The Thief Lord Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Would it be considered impersonating if I wore Propper ACU (storebought) and used it for airsoft, and if not, would I be able to display rank, nametapes or division patches? Am I able to wear anything that represents something related? My setup for my ideal ACU would be: -ACU Uniform -U.S. Army Printed Branch Tape -Name Tape -Pin-on Insignia -Rank -Unit/Division Patch -Reverse US Flag Which of all of these is legal to display? Link to post Share on other sites
Coldgunner Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 not sure about US law, but the general rule here is its ok, but do not wear insignia of an existing unit. Link to post Share on other sites
sadigh Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Can't imagine it being illegal, as long as you don't wear it in public or to impersonate units whilst in public, but don't take my word for it though. Personally, I wouldn't bother with the unit patches and rank insignia out of respect of those currently serving. Would probably save you alot of akward questioning in the safezone and a broken nose if you didn't wear them mate, but again its down to you, can't imagine anyone who is in the forces who also plays airsoft would take kindly to it, as they earnt it Just my opinion Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 No offence guys, but if you don't know the answer then it's probably best not to just have a guess, or tell him what the law says in another country eh? Not really what the OP's looking for. Link to post Share on other sites
Sniperman15 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I wear proppers, an interceptor etc.. Several guys (including me) get the US army tape and name tape, but NO unit or rank patches. Its considered disrespectful by most to wear something you didnt earn, atleast rank and unit wi Link to post Share on other sites
Jimisin73 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Not illegal at all, but rank and unit patches would be inappropriate Link to post Share on other sites
Sonny Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 10 USC, subtitle A, part 2, chapter 45,sections 771 and 772 http://uscode.house.gov/download/pls/10C45.txt If you go all out to match exactly how all patches, and rank are worn it would be considered illegal, as you would be impersonating military personel. Depending on the police officer, and what mood he is in, he could arrest you for it and cause trouble. If you wear say like tennis shoes, and dont exactly follow the code of uniform you can easily get away with it. If you do, make sure to NEVER claim to serve upon someone asking. Link to post Share on other sites
Kousnik Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 i dont want to bring up a WHOLE different subject, but people who say that wearing unit patches is disrespectful are fruity. OMG WHAT HAVE I DONE. Link to post Share on other sites
pjones Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I am fairly sure that impersonating an officer is a no-no. If you do, make sure to NEVER claim to serve upon someone asking. That's the most important thing. Link to post Share on other sites
L4byr1nth Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 It's a respect issue, which a lot of people in our country struggle with at the moment... I agree with the above though. You should be fine, as long as you don't go all out in the impression, and also NEVER claim to be a serving soldier unless you actually are one. Ben. Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Would it be disrespectful to wear a rank if it was the rank you held before leaving service, regardless of uniform? Link to post Share on other sites
L4byr1nth Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Not sure on that one actually... I guess it wouldn't be, as long as the unit patches were the same as the one you served in? I don't really like wearing real-deal patches at all, apart from name tapes. Ben. Link to post Share on other sites
M0ldyM!LK Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Impersonating military personnel is a federal offense. Leave off insignias, patches, etc. if you do wear ACUs for whatever reason. Personally, I think the only tape you should have on them is your name. Remember that there are two ways to wear a uniform: 1. Wear it RIGHT 2. DON'T WEAR IT When one person wears it like a *suitcase* bag, then people who observe it tend to generalize that person with the entire branch. So for the sake of those of us serving, please remember these two points. If you can't adhere to #1, then please stick to option 2. Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 We've done the whole disrespectful/haven't-earned-it thing to death here many times, and while it's useful to the OP to know the etiquette, they're specifically asking about legality - so please let's not derail this guy's thread too much, eh? That's a general observation by the way, 'cos I've seen the way this goes too many times and I'm not in the mood to tidy everyone's toys up if they go off on one later. Be nice, folks. Link to post Share on other sites
Crocodilo Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Here in Brazil, we advise not to wear a complete set of Brazilian forces BDU, much less unit patches. Unfotunatelly we have a very suspicious and uninformed police force. Most of officers wont bother, but there are those SOBs that love to make your day miserable, so we dont give them a reason. These are the patterns we use. Brazilian ArmyCommandos in Haiti. Brazilian Marines Amphibious Commandos Brazilian Air Force Para Rescue But its OK to use any foreign pattern. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimisin73 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 I don't think it's disrespectful, but others will disagree. In our group, typically we reserve branch tapes for people who are currently serving or have served in the past. So, I wear a US NAVY name tape, denoting my prior service. My team mates who have never served wear their TEAM name on their branch tapes... it's just a quick and easy way for new guys to be able to tell who the prior guys are and get a feel for our backgrounds... That said I just spent the entire weekend working with Army National Guard units working as Staff for Operation Northern Wind, wearing ACUs and all the serving soldiers welcomed our use of their uniform. It's all about attitude and respect (ie. don't look like a *suitcase* bag in their uniform...) As was said above, it's most important never to claim to be anything you are not. Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Not sure on that one actually... I guess it wouldn't be, as long as the unit patches were the same as the one you served in? I don't really like wearing real-deal patches at all, apart from name tapes. Ben. No unit patches at all. Just my Electrowerkz Coalition Force patch, my name tape, and a rank epaulette with the rank I last held before I left service. I did earn that rank afterall, it's just that it's going to be on a different country's military uniform. Any opinions? Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 Hello? Is this thing on? Link to post Share on other sites
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