hands in the pant pockets

[flyguy06]

Well, yes. Obviously no one is going to expect you to be looking sharp in the field. They wont expect you to have a starched uniform or shined boots either. That goes without saying

[Nathan]

If you are in public on an ES mission, they know you are looking for something so you don't need to look your best.

Actually, you SHOULD be looking your best. I don't see any reason why you wouldn't want to. I mean, if you're best is still somewhat scruffy-looking, it's still your best. If you don't look your best, it signifies laziness on your part.

Just a minor technicality, I suppose, but I didn't want people to get the wrong idea.

[Stephanie Allen]

I personally think that when cadets have their hands in their pockets it looks completely unprofessional, but there's no reg on whether or not you're allowed to do so.

[Marine Corps Gal]

I find the pockets extremely helpful when on actual missions, at encampment or at ES Weekends and such (they carry a lot).  However, at meetings and other times when they're empty, I find that they've been strethched out because of this and tend to bulge a little.