SFC Private RallyPoint Member 58990 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What are the giveaways? Please say what makes you think another American is in the Army in a single word, phrase, or sentence. Thanks. 2014-02-17T13:19:49-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 58990

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What are the giveaways? Please say what makes you think another American is in the Army in a single word, phrase, or sentence. Thanks.

2014-02-17T13:19:49-05:00 2014-02-17T13:19:49-05:00 SFC James Baber 59018

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What my wife always said about me, the way I carried myself and my demeanor in the way I walked.

2014-02-17T14:23:56-05:00 2014-02-17T14:23:56-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 59055

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>besides the obvious clothing trends that have been stated. Usually there is a group with some rather obnoxious behavior, loud, arrogant, cocky, talking LOUDLY about the military as if they were the FIRST ones EVER to be a Soldier/ Marine etc. Usually in a non-military locale such as an airport or sporting venue it becomes apparent by those who stand tall, quiet, observant of their surroundings, clean cut appearance may or may not have some sort of military pin or emblem somewhere on their person or baggage to give that &quot;I&#39;m in the military&quot; impression. I guess it just depends on where you are, and who you are looking at. We are all different and we all give off different &quot;signs&quot;. Some are more nonchalant about it and some are just arrogant pricks.&lt;br&gt;

2014-02-17T15:21:31-05:00 2014-02-17T15:21:31-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 59056

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PT shoes<br>

2014-02-17T15:21:47-05:00 2014-02-17T15:21:47-05:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 59061

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The haircut and shaved face is usually a give away.

2014-02-17T15:26:23-05:00 2014-02-17T15:26:23-05:00 SSG Theodore Scherer 59083

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is why i firmly believe in OPSEC, call me a prude but I wait until <br />my hair is longer (but still within regs of course) before going on <br />leave, unless I have no other choice I avoid carrying ACU anything with <br />me, and I dont wear army related clothing when I am off duty.  Don't get me wrong, I love <br />being a Soldier but I don't like making myself a target. I feel awkward <br />when I have army anything on me when I am on leave or going out to eat <br />even.

2014-02-17T15:42:07-05:00 2014-02-17T15:42:07-05:00 LTC Paul Labrador 59125

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>Haircut gives it away every time...</p><p><br></p>

2014-02-17T16:20:11-05:00 2014-02-17T16:20:11-05:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 59185

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Busted up pt shoes, haircut and basic training/AIT T-shirt. Hooah!

2014-02-17T17:30:23-05:00 2014-02-17T17:30:23-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 59311

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>Soldiers tend to curl there finger's when they walk. Just like when they March. That is usually how I spot them.</p><p><br></p>

2014-02-17T20:37:28-05:00 2014-02-17T20:37:28-05:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 59356

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Backpacks and five different clothing items each with branch of service on them..  ;0)

2014-02-17T21:55:06-05:00 2014-02-17T21:55:06-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 59365

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hand tans, and also the horrible tan line you get from your patrol cap.

2014-02-17T22:05:07-05:00 2014-02-17T22:05:07-05:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 59367

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Walking in step,  and pivot turns.

2014-02-17T22:06:47-05:00 2014-02-17T22:06:47-05:00 SPC Private RallyPoint Member 87586

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PT shoes in the club.

2014-03-28T16:16:57-04:00 2014-03-28T16:16:57-04:00 SFC Stephen P. 87650

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We eat too fast.&lt;br&gt;

2014-03-28T17:26:07-04:00 2014-03-28T17:26:07-04:00 SGT Donald Croswhite 87754

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can tell rank when walking on post. I see a lot of junior enlisted wearing the new jeans, cowboy boots, button up plaid cowboy shirt, and wallet too big to fit in their back pocket with chain.<div><br></div><div>Please stop wearing dog tags as bling, please.</div><div><br></div><div>I have to agree with the hair cut. That gives people away, right away. I think soldiers are more professional. And theirs more off a pack mentality.</div>

2014-03-28T20:18:41-04:00 2014-03-28T20:18:41-04:00 CSM Michael J. Uhlig 87937

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>using the following words in your normal (civilian) conversation:  </p><p><br></p><p>Hooah (instead of a myriad of answers....yes/no/hell no/hell yeah and etc...).   </p><p><br></p><p>Roger (instead of yes).   </p><p><br></p><p>Negative (instead of no).   </p>

2014-03-29T02:13:49-04:00 2014-03-29T02:13:49-04:00 SPC Eric Tucker 605255

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Stand up taller and straighter. Salutes are sharper. When I went to my grandfathers funeral and saluted during taps the vfw guy asked me if I was a soldier, I asked how he knew. He said my salute was the sharpest he'd seen in a long time

2015-04-20T20:00:14-04:00 2015-04-20T20:00:14-04:00 SPC David Shaffer 608277

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Swagger

2015-04-21T23:45:46-04:00 2015-04-21T23:45:46-04:00 CW3 Craig Linghor 608285

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Swagger

2015-04-21T23:48:22-04:00 2015-04-21T23:48:22-04:00 SPC Angel Guma 608292

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Lot's of swearing, for one. A fascination with guns or shoot-em up games. Many guys love 'gear' and collect gear as a pseudo-hobby (I was a Geardo too). Always walking around with military paraphernalia. Hooahs a lot.

2015-04-21T23:48:49-04:00 2015-04-21T23:48:49-04:00 SGT John Rauch 608307

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>certain words or phrases, such as latrine, or, "that female" instead of that woman, instead of repeat its say again. to this day I still dont feel right saying the word repeat. every now and then I will catch myself starting to say over after I say a sentence on the phone.

2015-04-21T23:57:47-04:00 2015-04-21T23:57:47-04:00 SGT Nicole Jones 653991

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The way you carry yourself

2015-05-08T20:07:36-04:00 2015-05-08T20:07:36-04:00 2014-02-17T13:19:49-05:00