When can I wear my Silver Spurs?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:38:27 -0400

So I have been Military Police for almost 7 Years now. My battalion held a Spur Ride in 2017 where I earned my silver Spurs. So my question would be, am I authorized to wear said Spurs at formal dining ins. I ask because I am currently attending ALC and just wanted to find out if I can wear them to our dining in? I ask because I cant seem to find any regulation or documentation about who and when can spurs be worn other than CAV units. Thank you and any references would be greatly appreciated. Note to be added, Ive never been attached to a CAV unit.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 14 at 2019 3:39 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:39:46 -0400

DO NOT wear them aboard aeroplanes.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2019 3:44 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:44:45 -0400

In regards to wearing your Spurs to the Dining In at ALC, your best bet is to just ask the Cadre. They may well be lenient in this. At my SLC, there was a guy who wore his Stetson and Spurs during graduation.

Response by SFC Jason Heritage made Aug 14 at 2019 4:25 PM

SFC Jason Heritage — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:25:33 -0400

Being outside the unit footprint I would advise against wearing your spurs. On Fort Hood there is a policy for the wear of stepsons and spurs as long as you are within the unit footprint. For example, Stetsons are not authorized for wear at the PX.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Aug 14 at 2019 4:48 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 16:48:10 -0400

You're pretty much only going to wear Stetsons and Spurs while assigned to CAV units during CAV functions. Outside of those exceptions, they are unauthorized items and can't be worn.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 14 at 2019 8:14 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 20:14:57 -0400

MPs are doing Spur rides now? Were they assigned to a Cavalry or Reconnaissance (MI Cav?)

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2019 1:22 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:22:07 -0400

Only times that spurs (with or without the additional cowboy/cav hat) don’t look completely ridiculous: 1. Halloween. 2. Second job as a stripper. 3. Civil war re-enactment.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Aug 15 at 2019 1:30 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 01:30:34 -0400

Spurs and CAV hats aren't actual uniform items. They can't be worn with a uniform.

That being said, a Commander always has the ability to modify uniforms (by, for instance, authorizing the wear of a funny hat), but only within that Commander's area of responsibility. A Squadron Commander can't put on his funny hat and cruise on over to BDE HQ, just because he has authorized himself to wear it.

Response by SFC Tim Mosher made Aug 15 at 2019 8:25 AM

SFC Tim Mosher — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:25:41 -0400

Not sure how a Non-Cavalry unit holds a Spur Ride...

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 15 at 2019 9:50 AM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:50:53 -0400

If you are not assigned to a Cav unit, I would not wear them. You're an MP, so, outside of a Cav unit assignment, you won't be wearing a stetson. Even scouts rarely wear the spurs without the stetson. If you are doing an event outside the unit, I would advise you also not wear the spurs. It just isn't something that you do. There are no real regs covering them, but one usually leaves the spurs and such for Cavalry gatherings. In the case of we Cav guys, we push the rules a little on the stetson, but that's about it.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Aug 15 at 2019 10:58 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:58:32 -0400

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member best way to answer this question is to refer you to 1/2 ACR the oldest CAV unit still in existence today. ( yes I was assigned with them) The Order of the Spur is a very proud and traditional Honor. They are on F/B. usarmygermany.com/Units/ArmoredCav/USAREUR_2ndACR.htm
My Knowledge is that in order to wear your Spurs and Stetson You must be assigned to (working with) and in CAV Territory. Try the link and ask these guys they are the experts. Good Luck.

Response by SFC Robert Walton made Aug 15 at 2019 11:25 AM

SFC Robert Walton — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:25:36 -0400

Just guessing you only have the Spurs, Traditionally the Stetson is wore more often then the Spurs. In My Humble opinion wearing them (Stetson and Spurs) With out being assigned and in CAV Country is about like wearing a German weapons Qualification rope when not in Country Pretty much Unit wear.

Response by SGT Donald Croswhite made Aug 15 at 2019 7:13 PM

SGT Donald Croswhite — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:13:41 -0400

When your boyfriend says it's ok.

Response by SSG Dave Johnston made Aug 16 at 2019 1:01 PM

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Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2019 9:40 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 21:40:42 -0400

As long as your commander approved it, and it's also depended on your instillation. I to have done a spur ride at FT Hood with 1st CAV and they let us when it to balls, payday activities, and usually on Friday's you see people wearing them.