RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS MODULES Wear Your Uniform With Pride 29 October 2012 SECTION I. Lesson Plan Series Task(s) Taught Academic Hours References Student Study Assignments Instructor Requirements Equipment Required Materials Required ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Wear Your Uniform With Pride Task Number INDIVIDUAL The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows: Test Test Review Total Hours: Resident Hours/Methods 0 hrs 50 mins / Conference / Discussion 0 hrs 00 mins / Practical Exercise (Performance) 0 hrs 0 hrs 0 hrs 50 mins Number Title Date AR 670-1 TRADOC Pam 600-4 None Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia The Soldier s Blue Book a. 1 Instructor per 35 Soldiers 03 Feb 2005 09 Jun 2010 b. Be familiar with this Training Support Package (TSP) Id Name 5836013927680/96454N LCD DATA PROJECTOR 6730-00-577-4813 Screen, Projection, BM-10A, Stand 702102982124/70209N Computer, Personal System Instructor Materials: a. This Training Support Package (TSP) Stu Ratio Additional Information Inst Ratio Spt Qty Exp 1:1 No 0 No 1:1 No 0 No 1:1 No 0 No Student Materials: a. TR Pam 600-4, Soldier s Blue Book b. Other materials as directed by RSP Unit SOP 1
Classroom, Training Area, and Range Requirements Instructional Guidance Organizational Classroom Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and the identified reference material. As always, if there is opportunity to show or present an exhibit to validate your lesson plan, it will garner more validity, however, at the very least; your uniform should be impeccable. 2
SECTION II. INTRODUCTION SHOW Slide 1 (STRM) Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 5 mins Media: Slide Presentation Motivator Terminal Learning Objective Safety Requirements Risk Assessment Level Evaluation Instructional Lead-In How you appear in uniform says a lot about who we Americans are as individuals and as a people. The ARNG Uniform is a precious symbol of our nation s sacrifices for freedom. And as the living legacy of the thousands who died for our way of life, the uniform deserves to be worn with pride. SHOW Slide 2 (Terminal Learning Objective) Inform the students of the following Terminal Learning Objective requirements. At the completion of this lesson, you [the student] will: Action: Conditions: Standards: Wear Your Uniform With Pride Given IPFU, ACU, Class A or Class B Uniform in Garrison or Field Environment Wear the Army Uniform properly, upholding a time honored tradition Conduct a safety brief prior to training as needed and IAW unit and installation policies. Low - Risk Assessment to be produced locally IAW FM 5-19, August 2006. None In Red Phase you learned about proper wear of the military uniform, and candidly much of your training is done in less than antiseptic field conditions, however, there is more to it than making sure you have the correct shoes or boots on. When not in a field environment you will be noticed, even reviewed by many individuals you wouldn t expect. Yes, you can be sure that you re Company Commander and First Sergeant will always be on the prowl, but what about a brand new RSP Soldier on their first drill, or the fuel station attendant as you travel home after drill. What about your flight from Basic Combat Training to Advanced Individual Training, or that ever important trip home directly from the parade field at AIT. You will be representing all of the branches United States Department of Defense. Ensure that you dress with pride and confidence. This lesson plan details those attributes that will bring you to the forefront of representation. 3
SECTION III. PRESENTATION 1. Learning Step / Activity 1. Wear Your Uniform With Pride Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 40 mins Media: Slide Presentation Ensure you are in the proper uniform and are professional in appearance and actions. You may want to share with the students a very brief example in your own military career how the uniform may have influenced you to act more professional or made you stop and think about how you were wearing the uniform. The following are suggestions for comments you may wish to use to explain the following two slides. Your own comments or experiences will be more effective as you continue this presentation. SHOW Slide 3 (What s in it For You) a. What s In It For You? (1) Pride. Wearing the uniform correctly will signal to other people a strong sense of pride, commanding their attention and respect. (2) Respect. If you show respect for yourself then you will show respect for your country. (3) Confidence. If a Soldier is squared away, the confidence level others have for you as protector and defender is automatic because you walk the walk. (4) Trust. How can I possibly depend on you to execute your duties if you aren t even able to dress yourself with pride? b. You are wearing a legacy. Think back to when you were young and saw a soldier for the first time. What was it that made you stare? Was it the shiny buttons or the badges? Or was it the dashing figure and air of mystery that filled you with awe? What did you feel when you saw someone in a military uniform? What struck you, and how did it make you feel? Depending on the level of participation the instructor may ask a series of questions, the purpose of which is to illicit an answer indicating pride, awe, legacy, respect, such as the following: After receiving feedback say something to the effect, that is the legacy you will leave when dressed in confidence by the proper wear of your uniform. Think back to when you were young and first saw a Soldier in uniform. What were your thoughts? Have you ever witnessed or seen on television the ebb and flow of a battalion or even a brigade of Soldiers marching into an armory or flight deck as they have returned from deployment? What was the exact feeling you had at that time? What struck you when you watched the news and viewed a one armed Soldier in dress greens receiving a medal for his or her valor? SHOW Slide 4 (Wearing a Legacy) 4
