Army Regulation

WEAR AND APPEARANCE OF

ARMYUNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA

Headquarters, Department of the Army

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*AR 670-1

ARMY REGULATION HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 670-1 j WASHINGTON, DC, 1 November 1981

UNIFORM AND INSIGNIA

WEAR AND APPEARANCE OF ARMY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA

Effective upon receipt

This revision updates Department of the Army policy for proper wear and appearance of the US Army Uni-forms and insignia which will be worn by both male and female, officer and enlisted personnel in the USArmy. This regulation may be supplemented at the MACOM level. HQDA agencies and major Army com-mands will furnish one copy of each supplement to DAPE-HRL-U, WASH, DC 20310. Interim changes tothis regulation are not official unless they are authenticated by The Adjutant General Users will destroy in-terim changes on their expiration dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

PART I. GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Purpose .............................................................. 1-1 1-1

Applicability ............................. .............................. 1-2 1-1How to recommend changes to the Army uniform .............. .................... 1-3 1-1When wearing of the Army uniform is required or prohibited ............... .......... 1-4 1-1Uniform appearance and fit .................................................... 1-5 1-2Personal appearance................................. ................. 1-6 1-3Appearance standards for male personnel ........................................ 1-7 1-3Appearance standards for female personnel ...................................... 1-8 1-4Uniformity of material ...................................................... 1-9 1-4Distinctive uniforms and uniform items ......................................... 1-10 1-4Wearing of civilian clothing ................................................... 1-11 1-4Wearing of jewelry .......................................................... 1-12 1-4Wearing of identification tags, security badges, and nameplates. ...................... 1-13 1-4Privately owned protective/reflective clothing..................................... 1-14 1-5Color of ornamentation and insignia for detailed officers ............................. 1-15 1-5

2. RESPONSIBILITIESEnlisted personnel ........................................................... 2-1 2-1Commissioned and warrant officers............... ........................... 2-2 2-1Commanders ............................................... .............. 2-3 2-1Responsibilities of individuals purchasing uniforms, uniform items, and heraldic items ...... 2-4 2-1Responsibilities of manufacturers and suppliers of uniform and heraldic items ............ 2-5 2-1Restrictions on the purchase, possession, and reproduction of heraldic items .............. 2-6 2-2Responsibilities for the Uniform Quality Control System ............................. 2-7 2-2Responsibility for the Heraldic Quality Control System ............................... 2-8 2-3Revocation or suspension of certificates for uniform or heraldic quality control violations .... 2-9 2-3Responsibilities of other agencies......................... .......... ......... 2-10 2-3

PART II. MEN'S SERVICE, DRESS, FIELD AND WORK UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 3. ARMY TAN UNIFORM-MEN'SAuthorization for wear................. ....................................... 3-1 3-1Composition .......................................... ........... 3-2 3-1Occasions for wear ...................................... ......... 3-3 3-1M aterials ....................... ..................... .................. 3-4 3-1Trousers, tan ............. .......................................... 3-5 3-1Shirt, tan.................................................... 3-6 3-1Headgear . ........ .................................................. 3-7 3-1Shade matching of the Army tan uniform ..................................... .. 3-8 3-1Items worn on the uniform. ..................... ...................... ... 3-9 3-1

*This regulation supersedes AR 670-1, 15 February 1979 and all changes.

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CHAPTER 4. ARMY GREEN UNIFORMS-MEN'SAuthorization for wear .........................Composition ...........................Occasions for xwear ............................Materials .................................Coat, Army green........................Trousers, Army green ......................Shirt, green, tan, or white .....................Headgear ................ .............Items worn on the uniform...................Items worn on the Army green shirt ............

5. ARMY WHITE UNIFORM-MEN'SAuthorization for wear...... ...............Composition ...........................Occasions for wear ...........................Materials ......... ........................Coat, Army white........... ..............Trousers, Army white ........................Shirt, white ............. ..................Service cap, Army white .....................Items worn on the uniform .....................

6. ARMY BLUE UNIFORM-MEN'SAuthorization for wear .............. .......Composition ............................Occasions for wear ........................Materials ...............................Coat, Army blue .............................Trousers, Army blue .......................Cape, Army blue .........................Shirt, white ........... .................Service cap, Army blue ........................Items worn on the uniform. .....................

7. ARMY WHITE MESS UNIFORM-MEN'SAuthorization for wear ........................Composition ............. .................Occasions for wear ........................Materials ..................................Jacket, Army white ............... ........Trousers, Army black ......................Vest, white .................................Shirts, white .................................Headgear ..................................Items worn on the uniform. .....................

8. ARMY BLUE MESS UNIFORM-MEN'SAuthorization for wear ........................Composition ............... .............Occasions for wear .......................Materials ..............................Jacket, Army blue ............................Trousers, Army blue .........................Cape, Army blue ...........................Cummerbund, black ...........................Shirt, white, semiformal dress ...................Headgear ............ ....................Items worn on the uniform. .....................

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Authorization for wear...Composition. ..........Occasions for wear ......M aterials .............Jacket, Army blue ......Trousers, Army blue. ... .Cape, Army blue. ...... .Vest, white............Shirt, white, formal, dressHeadgear .............Items worn on the uniform ......................................

CHAPTER 10. FIELD, WORK, HOSPITAL DUTY, AND FOOD SERVICE UNIFORMS-MEN'SSection I. Field and Utility Uniforms

Authorization for wear ......... ................. ...........Composition ............ ............. .....................Occasions for wear ............ .....................................Materials ........................................................Cold weather uniform .....................................................HEhft weather uniform (tropical combat uniform) ................. .................Utility and durapress utility uniforms ................... ......................Coat, cold weather, men's (field jacket) .......................................Items worn with and on the uniforms............ . ........................Wear policy for flight clothing ................ ........................

II. Hospital Duty UniformAuthorization for wear ............... ................................Composition...................... ................................ .....Occasions for wear ....................................... ............ .....Smock, Medical Assistants, white cotton drill or white cotton/polyester durable press .......Trousers, Medical Assistants, white cotton drill or cotton/polyester .................. .Items worn with and on the uniform .......................................

III. Food Service UniformsAuthorization for wear........... ...................................Composition ................ ........... ............................Occasions for wear ................... ...................................Coat, food service, white cotton drill ............................................Smock, food inspector, white cotton twill .... ................................. .Trousers, food service, white cotton drill ................ .......................Items worn with and on the uniforms ............................................

CHAPTER 11. MEN'S ACCESSORIESBelt, web, waist and buckles. ..................................Beret ........... ........ .............. ..........................Boots, combat, black ................Buttons .....................Cape, Army blue ...................Chaplains apparel. ..................Cover, cap, rain .................Cummerbund, black .................G loves .......................Hat, drill sergeant, men ..............Judges' apparel; robes ...............Laces, shoe and boot. ............... .Military police articles and accessories. .Neckties ............... .......Overcoat, Army green ...............Army black all-weather coat...........Raincoat, Army green ...............Scarves......................Shirts .............................................Shoes............. ............................................

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Socks ...................................Studs and cufflinks ........................Sweaters .................................Undershirts ...........................Vest, white ............................Windbreakers, Army black and Army green ......

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PART III. WOMEN'S SERVICE, DRESS, FIELD, AND WORK UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 12. ARMY GREEN CORD UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear. ....................Composition. ............................Occasions for wear ........................Materials ................. ................Coat, Army green, cord ........................Skirt, Army green, cord ........................Headgear .. ..............................Items worn on the uniform .....................

13. ARMY GREEN (AG-388) UNIFORMS-WOMEN'SSection I. Skirt and Jacket

Authorization for wear.................Composition .....................Occasions for wear ....................Material ............................Jacket, long sleeve, Army green, shade 388.Jacket, short sleeve, Army green, shade 388Skirt, Army green, shade 388 ...........Headgear ...........................Items worn on the uniform. .............

II. Dress and Jacket (Optional)Authorization for wear .............................Composition .......................................Occasions for wear .............................Material .........................................Jacket, cardigan, Army green, shade 388. ................Dress, Army green, shade 388 .........................Headgear .........................................Items worn on the uniform ...........................

CHAPTER 14. ARMY GREEN CLASSIC UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear .............................Composition .......................................Occasion for wear. ............................Materials ................... .................Coat, Army green .................................Skirt, Army green .................................Slacks, Army green ................................Shirts.......................................Headgear ............ .........................Items worn on the uniform ...........................

15. ARMY GREEN PANTSUIT UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear ................. ........Composition ....................................Occasions for wear ...............................Materials ........................................Jacket, Army green, pantsuit. .......................Slacks, Army green, pantsuit ..........................Tunic, Army green, shade 413 ........................Shirts...................................Headgear ........................................Items worn on the uniform ...........................

