Wear of Chaplains International uniform at national,
regional and local events
● When Chaplains International is participating in a public event that has been approved by the Headquarters Command, commanders are responsible
for determining the appropriate uniform for the event.
● Generally, protocol standards dictate standards of dress.
For instance, when an invitation calls for formal attire, the appropriate Chaplains International uniform is the Class A service uniform. However, in some instances, the Class C BDU uniform may be appropriate.
● Commanders should make use of their protocol or other appropriate supporting staff for a decision regarding the appropriate uniform.
● Commanders should use their discretion and consider the following when determining the appropriate uniform for the event:
○ (1) The nature and location of the event.
○ (2) Whether the event is open to the public or not.
○ (3) The solemnity of the event.
○ (4) Who is being recognized at or by the event (is the event recognizing current Soldiers or veterans).
○ (5) Who is hosting the event.
○ (6) Who is attending the event.
○ (7) Whether the media will be present.
● When attire is listed as “duty uniform,” the activities undertaken drive the appropriate uniform.
“Duty uniform” does not necessarily indicate Class C uniform wear. When “duty” is listed as the uniform for an event, commanders need to exercise good
judgment for participants and attendees.
● If an event recognizes the service and sacrifice of Soldiers for named operations, then the Chaplains International’s black Class C BDU uniform may be
appropriate.
● If the event recognizes the shared sacrifice of our veterans on Veterans Day, then the Class A service uniform is appropriate.
● In all cases, Chaplains International is on display.
● Commanders are expected to recognize the difference and prescribe a uniform appropriate for an event.
● When commanders are in doubt regarding the appropriate uniform, they should seek guidance from their higher headquarters and/or the appropriate
public affairs or protocol office
for determining the appropriate uniform for the event.
● Generally, protocol standards dictate standards of dress.
For instance, when an invitation calls for formal attire, the appropriate Chaplains International uniform is the Class A service uniform. However, in some instances, the Class C BDU uniform may be appropriate.
● Commanders should make use of their protocol or other appropriate supporting staff for a decision regarding the appropriate uniform.
● Commanders should use their discretion and consider the following when determining the appropriate uniform for the event:
○ (1) The nature and location of the event.
○ (2) Whether the event is open to the public or not.
○ (3) The solemnity of the event.
○ (4) Who is being recognized at or by the event (is the event recognizing current Soldiers or veterans).
○ (5) Who is hosting the event.
○ (6) Who is attending the event.
○ (7) Whether the media will be present.
● When attire is listed as “duty uniform,” the activities undertaken drive the appropriate uniform.
“Duty uniform” does not necessarily indicate Class C uniform wear. When “duty” is listed as the uniform for an event, commanders need to exercise good
judgment for participants and attendees.
● If an event recognizes the service and sacrifice of Soldiers for named operations, then the Chaplains International’s black Class C BDU uniform may be
appropriate.
● If the event recognizes the shared sacrifice of our veterans on Veterans Day, then the Class A service uniform is appropriate.
● In all cases, Chaplains International is on display.
● Commanders are expected to recognize the difference and prescribe a uniform appropriate for an event.
● When commanders are in doubt regarding the appropriate uniform, they should seek guidance from their higher headquarters and/or the appropriate
public affairs or protocol office