If I take off my ACU top to don my motorcycle jacket, do I have to put back on the full uniform if I dismount for a quick store run?

2016-10-13T18:34:40-04:00

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Oct 13 at 2016 6:40 PM

2016-10-13T18:40:39-04:00

If you are wearing any part of the uniform- you are/should be in full uniform. I have to ask why you would take off the ACU top in the first place- or why you wouldn't just ride in civies to and from.

Response by SFC George Smith made Oct 13 at 2016 6:57 PM

2016-10-13T18:57:29-04:00

when you are in transit ... On the Bike ... you can ware the Protective gear but once you are back on "solid Ground" ... Its back in uniform... Unless it has Changed...

Response by CPO Andy Carrillo, MS made Oct 13 at 2016 7:03 PM

2016-10-13T19:03:18-04:00

What top, what jacket? Ghostrider, you are free to enter the pattern...

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Oct 13 at 2016 7:32 PM

2016-10-13T19:32:22-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member You are allowed to wear apropret safety gear while operating the motorcycle, you are not authorized to alter the uniform components if not riding...it is as black and white as that.
I carried my helmet, jacket and backpack for most of thirty years from building to bike..including when i was a company 1SG and parked 30 feet from MY building ...If i can do it, so can my SM.
I carried my gear when I was the 1st CAV G3 SGM and I parked in assigned parking feet from the door..I had a RFID card to open.... no one would have seen me for the most part, and only handful of folks had the rank or position say something if they did..but if it was right for me to do, it was right for others to do.... so i carried my gear.

The world is not going to stop turning if you jump off your bike and take 10 steps to your office front door.. so if there is an emergency, do what needs to be done... but those same ten steps ... you can set a visual standard that rules, policies and regulations are for everyone..and in my opinion, the small inconvenience to you is outweighed by the larger good you do by taking it off after dismounting and carrying it.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Oct 14 at 2016 9:32 AM

2016-10-14T09:32:47-04:00

Yes.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 14 at 2016 2:56 PM

2016-10-14T14:56:31-04:00

What is the commands expectations of it's officers and SNCO's? When in doubt lead by example, don't create double standards!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 7:52 AM

2016-10-18T07:52:30-04:00

I used to leave the protective gear on if staying at the bike, such as filling up with gas. I would even leave the gear on if I had to go to the cashier to pay. Anything more (or anyplace other than a gas station) and it is proper uniform.

If you really want to stop and shop on your way home from your unit, change into civilian clothes BEFORE YOU LEAVE, then its a non-issue.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 8:54 AM

2016-10-18T08:54:58-04:00

I find it easier to just wear full uniform and no jacket. Or use that outer armor stuff that works great and its not to hot.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 8:59 AM

2016-10-18T08:59:50-04:00

Short answer No it is not authorized and the regs state it, as it was mention before if you do it you're setting a presidence for other Soldiers that you mite lead to do the wrong thing as well.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2016 1:49 PM

2016-10-18T13:49:43-04:00

The uniform is the uniform. YES you must put your top back on. Why are you even taking it off?

Response by SGT Matthew Schenkenfelder made Oct 18 at 2016 10:10 PM

2016-10-18T22:10:01-04:00

Sir, if it feels wrong it is wrong.