Posted on Oct 5, 2016
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I am in the Reserves and I am getting married the weekend before drill. Am I allowed to wear my new name tapes to drill or do I have to wait until everything is changed on the Army side?
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SGM Erik Marquez
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SGT(P) (Join to see) Wait....
Submit the required forms and supporting documentation though your command and the Admin section.
Then go to DEERs with the required supporting documentation and update DEERS, have a new ID card issued.

The real change was in your heart..... so go with that for the weekend....let the somewhat slower process of the admin work catch up to stay on the right side of the regulations as well as help yourself avoid pay screw ups, personal accountability issues (credit for drill) or worse case if you need to prove your identity and the name your presenting is not matched to your ID card.
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Capt Tom Brown
Capt Tom Brown
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Now that's some good advice from someone who knows the system..
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SGM Erik Marquez
SGM Erik Marquez
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Capt Tom Brown - Thanks Sir..
SGT(P) (Join to see) .. My wife of 25 years now..when we were married, she still had her ex Husband last name.. They parted ways peacefully so it was never a priority for her...
The process was, she went from name A, to B-Maiden name to C- my last name in the space of a week.
The unit command and NCO's were like... Hey you changed you name on tuesday ..then come thursday...hey..wait, i thought your name was Salo yesterday? who the heck is Marquez....and why are you wearing that name....
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CPL Robert Ray
CPL Robert Ray
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I can see the temple and neck spasms on MILPO now...
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CSM David Heidke
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You can change the name tape any time you want.

Nobody is going to check DEERS or the S1 to ensure you filed the right paperwork.

They are velcro after all. ;-)

Congratulations
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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CSM David Heidke , I bow to thee for thy common sense.
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CSM David Heidke
CSM David Heidke
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MSG (Join to see) I have hair cuts to critique, don't bother me with matrimonial drivel... ;-)
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MSG Intermediate Care Technician
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CSM David Heidke - Roger that. Now I need to get my hair cut. Feeling like a hippie over here.
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MSG First Sergeant
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I just stepped on the grass, without a haircut.
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PO2 Kristy Williams
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You have to go to deers and to your admin within your command.
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PO2 Kristy Williams
PO2 Kristy Williams
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Honestly I think you do but it's been years since I needed to do it. I mean it really depends on your command. Do you think they would actually be pissed over you changing the name on your uniforms before finishing paperwork?
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SGM Erik Marquez
SGM Erik Marquez
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SGT(P) (Join to see) - Yes the Name change and deers update must be done before you wear the new name.
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SGT(P) Behavioral Health Specialist
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Thank you PO2 Williams and SGM Marquez.
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SFC Motor Transport Operator
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I agree DEERS first and since you have SRP, that's even better, bring your marriage paper work and update your files with the SRP people and have your UA iperm your documents.
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