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16. ARMY GREEN UNIFORMS--WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear. .....................Composition ..........................Occasions for wear ........................Materials, coat, skirt, and service hat...........Coat, Army green. ............ ..........Skirt, Army green .................. ......Shirt, white, or Army green, shade 415 .........Headgear .............................Items worn on the uniform.................

17. ARMY WHITE UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear ......................Composition .........................Occasions for wear .....................Materials, coat, skirt, and service hat...........Coat, Army white .........................Skirt, Army white ................... ....Shirt, white .............................Headgear, service hat, Army white ............Items worn on the uniform. ...............

18. ARMY BLUE UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear . .....................Composition ...........................Occasions for wear .....................Materials ......... ....................Coat, Army blue ..........................Skirt, Army blue ..........................Shirt, white ..........................Capes..............................Headgear............................Items worn on the uniform. ..................

19. ARMY WHITE MESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear .....................Composition ...........................Occasions for wear .........................Materials .............. .............Jacket, Army white ........................Skirt, Army black, mess .....................Cummerbund, black ........................Blouse, white, formal .. ....................Necktab, black, dress ....................Capes, Army blue and Army black.............Headgear ............... .............Items worn on the uniform ....................

20. ARMY ALL-WHITE MESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear ........................Composition ...............................Occasions for wear .......................Materials ............ . ..............Jacket, Army white .........................Skirt, Army white, mess ................... .Cummerbund, white .......................Blouse, white, formal ... .......... ......Necktab, black, dress .... .. ............Capes, Army blue and Army black ..............Headgear ................ . ............Items worn on the uniform ................ ........................ ............ .

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21. ARMY BLACK MESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear ...................................... .................Composition. ...................Occasions for wear ...............Materials ......................Jacket, Army black .............Skirt, Army black, mess...........Cummerbund, black..............Blouse, white, formal .............Necktab, black, dress ............Capes, Army blue and Army black...Headgear ....................Items worn on the uniform ................................

22. ARMY WHITE EVENING DRESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'SAuthorization for wear .............. ..........Composition ................. ..................Occasions for wear .............................

" Materials ............. .....................Jacket, Army white ........................... ...Skirt, Army black, evening .........................Cummerbund, black .............. .............Blouse, white, formal .............................Necktab, black, dress .............................Capes, Army blue and Army black .................. ..Headgear ................ ....................Items worn on the uniform ..........................

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Composition ............................ ...........Occasions for wear .....................................Materials .....................................Jacket, Army black ..................................Skirt, Army black, evening .............. ..............Cummerbund, black ...................................Blouse, white, formal ....................................Necktab, black, dress .................................Capes, Army blue and Army black ........................Headgear ...........................................Items worn on the uniform .................................

24. FIELD, WORK, HOSPITAL DUTY, FOOD SERVICE, AND MATWOMEN'S

Section I. Field and Utility UniformsAuthorization for wear ................................Composition.................. .................Occasions for wear ............ ................. ...M aterials ........ ......... ... .......................Cold weather uniform (shirt and slacks) ........................Cold weather uniform (coat and skirt or slacks) ..................Hot weather uniform (tropical combat uniform). .................Utility uniform .................. .......................Coat, cold weather, women's (field jacket) ............... ...Items worn with and on the uniforms .......................Wear policy for flight clothing ............. .........

II. Hospital Duty UniformsAuthorization for wear. .. ............................Composition ............................................Occasions for wear ........................................Dress, hospital duty, white ............... ..............Pantsuit, hospital duty, white ....... .....................Items worn with and on the uniforms ......................Precautionary wear restrictions ..........................

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III. Food Service Uniforms Paragraph PageAuthorization for wear...................................................... 24-19 24-7Composition................................................... ..... .... 24-20 24-7Occasions for wear........................................................ 24-21 24-7Pantsuit, food service, white................................................. 24-22 24-7Apron, food handler's, white, cotton drill........................................ 24-23 24-8Items worn with and on the uniforms........................................... 24-24 24-8

IV. Maternity UniformsAuthorization for wear.......................... .... ...................... 24-25 24-8Composition............................................................. 24-26 24-8Occasions for issue and wear................................................. 24-27 24-8Design .................................................. 24-28 24-9Items worn with and on the maternity uniform .................................... 24-29 24-9Exceptions to policy ....................................................... 24-30 24-9

CHAPTER 25. WOMEN'S ACCESSORIESBelt, web, waist and buckles ................................................. 25-1 25-1Beret ............. ............................................. ...... 25-2 25-1Boots................................................... 25-3 25-2Buttons ........ ...................................................... 25-4 25-2Blouse, white, formal ...................................................... 25-5 25-2Capes, Army, blue and Army, black............................................ 25-6 25-2Cummerbunds ................. ................. 25-7 25-3Gloves.................................................... 25-8 25-4Handbags ............................................................. 25-9 25-41.Hat, drill sergeant, women .................................................. 25-10 25-4Laces, shoe and boot.................................25-11 25-5Military police articles and accessories......................................25-12 25-5Necktabs, black ............................................ 25-13 25-5Overcoat, Army green................................. ....... ........... 25-14 25-6Overshoes, black ................... ................................ ..... 25-15 25-6Raincoats, Army green and all-weather coat, black.................................. 25-16 25-6Scarves...................................... ... ...... 25-17 25-8Shirts................................................................. 25-18 25-8Shoes and pumps ................................................... ........... 25-19 25-8Stockings and socks ....................................................... 25-20 25-9Sweaters ....................................................... ....... 25-21 25-9Umbrella, black........................... ................ 25-22 25-10Undershirts............................................... 25-23 25-10Tunic, Army green, shade 413................................................ 25-24 25-11Windbreaker, Army black..................................... ............. 25-25 25-12

PART IV. INSIGNIA AND ACCOUTERMENTS AND WEARING OF AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND BADGES

CHAPTER 26. INSIGNIA AND ACCOUTERMENTSGeneral....... ........................................................ 26-1 26-1General description ....................................................... 26-2 26-1Headgear insignia...................................................... 26-3 26-1"U.S." insignia............................................... 26-4 26-6Insignia of grade for general officers .................... :....................... 26-5 26-8Insignia of grade for all other officers ........................................... 26-6 26-10Insignia of grade for enlisted personnel ................................. 26-7 26-13Insignia of grade for retired personnel ................................... ...... 26-8 26-19Insignia of branch-authority for ............................................... 26-9 26-19Insignia of branch-description....................................... .. 26-10 26-20Insignia of branch-aides.................................... ............ 26-11 26-27Insignia of branch-how worn ............. ......... ....................... 26-12 26-29Insignia of branch-US Military Academy staff personnel ........................... 26-13 26-33Insignia for officer candidates................................................ 26-14 26-33Insignia for warrant officer candidates.......................................... 26-15 26-34Shoulder sleeve insignia-current organization.................................... 26-16 26-35Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service .................................. 26-17 26-37Branch of Service-colors................................................... 26-18 26-37

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Branch of Service-scarves .............................Combat Leaders identification ...........................Distinctive unit insignia ........ ....................Insignia, distinguishing, "U.S. ARMY" and nametape.........Aiguillette, Service ................................Aiguillette, dress.....................................Service stripes .................................Oversea Service bars .............. ...............Brassards ..........................................Insignia for civilians .............................Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel...........Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel .........

27. WEARING OF DECORATIONS, SERVICE MEDALS, BADGES, UNITPURTENANCES

Section I. General InformationG eneral............... ......... ..........................Authorization ........................................Definition of terms .......... ...........................When the wear of awards is authorized ...........................When the wear of awards is prohibited ............... ........

II. Precedence of awards, decorations and medalsOrder of precedence by category of medal .........................Order of precedence within categories of medals ....................

III. Manner of Wearing decorations and medalsManner of wear of full size decorations and Service medals ............Manner of wear of the Presidential Medal of Freedom ................Manner of wear of multiple neck ribbons, broad ribbons, sashes and starsManner of wear of Service ribbons and lapel buttons .................Manner of wear of miniature decorations and Service medals ..........Manner of wear of US and foreign unit award emblems ............ ..Manner of wear of appurtenances ...............................

IV. Category and precedence of badgesBadges authorized for wear on the Army uniform ................Badges not authorized for wear on the Army uniform ......... ...Categories of badges worn on the Army uniform ....................Order of precedence within category of badges ....................

V. Manner of wear of marksmanship, combat and special skill, identificationManner of wear of marksmanship badges ........................Manner of wear of combat and special skill badges ..................Manner of wear of identification badges ..........................Manner of wear of foreign badges ...........................

