Report_Ar_670-1

In chapter 1-7 of ar 670-1 it is declared that”the army is a uniformed service where discipline is judged, in part, by the manner in which a soldier wears a prescribed uniform, as well as by the individual’s personal appearance. Therefore, a neat and well-groomed appearance by all soldiers is fundamental to the army and contributes to building the pride and esprit essential to an effective military force. A vital ingredient of the army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and self discipline that American soldiers bring to their service through a conservative military image. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that military personnel under their command present a neat and soldierly appearance. Therefore, in the absence of specific procedures or guidelines, commanders must determine a soldier’s compliance with standards in this regulation. Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. Pride in appearance includes soldiers’ physical fitness and adherence to acceptable weight standards, in accordance with ar600–9.” On December 23rd 2009 I was counseled in reference to my inability to wear the army combat uniform properly. On December 22nd 2009 during an in ranks inspection and found that I was missing my belt I explained my reasons for not wearing said belt. I am pregnant and my pants irritates my lower abdomen so much that I don’t even button up my pants to the top with that being said I assumed that my discomfort would be taken into consideration not knowing that I was dealing with an individual that consider every pregnancy to be the same and in addition to that that my pregnancy is somehow expected to be the same as every other pregnant woman/soldier all and all my and apparently concerns weren’t valid. True ar 670-1 states that the trousers are to be worn with a belt but also in the same section is stated that commanders may authorize exceptions to this policy under conditions deemed appropriate in the interest of health, comfort, and efficiencies because of climatic conditions, or to accommodate a soldier’s religious practices in accordance with ar 600–20, paragraph 5–6. I’ve included below the general guidelines for the basic wear and appearance army combat uniform (acu) in the past identified as the battle dress uniform (bdu) according to of ar 670-1. 3 -6 general guidelines A. These uniforms are designed to fit loosely; alterations to make them fit tightly are not authorized. A tight fit reduces the airflow needed for ventilation and cooling. The only alterations authorized are those listed in ar 700–84. Personnel are authorized to mix and match hot-weather and enhanced hot-weather coats, trousers, and patrol caps. However, personnel may not mix hot-weather and temperate uniform items, to include the patrol cap. B. The coat is worn outside the trousers, and the trousers are worn with a belt. The coat will not extend below the top of the cargo pocket on the pants and will not be higher than the bottom of the side pocket on the pants. Commanders may authorize exceptions to this policy under conditions deemed appropriate in the interest of health, comfort, and efficiencies because of climatic conditions, or to accommodate a soldier’s religious practices in accordance with ar 600–20, paragraph 5–6. C. Soldiers will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or blousing rubbers, if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. Personnel will not wrap the trouser leg around the leg tightly enough to present a pegged appearance. Soldiers will not blouse the boots so that the trouser leg extends down to the ankle area. When bloused, the trousers should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. When soldiers wear the sleeves of the coat rolled up, the camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll the sleeves neatly above the elbow, no more than 3 inches above the elbow. d. The commander may require that soldiers press these uniforms for special occasions when an especially sharp appearance is required, such as parades, reviews, inspections, or other ceremonial occasions. Although soldiers are authorized to starch the bdu, commanders may not require them to do so. Soldiers are authorized to press military creases in the bdu coat (see paragraph 1–9 a (4). E. When uniformity in appearance is required, commanders may prescribe a specific uniform for formations or ceremonial occasions, such as parades. When a specific uniform is not prescribed, soldiers may wear the enhanced hot weather, hot-weather, or temperate bdu, or other authorized utility uniforms. F. Soldiers may wear the black leather shell gloves with utility uniforms without cold-weather outer garments, provided that sleeves are rolled down. Personnel may wear the woodland camouflage cold-weather coat with all utility uniforms. Soldiers may wear the black all-weather coat as a raincoat with these uniforms only in a garrison environment when they have not been issued organizational raingear. When the cold-weather coat or other authorized cold weather outer garments are worn, personnel may wear the olive-green scarf and the black leather shell gloves, but are not required to do so. Coats are worn buttoned and zipped, and the shirt collar is worn inside the cold-weather coat and other outer garments. Soldiers may wear the hood of the cold-weather coat at their option. However, when the hood is not worn, soldiers will tuck it into the jacket and will zip the zipper. Female personnel may carry handbags with these Uniforms only while in a garrison environment. G. Commanders may authorize the use of a camouflage personal hydration system only in the following situations in a field environment, in high-heat areas, or on work details. Soldiers will not carry hydration systems in a garrison environment unless the commander has authorized it for one of the situations described above. Soldiers will not let the drinking tube hang from their mouths when the device is not in use.