2006-09-23 04:43:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Nope! military members under ordinary circumstances should not ride in military vehicles unless they are in the uniform of the day, however there are extenuating circumstances which might prevent that.
Exercise roleplayers, injured or wounded personnel, personnel being transported in emergency situations would all be an exception to the rule.
However, don't let yourself get caught driving to the pizza parlor on base in gym shorts.....!!!
2006-09-23 05:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by blueprairie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer:
(1) You follow the uniform standards issued by your unit or installation. If this means it's okay to roll away in an M998 HMMVV in PTs, it's okay to roll away.
(2) All operators and passengers or military TACTICAL vehicles must have head protection, no exceptions. This means helmets.
(2) All operators and passengers of military COMMERCIAL vehicles (trucks, sedans, etc) do not require head protection, unless such vehicles are operated in a theater of operations where there are regulations that take precedence (if you're driving an SUV off the wire in Iraq, assuming such a thing is actually authorized, you need head protection).
(3) There is no such thing as "partial" uniform. You're either in uniform or you aren't. If you're missing an item of clothing that is required for the circumstances, you're out of uniform.
2006-09-23 06:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a leading question. The purpose of using a military vehicle determines the dress required. The users location and mission is a factor. You said military vehicle, did you mean a tactical vehicle? We once towed a float in a Germany parade, civilian attire was authorized. The key words are mission and authorized. In a tactical situation the answer would normally be "No". I was TDY to a German unit and was authorized to use the vehicle as needed. That included driving for supper.
2006-09-23 17:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by army_retired91 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uniform is whatever your leadership says. If they want you to wear your blues while riding a tank, then you are in uniform.
You are always in "full" uniform. There is not a single branch of the armed services that allow you to walk around with just some of the uniform and mixed up with non regulation items. As late as 1996 you were not even allowed to walk around in jeans with the brown t-shirt you wear with the BDU, because it was considered mixing civilian and military clothing. Same goes for wearing a field jacket with insignia while wearing civilian clothes.
The funny thing is that "uniform" doesn't mean you are wearing only regulation. It means everyone is wearing the same thing. If your company has custom t-shirts for PT, and everyone is wearing the same t-shirt as authorized by the company commander, then you are in uniform.
2006-09-23 05:14:38 · answer #4 · answered by veraperezp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ordinarily, that is correct. Exceptions are generally mission-specific. Such as the one answerer with PT, or the other when acting as OPFOR in an exercise. Another exception is Military Police or other Investigators working in plain clothes.
Naturally, civilians using military vehicles won't be in uniform as well, as the other answerer mentioned.
2006-09-23 05:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are no DoD regulations requiring uniform while operating a military vehicle or equipment. However, it depends on your duty at the moment, which may/may not require being in uniform.
2006-09-23 08:06:08 · answer #6 · answered by bhadams1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it means you SHOULD be in uniform. If you're on duty, and on official function, you're supposed to be in uniform, and a vehicle is supposed to be used on official duties only.
If the duty of the vehicle somehow involves un-uniformed people...... That'd be a loophole. Say it's evacuating refugees. Or in an emergency.... Or the vehicle's part of the general government's interagency motorpool. (hence the "U.S. Government" license plates)
2006-09-24 10:06:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen people in military vehicles not in uniform. But then since I don't know what they are doing - I leave them alone.
2006-09-23 06:21:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be in "full" uniform. What the uniform is, battle dress, parade dress, etc. depends on what's is happening and where you are.
2006-09-23 04:52:14 · answer #9 · answered by williegod 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,,,, hmmmm,,, you have a good question there,,,, I do not recall seeing anyone out of uniform in a military vehical before..if that helps....
I would probably imagine that you are correct....
good luck
2006-09-23 04:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