How come some military men and women won't wear their military Uniform in public.?

Question

Of course some military men and women do wear their uniform but some in my area state they are ashamed of the Marines and Army due to some members acting like terrorist. Also amany military members say the war is based on lies and they are too ashamed to be seen in uniform.

Answer 1

If you were a chef would you wear a big white paper hat every time you went out? Nope of course you wouldnt.

If you were a banker on wall street would you go running in a pin stripe suit and red braces? Nope of course you wouldnt.

If you were a car mechanic would you wear your overalls out on a date? nope of course you wouldnt?

Plus I dont think that many people in the military have said that to you have they?

Answer 2

Sounds fishy to me. Exactly how many military people told you this? And if any truly have, compare that to the number of people in the military. It's time to give it up, people. You should focus on the thousands of terrorists acting like terrorists, not the supposed couple of military people who did. How about the terrorists beheading people? Why don't you focus on that for awhile? Or how about the terrorists blowing up young women and children? Why doesn't everybody get all worked up about that for awhile?

And the war is not based on lies. Just because kooks say it over and over doesn't make it true. Do you know what "lie" means? Really? For example, that would be when Bill Clinton said, under oath, that he did not have sex with Monica Lewinsky. That's a lie. Because we haven't found the WMD's yet (although it appears now we have), or if the intelligence was faulty, that's not a lie. Give it a rest. Go save the whales or something.

Answer 3

It depends on the uniform you are talking about. The battle dress uniform for the Army and Air Force are considered work uniforms and not appropriate for wear off the base except to and from work. The dress uniforms however can and should be worn in public place if desired. The key is if desired. Take it from me, when you wear uniforms almost 24 hours a day, civilian clothes are really nice to wear.

Remembers soldiers, sailors and airmen are like you and I and dont always want to stick out in a crowd. But 90 percent of those I served with were very proud of their uniform.

I retired in 1999 and the single thing I miss most is the pride of putting on my uniform in the morning.

Answer 4

The second part is HUMBUG. I liked civilian clothes because I had to wear an uncomfortable uniform days at a time (except for pyjamas).
Uniforms in public? That's an individual choice. For "civvie" clothes: One can wear a light jacket, a heavy jacket or no jacket. Shirts? With/without collar, Tee, none. How about a hat? How about long/short/short-short shorts Military women care for color, style.

Answer 5

I don't know about the second thing based on lies. I find it a shame for any military member. To be ashamed of wearing the uniform they worked so hard to be allweed to put on. But I know my husband after working hours takes off his working whites. He cleans them and makes sure they are ready for tomorrow morning. Military are just like normal people when their job is done it is nice to relax in comfortable cloths.

Answer 6

Its totally a matter of protection and security for all military personnel After the end of world war 2 in many countries a sea of uniforms was always in evidence and engendered civilian stability and respect. Gradually however in the 50's and 60's terrorism started to emerge in Europe and across the Mediterranean. Many occupation forces became targets as did their families. To mitigate this it eventually decreed the armed services should divest themselves of military gear when off duty and leaving their bases. This was not without the severest objections from senior ranking echelons of the military and many politicians and resulted in more casualties and deaths within the military. Conversely, many military personnel once outside their camps quickly changed clothes to protect themselves. It's forgot ton that the 60's era in Europe and the Mediterranean was a hot bed of insurgency not forgetting African domains and other areas of the world.

As in the majority of cases of unrest, unruly behaviour, terrorism or whatever, both military senior echelons and politicians undeniably / totally fail to address the issue of adequately protecting their serving forces in civil strife or whatever that today plagues the nations of the world.

Answer 7

Back in the day, you were not to be seen in public after 5:00 in uniform. So people still abide by this as they feel it is disrespectful of the uniform and the service

Answer 8

The use of the uniform is dictated by military rules. It isn't a matter of being ashamed.

Though, frankly, you should be ashamed to assume that our military men and women can just throw away their military duties.

Answer 9

It depends on the Uniform. We were allowed to wear our fatigues only in brief stops to and from work, i.e. put gas in the car. Wearing our blues was not an issue at all. There are uniforms all over Washing DC. They are worn with pride and they believe in what they are doing. I think you have exaggerated "many". Remember, this is a "Volunteer" force. Nobody forced them to go in.

Answer 10

i doubt they are ashamed to be seen in uniform in public. There is no need to be a target for some rag head or tree hugging hippie that does not understand or appreciate the freedom that many men and women have died for to give them

Answer 11

No need to wear a uniform to go to the beach, swimming pool, buying a car, go-karting, water balloon fighting, mud wrestling (for the women), while eating a sloppy joe at the local mom and pops eatery...etc. Hiccup...DOLT!!