Who determines that wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army?

• A. The President.
• B. The Vice President.
• C. The Commander.
• D. The Unit Sergeant Major.

Answer: (C)

The unit Commander has the authority to decide whether wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army. Commanders are responsible for enforcing Army appearance and conduct standards within their units, and they must judge how a Soldier’s uniform wear or public behavior reflects on the Army as a whole. If a situation suggests potential discredit, the commander determines the appropriate action, up to corrective steps or removal from uniform as allowed by policy. The President and Vice President are national leaders with different roles, and while a Unit Sergeant Major can advise, the final determination rests with the Commander.