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When to wear the uniform.
As a former US Marine I can tell you this:
You are NOT impersonating a Military officer or personnel due to the uniform being vintage.
However,
Some things to remember while wearing it:
1) Have a good military reg haircut. Look height weight porportionate!! (Dont be an overweight pudgester!!!)
2) ALL customs and courtesies apply! (Do your homework here if you need to)
3) If your blouse is unbuttoned, its OFF,and You never loosen your scarf(tie).
4) Remove your cover when stepping thru a door (or hatch for us sea goers)
5) ALWAYS feel totally wrong if you are outside and uncovered!!!
6) Its the uniform worn by people who you are remembering that is the most important thing. Your appearance and bearing is paramount.
Working at a air museum I don various uniforms from the USN, USMC, and USCG.
I adhere to the same customs and courtesies as I was taught from day one in the Marines.
As you are not in, or were, you need to make damn sure you look the part and have bearing so you dont come off as a "costume wearer"....
SF,
Brad
As a former US Marine I can tell you this:
You are NOT impersonating a Military officer or personnel due to the uniform being vintage.
However,
Some things to remember while wearing it:
1) Have a good military reg haircut. Look height weight porportionate!! (Dont be an overweight pudgester!!!)
2) ALL customs and courtesies apply! (Do your homework here if you need to)
3) If your blouse is unbuttoned, its OFF,and You never loosen your scarf(tie).
4) Remove your cover when stepping thru a door (or hatch for us sea goers)
5) ALWAYS feel totally wrong if you are outside and uncovered!!!
6) Its the uniform worn by people who you are remembering that is the most important thing. Your appearance and bearing is paramount.
Working at a air museum I don various uniforms from the USN, USMC, and USCG.
I adhere to the same customs and courtesies as I was taught from day one in the Marines.
As you are not in, or were, you need to make damn sure you look the part and have bearing so you dont come off as a "costume wearer"....
SF,
Brad