What I did vs. what I wanted to do.

[davedove]

You did the right thing. It's not your place to correct him on any uniform issues; that's the job of his superiors. Passing the word through the military authorities is the way to go.

Even though he is not covered by military regs, I'm sure that he has standards he must meet to progress in the program (CAP was mentioned and that's the way it works there). If he gets in trouble about his uniform appearance, it could negatively affect a future promotion, and from his attitude I say he deserves that.

[Warlock]

Command Seargent Major Michael Sims, JROTC Cadet Drill Instructor, would not have aggreed. I would have reported him, written him up and our SGT. who was military, would have taken him into the gym, put the gloves on him, and given him a damn fine ear boxing. Whether it's considered Military or not, The Uniform represents the Military, and therefore ALL common DECENCY should be observed at all times. JROTC may be the closest that I ever got to being in the Military, but it was an Honour and Priviledge to wear that Uniform!
I still have my ribbons, Medal and Drill Seargent Badge! They are very dear to me.