I am a Naval Officer and my son is in Army bootcamp. What uniform should I wear to graduation?

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:22:18 -0400

It will be hot, are summer whites acceptable? Don’t want to do anything that would reflect poorly on him. Are their regulations that govern this?

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 9 at 2018 6:22 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:22:59 -0400

Short sleeve dress uniform. You're fine.

Response by SFC Quinn Chastant made Apr 9 at 2018 6:26 PM

SFC Quinn Chastant — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:26:55 -0400

Wear the uniform appropriate to the expected weather and season. Kakhi's are the Navy's working class B's if I understand correctly and would be the equivalent of Army Class B uniform with short sleeve shirt and open collar. The Training NCO's and Soldiers should be in Class A but as a visitor you aren't held to that standard. Yes Summer Whites are acceptable if you so choose.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2018 6:29 PM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:29:50 -0400

SFC Chastant would Summer Whites be looked poorly upon?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 9 at 2018 6:56 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:56:26 -0400

LT Private RallyPoint Member Ma'am, when I served, there were regulations that governed what uniforms to wear depending on the season. The information below might help. Have a great time at your son's graduation!

http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/UNIFORMS/UNIFORMREGULATIONS/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/uniforms/uniformregulations/chapter3/FemaleOfficer/Pages/default.aspx

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Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 9 at 2018 9:40 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:40:30 -0400

You have to abide by your Regs not ours- If it's white season, then wear them. We won't talk about embarrassment there Sir .LOL.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made Apr 10 at 2018 6:24 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:24:09 -0400

Wear your whites - he'll be in his As and ultimately, the picture on the mantle will be of the two of you -- look your best.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2018 8:08 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:08:33 -0400

Good question. I've always tried to match the "uniform of the day" if at a "non-Navy" event. I don't know what the Army wears for graduation from Basic (Class A perhaps?)...but if it's equivalent to our "Service Dress", then obviously the matching Navy uniform would be SDW for summer. However, I think the guidance below suggesting Summer Whites isn't out of bounds. From my perspective-it's "easier" if you think about the event taking place in fall/winter. FDB wouldn't be "practical" if a guest...so I'd wear SDB, and from I recall, SW was always the seasonal equivalent. I think the only "no-go" would be CNTs (do we even have that one anymore?-impossible to keep up these days, LOL!).

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Apr 10 at 2018 8:13 AM

SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:13:52 -0400

Ma'am,
I would wear/follow whatever the Navy regulation go by for the weather and type of event. I really don't think you will or would offend anyone.

Response by Sgt Jon Mcvay made Apr 10 at 2018 8:35 AM

Sgt Jon Mcvay — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 08:35:13 -0400

Your branch of service would be more that acceptable. It would be a good showing of how different branches can get along. I' m sure he would be very happy to show off his father or mother also.