Quote Originally Posted by cavscout
I'm of the school that says "wear it with respect.". Respect for the meaning and respect for self. One should be prepared for the question "Did you serve". And be prepared for the few who will find it improper. If I ran into someone wearing a USMC tartan I would absolutely ask if they were a Marine. If they were not, I'd be very interested to hear the reason for the wearing. I'd hope that it is a reason of respect and honor, not just a fashion choice.
This is basically my point of view on the subject. Personally, I have the US Army tartan, because I've served with the Army as both military and civilian for over twenty years now. Also, My father and uncle both served in the Army, and my brother is currently serving in the Army.

I plan to get the US Air Force tartan someday because of my new affiliation with the Civil Air Patrol, the US Air Force Auxiliary. The only military tartan I might wear that I never served with would be the US Navy tartan. That would be to honor the service of some of my relatives, including both grandfathers, who served in the Navy during WWI.

But, I'm basically that way with all tartans. I like to have some connection to what the tartan represents.