Familiarize yourself with the following history and explain to the students in your own terms. Reading material abounds on these subjects. Find a story that addresses your determination and, as an aside tell it to the class bringing emphasis to the following historical facts. c. The U.S. Army National Guard uniform is a powerful symbol because it carries with it the history of many generations who fought and died to protect the democratic values our country stands for. The modern-day Army National Guard uniform is the living legacy of those early patriots. (1) You are now part of that legacy, when you re in uniform and also when you re not. You can now claim a fellowship with the brave souls we admire for standing true to their beliefs, no matter what the threat. (2) Let s talk about how the uniform symbolizes: The American Republic, the people who died for American ideals, and the strength and comfort our soldiers give to those we protect. (3) Long before the National Defense Act called for a National Guard to be created in 1916, American colonists formed militias to protect their colonies from invasion. You may recall the story of the Minutemen and Paul Revere, who rode through the colonies warning, The British are coming! at the time of the American Revolution. Does anyone know why they were called Minutemen? At this point you may wish to get some feedback from the class. (4) The local militia was named minutemen because they were ready at a moment s notice to be called away from their civilian lives and occupations to defend their colony in an emergency. (5) Those militias formed the beginnings of today s Army National Guard, which is made up of ordinary members of society trained so that they can stand shoulder-toshoulder with active component units in a matter of hours in the event of a national or international crisis. (6) Can anyone think what the purpose of the first uniforms was? At first, uniforms served as a means of identifying which soldiers were on which side of a battle. But as the men who wore the uniforms became associated with courage and strength due to their brave actions, the uniform began to symbolize that bravery and strength. And each person in uniform received the amount of honor and respect that their regiment had earned in battle. d. What the uniform now represents: (1) In the same way, the Army National Guard uniform has become endowed with the honor of all the men and women who fought in all the battles of the American Republic. At first, during the Colonial period, these citizen soldiers fought only inside U.S. borders. Later, starting in the 1800s, the Army National Guard began to deploy beyond the sea. The Army National Guard served in the First and Second World Wars, in the Korean War and the Vietnam conflict, in several Cold War mobilizations, in Desert Storm, in Somalia, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, and most recently in Afghanistan and Iraq. (2) Because the Army National Guard played a part in so many historic conflicts and peacekeeping missions, its uniform lives and breathes our nation s history. 5
e. The uniform symbolizes all who gave their lives: (1) But even more than the battles themselves, the uniform symbolizes the men and women who risked and gave their lives for our ideals: for the right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness regardless of race, creed, or color. There are ghosts of hundreds of thousands of Americans from every generation, who gave their lives so that the flag can still wave today, so that we can worship the way we want, and say what we want. (2) And those ghosts live on in the men and women now posted across the globe like the 18-year-old lying in the dirt of Iraq with the sand blowing over his head, thinking about the next time he ll see his family. (3) So, if you wear your uniform improperly, you re disrespecting the spirit and legacy of our predecessors, the spirit of and commitment of those who are in harm s way right now, and the spirit of those who may soon be in peril! f. The uniform reflects strength and comfort: (1) Finally, the uniform symbolizes the strength and comfort we as soldiers give to those we protect. The Army National Guard has always had a dual mission, in addition to providing the nation with units ready to defend it around the world, we have always provided the individual states with forces trained and equipped to protect the life and property of our fellow citizens. (2) Well, it s your sharp, soldierly appearance that reinforces in the minds of your countrymen and women the strength of our armed forces. That makes them trust you, which is a great comfort to them. (3) If you re in any doubt whether you actually do project this image of strength and comfort to people, let me tell you. In 10 years, you ll add up the times someone came up to you and said