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PART V. WEAR OF THE ARMY UNIFORM BY RESERVE, RETIRED, SEPARATED, AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL

CHAPTER 28. WEAR OF THE ARMY UNIFORM BY RESERVE, RETIRED, SEPARATED, AND CIVIL-IAN PERSONNEL

Occasions of ceremony............................... ..................... 28-1 28-1Wear of the uniform by members of the Army National Guard and US Army Reserve ....... 28-2 28-1Wear of the uniform by retired personnel ............................... .... . 28-3 28-2Wear of the uniform by former members of the Army ............................. 28-4 28-2Wear of the uniform by Medal of Honor recipients .................. ............. 28-5 28-2Wear of the uniform by civilians ............................................. 28-6 28-2When wear of the uniform is prohibited. ................. ....................... 28-7 28-3Wear of a uniform similar to the Army uniform ....... ...... .... ............. 28-8 28-3Wear of a lapel button on civilian clothing ........................ .............. 28-9 28-3

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APPENDimS A.

B.C.D.E.F.G.

COMPOSITION OF UNIFORMS-MEN'S .....................................COMPOSITION OF UNIFORMS-WOMEN'S ................................OFFICER UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS ................................. .MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY AND AFFILIATED BRANCH OF SERVICE .OVERSEA UNIFORM AND CIVILIAN CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS .............AUTHORITY FOR WEAR-UNITED STATES UNIT AWARD EMBLEMS ..........TABLE OF PRESCRIBED DRESS ..........................................

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Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, General of the Army ...............Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, general .........................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, lieutenant general ..............Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, major general. ................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, brigadier general ...............Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, other commissioned officers .........Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army white mess, warrant officers .................Army white, mess uniform..................... ................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, General of the Army ..............Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, general.......................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, lieutenant general ...............Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, major general.. ................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, brigadier general ................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, other commissioned officers ..........Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, warrant officers...................Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Army blue mess, enlisted ..........................

E3-1 Army tan Uniform ............................................................4-i Service cap, Army green, general and field grade officers .......................................4-2 Service cap, Army green, company grade officers ..............................................4-3 Service cap, Army green, warrant officers........... .................................4-4 Service cap, Army green, enlisted personnel ...............................................4-5 Shoulder marks, general officers, field and company grade, and warrant officers .....................4-6 Shoulder marks, enlisted.........,......................................................4-7 Army green uniform .................................................................4-8 Army green shirt .................................................................5-i Service cap, Army white, general and field grade officers ..................................5-2 Service cap, Army white, company grade officers .............................................5-3 Service cap, Army white, warrant officers........... .......................................5-4 Service cap, Army white, enlisted personnel ................... .....................5-5 Army white uniform ................................................................6-i Shoulder strap, Army blue, General of the Army ..............................................6-2 Shoulder strap, Army blue, general .......................... .............................6-3 Shoulder strap, Army blue, lieutenant general ................................................6-4 Shoulder strap, Army blue, major general ...................... .........................6-5 Shoulder strap, Army blue, brigadier general ................................................6-6 Shoulder strap, Army blue, colonel .........................................................6-7 Shoulder strap, Army blue, lieutenant colonel..................................................6-8 Shoulder strap, Army blue, major ...... ................................................ .6-9 Shoulder strap, Army blue, captain..................................................6-10 Shoulder strap, Army blue, first lieutenant ..................................................6-11 Shoulder strap, Army blue, second lieutenant..........................................6-i2 Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 4 ............................................6-i3 Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 3 ........................... ...............6-i4 Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 2 .............................. ............6-15 Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 1 .....................................6-i6 Service cap, Army blue, general officers ....................................................6-i7 Service cap, Army blue, field grade officers...........................................6-i8 Service cap, Army blue, company grade officers.......... ..............................6-i9 Service cap, Army blue, warrant officers .................................................6-20 Service cap, Army blue, enlisted personnel............................................6-2i Army blue uniform.............................................................

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16-5 Shoulder marks, general officers, field and company grade, and warrant officers. .... .16-6 Shoulder marks, enlisted ........................................ ....16-7 Army Green uniform ...................................... .. .......

17-1 Service hat, Army white, general and field grade officers .........................17-2 Service hat, Army white, company grade officers ........17-3 Service hat, Army white, warrant officers. ............17-4 Service hat, Army white, enlisted personnel ............17-5 Army white uniform ............................18-1 Shoulder strap, Army blue, general .................18-2 Shoulder strap, Army blue, lieutenant general ..........18-3 Shoulder strap, Army blue, major general ..............18-4 Shoulder strap, Army blue, brigadier general ...........18-5 Shoulder strap, Army blue, colonel ...................18-6 Shoulder strap, Army blue, lieutenant colonel...........18-7 Shoulder strap, Army blue, major ....................18-8 Shoulder strap, Army blue, captain ...................18-9 Shoulder strap, Army blue, first lieutenant .............

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10-1 Cold weather uniform (shirt and trousers) .............10-2 Hot weather uniform (tropical combat) ...............10-3 Utility uniforms and cap .........................10-4 Coat, cold weather, men's (field jacket) ...............10-5 Hospital duty uniform .......... ............10-6 Food Service Uniform ........................10-7 Food inspector's smock ............... ........11-1 Brass buckle ...................................11-2 Black buckle ...................................11-3 Beret, with flash ...............................11-4 Beret, green, Special Forces with recognition bar .......11-5 Beret, with distinctive unit insignia. ................11-6 Beret, black with Ranger flash..................11-7 Regular Army buttons ...........................11-8 Corps of Engineers buttons ........................11-9 Cape, Army blue ...............................11-10 Hat, drill sergeant, men ...........................11-11 Military Police accessories .....................11-12 Overcoat, Army green .........................11-13 Army black all-weather coat .......................11-14 Raincoat, Army green ........................11-15 Sweater ............... ...............11-16 Windbreaker, Army green .........................11-17 Windbreaker, Army black ......... .......12-1 Army green cord uniform ........................13-1 Army green (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms........13-2 Army green (AG-388) dress and jacket uniforms .......14-1 Classic uniform, coat and skirt ................14-2 Classic uniform, coat and slacks. ....................14-3 Classic uniform, Army green shirt with skirt .. ...... .14-3 Continued. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with skirts.14-3 Continued. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with slacks14-3 Continued. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with slacks14-3 Continued. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with slacks15-1 Army green pantsuit slacks and green shirt........... .

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18-1018-1118-1218-1318-1418-1518-1618-1718-1818-1919-119-219-320-121-121-221-3 Army black mess uniform .

Army white evening dress uniform ..........Army black evening dress uniform ..........Cold weather uniform (shirt and slacks).......Cold weather uniform (coat and skirt or slacks).Hot weather uniform (tropical combat) .......Utility uniforms ........................Coat, cold weather, female (field jacket) ..... .

24-6 Hospital duty dress .Hospital duty pantsuit.........Food service pantsuit..........Maternity uniform. ......... .Buckle, Black ................Beret, female, black ...........Upit berets. ...............Bttons, regular Army ........Buttons, Corps of Engineer .....Cape, Army blue, women.......Cape, Army black, women ......Handbags. ..................Hat, drill sergeant, women......Military police accessories ......Overcoat, Army green .........Army black all-weather coat ....Raincoat, Army green .........Sweaters with slacks ..........Tunic with green shirt .........W indbreaker ................Garrison cap insignia, officer, male .......................Garrison cap insignia, enlisted, male ..........................Service cap insignia, commissioned officer, male .................Service cap insignia, warrant officer, male .....................Service cap insignia, enlisted, male .......................Service cap insignia, commissioned officers, female .............Service cap insignia, commissioned warrant officers, female ...... .Service cap insignia, enlisted, female .........................Black ranger beret with grade, insignia, officer, male .............Black ranger beret with distinctive unit insignia, enlisted, male .....Black ranger beret with flash, officer and enlisted, male ...........Black beret, female, officer and enlisted .............. ... .

24-724-824-925-125-225-325-425-525-625-725-825-925-1025-1125-1225-1325-1425-1525-1626-126-226-326-426-526-626-726-826-926-1026-1126-1226-1326-1426-1526-16

Shoulder strap, Army blue, second lieutenant ......................Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 4 .................Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 3 .................Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 2 .................Shoulder strap, Army blue, warrant officer, grade 1 .................Service hat, Army blue, general and field grade officers ..............Service hat, Army blue, company grade officers ................. Service hat, Army blue, warrant officers. .........................Service hat, Army blue, enlisted personnel ........................Army blue uniform ........ ..........................Shoulder board, Army mess and evening dress uniforms, female .......Jacket Sleeve ornamentation, general officers, Army white jacket ......Army white mess uniform ............. ..................Army all-White mess uniform ............. . ............Shoulder Board, Army mess and evening dress uniform, female ........Jacket sleeve ornamentation, general officers, Army Black jacket ......

22-123-124-124-224-324-424-5

Green special forces beret with recognition bar and grade insignia, officer male..........Green special forces beret with recognition bar and distinctive unit insignia, enlisted, male.Green special forces beret with flash insignia, officer and enlisted, male. ...............Hat, drill sergeant, male, enlisted ............. ..........................

