Having a son in JROTC who plans to join the service after school I have great respect for this young man but I question his respect for the military. There are very strict rules regarding the uniform and what can or can not be worn with it. Unless he received approval from the military to wear his cap and gown over the dress blues then IMO he should not have even thought of wearing it at graduation. Regardless of school policy, he is starting out his military service off by wanting to disregard and disrespect the armed forces, their policies and the veterans who have proudly worn those dress blues. My son is too proud of our military and what they do to break code while wearing his uniform.
Yes, it is written in the Federal Code thus it is federal law. http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode10/usc_sup_01_10_10_A_20_II_30_45.html TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART II > CHAPTER 45 > § 771 § 771. Unauhorized wearing prohibited Except as otherwise provided by law, no person except a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, as the case may be, may wear— (1) the uniform, or a distinctive part of the uniform, of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps; or (2) a uniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part of the uniform of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART II > CHAPTER 45 > § 772 § 772. When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized How Current is This? (a) A member of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard may wear the uniform prescribed for the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard, as the case may be. (b) A member of the Naval Militia may wear the uniform prescribed for the Naval Militia. (c) A retired officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may bear the title and wear the uniform of his retired grade. (d) A person who is discharged honorably or under honorable conditions from the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may wear his uniform while going from the place of discharge to his home, within three months after his discharge. (e) A person not on active duty who served honorably in time of war in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps may bear the title, and, when authorized by regulations prescribed by the President, wear the uniform, of the highest grade held by him during that war. (f) While portraying a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, an actor in a theatrical or motion-picture production may wear the uniform of that armed force if the portrayal does not tend to discredit that armed force. (g) An officer or resident of a veterans’ home administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs may wear such uniform as the Secretary of the military department concerned may prescribe. (h) While attending a course of military instruction conducted by the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, a civilian may wear the uniform prescribed by that armed force if the wear of such uniform is specifically authorized under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the military department concerned. (i) Under such regulations as the Secretary of the Air Force may prescribe, a citizen of a foreign country who graduates from an Air Force school may wear the appropriate aviation badges of the Air Force. (j) A person in any of the following categories may wear the uniform prescribed for that category: (1) Members of the Boy Scouts of America. (2) Members of any other organization designated by the Secretary of a military department.
I really doubt it. http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/si...m Regs Chapters/Chapter 1_files/Chapter 1.htm 2. Commanders may interpret the provisions of this Manual to address specific concerns whenever necessary. However, authority for local interpretations does not extend to the institution of policies or practices, which are in contradiction to the provisions of this Manual. Exceptions to this Manual are only granted in writing by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (MCUB).
I understand your frustration, but rules are rules and being in the service doesnt mean you get to break them. Yes, your son is brave and should be commended for his service to our nation. Does that mean he should get special privileges to avoid rules or laws. NO! Should he be able to buy alcohol under the age of 21 because he is enlisted but others under 21 cant? Each member of society plays a role to keep our nation running. While some may seem more important, all are just important. Don't get me wrong, do i think your son not being able to wear his uniform is silly? Yes. But rules shouldnt be broken just for him. By, the way...Im a vet of the armed forces
As usual, you make a general statement and never say what you mean ... So, what was missed? The possibility the Commandant of the Marine Corps has written him a waiver to wear the uniform? At that point the decsion of the school is moot as legally they do not have the authority to allow such an action.
It appears that arkpals2u has already written the waiver off. Should I explain more or are we good now?
If this was in response to my question, yes you should explain more. Arkpals2u does not appear to be related to the original situation of the Marine wishing to wear dress blues after training, but does indicate the general military position on the subject, as did I with my posts. The reference to s/he indicates either a more general statement or that you did not read the post close enough to see the reference to the "son" in JROTC if it was to be a specific reply to only that post. In any case, what did I miss that was supposedly so obvious again?
