Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Yes, that's a recurring theme also. People assume that because kilts are not explicitly mentioned as being disallowed, the only interpretation must be that they are acceptable. This, IMHO, is an intentional misreading of the intent.
Another way of looking at it is that someone is reading into what is actually stated in the dress code. After 22 years in the Army, I know about following rules and regulations, protocol, and wearing the right thing at the right time. I was always fine with that. I have, however, seen it many times where if someone doesn't like something they will read into a rule/reg and make it suit their purpose.