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I just got out of the Army less than a year ago; I was in the 173rd. My father, a retired USMC Captain, wants me to participate in a Memorial Day flag raising ceremony for the city he works for. What ASU uniform am I authorized to wear? Is it the same one I wore in the 173rd? I've read somewhere that one can only wear that uniform when actually in the unit and on jump status. Thanks
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Thanks all for your responses. I have read all the regs and have come to the conclusion that they are a bit ambiguous on this topic. I believe they do not prevent me from wearing the jumps boots with maroon beret. Those that say they do prevent me are drawing inferences instead of looking at only what the text says. Specifically, in 18-3, it says that soldiers assigned to airborne units wear it. It says nothing about being CURRENTLY assigned. However, for the tan beret, the text specifically states soldiers CURRENTLY assigned to certain units may wear the tan beret. Therefore, I can only conclude that the regs would also include the word “currently” for the maroon beret if that was the intent.
That is the uniform I will wear because that is the only uniform I ever wore. Even if the regs said otherwise, I’d probably still wear it because AATW!!
That is the uniform I will wear because that is the only uniform I ever wore. Even if the regs said otherwise, I’d probably still wear it because AATW!!
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You are just talking the Beret and bloused boots, correct ? the reg says uniform at highest rank held. go for it.
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If you are talking about bloused jump boots with ASU, no. That is unit of assignment specific.
Everything else, to include wearing the ASU as a veteran, is low quarters.
Everything else, to include wearing the ASU as a veteran, is low quarters.
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SPC Kevin Withrow
Can you be more specific? I've already checked those and didn't see anything that specifically states I can't wear jump boots or maroon beret.
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SPC Kevin Withrow - DA PAM 670-1 Para 18-4 Boots:
"(a) Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets, those assigned to Air Assault coded positions, and MPs performing MP duties may wear black combat boots with the service/dress uniforms."
The maroon beret and jump boots are the organizational uniform of an organization you are no longer assigned to, they are not permanent awards.
That's where it is specifically stated.
You're out and can do whatever you want, but I assume you asked because you want to do the right thing.
"(a) Only Soldiers authorized to wear the tan, green, or maroon berets, those assigned to Air Assault coded positions, and MPs performing MP duties may wear black combat boots with the service/dress uniforms."
The maroon beret and jump boots are the organizational uniform of an organization you are no longer assigned to, they are not permanent awards.
That's where it is specifically stated.
You're out and can do whatever you want, but I assume you asked because you want to do the right thing.
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SPC Kevin Withrow - Kind of makes you sound like a jerk when you say it like that.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SPC Kevin Withrow - Para 19-31 covers authorization of beret, flash, and trimming for those ASSIGNED to organizations authorized those items. Echoed and amplified in 18-3 and 12-6e in the PAM.
SGM (Join to see) covered wear of bloused boots.
21-1 tells you you have to wear the uniform like those in the Active Army. Which applies the rest of 670-1 and Da Pam 670-1 to the situation, including 19-31 and 18-4 and everything else including hair cut and shaven.
21-4 is your authority as a former member of the Army to wear the uniform. Cites federal law that directs the service to,determine how your uniform is worn which is explained in 670-1 and the associated DA Pam.
SGM (Join to see) covered wear of bloused boots.
21-1 tells you you have to wear the uniform like those in the Active Army. Which applies the rest of 670-1 and Da Pam 670-1 to the situation, including 19-31 and 18-4 and everything else including hair cut and shaven.
21-4 is your authority as a former member of the Army to wear the uniform. Cites federal law that directs the service to,determine how your uniform is worn which is explained in 670-1 and the associated DA Pam.
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