Is it appropriate to wear your ASU to a Memorial Day event? Not a party but a town sponsored Memorial Day event.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:35:56 -0400

I am just looking for some guidance. Personally think it would be fine. And under AR 670-1 it seems to be ok but I'd like some other feedback

Response by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM made May 24 at 2015 8:50 PM

COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM — Sun, 24 May 2015 20:50:52 -0400

- Short answer: yes, I think it is appropriate to wear ASU to a Memorial Day Event.
- Don't know what AR 670-1 says specifically.
- The purpose of Memorial Day events to is honor those service members who have given their life in service to our country. One way to honor that service is to wear your ASUs and be an example to the vast majority of Americans who have never served in the military and consequently really have no clue as to the sacrifices that service involves. They may understand it conceptually but it needs to be brought home in a real way for that sacrifice to be truly understood.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 9:00 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:00:54 -0400

I'm wearing mine to an event. It's appropriate.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 9:09 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 May 2015 21:09:44 -0400

I am not active and have not been for quite a few years. But, I think it is VERY appropropriate.

Be sharp and represent your service well.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 25 at 2015 12:49 AM

COL Charles Williams — Mon, 25 May 2015 00:49:04 -0400

I would say ASU is most appropriate for Memorial Day as has already been stated below by COL Jason Smallfield, PMP, CFM, CM LTC Jason Mackay. AR 670-1 generally answers all questions about uniforms and if not, then 600-20 likely does.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made May 25 at 2015 1:05 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Mon, 25 May 2015 01:05:43 -0400

I could get my act together and wear my Blues. Not tomorrow, but for Veteran's Day and forward. But I do not have a service cap? Comments please?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 1:08 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 01:08:45 -0400

I have seen many wear ASUs to public military, veterans or patriotic events. I think the Army is the only service that allows it. (I think the reason the Army permits it is that the want to public to see the "warrior image" The Marines always have that reputation, and the AF, Navy and CG don't want to convey that image!)

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made May 25 at 2015 11:05 AM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:05:10 -0400

I agree with all others, with one caution. You cannot use the uniform at POLITICAL events. If a single-track Memorial Day event, I think you're all good. But if it's a "Memorial Day, let's throw the bums out and put our bums in" event, not so much.

I haven't seen a lot of politicalization of Memorial day, but think it's worth throwing that out.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 25 at 2015 11:09 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:09:19 -0400

As long as it's not a political event masquerading as a Memorial Day event, it's okay.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 25 at 2015 11:57 AM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 May 2015 11:57:20 -0400

Definitely appropriate. Veterans Day and Memorial Day are perfect times to wear your ASU's. Our most professional uniform for a very special occasion.