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I will be getting married in November and will be wearing my ASUs. I have ordered the full size medals as well as the ceremonial belt. My commander from when I was a 1SG will be my best man and will be wearing the same. In looking at pictures I have found, I notice that most people are not wearing the SSI-FWTS on their uniform but some are. It seems that the ones that are not were wearing the old blues uniform, and the ones that are have on the ASUs. So here is my proposed uniform for us both and I want to make sure that I am within regs
ASUs
Service cap
Ceremonial Belt
Full Size medals
Bow tie
Order of St Maurice medallions
I understand that marksmanship badges and drivers badges are not worn with full size medals, just want to be sure with the FWTS badge.
ASUs
Service cap
Ceremonial Belt
Full Size medals
Bow tie
Order of St Maurice medallions
I understand that marksmanship badges and drivers badges are not worn with full size medals, just want to be sure with the FWTS badge.
Uniforms
ASU
Wedding
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There are other uniform experts here that can probably answer this better, but...
Your uniform sounds correct. Of course the authority is AR 670-1, but as long as you are within those regs you should be good to go. As I understand it the SSI-FWTS hubcap is always optional, but can be worn with the full-size medals. You may want to look at the uniform with and without it, to see if it looks weird or if it seems out of place. As always in matters matrimonial, ask your bride what she thinks. Your hubcap may clash with her flowers or somesuch, or she may worry about it hooking on the lace in her dress. These things can be random, but should be treated as regulatory guidance second to only the actual AR!
For those in the know, the stripes on your sleeve will tell them that you've "been there, done that". But the hubcap can be a good conversation starter. I've discovered a LOT of people have served with the BRO or 4ID over the years, and they LOVE to find someone who served 'with' them.
The bow tie is considered formal wear, and equivalent to a civilian tuxedo. I believe that, while normally reserved for after retreat, there is an exception for the bow tie in the regulation for exactly this circumstance. My recollection is that it covers both the groom and the guests, since this would be considered an appropriate occasion for wear of a civilian tuxedo. You may want to check the reg again.
And congratulations!
Your uniform sounds correct. Of course the authority is AR 670-1, but as long as you are within those regs you should be good to go. As I understand it the SSI-FWTS hubcap is always optional, but can be worn with the full-size medals. You may want to look at the uniform with and without it, to see if it looks weird or if it seems out of place. As always in matters matrimonial, ask your bride what she thinks. Your hubcap may clash with her flowers or somesuch, or she may worry about it hooking on the lace in her dress. These things can be random, but should be treated as regulatory guidance second to only the actual AR!
For those in the know, the stripes on your sleeve will tell them that you've "been there, done that". But the hubcap can be a good conversation starter. I've discovered a LOT of people have served with the BRO or 4ID over the years, and they LOVE to find someone who served 'with' them.
The bow tie is considered formal wear, and equivalent to a civilian tuxedo. I believe that, while normally reserved for after retreat, there is an exception for the bow tie in the regulation for exactly this circumstance. My recollection is that it covers both the groom and the guests, since this would be considered an appropriate occasion for wear of a civilian tuxedo. You may want to check the reg again.
And congratulations!
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Thanks for the feedback Sir. The one thing she is set on is the bow tie so I will verify the guidance that you have offered on that. I will be wearing the 1ID "hubcap" as you put it. Also since the guidance has changed on regimental affiliation I am also in the process of getting my affiliation changed to the 26th Infantry regiment.
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Congratulations SFC!!
I see my parents wedding every day as the background on my phone. Hope yours is great!
I see my parents wedding every day as the background on my phone. Hope yours is great!
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LTC Charles Sherman
The only improvement on the dress blues is the dress mess. That is a seriously sexy uniform (or so I've been told several times), but not everyone has one.
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CMSgt James Nolan
LTC Charles Sherman 1SG (Join to see) You may want to look into renting Mess Dress. I know that in Montgomery, AL there is a shop called Shinbaum's Uniforms, right off of Maxwell AFB that rents both Air Force and Army Mess Dress. I do it about every 2 years. Send them the measurements and requirements and rank and BOOM. He will Fed Ex them and you send them back.
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LTC Charles Sherman
1stSgt, courtesy of a mission to Korea, I have mine! My wife (and a few others) has informed me that they make me look GOOD!
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