thank you for what you do. Or said that the reason they sleep comfortably at night, and feel they and their children are safe is because you chose to wear the uniform. There will be many times like that. (4) As you can see, the Army National Guard uniform is much more than a set of work clothes. It s a living, breathing record of our country s past. And the way you wear it signals the strength of your commitment, your feelings of self-worth, and your respect for the tradition it represents. (5) Before we get to the three types of uniforms you ll be wearing, are there any questions so far? g. The three key uniforms you ll be wearing in the Army National Guard will be: (1) The IPFU (Improved Physical Fitness Uniform). (2) The ACU (Army Combat Uniform). (3) The Class A and B Uniforms. SHOW Slide 5 (Improved Physical Fitness Uniform) Instruct students to follow along in their Battle Book Extreme. 6
The following points go into greater deal than what is on the slide. If the Soldiers happen to be in IPFU at the time, mix it up by having two or three students wear the uniform improperly, and of course at least one exhibiting proper wear. h. First, let s take a look at the Improved Physical Fitness Uniform, or IPFU. This is a uniform you can wear on and off the installation, when authorized by your commander. Your IPFU consists of four core items, which are identical for males and females, plus some accessories. The core items are: (1) Black running shorts. (2) Gray t-shirt. (3) Gray/black running jacket. (4) Black running pants. i. Accessories: (1) In the way of accessories, you need to have a pair of running shoes. You buy these commercially. I highly recommend you buy real running shoes, not just any old athletic shoes. (2) Socks have to be plain and white with no logos, stripes, symbols, or swooshes. Socks have to be long enough to cover your ankle bone, but not as long as soccer or tube socks. (3) Also, you can wear black or grey spandex running shorts. But, these must be purchased at Army clothing sales. (4) Then, depending on the weather and the time of day or night, you ll also wear: (a) Reflective belts or vests. (b) Gloves. (c) Green fleece cap. j. Tips on wearing the IPFU. A few tips on how to wear some of the elements in the IPFU: (1) Zip up your jacket; don t roll or push up the sleeves. (2) Tuck in your t-shirt. (3) Wear your socks straight up; don t roll or fold them over. (4) Pull your watch cap down snugly; fold up the bottom of the cap; don t roll it up. SHOW Slide 6 (Army Combat Uniform) As with the IPFU you want to have a few Soldiers exhibiting improper wear of the ACU, and at least one Soldier wearing the uniform properly. k. Now, let s move on to the Army Combat Uniform, or ACU, also known as the Class C uniform. This is the uniform you ll spend most of your time in. 7
(1) Tips on wearing ACU. Now, here are some tips on how to wear the Army Combat Uniform. (a) Your digital jacket. Always worn zipped completely up and sleeves down at all times. (b) Your jacket should be worn outside the trousers and can t extend below the top of the cargo pocket of your trousers or be shorter than the bottom of your trouser side pocket. (c) Your trousers must be worn with a belt and must always be neatly tucked into your boots and properly bloused, which is regulation when you re wearing the Army uniform. (2) Blousing techniques: (a) Now blousing is important, and I want to explain it to you. There are a few different ways to blouse your trousers. Some people use what s called a blousing rubber, which is a small elastic string with a hook on each end that goes around your shin while the remainder of the pant leg is rolled up into itself and held in place by this blousing rubber. (b) Another effective method is to first extend the pant leg and take equal amounts of pant leg on either side of the leg and roll it back and around to the back of the shin so that the fold is equal on each side; this keeps the pant leg in place while still offering a bloused appearance. Then take either an elastic device or tape and pass it around the ankle so that the pants leg remains in place when it goes into the boot. (c) The big thing is to take care not to pull the excess of the trouser to just one side of the shin and continue to wrap excess around back of the leg. This results in a peg-legged appearance, which is completely unacceptable when wearing the Army uniform. (3) Your tan t-shirt should be U.S. Army-authorized. (4) Your boot laces tucked into your boots. (5) And all Velcro pockets must be closed. (6) Your Beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lower than the middle of the ear. Personnel will cut off the ends of the adjusting ribbon and secure the ribbon knot inside the edge binding at the back of the beret. When worn properly, the beret is formed to the shape of the head; therefore, soldiers may not wear hairstyles that cause distortion of the beret. (7) Your Patrol Cap is worn straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line parallel to the ground. No hair will be visible on the forehead. (8) Let s look at times and places where it is appropriate to wear the ACU s. (a) The uniform is prescribed for year-round wear for all Soldiers, unless otherwise directed by the Commander. It is, however, a duty uniform. 8
