AR 670-1: 11-3. Occasions for wear

11-3. Occasions for wear

a. All-purpose wear. The male ASU is authorized for wear on and off duty, on and off the installation, unless

restricted by the commander. The male ASU is not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform when other uniforms are more appropriate.

b. Approved wear. The male ASU is prescribed for year-round wear for all Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by

the commander. Soldiers may wear variations of the male ASU:

(1) On duty when prescribed by the local commander.

(2) At social functions of a private or official nature, either before or after retreat, and while in transit to and from

such functions. The male ASU is normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation, such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, and similar functions.

(3) When designated by the host of an event.

(4) On other appropriate occasions, as desired by the individual.

(5) Soldiers may wear the male service uniform for commercial travel per paragraphs 3–7b through 3–7c.

c. Restrictions on wear.

(1) Personnel may not wear the male ASU uniform in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol for con-

sumption on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Sol- diers may not wear the male ASU if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.

(2) Commanders may further restrict wear of the male ASU per paragraphs 2–6, 2–7a, and 2–7b.

(3) The male ASU is normally appropriate for parades, reviews, and ceremonies.