Great Question.
What’s the Regulation Say?
4–3. Occasions for wear
c. Restrictions on wear.
(1) Personnel may not wear the combat uniform in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol for consumption on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Soldiers
may not wear the combat uniform if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.
My Interpretation
If you are in a place that does not primarily serve alcohol (Like a Bar) and the place you are in is an establishment that serves food and/or a location like a bowling alley, then I would say Yes, you can drink while in uniform as long as you are not there for the sole purpose of drinking and your conduct does not reflect poorly on the service.
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Rich Woods
Is it against regulations for a soldier to consume alcoholic beverages while dressed in his dress blue uniform?
Mark Gerecht
This response is provide based on the information you provided. You should not use this information to make a decision. Seek guidance from your chain of command, JAG, and/or the IG. Do your own research. Then make an informed decision.
There is no specific policy on this subject matter. Usually the post or Garrison commander will have a policy on when and where alcohol can be consumed while in uniform off post. The regulation states that a Soldier will not drink in uniform in an establishments whose primary purpose is for alcohol consumption (example: A bar). Notice it state primary purpose.
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