but he continues to wear his uniform, could he be arrested for that? impersonating a soldier?
2006-06-23 06:40:33 · 10 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes, if the Army felt the need he could be prosecuted under Chapter 45, Section 7711, Title 10 of the United States Code. This is normally sited under the general section of
(10 USC 771). There are provisions under Chapter 18 also. It is illegal to impersonate a member of the military.
I still have my Army field jacket and dress blue uniform. To impersonate a member of the military, the uniform being worn must be accurate. In the case of my field jacket, I removed the U.S. ARMY label on the coat. I left my last name and rank on the jacket. Therefore I would not be considered to be impersonating a member of the military.
The law also applies to movie and or TV actors. The uniforms they wear as actors must always have a error such as a unit patch that doesn't exist, the lack of gold trim on an officers service cap or simply not wearing a name tag that would be required by regulation. When my son and I would watch a movie or TV show that portrayed service members, we would look for the inaccuracies.
2006-06-23 07:50:53 · answer #1 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is kind of funny. It depends what he is using the uniform for. He payed for the uniforms so they are his. To do what he wants with it. Anybody can buy the uniforms, there is no tag in the uniform that says, only for Armed Forces purposes only. What identifies a soldier is his ID card. I constantly see bums in the street with the uniform on. Let him express himself as long as he is not doing anything illegal. Even if he was kick out he is still consider a veteran if he serve a period of 3 months and up. (He is a civilian know I don't believe the army can prosecute under any codes, and if it was illegal to use it thay should take it away like they take your ID cards and they dont. Free Country to say or wear whatever as long as you don't cross the line and say to other to gain advantage that you are a soldier.
2006-06-23 08:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly,TX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell, in that case, half the rap community needs to be thrown in jail. It pisses me off to watch these "souljas" wearing, and screwin' up my uniform! Then, to put the cherry on the cake, they curse and pick fun at military personell. IF YOU DON'T LIKE US, WHY THE HELL DO YOU WANNA DRESS LIKE US?!! Most soldiers understand this more than civilians. We take great pride in our uniforms, these guys are spitting in our faces by wearing them the way they do.
2006-06-23 07:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by CAUTION:Truth may hurt! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
L O L 10/10 very true x
2016-03-27 02:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by Sylvia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is just wearing them for regular wear i do not think so. But if he is using his status of being in the army he could get into trouble. But i am not sure of the penalty
2006-06-23 06:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he could be, as technically it is an offense to imitate a member of the armed forces.
Unlikely to happen though.
2006-06-23 07:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by old_man_blanco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there are identifying insignia on the uniform such as rank and unit identifiers, then yes he could.
2006-06-23 06:43:47 · answer #7 · answered by irishfan46241 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so, if he tries to use it in a military fashion, or for personal gain. However if he is just wearing cammies, no. His worse fear should be will he get his a** kicked. He will.
2006-06-23 06:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wearing it, no. showing a fake military ID and acting like he was a soldier, yes
2006-06-23 08:33:48 · answer #9 · answered by jordanjd4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think he's authorized to wear the uniform.I don't know if they'll throw him in jail
2006-06-23 06:56:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