U.S. Marine in need

[thescot]

Once a sergeant, still a Marine.

I would be a little careful. As stated above, if you superiors have a problem, then you have a problem. On the other hand, it's easier to get forgivenss than permission. You could just wear it and see what happens. Might have ot change, but not likely to see any real repuscussions like article 81 or anything. Make it look sharp and militarily crisp and chances are you'll be OK.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Semper fi.

[Coemgen]

from your friendly local Poor, Starving Liberal Arts Student! And thank you for your service.

If you get the OK, I know that Alexis Malcolm Kilts carries several US Military themed kilt accessories (sgian dubhs, buckles, kilt pins, etc) that you might get.

[Alaskan Kilted Guy]

I say wear it, but just make sure not to act like an a$$ when you do. I know that sounds crass, but just be respectful of folks, and take the ribbing with good nature, as you are sure to get it. If your chain of command tells you not to wear it after the first time, well then you have a problem.

[ardchoille]

I say, get a leather neck tartan kilt. If they have problems with that, then they're not marines!

I couldn't agree more

[McClef]

from South Wales UK!

I'm not expert enough on US Marine matters to give helpful advice alas but there are others with experience here who can.

[Amoskeag]

We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm

I am one of the former in this statement and for the sake of my family, I thank you and all your comrades in arms for your service. What more can I say.
I have never served (came close in '74 with a draft number of 35 and an 1A status) but as far as I'm concerned, I think you should be allowed to wear whatever you damn well please. Your superiors may disagree with me! I've been in civilian organizations with CoC's and I understand this all to well; don't p*ss off a fire chief! I've found it's a good idea to keep these folks "in the loop" that way they aren't unduly surprised.
Perhaps if you had the kilt in hand there would be sufficient interest and approval, especially if it was the Leatherneck Tartan.
Please keep us posted and wear it proudly when you come home!,
Bob

[Nighthawk]

Where the heck are all the other Marines on the forum? I've talked to a ton of them!

So anyways, here's my thought on the matter: Go to Stillwater Kilts and get a Leather neck and the Marine Corp belt buckle. I can't for the life of me imagine anyone having a problem with that. The Leatherneck is a sweet tartan. I would love to wear it myself, but I don't feel right about it having never served.

[TheSp8]

I have a Gunny living next door and he won't wear one, says he doesn't have the legs. He knows a couple other Marines that do wear them though. In Iraq, we had written rules on what could be worn, and for us it was all uniform items. Some of our Soldiers that were at other bases had different rules and could wear civilian attire. If there are no written standards forbidding civilian attire then talk to your SGT. I can see a bit reasoning behind not allowing it on deployment but once you're back stateside, wear it. Like has been mentioned, get the Leatherneck tartan and go for it.

YMOS,
Tony
SFC, USA

[The Wizard of BC]

Just to show that it can be done.

OK, this is an Army SSG and the kilt is done in ACU Digital. But I also carry MarPat Woodland and Desert in stock along with other Camos. I just don't have photos loaded in Photobucket.





I have done quite a few Kilts for all the branches of both US and Canadian services. Right now I have an order for 5, 3-color Desert camo kilts for the officers of a small outpost up north.

I too am one of Uncle Sam's Misguided Children. Born at Pendelton and raised bouncing back and forth between Cherry Point and El Toro. Did my time in the latter years of Viet-Nam before taking a break by switching over to the Army. Ended my career after serving in Desert Storm flying Apache's.

Semper Fi.

[cavscout]

Former Marine ATC. I think you would most likely be fine as long as you conducted yourself in a respectful manner. Some of the crap I've seen military personnel wearing off duty is outside the "regulations" as well, but no one says anything.

I've found that most military and former military appreciate the significance of the kilt on a warrior level.

BEEDEE here is involved with the SAMS up in New Bern. Right there is a built in reason for the kilt. Involvement in a veterans organization! There may even be some helpful contacts in that group if you ever do run into any issues.

Semper Fi!