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26-17 Hat, drill sergeant, female, enlisted ...................................................... 26-526-18 Helmet, insignia, military police ...................................................... 26-526-19 Cap insignia, utility, cold weather and OG-108 ............................................. 26-626-20 "U.S." insignia, officer ............................................................. 26-626-21 Wear of"U.S." insignia, officer, male .................................................... 26-626-22 Wear of "U.S." insignia, officer, female .. .......... ....... ................ 26-726-23 "U.S." insignia, enlisted ........................... .... ......... 26-726-24 Wear of"U.S." insignia, enlisted, male and female .......................................... 26-726-25 Insignia of grade, General of the Army ............................................ ..... 26-826-26 Insignia of grade, general ............................................................. 26-826-27 Insignia of grade, lieutenant general ..................................................... 26-826-28 Insignia of grade, major general ......................................................... 26-826-29 Insignia of grade, brigadier general ..................................................... 26-826-30 Wear of insignia of grade, General of the Army, shoulder loop ................. ................. 26-926-31 Wear of insignia of grade, General of the Army, shirt collar .............. ................ .. 26-926-32 Wear of insignia of grade, General of the Army, garrison cap ................ .................. 26-926-33 Wear of insignia of grade, General of the Army, helmet ..................................... 26-926-34 Wear of insignia of grade, other general officers, shoulder loop ................................. 26-926-35 Wear of insignia of grade, other general officers, shirt collar .................................. 26-1026-36 Wear of insignia of grade, other general officers, garrison cap .................................. 26-1026-37 Wear of insignia of grade, other general officers, helmet. ................. ..................... 26-1026-38 Insignia of grade, colonel ............... ............................................ 26-1026-39 Insignia of grade, lieutenant colonel ..................................................... 26-1026-40 Insignia of grade, major ...................................................... 26-1026-41 Insignia of grade, captain ................................................ .............. 26-1126-42 Insignia of grade, first lieutenant ............................... .................... 26-1126-43 Insignia of grade, second lieutenant ...................................................... 26-1126-44 Insignia of grade, warrant officer, grade 4............................................... 26-1126-45 Insignia of grade, warrant officer, grade 3 .................. ............................... 26-1126-46 Insignia of grade, warrant officer, grade 2 ................................................. 26-1126-47 Insignia of grade, warrant officer, grade 1 .................................................... 26-1226-48 Wear of insignia of grade, other officers, shoulder loop .................................. ...... 26-1226-49 Wear of insignia of grade, other officers, shirt collars ........................................ 26-1226-50 Wear of insignia of grade, other officers, garrison cap ....................................... 26-1226-51 Wear of insignia of grade, other officers, helmet ................ ........................... 26-1326-52 Insignia of grade, The Sergeant Major of the Army............................................ 26-1326-53 Insignia of grade, command sergeant major ............................................... 26-1326-54 Insignia of grade, sergeant major ........................................................ 26-1326-55 Insignia of grade, first sergeant ...................................................... 26-1426-56 Insignia of grade, master sergeant ....................................................... 26-1426-57 Insignia of grade, platoon sergeant/sergeant first class ........................................ 26-1426-58 Insignia of grade, staff sergeant .... .......... ... ...................................... 26-1426-59 Insignia of grade, sergeant ...................... ................................... 26-1426-60 Insignia of grade, corporal ........................................................... 26-1426-61 Insignia of grade, private first class. .............. ..................................... 26-1426-62 Insignia of grade, private, E2 ........................................................... 26-1526-63 Insignia of grade, specialist six ................. ...................................... 26-1526-64 Insignia of grade, specialist five ................. .................................... 26-1526-65 Insignia of grade, specialist four ........................................... .......... 26-1526-66 Insignia of grade, polished brass pin-on, enlisted personnel ....................................... 26-1626-67 Insignia of grade, Subdued metal pin-on, enlisted personnel .............. .................... 26-1726-68 Wear of sew-on insignia of grade, enlisted personnel ......................................... 26-1726-69 Wear of polished brass pin-on insignia of grade, enlisted personnel. . ............................ 26-1826-70 Wear of subdued pin-on insignia of grade on collars, field and utility uniforms, enlisted personnel ........ . 26-1926-71 Branch of Service insignia, Adjutant General's Corps, officer .................................. 26-2026-72 Branch of Service insignia, Adjutant General's Corps, enlisted .................................... 26-2026-73 Branch of Service insignia, Air Defense Artillery, officer ...................................... 26-2026-74 Branch of Service insignia, Air Defense Artillery, enlisted .............. .................... 26-20

26-75 Branch of Service insignia, Armor, officer. ............... ................... ............ 26-20

26-76 Branch of Service insignia, Armor, enlisted. ... ....................................... .. 26-21

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26-77 Branch of Service insignia, Army Medical Specialist Corps, officer. .26-7826-7926-8026-8126-8226-8326-8426-8526-8626-8726-8826-8926-9026-9126-9226-9326-9426-9526-9626-9726-9826-9926-10026-10126-10226-10326-10426-10526-10626-10726-10826-10926-11026-11126-11226-11326-11426-11526-11626-11726-11826-11926-12026-12126-12226-12326-12426-12526-12626-12726-12826-12926-13026-13126-13226-13326-13426-13526-136

Branch of Service insignia, Staff Specialist, ARNG/USAR, officer........Branch of Service insignia, The Sergeant Major of the US Army..........Branch of Service insignia, Transportation Corps, officer............Branch of Service insignia, Transportation Corps, enlisted ..............Branch of Service insignia, Veterinary Corps, officer ..................Branch of Service insignia, warrant officer ............... ..........Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the President of the United States ....Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the Vice President of the United StatesBranch of Service insignia, Aides to the Secretary of Defense ............Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the Secretary of the Army ..........Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the Under Secretary of the Army .....Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff ...Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the Chief of Staff of the Army .......Branch of Service insignia, Aides to the General of the Army ............Branch of Service insignia, Aides to a general .......................Branch of Service insignia, Aides to a lieutenant general ...............Branch of Service insignia, Aides to a major general ...................Branch of Service insignia, Aides to a brigadier general ................Wear of branch of Service insignia, male officers ....................Wear of branch of Service insignia, male enlisted ....................Wear of branch of Service insignia, female officers, green pantsuit. ...... .

Branch of Service insignia, Army Nurse Corps, officer .......Branch of Service insignia, Branch Immaterial, enlisted ......Branch of Service insignia, Cavalry, officer. ...............Branch of Service insignia, Cavalry, enlisted. ..............Branch of Service insignia, Chaplain, Christian faith ........Branch of Service insignia, Chaplain, Jewish faith ..........Branch of Service insignia, Chemical Corps, officer .........Branch of Service insignia, Chemical Corps, enlisted.........Branch of Service insignia, Civil Affairs, officer ............Branch of Service insignia, Civil Affairs, enlisted ...........Branch of Service insignia, Corps of Engineers, officer .......Branch of Service insignia, Corps of Engineers, enlisted ......Branch of Service insignia, Dental Corps, officer.............Branch of Service insignia, Field Artillery, officer ..........Branch of Service insignia, Field Artillery, enlisted .........Branch of Service insignia, Finance Corps, officer...........Branch of Service insignia, Finance Corps, enlisted..........Branch of Service insignia, General Staff, officer ...........Branch of Service insignia, Infantry, officer ...............Branch of Service insignia, Infantry, enlisted ..............Branch of Service insignia, Inspector general, officer ........Branch of Service insignia, Inspector general, enlisted .......Branch of Service insignia, Judge Advocate General, officer. ..Branch of Service insignia, Judge Advocate General, enlisted. .Branch of Service insignia, Medical Corps, officer. ..........Branch of Service insignia, Medical Corps, enlisted..........Branch of Service insignia, Medical Service Corps, officer ....Branch of Service insignia, Military Intelligence, officer. .... .Branch of Service insignia, Military Intelligence, enlisted.....Branch of Service insignia, Military Police Corps, officer .....Branch of Service insignia, Military Police Corps, enlisted ....Branch of Service insignia, National Guard Bureau, officer ...Branch of Service insignia, Ordnance Corps, officer .........Branch of Service insignia, Ordnance Corps, enlisted ........Branch of Service insignia, Quartermaster Corps, officer .....Branch of Service insignia, Quartermaster Corps, enlisted ....Branch of Service insignia, Signal Corps, officer............Branch of Service insignia, Signal Corps, enlisted...........

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26-13726-13826-13926-14026-14126-14226-14326-14426-14526-14626-14726-14826-14926-15026-15126-152 Wear of combat leaders identification insignia, shoulder loops .....................26-153 Wear of distinctive unit Insignia, shoulder loops, without combat leaders identification ..26-154 Wear of distinctive unit insignia, shoulder loops, with combat leaders identification .....26-155 Wear of distinctive unit insignia, garrison cap ....................... .......26-156 Wear of distinctive unit insignia, utility and cold weather caps ....................26-157 Insignia, distinguishing, "U.S. ARMY" ......................................

