Why are so many complaining about installation dress code regulations?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 04:46:32 -0500

#lookinlikearagbag

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2014 5:11 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:11:08 -0500

From talking with others since this topic was made known in the Army Times, it seems to me that a lot of people are upset because they don't understand the dress code that some posts are enforcing. These codes are not installation wide (to my knowledge) and rather are for specific places on the installation. In my personal opinion, the codes aren't anything over the top but they really just call for common decency. I've also noticed that the larger majority of people who are not pleased with this are the dependents. I think this is ridiculous overall because while yes, they are civilians, you are a direct representation of your service member. Take the time to put some clothes on when going to the store instead of wearing your pajamas.

In the end, if there is something that people can complain about more often than not they will.

Response by SPC Brendan Kearns made Feb 3 at 2014 5:44 AM

SPC Brendan Kearns — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 05:44:47 -0500

The fault with many of posts is that there standards are not made clear to everybody, how can you know the standard if it is not clearly posted and made clear to all Sm's

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 3 at 2014 7:39 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 07:39:01 -0500

I think we've simply moved away from the "Soldier 24/7" mindset. There is a general sentiment of "when COB hits and I take off the monkey suit; I want to wear what I like."

This isn't anything new as that is a common civilian approach to the matter. The problem is that we stopped enforcing the indoctrination on this subject. "Enlisted" on FOX is a pretty sad example of the image we present nowadays.

I'd understand if a Private and the Private's 19 year old spouse complained about not getting to dress like they did back home. What gets me is that you have a fair number of mid-career to senior Soldiers and their spouses raising hell about "the Army/CG trying to run my life." That is an expected requirement that comes with the privilege of using the military reservation for anything other than official duties.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2014 3:01 AM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 May 2014 03:01:51 -0400

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/article/20140523/NEWS/305230060/Boy-workout-gear-refused-admission-commissary

Response by Sgt Daniel V. made Oct 24 at 2014 4:15 AM

Sgt Daniel V. — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 04:15:24 -0400

Times are changing. There used to be a time when only issued gear was authorized at any time. Where is the line? That is a question I do not have an answer to. When what is acceptable within our National Culture conflicts with our military culture then we get this complaining. When I was active and my subordinates had these questions or even if I had these questions I said one thing. "You are professional, regardless of personal feelings, you are to adhere to current standards. If you have thought of a solution to what you percieve as a problem use your professionalism to address that problem and institute your solution, if you should find failure be content for you are one step closer to success."

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 25 at 2014 12:21 PM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:21:43 -0400

Because it takes additional time and effort away from the actual mission. Why does every base commander feel the need to make his own additions to the uniform regulation that already exists?