(b) Soldiers may wear the ACU off post on the way to and from IDT unless prohibited by the Commander. (c) The ACU will not be worn for commercial travel unless authorized by AR 670-1, paragraph 1-10C. (d) Personnel will not wear the ACU in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food, Soldiers may not wear the ACU if their activities in the establishment center on drinking alcohol. (e) The ACU is not normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation, such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, etc. The ACU is issued as a combat uniform and is not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform when other uniforms (Class A or B, dress and mess uniform) are more appropriate. (9) Are there any questions on the Army Combat Uniform? SHOW Slide 7 (Class A/B Army Service Uniform) These notes are self-explanatory, however it is suggested that you use them only as a guide to keep from leaving something out. l. The Class A/B Army Service Uniform (ASU). The B uniform is basically the A uniform without the jacket. The components of these uniforms, like the ACU, were discussed in a previous lesson plan; Proper Wear of the Military Uniform. The following are tips on wearing the Class A/B Army Service Uniforms: (1) The beret is worn 1 inch above the eyebrows. You can t have your hair visible on your forehead, below the front bottom edge of the beret. (2) Pay special attention to your gig line: that s the line going from your shirt placket, trailing the edge of the belt buckle, and continuing with the edge of the fly. This whole line must be straight. (3) Your left hip trouser pocket has to be buttoned. (4) Shoes must be highly polished. (5) Your brass should be polished and without fingerprints. (6) The Class A/B Army Service Uniforms should be crisp and sharp, with creases in the sleeves of blouses and shirts and the legs of trousers, but no creases in the jacket or skirt. m. Let s talk about when you would wear the Class A and B Army Service Uniforms. (1) You can wear them throughout the year, both on and off-duty, during travel, and for both official and unofficial occasions. (2) The Class A uniform is used for occasions like graduations, promotions, and any special event that the military puts on. (3) You may also wear the Class A uniform to civilian functions like weddings and religious services. 9
(4) You typically would wear the Class B uniform in an office or administrative setting. (5) Are there any questions about the wear of the Class A/B Army Service Uniform? n. These three uniforms the IPFU, ACU, and Class A and B are the key uniforms you ll be wearing. Now, there s one thing that applies to all uniforms that has a huge impact on how good you look wearing them, and that s the actual fit of your uniforms, how you wear them, and how you care for them. Here are some points to remember: (1) Your uniforms should fit comfortably to give you proper ventilation and cooling. So you can t get your uniforms altered, say by tapering or gathering them. (2) The Class A/B Army Service Uniforms should be kept clean and pressed. If they re not, you won t be happy when you realize how much it costs to replace that top and bottom. Follow the instructions on creases that we discussed. (3) The ACU and IPFU should be kept clean and wrinkle free. (4) Your uniforms should be buttoned, zipped, and velcroed. (5) Metal insignia, belt buckles, and belt tips should be free of scratches and corrosion, and items meant to be shiny should be shiny. (6) All medals and ribbons should be clean and not frayed at the edges. (7) Shoes should be shined and boots should be cleaned. (8) No stray threads should remain on new uniforms; work with a buddy and check each other out for stray threads. (9) Finally, no items should stick out of your pockets or look bulky in your pockets; you can carry them in a pocket, but they can t be seen. This includes pens and pencils in the chest pockets of the blouse. And at no time can cell phones or pagers stick out of your pockets or look bulky in them. Also at no time should your beret ever, ever be seen jutting out from a pocket or any part of the uniform. If your beret can t be fully hidden in a cargo pocket of your ACU, you have to carry it. Remember, you are wearing a Legacy Wear it With Pride! SHOW Slide 8 (Terminal Learning Objective) TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Wear Your Uniform With Pride CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Given IPFU, ACU, Class A or Class B Uniform in Garrison or Field Environment Wear the Army Uniform properly, upholding a time honored tradition 10
SECTION IV. ASK FOR QUESTIONS AND SUMMARY Method of Instruction: Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 5 mins Media: None a. Ask students if they have any questions. b. Answer all questions or agree to get back to students with a complete or appropriate answer. SUMMARY Explain what you have discussed during this block of instruction, and offer any personal experiences to introduce the contemporary operating environment. 11
SECTION V. Testing Requirements Feedback Requirements STUDENT EVALUATION (OPTIONAL) None None 12
Appendix A - Viewgraph Masters VIEWGRAPHS STRM Slide #1 Terminal Learning Objective Slide #2 What s in it for You Slide #3 Wearing a Legacy Slide #4 Improved Physical Fitness Uniform Slide #5 Army Combat Uniform Slide #6 Class A/B Army Service Uniform Slide #7 Terminal Learning Objective Slide #8 A-1
Appendix B - Test(s) and Test Solution(s) (N/A) B-1
Appendix C - Practical Exercises and Solutions (N/A) C-1
Appendix D - Student Handouts (N/A) D-1