Wear of insignia, distinguishing, "U.S. ARMY" . ...........Wear of insignia, nametape ............................Wear of Service aiguillettes ............................Wear of dress aiguillettes ..............................Wear of Service stripes, male and female. ..................Wear of Service stripes, male ...........................Wear of oversea Service bars, male and female ..............Wear of brassards ....................................Brassard, sergeant ...................................Brassard, corporal ..................................Brassard, captain ..................................Brassard, first lieutenant ..............................Brassard, second lieutenant .............................Brassard, armed forces police ..........................Brassard, Army community service.....................Brassard, explosive ordnance disposal .....................Brassard, gas ......................................Brassard, Geneva Convention ..........................Brassard, Military Police ..............................Brassard, mourning ................................Brassard, movement control ..........................Brassard, Officer of the Day .................. .........Brassard, Officer of the Guard .........................Brassard, photographer .............................Brassard, port .....................................Brassard, Trainees in Leadership Course...................Brassard, unit police ...............................Brassard, veterinary corps .............................Insignia for civilians, scientific consultant .................Insignia for civilians, other civilians .................. ...Wear of distinctive items for infantry personnel ............Wear of Ranger tab ................ ...............Wear of flashes .....................................Wear of Airborne background trimming ..................Wear of Airborne insignia ............................Wear of Special Forces recognition bar .................. .

27-1 Wear of decorations and Service medals, Army blue, uniform; male ....27-2 Wear of decorations and Service medals, Army blue, uniform, female ..27-3 Wear of the Medal of Honor, male and female ....................

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Wear of branch of Service insignia, female officers ............... ..Wear of branch of Service insignia, female enlisted................... ..Wear of subdued branch of Service insignia, male officers ..............Wear of subdued branch of Service insignia, female officers ..............Insignia of branch, US Military Academy Staff personnel. ..............Insignia of officer candidates. .....................................Wear of insignia for officer candidates, lapels & collars. .................Wear of insignia for officer candidates, garrison cap ..................Wear of insignia for officer candidates, helmet .......................Insignia for warrant officer candidates ..............................Wear of insignia for warrant officer candidates, lapels and collars .........Wear of insignia for warrant officer candidates, garrison cap .............Wear of insignia for warrant officer candidates, helmet .................Wear of shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization ..................Wear of shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime organization ...........

26-15826-15926-16026-16126-16226-16326-16426-16526-16626-16726-16826-16926-17026-17126-17226-17326-17426-17526-17626-17726-17826-17926-18026-18126-18226-18326-18426-18526-18626-18726-18826-18926-19026-19126-19226-193

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27-4 Wear of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, male and female .....Wear of multiple neck ribbons, male ............... .....Wear of multiple neck ribbons, female ................... ..Wear of Service ribbons, male ................... .......Wear of Service ribbons, female ........................Wear of miniature decorations and Service medals, male .......Wear of miniature decorations and Service medals, female ......

27-11 Wear of US and foreign unit awards, male .Wear of US and foreign unit awards, female .......US distinguished international shooter badge ......Distinguished rifleman badge .................Distinguished pistol shot badge .................US Army excellence in competition rifleman badge. .US Army excellence in competition pistol shot badgeMarksmanship qualification badges and clasps .....

27-19 President's Hundred Tab.Combat infantryman badges ..........................Expert infantryman badge ........................Combat medical badges ...............................Expert field medical badge .........................Aircraft crewman badges ...........................Army aviator badges ............ ................Flight surgeon badges ...........................G lider badge .. ................................Parachutist badges .............................Air Assault badge ..............................Pathfinder badge ... ........................ .Diver badges ....................................Driver and mechanic badge and clasps ...................Explosive ordnance Disposal badges .................. ..Nuclear reactor operator badges ........................Presidential Service identification badge .................Vice Presidential Service identification badge ...............Secretary of Defense identification badge .................Joint Chiefs of Staff identification badge ...............General Staff identification badge ................... ...Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier identification badge ....Drill Sergeant identification badge ......................US Army military police identification badge .............Career counselor identification badge ................... .US Army Recruiter identification badge ..................US Army National Guard Recruiter identification badge .....US Army Reserve Recruiter identification badge ...........Wear of marksmanship badges, male .............. ......Wear of marksmanship badges, female ...................Wear of combat and special skill badges, full size and miniatureWear of combat and special skill badges, dress miniature .....Wear of subdued embroidered badges ....................Wear of identification badges, male and female ............Wear of foreign badges, male and female .................

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. Purpose. a. This regulation prescribes theuniforms which may be worn, the items which maybe worn on the uniforms, the manner in which theuniforms are worn, and the occasions when the uni-forms will or will not be worn for all personnel inthe US Army. This regulation also prescribes theauthorized material, design, accessories, and qualitycontrol system for uniforms and the wear of orna-mentation, insignia, and other heraldic items. Onlyuniforms, accessories, and insignia prescribed inthis regulation, as approved by Headquarters, De-partment of the Army (HQDA) or contained in cur-rent authorization documents, will be worn by per-sonnel in the US Army. No item governed by thisregulation may be altered in any way that changesthe design or intent of the item beyond variancesauthorized by the specifications. Illustrations inthis regulation are furnished for information pur-poses only. In case of any inconsistencies betweenthe written description and the illustration, thewritten description shall control.

b. The wear of optional uniform items will be atthe discretion of the individual. Commanders willnot require the purchase of optional items unlessspecifically directed otherwise by HQDA.1-2. Applicability. a. This regulation applies toall personnel of the Active Army, Army NationalGuard, and Army Reserve.

b. It does not apply to Generals of the Army, theChief of Staff of the Army, and former Chiefs ofStaff of the Army, each of whom may prescribetheir own uniform.1-3. How to recommend changes to the Armyuniform. New or changed uniform clothing and in-signia items will not be authorized without the ap-proval of the Chief of Staff, US Army. (CSA).

a. The Army Uniform Board (AUB) is responsiblefor developing policies and recommending changesfor Army uniform clothing, accessories, and insig-nia.

b. Commanders of major Army commands(MACOM) will thoroughly evaluate any proposals tochange or add to the uniform, accessories or relateditems that are submitted through the Army Sugges-tion Program. If the MACOM commander recom-mends approval of a change, the recommendationwill be forwarded to the Secretary, Army UniformBoard (DAPE-HRL), WASH DC 20310. Each sug-gestion forwarded to AUB must reflect a coordi-nated MACOM position, contain all appropriatesupporting documentation, and be signed by thecommander, deputy commander, chief of staff, orcomparable level. This action is required before theAUB can properly evaluate the merits of a proposal.Suggestions not recommended for adoption by theMACOM should not be forwarded to the AUB. Sug-gestions will be forwarded to the MACOM with ap-propriate recommendations over the signature ofthe commander or deputy commander at each sub-ordinate echelon.1-4. When wearing of the Army uniform is re-quired or prohibited. a. The Army uniform will beworn by all personnel when on duty unless an excep-tion for wear of civilian clothes for mission reasonsis granted. Wearing of civilian clothing by enlistedpersonnel on duty is subject to the provisions of AR700-84. Exceptions may be granted by-

(1) MACOMs.(2) Assistant Secretaries, Office of the Secre-

tary of Defense or Secretary of the Army.(3) Heads of Department of Defense agencies.(4) Heads of the Army Staff agencies.

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b. The uniform will be worn on military airliftand MAC contract flights except when civilianclothing is mandatory at port of debarkation. Com-manders may authorize wear of civilian clothingtraveling by commercial or private transportation.

c. All service uniform combinations are author-ized for year-round wear. However, appropriate dis-cretion should be exercised based on weather condi-tions and duties. The wearing of combinations ofuniform items not prescribed in this regulation orother authorization documents is prohibited.

d. The wearing of a combination of civilian andmilitary clothing is prohibited unless provided inthis regulation or other authorization document.

e. Uniform items changed in design or materialmay continue to be worn as long as they are in serv-iceable condition unless specifically prohibited.

f. The wear of the Army uniform is prohibitedfor all Army personnel-

(1) In connection with the promotion of anypolitical or commercial interests or when engagedin off-duty civilian employment. Army Reservetechnicians who are also members of the Ready Re-serve may wear the Army uniform at their optionwhile on duty in their civil service status.

(2) When participating in public speeches, in-terviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or publicdemonstrations, except as authorized by competentauthority.

(3) When wearing the uniform would bring dis-credit upon the Army.

(4) When specifically prohibited by Army regu-lations.

g. Headgear will be worn with the Army uniformunder the following circumstances.

(1) Appropriate headgear will be worn by allArmy personnel while in uniform when outdoors ex-cept female personnel wearing Army mess or even-ing dress uniforms.

(2) Female personnel are not required to wearheadgear when wearing the Army white or blue uni-form to an evening social event. However, the ap-propriate headgear will be worn when wearingthese uniforms on all other occasions.

