Posted on Feb 5, 2014
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I ask this question because I know about not being able to walk and talk on the phone while on duty in uniform, but I was corrected, in a very sarcastic, rude way, while off duty and out of uniform for walking and talking on my phone. Am I wrong?<div><br></div><div><br></div>
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In uniform wrong, out of uniform off duty, none of my damn business.
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SSG Satellite Communication Systems Operator/Maintainer
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Well played, well played.
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SFC William Swartz Jr
SFC William Swartz Jr
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KISS principle, luv it!
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SSgt Dan Montague
SSgt Dan Montague
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I have an entire opinion when it comes to the lack of courtesy I see when people walk and talk on phones. However, since this is pertaining to uniform questions I wont rant.
It was BS how you were corrected in that manner. At least in the Marine Corps while out of uniform you can eat, chew gum and talk on a phone while walking.
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CSM Charles Hayden
CSM Charles Hayden
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SGT Dan Montague, LOL, Marines can do all of that and breathe, too?
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I managed to walk and talk on a radio in uniform while in contact and still manage to direct fire. I assume you can manage to walk and talk while wearing a polo shirt without ending western civilization.
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SSG V. Michelle Woods
SSG V. Michelle Woods
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Best response EVER sir!
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Capt Chris McVeigh
Capt Chris McVeigh
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I was going to respond to the SFC's post above yours sir but you managed to top it in the best way possible.
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SFC Mark Merino
SFC Mark Merino
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And that was whenMAJ (Join to see) was in garrison! Don't mess with him in combat!!!!!!
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I agree with SSG Woods.
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SFC Victor Serrano
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If you're off duty and out of uniform there is no need to be corrected for talking and walking on the phone!&nbsp;&nbsp;
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MSG(P) Battalion S3 Operations Ncoic
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LTC Labrador, the reg states "(b) Facial hair. Males will keep their face clean-shaven when in uniform, or in civilian clothes on duty. " we do do not have to remain clean shaven off duty.
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1SG Chris Brown
1SG Chris Brown
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That was one of the rumors leading up to the 670-1 change, but it didn't make it into the final version. Can you imagine that being part of the punitive paragraphs as well? So now I have to drive out to my Soldier's houses and check them while they're mowing their lawns to make sure they shaved Saturday morning? I know I'll be ready to retire when that change makes it in there!
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PO3 Machinist's Mate
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Yet we still have Courtesy Patrols providing "on the spot correction" to soldiers who are out of uniform and off duty for their shave (I've seen it in the PX at Ft. Sam Houston)...
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1SG Vet Technician
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how do they know it's not a DA Civ, spouse or dependant?
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