Is it appropriate to travel in uniform if I am reporting to my AIT a day early?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:33:49 -0500

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 3:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 15:36:21 -0500

if your orders say that early reporting is authorized then yes other wise I would travel in Civilian attire and then report in uniform.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 2 at 2018 4:06 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:06:56 -0500

If you are traveling in uniform the proper uniform is the ASU.

Response by SPC David Willis made Jan 3 at 2018 9:55 AM

SPC David Willis — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 09:55:09 -0500

Just wear civis. With all the people going around yelling stolen valor your lack of any unit insignia could cause an asshole to start poking his nose where it doesn't belong. Also its just easier, don't have to worry about TRADOC folks hemming you up, and more importantly you can have a beer! Just change at your duty station to formally report.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jan 3 at 2018 12:35 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 12:35:07 -0500

You generally are authorized to wear your Service uniform (ASU) at any place and time not prohibited by regulation. Make sure your uniform is in good condition and your behavior reflects professionalism and you'll be okay.

I don't like seeing military personnel traveling aboard commercial flights in their work or combat uniforms. I believe it's authorized these days, but I'm old school and think the Service uniform looks better.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 5:24 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:24:35 -0500

I travel in uniform only when I am going start to work after landing. I hate doing this though.

Response by Sgt Dale Briggs made Jan 5 at 2018 8:08 PM

Sgt Dale Briggs — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:08:43 -0500

I'd think if your reporting early for temp duty and your being assigned a bunk or a room you would report in uniform. Your still reporting and presenting your orders. As far as the actual traveling goes wear what you want, no one cares to a point. No AC/DC shirts I suppose.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2018 12:43 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:43:44 -0500

It is authorized. Is it appropriate? For travel I would say no but I have done it myself. I’ve been the super hooah private before so use best judgement. If you report during duty hours on a duty day, I would report in uniform, but travel how you like.

Response by SSG Darrell Peters made Jan 6 at 2018 6:29 PM

SSG Darrell Peters — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 18:29:33 -0500

Before 911 I remember the days when you had to travel in Class A or Class B Uniform.