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Many of us have one thing that really gets to us. I have to say that probably my biggest pet peeve (as it pertains to the military) are ill fitted ACU tops. I constantly find myself explaining to people how their uniform should fit.
What is your pet peeve?
What is your pet peeve?
Posted >1 y ago
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When someone wears the ABU top with RABU bottoms. The fabric pattern doesn't match and I think it looks tacky
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I personally don't see any problem with hands in pockets. My main problem is the fact that I see every one dipping and spitting while in uniform that far more unprofessional then having your hands in your pockets or even eating and moving.
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I would have to say misplaced patches and badges. I've seen an Army O-2 with headgear on inside, EOD unit patch with 101st combat patch, air assault wings, infantryman badge, and his flag was upside down. And he couldn't verify anything about anything in his uniform. I wanted to slap the daylights out of him but all I could do was call hi out on his stolen valor. That's my worst pet peeve - stolen valor.
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I hate to see a soldier with his patrol cap or beret all jacked up like Beetle Bailey. I've always thought that if we weren't supposed to put our hands in our pockets, then why the hell did the Army spec them to have pockets?!?
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SSG Scott Burk
Oh, and Patches and name tapes that are jacked! Look in a freaking mirror or ask a buddy if you look FUBAR!
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Chomping gum. It's easy for me to say, because I don't like chewing gum myself.
Females with incredibly messy buns. Usually seen on officers.
Females with incredibly messy buns. Usually seen on officers.
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I came across a couple O-6s all with hands in pockets. I saluted, made google eyes at the hand, and he left it out, and he looked over and the others removed theirs. I cannot be sure, but I think they cut on me after I walked past. It was one of those life moments that I really wanted to approach them again but was too afraid.
The sad results of that encounter was my spite meter pinged a little, and I started double thinking what is this thing we are doing here. Not that some O-6s had their hands in their pockets, but the fact that I felt uncomfortable correcting them.
The sad results of that encounter was my spite meter pinged a little, and I started double thinking what is this thing we are doing here. Not that some O-6s had their hands in their pockets, but the fact that I felt uncomfortable correcting them.
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The "Ranger Roll" when Soldiers are wearing their Patrol Caps.
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This may not be an irk or a pet peeve, but it may fit here... bear with me...
So the application of the civilian head covering used to be an honorable trend, men would wear a hat and tip it as a gesture of approval, they would take their hats off as respect, they would hang it by the door, etc. Needless to say, the military's view for the hat came about in part due to the American trend for hat respect. Now to my point... We don't hold the same value of the civilian head covering as we once did, sure we wear hats; but, we wear them everywhere, to include at the dinner table, inside, when talking to our mothers, etc. Why make the hat a necessity in uniform now, if our view of the head covering isn't the same. I'm not saying hats are bad, I'm saying hats are great, but if we're not on par with how to hat, then why hats?
Once again, maybe not exactly a pet peeve/irk...
So the application of the civilian head covering used to be an honorable trend, men would wear a hat and tip it as a gesture of approval, they would take their hats off as respect, they would hang it by the door, etc. Needless to say, the military's view for the hat came about in part due to the American trend for hat respect. Now to my point... We don't hold the same value of the civilian head covering as we once did, sure we wear hats; but, we wear them everywhere, to include at the dinner table, inside, when talking to our mothers, etc. Why make the hat a necessity in uniform now, if our view of the head covering isn't the same. I'm not saying hats are bad, I'm saying hats are great, but if we're not on par with how to hat, then why hats?
Once again, maybe not exactly a pet peeve/irk...
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Suspended Profile
I agree. Putting headgear in a pocket, or exposed when not being worn also bothers me.
As for your point, I was taught that the hat indoors is reserved for the "highest ranking" person in the room. Considering that there is usually someone who out ranks you, in some form or another, keeping the headgear on indoors is not a good look. Add to the fact that the custom in the military is to remove it completely. Then comes where to put it. I usually fold it along preexisting lines and tuck it be ween my back and trouser waistline. Covering it with my blouse.
As for your point, I was taught that the hat indoors is reserved for the "highest ranking" person in the room. Considering that there is usually someone who out ranks you, in some form or another, keeping the headgear on indoors is not a good look. Add to the fact that the custom in the military is to remove it completely. Then comes where to put it. I usually fold it along preexisting lines and tuck it be ween my back and trouser waistline. Covering it with my blouse.
TSgt Joshua Lynch
I'm talking in terms of how we wear hats in civilian clothes and how we wear them in uniform. It should match modern day trend, and if it doesn't then why wear them. I'm for the current military trend for the head covering because it's honorable, but because societal norms have moved away from the hat as an honorable fashion accessory then why even wear hats?
When I speak of hats indoors, etc. I'm speaking of the civilian hat and the modern view of the head covering, not the military. I figured my response would be a bit confusing.
When I speak of hats indoors, etc. I'm speaking of the civilian hat and the modern view of the head covering, not the military. I figured my response would be a bit confusing.
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CPT Bruce Beattie
What happened to the simple regs? Hats on outdoors to protect scalp from sunburn and provide some shade to prevent heat injuries. And to keep head warm in winter. Hats off indoors unless under arms or wearing the accouterments of arms such as the pistol belt. Good manners is a mark of a true military professional.
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