Should I be able to wear my newly bought AGSUs to the BN Ball?

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 May 2021 12:36:07 -0400

I'm not sure if the AGSUs can be worn at the ball. Asked my 1SG but I'd like the input of RallyPoint as well. If so, are there bow ties for the uniform?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2021 12:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 May 2021 12:52:18 -0400

It's my understanding that the AGSUs are not a dress uniform they are a garrison uniform, kind of like the USMC khakis. But, the Commander is the final decision maker for the uniform of the ball

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 24 at 2021 2:19 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 24 May 2021 14:19:18 -0400

They are, by definition, not a dress uniform. The dress blues (current ASU) would be the more appropriate thing to wear.
Having said that, even the Marines allow the service uniform at the ball for the few that didn't have their blues, but we've all been issued them, so that shouldn't be a variable....

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2021 9:46 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 24 May 2021 21:46:35 -0400

By the books you would wear the ASU with bow tie to formal events. This again though falls under commander’s discretion. So you might run it by then if the AGSU is ok to wear if you do not have the ASU.

Response by SGT Jake Ellison made Sep 20 at 2021 12:14 PM

SGT Jake Ellison — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:14:27 -0400

How worn. The black bow tie is worn with the Army green dress uniform, the white and blue mess uniforms, and the Army blue and white uniforms, after retreat. Enlisted males may wear the black bow tie with the Army green dress uniform with the white shirt at social functions.