Posted on Apr 22, 2015
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AR 670-1, Paragraph 20–27. Umbrella The umbrella is an optional purchase item. See DA Pam 670–1. a. Type. The umbrella is an optional purchase item. b. Description. The umbrella is black, plain, with no logos or designs, and of a commercial design. c. When worn. Soldiers may carry and use an umbrella, only during inclement weather, when wearing the service (Class A and Class B), dress, and mess uniforms. Umbrellas are not authorized in formations or when wearing field or utility uniforms. Commanders may further restrict Soldiers’ use of umbrellas as appropriate.

http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r670_1.pdf

DA PAM 670-1, Paragraph 20–27. Umbrella
a. Type. The umbrella is an optional purchase item.
b. Description. The umbrella is black, plain, with no logos or designs, and of a commercial design.
c. How worn. Soldiers may carry and use an umbrella, only during inclement weather, when wearing the service (Class A and Class B), dress, and mess uniforms. Umbrellas are not authorized in formations or when wearing field or utility uniforms. Commanders may further restrict Soldiers’ use of umbrellas as appropriate.

But I can't find any guidance on how to do things like salute--is this really as simple as holding the umbrella in the left hand and saluting with the right hand, and why do the Army Regulations not spell this out explicitly?
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TSgt Kevin Buccola
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Never used or use an umbrella to this day - that is what the issued rain coat if for
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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Interesting question! Since I never encountered this problem in the Marines, I'm curious to hear responses to this one!!
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SFC Jim Ruether
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In the ARMY we never carried umbrellas. We just got wet. So I am sorry that I can't help you with this question.
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GySgt Lloyd LaGrange
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I have never encountered this problem in the Marine Corps.
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CDR Director, U.S. Navy Police
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That picture makes me sick! I wish I could say more, but UCMJ Art. 88 forbids...

http://dailycaller.com/2013/05/16/obama-breaches-marine-umbrella-protocol/
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LTC Course Director And Instructor United States Military Academy
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The regulation does not apply in all cases, and should have room for exceptions; such as circumstances where the mission could be compromised or equipment damaged. For example, without other options, a soldier carrying non-ruggedized electronics should be authorized to use an umbrella to keep the equipment dry. The trope, "you should have thought ahead," is anachronistic and unrealistic: sometimes you have to use common sense to accomplish the mission under the given circumstances.
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The umbrella, purse, or any other item should be in the left hand as to not interfere when rendering a salute. Oddly, I just had this convo with a CSM friend I had. The only things that preclude the salute are being indoors (unless reporting), actively driving, and arms being full.
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