Where are pens and pencils carried in uniform, specifically on the ODU?

• A. In pocket
• B. In the slot of the button fly front ~4 inches below the top button hole
• C. In belt
• D. In hat

Answer: (B)

Neatness and accessibility drive where small writing instruments belong on the ODU. The designated pen slot on the front fly, about four inches below the top button hole, is the built-in, secure place for pens and pencils. It keeps them easily reachable without bulging or snagging on gear, preserving the uniform’s tidy appearance. Carrying a pen in a belt or hat would look improper and could cause interference or loss, and a general pocket may not offer the same controlled, discrete location. So, the pen slot in that spot is the proper, best choice.