Picard's Vest

[Commander Ramey]

I have seen it referred to as a officer's vest, commander's vest etc.

Anyone have good poop on this, or just their interpretation and if they let their PC's use them?

[Uruz]

Please cite example where you've seen said "vest." If it's what I think you're referring to, it's just the undervest to the DS9/First Contact+ uniforms.

[Commander Ramey]

its just the uniform vest that you seem Picard wear a number of times... Surely they don't wear that under their uniform all the time.

[Dan Gurden]

I remember also that Sisko wore one in an episode of DS9. And in that episode (which I cannot quite remember for sure) I think he took his Jacket off to reveal the vest underneath.

I would say that it is an acceptable optional uniform top, worn with or without the jacket.

Maybe the multiple layers begin to explain 'Commanders Girth'? Or is that all the replicated food and drink and site-to-site transporters?

[Commander Ramey]

Ahhh I await the day where I can say "Transporter, Energize" and arrive at the gameing session without driving!

[Owen E Oulton]

Actually, Sisko wore it a lot, Picard only once or twice, assuming you mean this one:

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This is, as has been stated, just a waistcoat (to use the British term) worn under the tunic. Whether or not it's worn under the tunic at all times would depend on what variantions are allowed by regulations, as modified by ship's (or station's) standing orders.

[Commander Ramey]

I assume that it is only with the later model uniforms as well...

Anyone use them in their games? We have after all only seen the commanding officers make use of them, but that may just be TV Moments.

[Taurik]

IIRC, we also saw Luthor Sloan wear this on DS9.

[Phoenix]

My thoughts:
Casual Duty Uniform: The times we have seen it people are doing padd-work, drinking Earl Gray or coffee, in some sort of office like area. All very casually.