Stuck in between a rock and a hard place for Halloween.

SGT Neil Chandler — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:15:43 -0400

My company is allowing us to dress for Halloween this Friday. Would it be wrong or aginst regulations if I were to wear my ACU's?

Response by SGT Curtis Earl made Oct 28 at 2015 2:23 PM

SGT Curtis Earl — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:23:38 -0400

Check this link:
http://www.armystudyguide.com/content/Prep_For_Basic_Training/Prep_for_basic_uniforms/when-the-wear-of-the-army.shtml

They're your ACUs. You paid for them and technically you aren't on active status so the Army really can't tell you what to do.

Having said all that, its not really a Halloween costume.

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 2:24 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:24:06 -0400

I would say bad choice.

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Oct 28 at 2015 2:26 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:26:28 -0400

Technically, you can do it, but it would probably be frowned upon by some. Does your unit have a policy regarding non-duty wear of the uniform?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 2:32 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:32:03 -0400

Hmm. Tough call. I've always had to work in Halloween, so I'm stuck in my uniform whether I want to be or not. Wearing it by choice is the last thing on my mind. I'd rather go as Darth Vader or something lol.

Response by SGT James Hastings made Oct 28 at 2015 2:37 PM

SGT James Hastings — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:37:08 -0400

Times have changed but I seem to remember that if you are in uniform, you are representing the United States of America so maybe not a good idea.

Response by SGT Neil Chandler made Oct 28 at 2015 2:40 PM

SGT Neil Chandler — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 14:40:15 -0400

Just so everyone knows, I just talked to my CO. He's said that just as long as it doesn't bring disrespect to the uniform or the Army, he don't see a problem with it.

Response by SGT Bryan O'Reilly made Oct 28 at 2015 4:21 PM

SGT Bryan O'Reilly — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:21:23 -0400

Yes. don't wear the Uniform on Halloween. just to clarify,Neil, it's a scenario with very little upside. You become a target for any bonehead drunk on the street and in this camera phone gotcha media circus, what we do is not as important as what we are perceived to be doing. Any other day, yes. Halloween, is a no-go IMO.
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Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Oct 28 at 2015 4:45 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:45:03 -0400

Don't be ridiculous the uniform isn't a Halloween costume. Put a grocery sack over your head or something

Response by SGT John W Lugo made Oct 28 at 2015 6:46 PM

SGT John W Lugo — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:46:08 -0400

Wow,the military is getting laid back with allowing a Halloween costume, is it a drill function?
I would just check with your senior NCO, or CO on uniform concerned to cya.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 7:24 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 19:24:35 -0400

You are dressed as Soldier....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2015 9:11 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:11:48 -0400

Halloween is a time to dress up in a costume. If you are a soldier then it's not a costume, it's your work uniform. Why would you dress up as what you are?

Response by SGT Charles Bunch made Oct 28 at 2015 10:01 PM

SGT Charles Bunch — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:01:15 -0400

I would wear it with nothing on it. Just to play it safe

Response by MAJ Steven Szymurski made Oct 28 at 2015 10:22 PM

MAJ Steven Szymurski — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 22:22:19 -0400

Wrong

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 3:09 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 03:09:50 -0400

I think it’s a lame costume, especially if it’s an actual soldier wearing it. It’s a little different if a spouse wants to wear her husband’s uniform as a costume, but even then still a little lame. Also, how are you between a rock and a hard place? Is someone making you wear the uniform to your civilian job?

If anything, wear an Air Force uniform. They pretend to be in the military every day.

Just kidding, AF. Don’t chew my head off.

Response by SGT Bradley L. made Oct 29 at 2015 10:36 AM

SGT Bradley L. — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:36:34 -0400

As an NCO you are there to set the standard for soldiers under you. It is highly distasteful as an NCO to wear your uniform as a Halloween Costume. Why would you want to bring that attention to yourself and disrespect what so many have sacrificed while wearing the uniform? If it's during duty hours, and you have work/appointments that would take you outside the Company AO, then I would understand why you would wear your uniform.

Response by SGT Neil Chandler made Oct 29 at 2015 10:37 AM

SGT Neil Chandler — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 10:37:09 -0400

I've decided against it...

Response by SGT(P) Bruce Van Havermaet made Oct 29 at 2015 11:06 AM

SGT(P) Bruce Van Havermaet — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:06:52 -0400

I would get a costume. Don't wear acu.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2015 4:03 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:03:20 -0400

Why would an NCO even want to wear that on Halloween is the better question.

Response by SGT Neil Chandler made Oct 30 at 2015 1:03 AM

SGT Neil Chandler — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 01:03:40 -0400

Obviously I ruffled some feathers out in RP land with this question. Just to clarify, I'm not doing it, I thought about it and figured it wouldn't be very wise for a new NCO.....

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 6:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 06:55:50 -0400

So you basically want to just dress like you normally would, I don't think is wrong or against regulations, how ever if you will dress as a Soldier remember to also wear our 7 values. You will not only wear the uniform but you will be representing our army, your self, and our nation so be mindful of what you do and how you act

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Oct 30 at 2015 8:02 AM

SFC Joseph Weber — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 08:02:14 -0400

Yes. It's not a costume.

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Oct 30 at 2015 11:56 AM

SSG Richard Reilly — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:56:32 -0400

That's how I accidently joined the Army. I showed up to a Halloween party in a uniform and it turned out ti was BCT...man was I surprised...

But really why? Be a whorish queen of hearts or a Sexy Pirate wench instead.

Response by SGT Marc Shepherd made Oct 30 at 2015 12:25 PM

SGT Marc Shepherd — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:25:25 -0400

I have done it once after i got out.
Mind you only once. The neighborhood was not military friendly and even though i had removed all patches from the BDU (yes it was that long ago) I had to bite my tongue, smile and remember I am out there with my children and this was a day for them.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 30 at 2015 1:25 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 13:25:41 -0400

Wear the uniform of a different branch.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2015 10:40 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 10:40:13 -0400

I am not sure about your question because in my unit there are soldiers who do not get home to change and they hang around in their acu s. My son loves the military and he wore some of my old acu s to the Halloween party, I am not sure are you saying the acu s are your costume?

Response by SGT Scott Henderson made Nov 2 at 2015 8:39 PM

SGT Scott Henderson — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:39:56 -0500

You dress up in a uniform 5-6 days a week as it is. I'm all for pride in what you do but for fucks sake go but a normal costume.

Response by SGT Roberto Parra made Nov 6 at 2015 2:29 AM

SGT Roberto Parra — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:29:02 -0500

I don't think it would. How did it go? Sorry I didn't respond sooner.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 2:34 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 02:34:50 -0500

Duty uniform.