Watch caps (beanies) and gloves while wearing multicams without a jacket.

2014-01-13T23:02:32-05:00

Today I was stopped by a SFC and told that because I was not wearing a jacket that apparently it is not cold enough to be wearing gloves and a watch cap. He made this sound like it was common Army knowledge and asked what unit I was from and then proceded to walk to our HHD B-hut supposedly to tell on me or something. I was respectfull and didn't argue with him. Later I asked my section SFC and he said he has never heard of that. So the question is has anyone heard of this. I could not find mention of it in the AR and there is nothing about it in our camp SOP other than a line that says both the brown and grey watchcaps are authorized with the multicam uniform.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 13 at 2014 11:04 PM

2014-01-13T23:04:13-05:00

You hear that a lot, but it's a myth. There is no regulatory requirement that makes those items a set.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Jan 13 at 2014 11:21 PM

2014-01-13T23:21:15-05:00

Next time just say "thank you sergeant. Can you show me where I can find that so I can square away the rest of my battalion?"

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2014 11:34 PM

2014-01-13T23:34:34-05:00

I thought the whole point to a layered system was so that each soldiers comfort level could be decided by each individual soldier I am from the northeast and my ears and hands get cold long before my torso gets cold. I do understand that if our unit put a uniform out for formation then I would be expected to wear a particular uniform.