Not 100% true. It's also about not having those in uniform make the rest of the service look bad doing something silly. Also, and some major Navy commands that train sailors just out of boot camp who are not 100% indoctrinated - those sailors are actually REQUIRED to wear a dress uniform off base. This is a reminder to you to not be stupid, you're part of the gang now and you're going to get spotted and outed.
And it's only a rule to not wear a working uniform off base, you camo outfit or some such. You can wear a dress uniform anywhere you like.
Not 100% true. It's also about not having those in uniform make the rest of the service look bad doing something silly. Also, and some major Navy commands that train sailors just out of boot camp who are not 100% indoctrinated - those sailors are actually REQUIRED to wear a dress uniform off base. This is a reminder to you to not be stupid, you're part of the gang now and you're going to get spotted and outed.
And it's only a rule to not wear a working uniform off base, you camo outfit or some such. You can wear a dress uniform anywhere you like.