(3) Headgear is not required to be worn if itwould interfere with the safe operation of militaryvehicles. The wearing of military headgear will notbe required while in a privately owned or commer-cial vehicle.

h. Personnel on duty with, or units tenant on, in-

stallations of other armed Services will adhere tothe uniform changeover dates established by theother Service.

i. Headgear will not be worn indoors unless underarms or directed by the commander.1-5. Uniform appearance and fit. a. Appear-ance. Each member of the Army will maintain ahigh standard of dress and appearance. Uniformswill be properly fitted, clean, serviceable, andpressed as necessary. While absolute uniformity ofappearance cannot be expected, personnel must pro-ject a military image that leaves no doubt that theylive by a common standard and are responsible tomilitary order and discipline. Uniforms will be keptbuttoned, zippered, and snapped, metallic deviceswill be kept in proper luster, and shoes will becleaned and shined.

(1) Lapels and sleeves of coats and jackets forboth male and female personnel will be roll pressed(without creasing). The AG-388 dress and jacketuniform and all skirts will be without creases.

(2) Trousers, slacks, and sleeves of shirts,blouses, and dresses, other than the AG-388 dress,will be creased.

b. Fit. Fitting instructions and alterations ofboth male and female uniforms will be in accord-ance with AR 700-84, Technical Manual (TM) 10-227, TM 10-228, TM 10-229. The following is asummary of general fitting guidelines:

(1) Green overcoats.(a) Male personnel. The length of the over-

coat sleeves will be 1/2 inch longer than the coatsleeve worn under the overcoat. The overcoat willreach to a point between 1 and 3 inches below thebottom of the kneecap.

(b) Female personnel. The length of the over-coat sleeves will be 1/2 inch longer than the coatsleeve worn under the overcoat. The overcoat willreach a point 1 inch longer than the skirt hem.

(2) Green and black raincoats.(a) Male personnel. The length of the rain-

coat sleeves will be 1/2 inch longer than the coatsleeve worn under the raincoat. The green raincoatwill reach to a point 3 to 5 inches.below the bottomof the kneecap. The black raincoat will reach to apoint 11/2 inches below the midpoint of the knee.

(b) Female personnel. The length of the rain-coat sleeves will be 1/2 inch longer than the coatsleeve worn under the raincoat. The green and blackraincoats will reach a point 1 inch longer than the

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skirt hem, but not less than 11/2 inch below the mid-point of the knee.

(3) Coats and jackets.(a) Male personnel. The sleeve length of uni-

form coats and jackets will be 1 inch below the bot-tom of the wristbone.

(b) Female personnel. The sleeve length ofuniform coats and jackets will be 1 inch below thebottom of the wristbone.

(4) Trousers and slacks. Trousers and slackswill reach to the top of the instep in the front and becut on a diagonal line to reach midpoint between thetop of the heel and the top of the standard shoes inback and will not have a break in the trouser legs.

(5) Knee-length skirts and dresses. Skirt anddress length will be not more than 1 inch above nor2 inches below mid-knee. The midknee will be thepoint established by the crease in the back of theknee.

(6) Long sleeve shirts and tunics. Sleeves oflong sleeve shirts and tunics will be worn to the cen-ter of the wristbone.

c. Other. Appropriate undergarments will beworn with all uniforms. See appendix A for male re-quirements and appendix B for female require-ments. Undergarments will be either white in coloror subdued shades which will not be visible throughthe outer garments.1-6. Personal appearance. The Army is a uni-formed service. Therefore, a neat and well-groomedappearance by soldiers is fundamental to the Army,and contributes to building the pride and esprit es-sential to an effective military force. A vital ingre-dient of the Army's strength and military effective-ness is the pride and self-discipline which Americansoldiers bring to their service. It is the responsibil-ity of commanders to assure that military personnelunder their command present a neat and soldierlyappearance. It is the duty of each soldier to takepride in his or her appearance at all times. Thisprinciple applies equally to both men and women.Physical fitness and acceptable weight standards al-so are factors in personal appearance.1-7. Appearance standards for male personnel.There are many hair styles which are acceptable inthe Army. So long as a soldier's hair is kept in a neatmanner, the acceptability of the style will be judgedsolely by the criteria described below. Haircuts,without reference to style, will conform to the fol-lowing standards:

a. The hair on top of the head will be neatly

groomed. The length and/or bulk of the hair will notbe excessive or present a ragged, unkempt or ex-treme appearance. Hair will present a tapered ap-pearance and, when combed, it will not fall over theears or eyebrows or touch the collar except for theclosely cut hair at the back of the neck. The so-called "blockcut" fullness in the back is permitted inmoderate degree. In all cases, the bulk or length ofhair will not interfere with the normal wear of allstandard or adopted military headgear.

b. If the individual desires to wear sideburns,they will be neatly trimmed. The base will not beflared and will be a clean-shaven, horizontal line.Sideburns will not extend downward beyond thelowest part of the exterior ear opening.

c. The face will be clean-shaven, except that mus-taches are permitted. If a mustache is worn, it willbe kept neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy and willnot present a chopped off appearance. No portion ofthe mustache will cover the upper lip line or extendhorizontally beyond or below the corner points ofthe mouth where the upper and lower lips join. Han-dlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are not au-thorized. Where beard growth is prescribed by ap-propriate medical authority, the length required formedical treatment also will be specified; e.g., "Aneatly trimmed beard is authorized. The length willnot exceed 1/4 inch." (See para 7, TB-MED 287.)

d. The wearing of a wig or hair piece by male per-sonnel while in uniform or on duty is prohibited, ex-cept to cover natural baldness or physical disfigura-tion caused by accident or medical procedure. Whenworn, it will conform to the standard haircut criter-ia as stated.

e. Male members of the Army National Guard(ARNG) and the Army Reserve (USAR) may wear awig or hair piece during unit training assembliesand when serving on active duty for training for pe-riods of 30 days or less, or on full-time training dutyfor periods of 30 days or less, if it conforms to thestandard haircut criteria stated above and does notinterfere with performance of duty. When orderedfor a period of more than 30 days to active duty, ac-tive duty for training, or full time training duty, thewearing of a wig or hair piece by male members ofthe ARNG and the USAR in uniform or on duty isprohibited except as provided in d above.

f. Exceptions to appearance standards based onreligious reasons for wear of beards, unshorn hair,turbans, and bracelets will not be granted. Requestfor any other exception may be submitted through

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channels to HQDA (DAPE-HRL) for evaluation.Recommendation must include impact on mission,safety, morale, and discipline. In addition, the re-quest will be accompanied by documentation fromthe religious group governing body indicating theexception requested is an unwaiverable religious re-quirement and the soldier is a member in goodstanding.1-8. Appearance standards for female person-nel. The bulk or length of the hair will not interferewith the wear of Army headgear. Hair will be neatlygroomed and will not present an extreme, ragged,or unkempt appearance. Hair will not extend belowthe bottom edge of the collar, nor be cut so short asto appear unfeminine. Hair styles will not interferewith proper wearing of military headgear. If a hair-net is required for health or safety reasons, the com-mander may require its wear at no cost to the indi-vidual. Wigs may be worn as long as the hairpiece isof a natural hair color and the style and length con-form to appearance standards. Hair holding orna-ments (barrettes, pins, clips) must be of a naturalhair color or transparent and will be inconspicuous-ly placed. Makeup and nail polish will be conserva-tive and complement the uniform. Pumps may beworn with all uniforms except field uniforms unlessanother type footwear is more practical or is other-wise directed.1-9. Uniformity of material. a. When an optionto choose among various fabrics authorized for uni-forms is exercised, individuals must assure that allouter garments are made of the same type material.Garrison caps of Army green shade 44 or 344 maybe worn interchangeably with uniforms of eithershade.

b. When a gold lace or gold bullion are prescribedfor wear with uniforms, gold color nylon, rayon, orsynthetic metallic gold may be substituted. Iftrouser and sleeve ornamentation is gold bullion,the cap ornamentation and shoulder strap insigniamust also be gold bullion.

c. Ornamentation on the visors of all service capswill be of gold bullion, synthetic metallic gold yarn,or anodized aluminum of 24 karat gold color.

d. Anodized aluminum buttons are authorized foroptional wear. Sizes and design will conform tostandard US Army uniform buttons. All buttonswill match.1-10. Distinctive uniforms and uniform items.a. The following uniform items are distinctive and

will not be sold to or worn by unauthorized person-nel:

(1) All Army headgear.(2) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

Combat, and Special Skill.(3) Buttons; uniform, US Army or Corps of En-

gineers.(4) Decorations; service medals, awards, tabs,

service ribbons, and their appurtenances.(5) Insignia of any design or color which has

been adopted by DA.b. Individuals will remove all distinctive items

from unserviceable uniforms before disposing ofthem. Only items listed in a above are considereddistinctive.

