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Krystal1987
08-25-11, 03:14 PM
I EAS'd out of the military and I am currently living in Salt Lake City Utah, I am going to a local college that is no where near a Military base. Today Iv seen a couple of students wearing military cammies in school. One is a Marine and another is Navy. I thought we wernt allowed to wear our uniforms off base like that? They don't look trashy like fakes.

MOS4429
08-25-11, 03:55 PM
Generally not. You sure they were not Jr. ROTC or ROTC?

MCO P1020.34 Chapter 2. Paragraph 2007,
2007. CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM (See figs. 2-33 through 2-35.)
1. The camouflage utility uniform is not authorized for wear except when in the field, http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/MCUR/Fig2-36_small.gif (http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/images/URFigs/Fig2-36.gif)http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/MCUR/Fig2-35_small.gif (http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/images/URFigs/Fig2-35.gif)http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/MCUR/Fig2-34_small.gif (http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/images/URFigs/Fig2-34.gif) for field-type exercises, or for those work conditions where it is not practical to wear the service uniform.
2. The utility uniform is a working uniform. Wear of the utility uniform is authorized while commuting to and from work to include all travel aboard DOD-owned/controlled aircraft. The utility uniform may also be worn for brief and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours or while commuting. In addition to emergency/maintenance stops, Marines are allowed to make brief, essential stops off-base during duty hours and while commuting to and from their place of duty, such as:

a. when dropping off/picking up children from daycare centers or school;
b. obtaining gas or other essential driving aids (wiper blades, snow chains, fluids, lights, etc.);
c. picking up/dropping off drycleaning;
d. off-base financial institutions; to include automatic teller machines; (ALMAR 107/96 (http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/MCUR/URChanges.htm))
e. picking up vehicles at repair shops or gas stations;
f. at drive-thru windows where exiting the vehicle is not required; and,
g. at a convenience store or drug store solely for the purchase of emergency childcare or health products (milk, diapers, medicine, etc.).
3. Marines are prohibited from wearing the utility uniform as a liberty uniform off-base or during inappropriate circumstances such as:

a. at restaurants, pizza parlors, bars, lounges, etc.;
b. when dealing with public officials (police, courthouse, attorneys);
c. while attending classes or activities, or conducting business at education facilities;
d. at commercial airports/bus stations for travel or entering pick/drop off passengers;
e. at retail/rental stores, shopping malls, and shops for shopping or paying bills;
f. at grocery stores/supermarkets'
g. at movie theaters, mini-golf, or other similar entertainment/
recreational or sporting activities.
4. Marines set the example. In any uniform we will maintain the highest standards of appearance -- at all times -- in all places. Exercise good judgment, if there's a doubt -- don't stop. (ALMAR 6/96 (http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/library/MCUR/URChanges.htm))
5. Regulations for wearing utility uniforms are detailed in paragraph 3037

WXSgt
08-25-11, 07:06 PM
That is wrong there was an update to the order NO OFF BASE STOPS aside from bonafide emergencies and those not requiring you to leave your vehicle such as drive thru's now as per almar 35/07

http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/PAGES/07%20ALMARS.htm

TheReservist
08-25-11, 07:56 PM
Does your school have a NROTC. That's probably the answer to your question.

Sgt Leprechaun
08-25-11, 10:20 PM
Gotta be.

Omegaham
08-26-11, 07:24 AM
I EAS'd out of the military and I am currently living in Salt Lake City Utah, I am going to a local college that is no where near a Military base. Today Iv seen a couple of students wearing military cammies in school. One is a Marine and another is Navy. I thought we wernt allowed to wear our uniforms off base like that? They don't look trashy like fakes.

They're probably ROTC. There are times when they'll have drill right after class, and they don't have time to change over.

As long as they aren't looking like garbage, it doesn't matter to me. I don't mind someone wearing their cammies out in town as long as it's clear that they're just getting off of work or going to work (someone wearing cammies on a Saturday going to a bar is just a motarded idiot). The only time that I do the WTF look is when I see a dude who's 30 pounds overweight walking around the airport in cammies. Way to represent your branch, dude.

Marine1011
08-26-11, 11:39 AM
Awesome that it doesnt matter to omega!
Seriously, probably rotc, like the reservist guy said

ggyoung
08-26-11, 12:55 PM
There are 2 Marine reserve units and 1 Navy reserve unit in the SLC, Utah.

LandsNGrooves
08-28-11, 01:47 PM
That is wrong there was an update to the order NO OFF BASE STOPS aside from bonafide emergencies and those not requiring you to leave your vehicle such as drive thru's now as per almar 35/07

http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/sites/mcub/PAGES/07%20ALMARS.htm


Anyone know why they did this?I dont know any Marine who wants to wear cammies to the theater? Was it just another measure to distance us from the Army?

Omegaham
08-28-11, 02:46 PM
Awesome that it doesnt matter to omega!


Not sure if you're being sarcastic or agreeing with me.

Do you see something wrong with a Marine stopping at the convenience store on his way back from work to pick up a gallon of milk? According to the regulations, you're supposed to go home, change over to civvies, and then drive back to the convenience store to pick up that milk... which completely defeats the point of convenience.

I understand the purpose of not allowing Marines to wear cammies out in town; it's to keep idiots from wearing them like they're some sort of fashion statement. But at the same time, it IS a hassle. I'm lucky that my shop allows me to change over to civilian attire when I leave; many other shops don't. Hilariously enough, I got Devil Dog'd a couple weeks by some butthurt sergeant major for changing over at work so I could stop by Wally World to pick up some pasta. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

PJones64
08-28-11, 02:51 PM
Then when your time is up, become a civilian

Omegaham
08-28-11, 02:55 PM
Then when your time is up, become a civilian

I'm not going to base my decision on whether or not to reenlist over something so petty.

LandsNGrooves
08-28-11, 04:29 PM
. I'm lucky that my shop allows me to change over to civilian attire when I leave; many other shops don't. Hilariously enough, I got Devil Dog'd a couple weeks by some butthurt sergeant major for changing over at work so I could stop by Wally World to pick up some pasta. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

I must be sheltered! Are these "leaders" huffing canned air? I guess if you really have to, roll out, find a secluded place and change in your car.

I had a time once where a situation popped up I had to go to the bank after and get a certified check made out and to another place by the time they closed. I didnt bring civis so I had to buy some from the PX just to do this.

Dose anyone know the concept behind no cammies off base? What does it accomplish?

Omegaham
08-28-11, 04:34 PM
I must be sheltered! Are these "leaders" huffing canned air? I guess if you really have to, roll out, find a secluded place and change in your car.

I had a time once where a situation popped up I had to go to the bank after and get a certified check made out and to another place by the time they closed. I didnt bring civis so I had to buy some from the PX just to do this.

Dose anyone know the concept behind no cammies off base? What does it accomplish?

In my own opinion, it's to preserve the dignity of the uniform.

You'll notice this with Army cammies. I've seen Army guys go everywhere with their uniform on - the movies, the bar, everywhere. And to be frank, it doesn't look good. It looks like a pathetic "Look at ME! Look at ME! I'm in the military" attention-starved gesture. I think the same thing about moto shirts, but the uniform is even more egregious.

Of course, banning it outright is kind of ridiculous. I see absolutely nothing wrong with someone buying a gallon of milk on their way home from work. Wearing it like another civilian outfit, on the other hand, is retarded.