Proper_Uniform

Some of the reasons are as follows first being in the proper uniforms in stows good discipline, second being in the proper uniform makes the unit look professional, third not being in the proper uniform can lead to UCMJ and or noUCMJ discipline nary actions. Also attached is descriptions of some of the proper United States Army uniforms to include the Army Physical Fitness uniform also known as APFT uniform and the Advanced combat Uniform also known as the ACU'S. First we will talk about how being in the proper uniform can and does in stow good discipline in a soldier and all those around him or her. When a soldier is in the proper uniform it makes him or her feel proud of himself and the Army the uniform represents. When a soldier feels good about them self's they strive to become better soldiers and want to became Non-Commissioned Officer. When a soldier is in the proper uniform each and every day he or she inspires confidents and trust in his or her Non- Commissioned Officers and Officers that are appointed above them. Soldiers who have been in the Army for a long period of time can not show new soldiers the right thing to do if they themselves are not in the right uniform. If a soldier is always in the right uniform he or she will draw less attention to himself and those around him or her Secondly when every soldier in his or her platoon, company, or higher unit are all in the proper uniform it makes them look like they are professionals even if they are new and are not even trained yet. When a unit looks like they are professionals and someone in that unit does something wrong they are more likely to have less or even on negative effects on them because the non-commissioned officers appointed above them will think that it was just a random fluke and not that it was commented on purpose. Third if you are not in the proper uniform you will get in trouble with your chain of command. they can ether give you corrective training in the form of PT or righting a essay or just something off the wall that they thought of. If you are continuing to be in the wrong uniform the can give you an negative counseling statement and if after that you still are showing up in the wrong uniform you can get an article 15 loss rank and pay get extra duty ect. I should be in proper uniform because it shows that I can be a leader and shows my fellow battle buddies and that I am able to take orders from my chain of command. Being in the proper uniform shows that I am no different than any of my battle buddies. We are a team and when one person tries to be different for example, not wearing the proper uniform in which then shows lack of discipline. Therefore, in order to be a leader I need to make sure that I have the proper uniform one for that work day. If I should have any problems trying to decide what to wear for the work day then I should contact my team leader and ask him/her what is needed for that particular work day. If I cannot get a hold of my team leader then I should refer AR 670-1 (14-2). Which list the proper uniform for PT that I should have on me at all time weather I think I need it or not and goes as follows: 1.gray army PT T-shirt, 2. trunks, general purpose, gray, 3. Sweatpants, gray, 4. Sweatshirt, hooded, gray, with zipper, 5. cap, nit, green, and for the IPFU I should have on me at all time is as follows: 1. Jacket, running, gray and black, 2. Pants, running, black, 3. Trunks, running, black, moisture-wicking, 4. T-shirt, gray, short sleeve, moisture-wicking, 5. T-shirt, gray, long sleeve, moisture-wicking, 6. cap, knit, green. Everything that I have listed above is issued to me therefore, I should have everything on this list and should have no-problem wearing the proper uniform. However, my command can also add items to the list such as, plain white ankle sock or calf length ( no logos or markings), authorized commercial running shoes, authorized gloves, and reflective gear with again no logo or unauthorized markings. If I should have any questions about these rules I should talk with me team leader. I am also aware that I am not allowed to mix or match the PFU or the IPFU. Therefore, I either wear one or the other not a combination of the two different uniforms. Once again if I should have any problem with how I should wear my ACU's I can refer to AR 670-1 or once again I can contact my team leader. The following is what I should have on me at all times: 1. Coat, cold weather, woodland camouflage pattern ( Flied Jacket), the fabric is nylon and cotton sateen, wind resistant, 2. Enhanced hot-weather coat and trousers, which is made of 50/50 ripstop nylon and cotton poplin, in a four color woodland camouflage, 3. Hot-weather coat and trousers which is made of 100% ripstop cotton in a four color camouflage, 4. Temperate coat and trousers made of 50/50 nylon and cotton twill four color camouflage, 5. Beret, in which needs to consist of a woolen knitted outer shell (lined or unlined) with a leather sweat band and an adjusting ribbon thread through the binding in which is equipped to be stiffer on the left to support the unit insignia, 6. Cap. woodland camouflage, patrol cap, 7. Coat, cold weather, woodland camouflage field jacket in which is lined, need to be hip length with a bi-swing back, with a convertible stand up collar with concealed hood and a slide fastener front closure, with two breast and two lower pockets, 7. Coat, woodland camouflage, 8. Trousers, woodland camouflage color, which have four stander pockets and two bellow type pockets with reinforced knees and buttocks patches. Again I should have all of these items and if I need any of them then I turn to my team leader and ask where I would go to obtain the proper uniform. I should also have the following items to go on my ACU's that is authorized: 1. Belt, 2. Boots, combat, 3. Chaplin apparel (If needed), 4. Coat, black all weather, 5. Gloves, black leather shell with inserts, 6. Handbags, 7. Black, clutch type, 8. black shoulder, 9. Hat, drill SGT, 10. Military police accessories, 11. Neck gaiter, (optional), 12. scarves, black, olive-green, 13. socks, black cushion soles,