is easily visible. If this is really a Combat or Working Uniform, then no way should anyone attach anything that shines, female or male. (Contrary to popular belief or Urban Legend, a male Sailor whose Ship has sunk cannot wear an earring. And going around the Horn does not allow a Sailor to wear one either.)
As to not allow it for anyone - see the above. It is a Combat Uniform and we should Train as We Fight! If we are used to doing things the wrong way, then it is hard to do them correctly.
It is a Combat Uniform and we should Train as We Fight!
A better question for me would be WHY would anyone authorize shiney objects to be worn with this uniform? Everything else attached to or worn on this Uniform is DULL - not shining where it is easily visible. If this is really a Combat or Working Uniform, then no way should anyone attach anything that shines, female or male. (Contrary to popular belief or Urban Legend, a male Sailor whose Ship has sunk cannot wear an earring. And going around the Horn does not allow a Sailor to wear one either.)
As to not allow it for anyone - see the above. It is a Combat Uniform and we should Train as We Fight! If we are used to doing things the wrong way, then it is hard to do them correctly.
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PO1 (Join to see)
It's not supposed to be shiny it supposed to be either matted silver or gold so the shine is reduced but i agree it should not be allowed at all anything to bring attention to yourself should be unauthorized
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