c. Insignia will be worn as prescribed in chapter26.1-11. Wearing of civilian clothing, a. Civilianclothing may be worn by all Army personnel whenoff duty unless the wear is prohibited by the instal-lation commander within CONUS or by the overseacommander outside CONUS in conjunction with ap-pendix E.

b. When on duty in civilian clothing, Army per-sonnel will conform to the appearance standards re-quired when wearing the uniform.

c. Hair length and styles will be worn as pre-scribed in paragraphs 1-7 and 1-8.1-12. Wearing of jewelry. a. The wear of a wristwatch, identification wrist bracelet, and not morethan two rings (wedding set is considered one ring)is authorized with the Army uniform as long as thestyle is conservative and in good taste. The wear ofa purely religious medal on a chain around the neckis authorized provided neither the medal nor thechain is exposed.

b. No jewelry, watch chains, or similar items, toinclude pens, pencils, etc., will appear exposed onthe uniforms. Authorized exceptions are a conserva-tive tie tack or tie clasp which may be worn with theblack four-in-hand necktie and a pen or pencil whichmay appear exposed on the hospital duty, food serv-ice, and flight uniforms.

c. Earrings or earposts of any size or shape, faddevices, vogue medallions, personal talismans, oramulets are not authorized for wear by any person-nel in uniform or on duty.1-13. Wearing of identification tags, securitybadges, and nameplates. a. Identification tags.Identification tags will be worn by all personnel

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when engaged in field training, when traveling inaircraft, and when outside CONUS.

b. Security identification badges. Security identi-fication badges will be worn in restricted areas asprescribed by the local commander.

c. Nameplates.(1) Nameplates will be worn on the uniform.

Initial issue of nameplates will be provided withoutcost to the individual; the costs incurred will becharged to O&M funds. In general, nameplates willconform to the following descriptions:

(a) Size. 1" x 3" x 'A6" (may be longer in thecase of a lengthy name or additional data).

(b) Color. Jet black background with a whiteborder not to exceed %/2 inch in width.

(c) Material. Laminated plastic, nongloss fin-ish.

(d) Lettering. White, block-type, indentedlettering, %/ inch in height and centered on the plate.Only last names will be used.

(2) Nameplates will be worn as follows:(a) Male personnel. The name plate will be

worn on the flap of the right breast pocket, centeredbetween the top of the button and the top of thepocket on the Army green shade 415 shirt, Armytan, Army green, Army white, and Army blue uni-forms, and in a comparable position on the hospital

-- duty and food service uniforms.(b) Female personnel. The nameplate will be

worn centered horizontally on the wearers rightside and slightly above the top edge of the top but-ton of Army green cord, Army green (AG-388) skirtand jacket, Army green (AG-388) dress and jacket,Army green pantsuit, and Army green, Armywhite, and Army blue uniforms. When the Armygreen (AG-388) dress is worn without the jacket,the nameplate is worn centered horizontally on thewearer's right side, with the top edge of the name-plate not lower than the bottom point of the V-neck.On the hospital duty diess, the nameplate is worncentered horzontally on the top of the simulatedright pocket. On the Army green shade 415 shirt,hospital duty pantsuit, and food service pantsuit,the nameplate is worn in a comparable position tothe nameplate placement on other uniforms. On alluniforms, the placement of the nameplate may beadjusted slightly to conform to individual figure dif-ferences.1-14. Privately-owned protective/reflectiveclothing. a. Protective headgear. Local command-ers will authorize the wearing of commercial design

protective headgear with the uniform for personneloperating motorcycles and like vehicles, or when re-quired by law, or when otherwise needed for safety.

b. Protective/reflective clothing. Commanderswill authorize the wear of protective/reflective out-er garments with the uniform when safety consid-erations make it appropriate.1-15. Color of ornamentation and insignia fordetailed officers. The colors of the ornamentationon the various dress uniforms of officers who are de-tailed to duty with branches other than their basicbranch, including the General Staff, will conform tothe colors of their basic branch. The insignia wornwill be the insignia of the branch in which detailed.

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CHAPTER 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

2-1. Enlisted personnel. All enlisted personnelare responsible for maintaining their initial cloth-ing allowances, and supplemental clothing allow-ances when issued, as prescribed in AR 700-84 orCTA 50-900. Each enlisted person is responsiblefor insuring that his or her uniform and insignia arein conformance with this regulation.2-2. Commissioned and warrant officers. Allofficers are responsible for procuring and maintain-ing minimum quantities of the uniform containedin appendix C appropriate to their assigned duties.Each officer is responsible for insuring that his orher uniform and insignia are in conformance withthis regulation.2-3. Commanders. a. MACOM commanders maydesignate the prescribed or authorized uniform, asdescribed in this regulation, to be worn within theirrespective commands by all Army personnel, exceptas follows:

(1) The installation commander may prescribethe uniform to be worn in formations.

(2) The commander of units on maneuver mayprescribe the uniform to be worn within themaneuver area.

b. Commanders will not require individuals topurchase optional items of uniform. However, com-manders will not restrict or discourage individualsfrom wearing optional items of uniform authorizedby this regulation.

c. Oversea commanders may publish detailed uni-form regulations, including the wear of civilianclothing in conjunction with appendix E, as circum-stances warrant. However, commanders will not re-quire individuals to wear any uniform item not au-thorized by this regulation.

d. It is the distinct duty of every commander toconduct periodic inspections to insure that all per-sonnel under their command-

(1) Possess the minimum quantity of approveduniforms prescribed in this regulation, AR 700-84,and applicable common tables of allowances.

(2) Are properly fitted with neat and correct

uniforms.(3) Wear only prescribed and authorized uni-

forms and heraldic items.(4) Wear only uniform and heraldic items

which have been produced by certified manufactur-ers and meet specifications for quality and design.2-4. Responsibilities of individuals purchasinguniforms, uniform items, and heraldic items. Itis the responsibility of each individual who pur-chases uniforms, uniform items, or heraldic itemsto insure that the items conform to appropriatemilitary specifications or are manufactured in ac-cordance with the Uniform Quality Control Systemor the Heraldic Quality Control System.

a. All uniform, uniform items, and heraldic itemspurchased from Army clothing sales stores mustconform to appropriate military specifications.

b. All uniform and uniform items purchasedfrom Post Exchanges or other commercial sourcesmust contain a label certifying that the item hasbeen manufactured under a certificate issued by theUnited States Army Uniform Quality Control Of-fice.

c. All heraldic items purchased from Post Ex-changes or other commercial sources must contain ahallmark or label certifying that the item was pro-duced in accordance with the appropriate militaryspecification by a manufacturer certified by The In-stitute of Heraldry, US Army.

d. All individuals purchasing uniform or insigniaitems from commercial sources must exercise cau-tion to insure the items conform to the above re-quirements.2-5. Responsibilities of manufacturers andsuppliers of uniform and heraldic items. a. Re-sponsibilities of uniform manufacturers. It is the re-sponsibility of manufacturers of uniform items to-

(1) Obtain certification required under the Uni-form Quality Control System from the US ArmyUniform Quality Control Office, US Natick Re-search and Development Laboratories, Natick, MA01760, before manufacturing any uniform items for

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sale.(2) Affix the following label certifying the uni-

form items were manufactured in accordance withthe Uniform Quality Control System prior to offer-ing the items for sale: "This garment is warrantedto meet or exceed the standards of specificationnumber , and was produced under certifi-cate number , from basic material warrantedby the manufacturer as having been produced in ac-cordance with the sample under current certifica-tion."

(3) Familiarize themselves with Army specifi-cations, purchase descriptions, shade standards,and other pertinent information and submit re-quired samples and information to the UniformQuality Control Office for approval.

b. Responsibilities of heraldic manufacturers. Itis the responsibility of manufacturers and sellers ofheraldic items to-

(1) Obtain a certificate of authority to manu-facture from The Institute of Heraldry, US Army,Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA 22314, in accord-ance with AR 672-8 before manufacturing heraldicitems. The manufacturers, sale and wear of militarydecorations, medals, badges, or colorable imitationsof them are governed by Section 704, Title 18,United States Code. The manufacture, sale, posses-sion and reproduction of badges, identificationcards, insignia or other designs or colorable imita-tions of them are governed by 701, Title 18, UnitedStates Code.

(2) Sell only articles which have been manufac-tured in conformance with Government specifica-tions by certified manufacturers, using Govern-ment loaned tools and bearing hallmarks assignedby The Institute of Heraldry, US Army.2-6. Restrictions on the purchase, possession,and reproduction of heraldic items. a. Heraldicitems authorized for purchase and possession. Theheraldic items listed below are authorized for pur-chase and possession. Variations from the pre-scribed specifications for these heraldic items arenot permitted without the prior approval of The In-stitute of Heraldry, US Army.

