Can I wear the uniform on leave (PCS)?

PFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:03:31 -0400

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2018 12:46 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:46:28 -0400

Reference: Para 3-7, AR 670-1.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jun 11 at 2018 1:20 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 01:20:15 -0400

That's an interesting question...generally, I never did unless for something official, obviously, like when !y next younger brother graduated USMMA Kings Point and I commissioned him...once, and only once, when I'd finished USAF OTS, you understand thiat was nackmwhen Dino's roamed the Earth, I went to see my VOC ed high school electronics teacher who'd been USMC, I saw him that once in my blues and spoke wit his class at that time, it was the one and only time, I'd just been eager to do it, he got a thrill out of it, and I spoke with the high school kids in the class for awhile...other than that, I only wore it when I was on either regular or permissive TDY, with orders obviously...gemerallyz of I'd go to an installation to stay at a VOQ overnight if I were driving somewhere before mymtotal permmdiswbility, nackmwhen I'd been in, I'd occasionally wear itz though for the most part I just showed my green ID card, as a generality...obviously, as I'd said, that wasall back in the last Ice Agez of course....

Response by SPC Steve Ramkissoon made Jun 11 at 2018 2:27 AM

SPC Steve Ramkissoon — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 02:27:03 -0400

Can a recruiter deceive high school children in theirs?

Response by PO2 Hauke Powers made Jun 11 at 2018 4:52 AM

PO2 Hauke Powers — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:52:15 -0400

I have worn my uniform GOING from my post to my leave DESTNATION, as required by my command at the time...we were required to wear our uniform when leaving the ship...once we got to our designated leave area, be it home with family, girlfriend, or whoever, we took the uniform OFF...it stayed off until we left the day when our leave expired...then we put the uniform BACK ON in order to report back to our commands in FULL UNIFORM....We did not wear the uniform around town WHILE on leave...the ONLY time we were authorized to wear our uniform ON LEAVE was if we were attending a funeral or wedding of service personnel. Those were the rules I was taught back in 1976-1980...I do not know what the regs say these days...God bless you all...

Response by SPC Bradly Martin made Jun 11 at 2018 5:18 AM

SPC Bradly Martin — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:18:50 -0400

Why would you want to? Get brownie points from civilians? Lol. Not supposed to be wearing your uniform for screw off time unless actively engaged at work or en route to work. Don’t be a turd.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2018 7:11 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:11:57 -0400

You can wear the appropriate uniform to appropriate events. See the AR 670-1 reference already posted

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2018 8:36 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 08:36:06 -0400

Alright, you are an active duty service member, so yes you can. It's in AR 670-1. But either way, use common sense. Don't wear it to get special privileges. Wear the appropriate uniform to the appropriate event. Like your ASUs to a wedding it a funeral or other formal event. I wore mine on a cruise to the formal dinner. OCP, that would be a little harder to find the right place to wear it, but I'm not saying that it isn't there. Again, trying to get discounts or free stuff isn't the right answer, but if a local baseball team was doing a hometown heros celebration, that would be ok.

Response by LtCol Robert Quinter made Jun 11 at 2018 10:17 AM

LtCol Robert Quinter — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:17:29 -0400

Short answer, yes. Amplification; your uniform is the only clothing you are required to possess. The different uniforms you have are designed for different uses and specialized or organizational uniforms should not be worn unless you are in the specific situation they are designed to be used. On leave, you may prefer muftis as more comfortable or appropriate to the specific occasion. Occasionally, the uniform is discouraged because it invites confrontations, but as long as you are engaged in activities that do not adversely reflect upon the service, and the uniform is not a restricted use uniform, wear it with pride. You earned that right and no regulation for wear of the class A uniform as an active duty serviceman exists other than political activities or circumstances where you might reflect poorly on the service.
One other consideration. Civilian attire is normally less expensive than uniform items. You must maintain your uniform in serviceable condition, so if there is a chance you might damage or otherwise render your uniform unserviceable, you might want to opt for civilian clothing.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2018 1:45 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:45:06 -0400

If you are army, yes. If you are a marine, no.

Response by SP5 Geoffrey Vannerson made Jun 11 at 2018 5:08 PM

SP5 Geoffrey Vannerson — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:08:30 -0400

AR-670 is in fact correct, if you are traveling on any military flight you SHOULD be in uniform. If you are going on a civilian flight it is up to your discretion. Wear it with pride; however, don't use it to try and gain favor or exemption. You are still property of the US military and as such are subject to the UCMJ. I have my uniforms and I wear parts of them from time to time but with no name tag or rank. It lets people know who I am and what they are dealing with. (BDU's only)

Response by MSgt Dale Johnson made Jun 12 at 2018 9:17 AM

MSgt Dale Johnson — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:17:54 -0400

As most have posted as long as what you are going to do in uniform is consistent with Regs go for it. I would be proud to see some young person at my church or sporting event in the appropriate uniform, and go out of my way to introduce myself and shake their hand. I do that anyway for a bunch of old retired farts wearing a service "Retired" or "Veteran" hat (cause I am one of 'em).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2019 8:43 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 May 2019 08:43:32 -0400

You can wear your uniform if you please. Just exercise common sense and don't wear it to political events. Most importantly, I am happy you are proud of wearing the uniform! Motivate your friends to do the same, high speed.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2019 8:34 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 May 2019 20:34:20 -0400

Of course you can. Just as long as you stay within uniform standards and also, do not go into places where they mainly serve alcohol.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2019 12:07 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:07:12 -0400

You earned it, so wear it.

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Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Sep 5 at 2021 6:00 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:00:41 -0400

Short answer, yes. If PCS'ing to Germany, probably not a good idea. My son's unit called him before he started leave and instructed him to wear CIVIES and to NOT shave for a week or two before his flight. They also told him NOT to wear any clothing (sports, patriotic, etc) that would ID him as an American soldier.
When I was in the Navy, we had to be in uniform to sigh-out on leave or PCS. That all changed in later years.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 5 at 2021 7:09 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:09:56 -0400

Be proud! Show them who you are and what you represent. Perhaps you have not thought of this, but you represent a tradition and continuum all the way back to the Continental Army as they fought for our freedom. The US military also changed world history as it defeated evil empires. Hold your head up high. The tradition is hallow.

Response by TSgt George Austin made Sep 5 at 2021 10:15 PM

TSgt George Austin — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:15:46 -0400

Sure. Wear it proudly but always respect what you represent. Biden is doing all he can to disgrace the military. Prove him wrong.