Posted on May 31, 2018
What are any rules or best practices for wearing BDUs, DCUs, ACUs jacket only?
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Any rules regarding wearing old school uniform? For example, just wearing the jacket or trousers.
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After the "wear out" or "obsolete" date, it is no longer a (active) uniform. However, it is also not "appropriate civilian attire" (if you are still serving). That said, it might be appropriate for specific environments, but not general wear. I would also caveat that with making sure to "Sanitize" the item (no nametags, etc) so that it does not give the impression of being a uniform.
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TSgt David Holman
I was actually looking for the way to say this. Most of the people that I see wearing the BDU pants for example are guys who have retired/seperated and are doing landscaping/construction type work.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
I wear my DCU pants for yard work and such. But I never go out in public in old uniforms. It just seems strange to me.
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AR 670-1
4–3. Occasions for wear
a. All-purpose wear. Some versions of the combat uniform are not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform. The
combat uniform is designed to be worn under body armor.
b. Approved wear.
(1) The combat uniform is prescribed for year-round wear for all Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by the com-
mander. Soldiers may wear the combat uniform off-post, unless prohibited by the commander.
(2) Soldiers may wear the combat uniform for commercial travel per paragraph 3–7b through c.
(3) Soldiers may roll-up the sleeves on the ACU. When Soldiers wear the sleeves of the ACU coat rolled up, the
camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll sleeves neatly above the elbow but no more than 3 inches
above the elbow. Upon approval of the commander and only during field training exercises, the sleeves may be down
and cuffed inside the coat.
c. Restrictions on wear.
(1) Personnel may not wear the combat uniform in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol for consump-
tion on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Soldiers may
not wear the combat uniform if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.
(2) The combat uniform is not normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation,
such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, and similar functions.
(3) Commanders may further restrict wear of the combat uniform per paragraph 2–5c.
d. Organizational and equipment. The commander may prescribe organizational and individual equipment items in
accordance with CTA 50–900 when the combat uniform is prescribed for parades, reviews, and ceremonies.
4–3. Occasions for wear
a. All-purpose wear. Some versions of the combat uniform are not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform. The
combat uniform is designed to be worn under body armor.
b. Approved wear.
(1) The combat uniform is prescribed for year-round wear for all Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by the com-
mander. Soldiers may wear the combat uniform off-post, unless prohibited by the commander.
(2) Soldiers may wear the combat uniform for commercial travel per paragraph 3–7b through c.
(3) Soldiers may roll-up the sleeves on the ACU. When Soldiers wear the sleeves of the ACU coat rolled up, the
camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll sleeves neatly above the elbow but no more than 3 inches
above the elbow. Upon approval of the commander and only during field training exercises, the sleeves may be down
and cuffed inside the coat.
c. Restrictions on wear.
(1) Personnel may not wear the combat uniform in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol for consump-
tion on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Soldiers may
not wear the combat uniform if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.
(2) The combat uniform is not normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation,
such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, and similar functions.
(3) Commanders may further restrict wear of the combat uniform per paragraph 2–5c.
d. Organizational and equipment. The commander may prescribe organizational and individual equipment items in
accordance with CTA 50–900 when the combat uniform is prescribed for parades, reviews, and ceremonies.
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SSG (Join to see)
Yes. The expired uniforms (BDUs and DCUs). AR 670-1 do not apply to retired uniforms. Or does it?
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