Hello all,
Quick question. I am currently enrolled in Army ROTC and we were issued ASU's recently. If I attain permission, do you think it would be a good or bad idea to wear it to my nomination interview?
Thanks!
The cadet would state that ROTC Uniform use is defined by AR 145: .What will be your answer if someone asks why you are not wearing your uniform? Please don't say based on an internet forum.
Excellent answer. But if it were me, and I didn't know those refs by heart, along with if I were JrROTC or cap, I'd simply say: "sir/ma'am, I'm not currently in the military. I hope to be and that's why I'm here today. Too many men and women have put their lives on the line wearing the uniform. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid. I have too much respect for our service men and women. And I'm not presumptuous enough to believe that I have earned that level of respect yet. If I was active duty enlisted, i'd wear my uniform proudly to this interview. But currently, I'm simply a civilian in the Rotc program, hoping for the honor to be in the same company as those who are serving my country."The cadet would state that ROTC Uniform use is defined by AR 145: .
This from AR 145:
4–5. Wearing of the uniform
Unless otherwise specified by the CG, ROTCCC, wear and appearance of the uniform will be as stated in AR 670–1.
The Army ROTC uniform will not be worn outside of the United States and its possessions, except by specific
authority. ROTC cadets may wear the issue uniform within the United States and it possessions when—
a. Assembled for the purpose of military instruction.
b. Engaged in the military instruction of a cadet corps or similar organization.
c. Traveling to and from the school where enrolled.
d. Visiting a military station for participation in military drills or exercise.
e. At other functions authorized by the PMS.
The cadet would state that ROTC Uniform use is defined by AR 145: .
This from AR 145:
4–5. Wearing of the uniform
Unless otherwise specified by the CG, ROTCCC, wear and appearance of the uniform will be as stated in AR 670–1.
The Army ROTC uniform will not be worn outside of the United States and its possessions, except by specific
authority. ROTC cadets may wear the issue uniform within the United States and it possessions when—
a. Assembled for the purpose of military instruction.
b. Engaged in the military instruction of a cadet corps or similar organization.
c. Traveling to and from the school where enrolled.
d. Visiting a military station for participation in military drills or exercise.
e. At other functions authorized by the PMS.
Excellent answer. But if it were me, and I didn't know those refs by heart, along with if I were JrROTC or cap, I'd simply say: "sir/ma'am, I'm not currently in the military. I hope to be and that's why I'm here today. Too many men and women have put their lives on the line wearing the uniform. We owe them a debt that can never be repaid. I have too much respect for our service men and women. And I'm not presumptuous enough to believe that I have earned that level of respect yet. If I was active duty enlisted, i'd wear my uniform proudly to this interview. But currently, I'm simply a civilian in the Rotc program, hoping for the honor to be in the same company as those who are serving my country."
That's what I would say. Probably with some different words. I have nothing against rotc or the cadets. But when I was preparing to retire from active duty, I didn't wear my uniform to civilian job interviews. That would be inappropriate. If I'm not in the military, I'm not going to wear a uniform from a different organization to somehow try and associate me as being equal to what I am applying for. Why not wear a boy scout uniform or a police or fireman uniform if you were one? Don't try and convince the panel that you are more worthy of a nomination or appointment because you wear a uniform. It's bad form.
What will be your answer if someone asks why you are not wearing your uniform? Please don't say based on an internet forum.
This begs to the question - what is a cadet (status wise) - in the military or not?
This begs to the question - what is a cadet (status wise) - in the military or not?