If I just left drill and need some stuff from the store, do I need to wear my PC while walking to and from my car?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:24:39 -0400

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Aug 12 at 2018 12:41 PM

SGT Joseph Gunderson — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:41:30 -0400

Yes.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 12:45 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 12:45:28 -0400

do you know the regulation? are you in uniform, outdoors?
Lots of Soldiers bring a change of clothes to wear to/from work/drill. Traveling to/from out of uniform can also be considered good opsec.

Response by SFC Ralph E Kelley made Aug 12 at 2018 1:06 PM

SFC Ralph E Kelley — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:06:04 -0400

I guess your Drill SGTs at Basic should be informed of their failure.

Response by SPC Gary Welch made Aug 12 at 2018 3:03 PM

SPC Gary Welch — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:03:49 -0400

Read 670-1 yes you do

Response by SPC James Dixon made Aug 12 at 2018 3:23 PM

SPC James Dixon — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:23:08 -0400

As I know it. You need to wear your cover in the day time regardless of on or off duty. You aren't required to wear it after retreat if its past sundown unless your still on federal ground. Headgear is never required in POVs.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 12 at 2018 3:32 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:32:08 -0400

Yes!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 4:36 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:36:06 -0400

Short answer is Yes.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 4:57 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 16:57:43 -0400

Here is the answer from the Reg. I hope this answers your question but the very short answer is “Yes”.

Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform, except under the following circumstances:

Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.
The wear of military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (POV), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane or bus).
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.
Soldiers will carry their headgear, when it is not worn, in their hand while wearing service, dress, and mess uniforms.
Soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after Retreat) when wearing the Army blue and white uniforms, the enlisted green dress uniform, the Army green maternity dress uniform, or the mess and evening mess uniforms.
Soldiers are authorized storage of the headgear, when it is not worn, in the BDU cargo pockets. Soldiers must fold the headgear neatly as not to present a bulky appearance.
Soldiers will not attach the headgear to the uniform, or hang it from the belt.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 5:27 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:27:28 -0400

Yes...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 5:33 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:33:27 -0400

Hater gonna hate.
Not at all!!! You just have to take off your uniform first. Hopefully you brought a pair of civvies to change into because that might get awkward otherwise.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 12 at 2018 5:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 17:54:37 -0400

Will you get away with not wearing your headgear? Absolutely! Should you do it? Absolutely not. This is one of those times during a young privates career where they can start to separate himself/herself from their peers. Integrity = doing what is right, even when no one is looking.

Response by TSgt Terry Hudson made Aug 12 at 2018 7:00 PM

TSgt Terry Hudson — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:00:20 -0400

Technically yes

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 12 at 2018 9:45 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 21:45:43 -0400

PFC Private RallyPoint Member Unless you travelled across a flight line or by subterranean tunnel, then yes. If you got smoked, it was earned. Learn from it.

AR 670-1 excerpt

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 head-
gear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible automo- bile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane, or bus).
(2) Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors, unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the com- mander, 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, mess, and evening 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.

I thought most ARNG units made their drill floor a cover worn area (treating it as if it is outside)

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Aug 12 at 2018 10:35 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 22:35:15 -0400

yes!

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Aug 13 at 2018 1:33 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:33:26 -0400

If you are in uniform, yes. If you are not in uniform, no.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 13 at 2018 3:39 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:39:09 -0400

No. Put your hand on top of your grape and run.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2018 10:20 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 10:20:02 -0400

how dare you ask that. In all seriousness.

Response by SPC Brent Melton made Aug 15 at 2018 10:49 AM

SPC Brent Melton — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:49:21 -0400

Yes. Outdoors requires you to wear your cover. A few exceptions here and there, but they don't fit this.

Response by Michael Koontz made Aug 27 at 2018 11:04 PM

Michael Koontz — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 23:04:39 -0400

I work at a High School Military Academy that follows Army Regs and when I catch a cadet outside w/o their cover, they beat their face for a bit...but what do I know, I'm just a civilian puke with an honorary CPT rank on campus.

Response by MSG Allan Davis made May 1 at 2020 2:37 PM

MSG Allan Davis — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:37:58 -0400

Uhg this hurt my head