When going to a friend's AIT graduation, should I wear my dress blues?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 23:16:14 -0500

I just graduated from OSUT recently, and I'll be going to a friends graduation next month. Should I wear my dress blues to her graduation?
Also, its correct to stand at attention and recite the soldiers creed with the graduates, right?

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Nov 10 at 2019 11:34 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 23:34:26 -0500

We do not currently have dress blues in the Army, we have ASU and Mess dress. It would be acceptable to wear your uniform.

Response by SPC Steven Nihipali made Nov 11 at 2019 12:33 AM

SPC Steven Nihipali — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 00:33:42 -0500

Jut go in a button-up and slacks... takes away the confusion. You're going for HER graduation and I guarantee that someone will spot something on you and fuck your life up

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2019 2:26 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:26:06 -0500

Had a similar situation recently when I went to my nephew's graduation from Air Force BMT. I agree with SPC Niphipali on this one. I didn't go in uniform because I didn't want to take away from his accomplishment and I knew an MTI would blow me up for something or other, or mistake me for a trainee that was graduating.

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Nov 11 at 2019 6:55 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:55:10 -0500

Up to you

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2019 7:38 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:38:14 -0500

I’m going to answer your question with a question. Have you already reported to your unit? If you haven’t then you’re not going to have DIU on your shoulders nor your units crest on your beret. You will then look like another trainee/graduate and could possibly be lining yourself up for some hurt. At the end it’s your friend’s graduation and I’m sure the last thing you’d want is to be singled out by a NCO or a DS as being ate up in front of everyone.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2019 11:07 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:07:09 -0500

Completely up to you. But like SGT Private RallyPoint Member said if you don’t have the unit crest on your better and DIU on your shoulders that could lead to a world of hurt just by confusion. But if you did report to your unit and have all that, and your Class As are squared away then by all means do you. And to answer your question about the Soldiers Creed, it is appropriate to stand at attention and recite it with the graduates. Especially if you’ll be wearing the dress uniform.

Response by SFC Luis (Coolwhip) Ochoa made Nov 11 at 2019 11:51 AM

SFC Luis (Coolwhip) Ochoa — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:51:51 -0500

Get some!!!!!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Nov 11 at 2019 12:36 PM

SSG Brian G. — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 12:36:14 -0500

It's fairly simple. It;s her graduation, not yours. Wear your civvies and go support her on HER day.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Nov 11 at 2019 8:54 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:54:18 -0500

I would let your friend "have her day"...just dress nicely when attending her graduation...she'll be happy just to see you there.

Response by 1LT Peter Duston made Mar 17 at 2020 3:27 PM

1LT Peter Duston — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:27:51 -0400

I have attended several military graduations and I wear my "blues" to proudly show solidarity with the graduate. Usually, when the drills spot my uniform, I am escorted down front for a great seat.