Posted on 05/19/2005 7:52:10 AM PDT by Cagey
"I agree. Let him wear the uniform under the cap-gown...then take it off when the ceremonies over."
Unfortunatly that is not an option. The uniform must be worn as issued. Nothing can be added. He cannot wear it under his gown. Flame away if you want, but Marines wear our uniform with the pride and respect it deserves.
Semper Fi
This young man is not like everyone else. He has made a commitment to his country to defend it with his life. He should be honored by all his classmates and the administration. He should be allowed to wear his uniform.
In fact, we should have federal legislation (while we control all three branches of government) that says military uniforms are legally acceptable attire in every situation in which the military person chooses to wear them.
Similar to "This note is legal tender for all debts ..."
oops!
Well I stand corrected. LOL
I thought he might be able to wear the cap and gown over his uniform during the commencement and then take it off.
Well I guess he'll just have to take his uniform with him and put it on after the graduation.
Semper Fi,
Kelly
'Might be fake story.'
Have another drink.
Sorry, I didn't realize.
In that case, he should be allowed to walk in his uniform.
Wow. You sure know alot about Marines.
That said, I'm not for federal legislation on much of anything!
"Unfortunatly that is not an option. The uniform must be worn as issued. Nothing can be added. He cannot wear it under his gown. Flame away if you want, but Marines wear our uniform with the pride and respect it deserves.
Semper FiOh"
I don't know that either...bummer, but respectful! :)
Some sort of new allowance in a DEP, possible with parental consent...?
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Hahahaha! Perfect response.
I'm glad you referred to it being a cover as someone earlier had called it a "top".
If the school did not enforce this, then the dress policy would go out of control as students dressed up as freaks.
As heart swelling as the sight of his Enlisted Dress Blue uniform would be, he must know the reason for a uniform and as such should wear the cap and gown proudly.
I'm not sure, but I believe that may not be allowable under Marine regulations regarding the wearing of the uniform. Can any Freeper Marine confirm?
Already been confirmed by sean327 (post 21).
Thanks for the updated info!
This is not a bogus story. If a recruit has completed all course requirements, as verified by the school, he or she may report to Recruit Training. I know a number of Marines that have done this, or as recruiters have put a kid through the pipeline.
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