Breastfeeding in Uniform!?!

[bayonetbrant]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

Yes, they do.  See my note above.  The military can't touch you if you don't belong to it, so wearing the pants to work in your yard carries no penalty at all to a high school gym teacher.  But if you're a radio repairman in the Army, and you put on part of your uniform to work in the yard - no matter which part, where you got it, or what condition it's in - will get you in trouble with the chain of command.

[bayonetbrant]

Isn't part of the whole "hazing" the drill-sergeant does to new recruits based on how to properly care for and dress in the uniform (i.e. shine the shoes, etc.)?

It's not hazing.  It's learning to prepare, wear, and care for your uniform.

[Jarhead0331]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

People who are serving in the military do not tend to buy "bits and bobs" of uniforms for uses outside of their military obligations.  When you are actually in the military, you respect the uniform and wear it properly. period.

[Jarhead0331]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

Yes, they do.  See my note above.  The military can't touch you if you don't belong to it, so wearing the pants to work in your yard carries no penalty at all to a high school gym teacher.  But if you're a radio repairman in the Army, and you put on part of your uniform to work in the yard - no matter which part, where you got it, or what condition it's in - will get you in trouble with the chain of command.

I don't think he is talking about civilians wearing military gear.  I think he is talking about active duty wearing parts of military uniforms while off duty.

[Centurion40]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

Yes, they do.  See my note above.  The military can't touch you if you don't belong to it, so wearing the pants to work in your yard carries no penalty at all to a high school gym teacher.  But if you're a radio repairman in the Army, and you put on part of your uniform to work in the yard - no matter which part, where you got it, or what condition it's in - will get you in trouble with the chain of command.

It's a bit different up here.  So long as all identifying badges/patches are removed, you can wear surplus gear outside of 'the job.'

For example, issue raincoats do not have sewn-on regalia.  It's attached via epaulette on a button-down shoulder strap.  Take  off the epaulette and there is no problem... could be a rain-coat you bought at a surplus store.  Put on the epaulette and you've got an official piece of uniform, only to be worn by authorized personnel of the proper rank and unit while on duty (or off-duty whist travelling home from duty, or from home to duty).

[bayonetbrant]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

Yes, they do.  See my note above.  The military can't touch you if you don't belong to it, so wearing the pants to work in your yard carries no penalty at all to a high school gym teacher.  But if you're a radio repairman in the Army, and you put on part of your uniform to work in the yard - no matter which part, where you got it, or what condition it's in - will get you in trouble with the chain of command.

I don't think he is talking about civilians wearing military gear.  I think he is talking about active duty wearing parts of military uniforms while off duty.

You're correct.  But I was drawing the comparison about how some things that might be OK for civilians are not OK for the military.

[0kult13]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

People who are serving in the military do not tend to buy "bits and bobs" of uniforms for uses outside of their military obligations.  When you are actually in the military, you respect the uniform and wear it properly. period.

I mean for like fishing, camping, hunting trips sort of thing where camo would be useful

[bayonetbrant]

I dont mean the uniform they wear to work, but if say a person who works as a soldier owns bits and bobs they bought outside work do the same rules still apply to them ?.

People who are serving in the military do not tend to buy "bits and bobs" of uniforms for uses outside of their military obligations.  When you are actually in the military, you respect the uniform and wear it properly. period.

I mean for like fishing, camping, hunting trips sort of thing where camo would be useful

you wear non-military camo.  Buy some realtree or something.

[Gusington]

I avoid problems like the above by not wearing anything from an organization that I am not part of or have not been part of in the past.

[mirth]

I avoid problems like the above by not wearing anything from an organization that I am not part of or have not been part of in the past.

How do you explain the cheerleading outfit then?

[bayonetbrant]

I avoid problems like the above by not wearing anything from an organization that I am not part of or have not been part of in the past.

How do you explain the cheerleading outfit then?

I guess hitting on the male cheerleaders made him an honorary member of the organization?

[Gusington]

How do you all think I got the job here? Hey what's up Brant.

[mirth]

I was picturing something more like this -

[Barthheart]

LOL! Great now how am I going to get couscous out of my keyboard...  :P

[Gusington]

My skirt looks much better on me.