Military Protocol

[chefmike]

If you are invited to a military social function where the dress is proscribed (SDB, Dinner Dress, etc...) and you are a policeman, or firefighter, would you wear your equivalent, or would that be acceptible and even if it is would it be a little too weird?

 

[SynixMan]

If it were me, I'd just wear the appropriate civilian attire. My family has a bunch firefighters, and they only wear their dress uniforms for Department related activities.

 

[LFDtoUSMC]

As a FF, unless directed to wear our Class A's, I would wear the appropriate civilian attire. That way when you lay waste to the open bar you don't look like an asshat.

 

[HeyJoe]

If you are invited to a military social function where the dress is proscribed (SDB, Dinner Dress, etc...) and you are a policeman, or firefighter, would you wear your equivalent, or would that be acceptible and even if it is would it be a little too weird?

If person in question is invited in their official capacity, then it is entirely appropriate. The converse is true for military to wear their uniforms to ceremonies involving police or fire department. You see it a lot more at base change of commands or any command that deals with a local community government. I definitely saw an upswing in police/fire department uniforms after 9/11 for whatever reason.

 

[Steve Wilkins]

Yep.....appropriate civilian attire unless attending in an official capacity.

 

[BACONATOR]

The only time I wore my uniform to a civilian affair was when I was asked to wear my blues. If you are asked, wear the blues, as they fit almost anywhere unless specifically asked to wear you whites. Just cut out the middle-man and ask the person in charge of the affair what to wear. My guess is wear civvies unless asked otherwise.

 

[rare21]

Too weird, I would say yes. If there is booze and debauchery involved I dont think the guests want to be staring at a cop a table down. i know some places have real nice dressy uniforms, but for my dept I just got a longsleeve shirt and a tie. Also most people dont know how small and uncomfortable their chairs are (especially with arm rests) for a bigger lad like me after you add a full gun belt. I often want to slap whoever designed the chairs at the courthouse without us in mind. Civilian attire is a big yes in a situation like this. More comfortable for everyone involved.

 

[wlawr005]

I agree with SWO Steve; if you are being recognized, or are a part of an official ceremony, then wear the appropriate uniform. Otherwise...

 

[Steve Wilkins]

I agree with SWO Steve

Hey, I was just agreeing with Aviator Joe.

 

[helolumpy]

Too weird, I would say yes. If there is booze and debauchery involved I dont think the guests want to be staring at a cop a table down. i know some places have real nice dressy uniforms, but for my dept I just got a longsleeve shirt and a tie. Also most people dont know how small and uncomfortable their chairs are (especially with arm rests) for a bigger lad like me after you add a full gun belt. I often want to slap whoever designed the chairs at the courthouse without us in mind. Civilian attire is a big yes in a situation like this. More comfortable for everyone involved.

Then again, when the cops show up to shut you down, it's good to have a cop in uniform to speak for everyone!!

 

[chefmike]

Then again, when the cops show up to shut you down, it's good to have a cop in uniform to speak for everyone!!

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[HeloBubba]

Then again, when the cops show up to shut you down, it's good to have a cop in uniform to speak for everyone!!

That valuable information sounds like it was gained through experience.

 

[helolumpy]

The worst part was my Skipper standing behind the door telling me; "Don't worry, we'll bail you out tomorrow!"