9) Civilian Dress on Post. Grooming is a matter of pride within the military community.
Wearing appropriate civilian attire is a personal responsibility within the parameters
of good taste and social acceptability. Mixed military and civilian clothing is
prohibited, except those garments authorized by AR/DA PAM 670-1. The following
wear of civilian clothes is prohibited:
a) Garments which contain, depict, or display any obscene, pornographic, lewd, or
lascivious word(s), character(s), picture(s), or symbol(s).
b) Garments, which contain, depict or display any word(s), or expressly condone any
criminal conduct in violation of federal law or obviously offensive to individuals or
groups on the basis of national origin, race, sex, religion, or employment.
10) Uniform Wear in the MWR Facilities. If engaging in a physical activity while
wearing the Army Combat Uniform (for example: bowling, billiards, table tennis,
basketball) the uniform coat may be removed. The physical fitness uniform will not be
worn in MWR facilities other than fitness centers.
11) Off-post. Wearing the duty uniform off post is authorized, as long as the uniform is:
(1) clean, serviceable, and the Soldier is in the complete uniform. The duty
uniform in this paragraph is defined as ACU, IHWCU, or Garrison Culinary
Uniform. Combat vehicle crewman uniforms are NOT authorized, except
in transit between an individual’s quarters and duty station. The Army
Green Service Uniform (AGSU), Army Service Uniform (ASU), and Dress
Mess uniforms are authorized for wear off-post.
(2) Soldiers will not visit off-post drinking establishments in the duty uniform.
NOTE: A drinking establishment is defined as a bar or club that primarily
sells alcohol. Restaurants primarily selling food items are not considered
drinking establishments.
12) Travel.
a) Personnel traveling on Air Mobility Command and non-Air Mobility Command
flights on permanent change of station orders, emergency leave, or space-
available flights are authorized to wear civilian clothes. (See DOD 4500.54E for
information concerning mandatory wear of civilian clothing in foreign countries.)
Personnel on official travel and traveling by commercial travel means will wear the
service uniform or appropriate civilian attire. Soldiers may wear the ACU on
commercial flights only when deploying/redeploying or on rest and recuperation
leave to and from the combat theater.
b) Civilian attire while on official TDY travel will, at a minimum, consist of
pants/tasteful jeans and collared shirt for male soldiers and pants/tasteful
jeans/skirt and collared shirt or blouse for female soldiers.
13) Seasonal Uniforms. Commanders may prescribe cold/warm weather uniforms
based on weather conditions. Commanders will establish reasonable uniformity
throughout their units. In establishing seasonal uniforms, the following guidance is
provided: