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So searching the threads I've found discussion on wearing of the CTS Small pack for the LCF and that although it looked dumb, it was technically acceptable by the dress regs. It made me think of a topic I'm interested in hearing what you all have to say, and it didn't appear to me as it's been previously discussed. As always, mods let me know if I'm in the wrong and feel free to direct me to the thread, and/or merge.
We all know that mixing a uniform item and civilian clothing is a no-brainer no-go. How about wearing a civilian item that just happens to be CADPAT? I recall, very early in my military career, I decided to purchase a CPGear hoodie/wind breaker that was CADPAT, and like most 17 year olds, thought it was awesome. As was discussed in the smallpack thread, I found out when wearing it in public, (on a base no less, being a base brat) that you attract a lot of attention. I was in the process of being semi-jacked up when I gave the defense it was not an issued piece of kit I was wearing. I was given the "you look ridiculous" stare down/shake of the head and I honestly never wore the damn thing again.
I have recently acquired a CADPAT puffy jacket for the field during those chilly mornings, and I almost wish it wasn't CADPAT as it is the most comfortable damn jacket I've ever worn. Being a non-issued item (with no military insignia, and the civilian designer's logo on it) it would not be against the regs to wear it with civs. I don't because of the above example mind you, however if I did, this time it has absolutely jack shit with LCF, and all about comfort.
Interested in anyone else's opinions in the matter.
We all know that mixing a uniform item and civilian clothing is a no-brainer no-go. How about wearing a civilian item that just happens to be CADPAT? I recall, very early in my military career, I decided to purchase a CPGear hoodie/wind breaker that was CADPAT, and like most 17 year olds, thought it was awesome. As was discussed in the smallpack thread, I found out when wearing it in public, (on a base no less, being a base brat) that you attract a lot of attention. I was in the process of being semi-jacked up when I gave the defense it was not an issued piece of kit I was wearing. I was given the "you look ridiculous" stare down/shake of the head and I honestly never wore the damn thing again.
I have recently acquired a CADPAT puffy jacket for the field during those chilly mornings, and I almost wish it wasn't CADPAT as it is the most comfortable damn jacket I've ever worn. Being a non-issued item (with no military insignia, and the civilian designer's logo on it) it would not be against the regs to wear it with civs. I don't because of the above example mind you, however if I did, this time it has absolutely jack shit with LCF, and all about comfort.
Interested in anyone else's opinions in the matter.