KDC
01-16-09, 04:30 PM
I would like to know whether it is appropriate to wear my dress blues to a couple of events I have coming up.
Me: I am currently a Sgt in the IRR until Nov, 2009 after serving 6.5 years with an LAR reserve company (as an 0311, including 2 OIF tours).
Situation: I've been invited and am planning to attend two inaugural balls with my wife, both formal (black-tie) events. The first is partially a fundraiser for the Democratic Party, hosted by the Gov and two US Senators from VA (including Sen Jim Webb--former Marine). The second is an official Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) inaugural ball the night of the inauguration, which the new Commander-In-Chief will attend.
I am unclear about three things.
1) Do I still rate my Dress Blues in the IRR?
2) If so, can I wear them to a non-USMC formal event, such as an inaugural ball?
3) Further, would it be appropriate to wear them to a formal inaugural ball that is also a fundraiser for a political party?
Can anyone direct me to the specific regulations that address this question? I can find the general uniform regulations, but they don't specifically address my situation.
Semper Fi,
:marine:
Me: I am currently a Sgt in the IRR until Nov, 2009 after serving 6.5 years with an LAR reserve company (as an 0311, including 2 OIF tours).
Situation: I've been invited and am planning to attend two inaugural balls with my wife, both formal (black-tie) events. The first is partially a fundraiser for the Democratic Party, hosted by the Gov and two US Senators from VA (including Sen Jim Webb--former Marine). The second is an official Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) inaugural ball the night of the inauguration, which the new Commander-In-Chief will attend.
I am unclear about three things.
1) Do I still rate my Dress Blues in the IRR?
2) If so, can I wear them to a non-USMC formal event, such as an inaugural ball?
3) Further, would it be appropriate to wear them to a formal inaugural ball that is also a fundraiser for a political party?
Can anyone direct me to the specific regulations that address this question? I can find the general uniform regulations, but they don't specifically address my situation.
Semper Fi,
:marine: