Quote Originally Posted by Rodeo_Marine3531 View Post
Greetings

We have to keep up a military apperence even in civilian attire. Even though I wear mostly whatever I want on my time off... I still am trying to figure out if it will be frowned appon on base or my command. I have looked all through our codes of conduct and only thing I can find they might try to get me with is... I hate to say it cross dressing. But wearing a kilt is not cross dressing! Is there any former or current military members out there that can give me advise?

Thank you
Cpl. Davenport USMC
OOHRAH
Your command should not have a problem. I work at the US Military Academy, a civilian. A MAJ who is the offficer in charge of the Pipes and Drums here (I am his assistant) often wears a kilt to functions unrelated to the pipe band. Worn properly, there should be no problem in wearing it. You should not be considered a cross-dresser.

That said, I would suggest you go through the chain of command to clarify any lingering doubts you may have about wearing a kilt on off duty time. For what it is worth...there is a US Marine Corps tartan and a US Marine Corps Pipers Association.

Sandi - a former Navy Doc (HM1)