What's the regulation for retirees/veterans wearing uniforms in public?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:36:01 -0400

I recently got asked to present the flag during the national anthem at a festival, I'm on terminal leave after getting medically retired so I wanted to make sure I wasn't out of line in any way. Thanks in advance

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 22 at 2021 3:41 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:41:28 -0400

None. Once retired or no longer in "regulations" have no jurisdiction over civilians.

The only law remotely associated with uniform wear by civilians would be those laws associated with stolen valor.

If one wants to wear it, and be proud, just dont wear anything you didn't earn, and don't look ate up. Even if you did, there is no authority over you regardless.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Aug 22 at 2021 3:47 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 15:47:28 -0400

Uniform regulations don’t have an expiration date.

You are expected to wear it correctly and be within uniform/grooming standards but there isn’t a UCMJ pipeline if you don’t. It’s mainly the honor system

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/military-uniforms-by-retirees-veterans-3356978

Military Uniform Rules For Retirees And Veterans

Retired military members and certain honorably discharged veterans may wear the U.S. Military uniform on certain occasions.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 22 at 2021 6:40 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:40:45 -0400

It's not regulations, but US Codes that apply to former military members in uniform. More specifically:
"10 U.S. Code § 772 - When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized"
Regulations cant be held against civilians. US Code can.

If you read AR 670-1, you'll see that the Army references this US Code in reference to former members of the military wearing the uniform.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Aug 22 at 2021 7:02 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 19:02:35 -0400

If you are on terminal leave then you are still on active duty and may wear any uniform appropriate for the event. Sounds to me you need to be in at least class B or full dress uniform. Once retired, you are not supposed to wear a full field uniform like you were still in service. Dress uniform will always be authorized.

Response by PV2 Steven Stockwell made Aug 22 at 2021 8:56 PM

PV2 Steven Stockwell — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:56:03 -0400

i Was Always Told Dresss Uniforms Only BUt I Still Wear My Cammies On Ocation But I Am Level C-6 Quad In No One Has Ever Had Enough Nerve To Say Any Thing Negative to Me About It An If They Did I Would Tell Them To Go To Hell I See Civilians That Never Served Wear them Alll The Time So Why Shouldnt We Who Served Not be Ablle To