Wherever you are stationed, do they allow the fleece cap to be worn in uniform when it is below 32 degrees? Do you agree/disagree with this?

I know I was issued a "Comrade" Hat in Adak, AK and it made all the sense in the world.

While stationed in Korea, our Battalion Commander and CSM made it Battalion policy that the fleece cap may only be worn in garrison below a certain temperature and only on extended work details outdoors (I.e. the Motor Pool)...with gloves! Additionally, the Fleece jacket was to be worn UNDER the ACU jacket (which actually INCREASES the insulative properties of the fleece jacket).

This policy wasn't always "comfortable," or "convenient," but it struck a fine balance between cold weather safety and professional appearance. In my assessment, our Soldiers looked far better than the 'hobos" walking around Camp Casey...and without cold weather injuries.

Stationed in Johnson County Armory in Franklin Indiana and I bounce between there and Camp Atturbury and the fleece cap rule, army wide as far as I know, has been 32 degrees. I agree with that for the sake of the ears being protected. I also believe that it should be treated as any other cover and taken off when under cover and not paraded around as if it were a "beanie" or a fashion statement of sort.

Stationed in Johnson County Armory in Franklin Indiana and I bounce between there and Camp Atturbury and the fleece cap rule, army wide as far as I know, has been 32 degrees. I agree with that for the sake of the ears being protected. I also believe that it should be treated as any other cover and taken off when under cover and not paraded around as if it were a "beanie" or a fashion statement of sort.

yes the should

I sure the heck hope so!

In the USAF no one really questions you as long as it is actually cold enough to justify wearing a beanie. I feel like most people end up throwing them on at the same time, so no one really questions it. If the guys on the gate have em you know we are good to go!

The Air Force used to have a policy that they would turn off the AC off and the heat on Nov 1st of every year in the barracks... In Hawaii...

The beauty of being stationed in alaska. The cold weather gear is worn based off of the weather.

yes they should, and some black gloves