Can I practice Ruck marching in ACUs when off duty?

2016-06-02T22:58:49-04:00

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 10:59 PM

2016-06-02T22:59:31-04:00

Same question I had

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Jun 2 at 2016 11:10 PM

2016-06-02T23:10:49-04:00

Are you doing it on or off base?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 11:14 PM

2016-06-02T23:14:10-04:00

You can, but make sure that you are in the correct uniform. We do it for PT sometimes at my neighborhood.

Response by SGT Laura Delgadillo made Jun 2 at 2016 11:28 PM

2016-06-02T23:28:54-04:00

You can, but better question is why would you? Throw on some comfy civi gear and go nuts.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 11:39 PM

2016-06-02T23:39:18-04:00

I do, off base, and out of sight....meaning I'm in the woods. But as far as regulations, nothing I'm aware of saying you CAN'T. Just be within AR 670-1 and you'll be golden

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 11:52 PM

2016-06-02T23:52:15-04:00

I did. Great PT

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 2 at 2016 11:59 PM

2016-06-02T23:59:43-04:00

I dyed an old set of ACUs and wear a baseball cap instead of a PC. I get the benefit of wearing actual gear, without being in uniform, off duty.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 3:09 AM

2016-06-03T03:09:56-04:00

Fort Bliss had a policy letter on wear of duty uniforms off post which include ACUs not being authorized for wear when not on duty or on the way to or from.

It was probably a temporary thing but worth looking into to make sure you're not violating any policies of your post.

I'm not aware of any Army Regulation which prevents it.

Response by SFC Roberto Garza Jr. made Jun 3 at 2016 8:39 AM

2016-06-03T08:39:55-04:00

Sir, my recommendation would be to check your BN, BDE, DIVISION and installation policies. I say to check all the levels to ensure you don't violate a specific level after determining another may not have that policy. Start at your S3.

Response by CSM David Heidke made Jun 3 at 2016 11:14 AM

2016-06-03T11:14:52-04:00

If you're in the right uniform you sure can.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 8:11 PM

2016-06-03T20:11:59-04:00

Don't be that guy, LT. You'll have plenty of time to draw attention to yourself.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 3 at 2016 10:31 PM

2016-06-03T22:31:46-04:00

You could, but why? If you want to do that, just ruck during PT.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2016 10:22 AM

2016-06-04T10:22:17-04:00

Hello LT, absolutely! Pay no mind to the naysayers. Keep your uniform the same, just add the 60lb ruck. Don;t forget your safety belt and headlamp.

******Earn Extra XP by conducting land navigation, practice changing out socks, and DRINK WATER!

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Jun 4 at 2016 1:34 PM

2016-06-04T13:34:10-04:00

I would say yes but stay on base. Off base I did boots my ruck and some comparable civies.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2016 10:14 AM

2016-06-06T10:14:44-04:00

only if you are gay then you can do what you like.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2016 1:52 AM

2016-07-07T01:52:21-04:00

2LT Private RallyPoint Member For me, I religiously ruck every Friday 11pm-1am in my hometown with short shorts and sleeveless polyester tops. Reason why I dont do it on broad daylight is because I don't want to show off on the streets as you are putting a target on your back.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2018 8:02 PM

2018-03-13T20:02:54-04:00

I'm in the national guard and I got pulled over for ruck marching. The cop said he didnt want me to get charged for ucmj