Does anyone know if you are reguired to wear headgear while smoking in designated smoking areas?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 10:15:52 -0400

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Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2014 11:44 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:44:33 -0400

It should be posted because when I was there the signs were everywhere. Beat of luck out there SPC

Response by CSM Mike Maynard made May 7 at 2014 10:42 PM

CSM Mike Maynard — Wed, 07 May 2014 22:42:00 -0400

SPC Ressler,

If the smoking area is outside, then yes, headgear is required.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2014 9:18 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 May 2014 09:18:57 -0400

Straight from the new and improved AR 670-1. No mention of smoking areas anywhere!

l. Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform, except under the following circumstances:
(1) Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles. Wearing military
headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible
automobile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane, or bus).
14 AR 670–1 • 31 March 2014
(2) Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors, unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the
commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.
(3) Male and female Soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after retreat) when wearing
the Army service and dress uniforms or the mess and evening mess uniforms.
(4) Soldiers will carry their headgear, when it is not worn, in their hands while wearing service, dress, and mess
uniforms. Soldiers are authorized storage of the headgear, when it is not worn, in the Class C uniform cargo pockets, if
applicable. Soldiers must fold the headgear neatly so as not to present a bulky appearance. They may also elect to store
it at the small of the back, with the bill tucked in the belt, provided there is no bulky appearance and the headgear
remains hidden from view. Soldiers will not attach headgear to the uniform or hang it from the belt.

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Jan 11 at 2015 1:34 PM

SGT Michael Glenn — Sun, 11 Jan 2015 13:34:15 -0500

If you are under a roof of any sort it used to be covered under UCMJ that you did NOT have to wear head gear because you were infact under cover. Things may have changed.If its an designated area that has no roof then yes you have to wear head gear.