(1) All insignia approved by HQDA.(2) Appurtenances and devices for attachment

to decorations, service metals, and ribbons.(3) Miniature replicas of decorations, service

medals, and ribbons.(4) Oversize replicas of decorations and service

medals for grave markers only. These replicas must

be at least twice the size prescribed for the decora-tion or service medal.

(5) Ribbons pertaining to decorations and serv-ice medals.

(6) Unit award emblems, fourrageres, and theorange lanyard.

(7) Combat, special skill, and marksmanshipbadges, including miniatures and dress miniatures.

(8) Identification badges.(9) Rosettes and lapel buttons.

b. Heraldic items not authorized for purchase.The heraldic items listed below are not authorizedfor purchase.

(1) Regular-size decorations and service med-als.

(2) Items incorporating designs or likenesses ofdecorations, service medals, and service ribbons.

c. Possession, wearing, and other use of heraldicitems.

(1) The possession of any of the items listed in aabove or elsewhere in this regulation is authorized.The wearing of any decoration, service medal,badge, service ribbon, lapel button, or insignia pre-scribed by DA by persons not authorized to do so, ortheir use to defraud, or to misrepresent the identifi-cation or status of a person is prohibited. Personsviolating this provision are subject to punishmentunder the statutes listed in Sections 701 and 704,Title 18, United States Code.

(2) No organization, society, or other group ofpersons may use any of the articles specified in aabove or elsewhere in this regulation, or colorableimitations thereof, without the written approval ofthe Secretary of the Army.

d. Reproductions of heraldic items.(1) Reproductions of heraldic items listed in a

above may not be made unless in accordance withAR 672-8.

(2) Certain designs of likenesses of insignia andspecified badges such as combat, special skill, andmarksmanship badges may be incorporated in arti-cles manufactured for sale provided permission hasbeen granted in writing from The Institute of Heral-dry, US Army.2-7. Responsibilities for the Uniform QualityControl System. a. Items controlled. The UniformQuality Control System applies to all optional uni-forms and uniform items approved by HQDA.

b. Responsible command. The command re-sponsible for the implementation of the UniformQuality Control System is the US Army Materiel

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Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM).c. Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Sys-

tem in CONUS. The office responsible for monitor-ing the Uniform Quality Control System in CONUSis the US Army Uniform Quality Control Office,Natick Research and Development Laboratories,Natick, MA 01760. This office will-

(1) Publish and disseminate periodic bulletinsto the textile and garment industries to provideguidance and information about changes in militaryspecifications, uniform regulations, or adoption ofnew uniform items.

(2) Furnish specifications, purchase descrip-tions, patterns, shade standards, and other informa-tion about uniforms when requested, to industry.

(3) Receive and examine samples from textilemanufacturers, custom tailors, military tailors, andothers producing optional uniforms and uniformitems.

(4) Issue certificates of authority to manufac-turers whose samples meet or exceed standards es-tablished by specifications or purchase descriptions.Certificates will be supplemented by documentsshowing the specific items of uniform clothing themanufacturer is authorized to produce. A list of cer-tified manufacturers will be furnished to the Armyand Air Force Exchange Service. Certificates maybe revoked or suspended (para 2-9).

d. Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Sys-tem overseas. The Uniform Quality Control Systemwill be monitored overseas as follows:

(1) MACOM commanders will establish a Uni-form Quality Control Office or a Service point ofcontact to provide indigenous textile and uniformproducers with appropriate information about op-tional uniforms and uniform items. A local UniformQuality Control Office is authorized where work-load warrants and facilities are available. Servicepoints of contact will be established when a Uni-form Quality Control Office is not warranted.

(2) Uniform Quality Control Offices overseaswill perform the same duties described in c above.

(3) The Service points of contact will provideinformation and requirements to manufacturersand will receive for inspection an 8-inch by 10-inchsample of fabric, together with an independentlaboratory test report, from textile manufacturers,and samples of uniforms and uniform items fromgarment makers. These will be sent to the US ArmyUniform Quality Control Office, Natick Researchand Development Laboratories, Natick, MA 01760,

for evaluation. When samples are approved and re-turned, the Service point of contact will issue appro-priate quality control certificates.2-8. Responsibility for the Heraldic QualityControl System. a. Items controlled. The HeraldicQuality Control System applies to all heraldic itemsapproved by HQDA.

b. Responsible organization. The organization re-sponsible for the implementation of the HeraldicQuality Control System is The Institute of Heral-dry, US Army, Cameron Station, Alexandria, VA22314.

c. Operation of the Heraldic Quality Control Sys-tem. The Institute of Heraldry will monitor the Her-aldic Quality Control System to insure that heraldicitems are manufactured according to governmentspecifications or purchase descriptions.2-9. Revocation or suspension of certificatesfor uniform or heraldic quality control viola-tions. a. Revocation or suspension of certificates foruniform quality control violations.

(1) The Commander, US Army Natick Re-search and Development Laboratories is responsiblefor monitoring the performance of manufacturerswho have been issued certificates for the manufac-ture of uniform clothing items. A certificate may berevoked or suspended when it is found-

(a) That the certificate holder has violatedany of the conditions under which the certificatewas issued.

(b) That direct dealing by personnel of theUS Army Natick Research and DevelopmentLaboratories with the certificate holder would vio-late law, regulation, or Executive order.

(2) The minimum revocation period for the cer-tificate holder will be 1 year.

b. Revocation or suspension of certificates forheraldic quality control violations. The Institute ofHeraldry, US Army, is responsible for monitoringthe performance of manufacturers in accordancewith AR 672-8.2-10. Responsibilities of other agencies. Re-sponsibilities for life cycle management of Armyuniforms will be in accordance with AR 670-2.

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PART II

MEN'S SERVICE, DRESS, FIELD, AND WORK UNIFORMS ANDACCESSORIES

CHAPTER3

ARMY TAN UNIFORM-MEN'S

3-1. Authorization for wear. The Army tan uni-form is authorized for wear by all male personnel.

Note. The Army green shade 415 long and short-sleeveshirt, when worn as an outer garment with the Army green tous-ers, has replaced the Army tan shade 445 uniform which is au-thorized for wear until 30 September 1985.

3-2. Composition. The Army tan uniform is com-prised of a durable-press tan shade 445 short-sleeveshirt and tan trousers. For other accessories and ac-couterments see appendix A.3-3. Occasions for wear. May be worn by allmale personnel when on duty, off duty, and duringtravel.3-4. Materials. Both the short-sleeve shirt andtrousers will be of the same material.

a. Polyester/rayon blended fabrics in twill weave,6.8-ounce weight, Army tan shade 445, durablepress.

b. Polyester/cotton blended fabrics in tropicalweave, 6.8-ounce weight, Army tan shade 445,durable press.3-5. Trousers, tan. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The trousers will bestraight legged, without cuffs, and with side andhip pockets. The left hip pocket has a buttonholetab and button.3-6. Shirt, tan. a. Design. Of approved specifica-tion or pattern.

b. General description. An open neck shirt withthe collar leaves lying open and flat in front of theneck, having no button or buttonhole at the neck.On each shoulder will be a shoulder loop of the samematerial as the shirt.3-7. Headgear. The Army green garrison cap or

Army green service cap is authorized for wear withthe Army tan uniform.3-8. Shade matching of the Army tan uniform.Because of the technology of durable-press process-ing, it has become necessary for the US Army topermit a wider shade tolerance range for the Armytan uniform than for other uniforms. The Army tanshade 445 durable-press uniforms being offered forsale by any approved outlet are all within accepta-ble shade range and are therefore approved for wearby US Army personnel.3-9. Items worn on the uniform. Only the belowlisted items are authorized for wear on the Armytan uniform:

a. Headgear insignia.b. U.S. insignia (enlisted only).c. Insignia of grade.d. Insignia of branch.e. Combat leaders identification.f. Distinctive unit insignia.g. Distinctive items authorized for infantry per-

sonnel.h. Distinctive items authorized for other than in-

fantry personnel.i. Branch of Service scarves.j. Aiguillette, Service.k. Nameplate.1. Decoration ribbons, full size.m. Service medal ribbons, full size.n. Unit awards.o. Fourragere.p. Badges; Identification, Marksmanship, Com-

bat, and Special Skill, full size and miniature, andtabs.

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Figure 3-1. Army tan uniform.

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ARMY GREEN UNIFORMS-MEN'S

4-1. Authorization for wear. The Army greenuniform is authorized for year-round wear' by allmale personnel. It is the normal service uniformduring the winter season.

4-2. Composition. The Army green uniform iscomprised of an Army green coat and trousers, anArmy green shade 415 or Army tan shade 446 shirt,and a black four-in-hand necktie. For other acces-sories and accouterments see appendix A.

4-3. Occasions for wear. a. May be worn by allmale personnel when on duty, off duty, or duringtravel. The uniform is also acceptable for socialfunctions after retreat (app. c).

b. May also be worn at formal social functions bymale enlisted personnel when worn with a whiteshirt and black bow tie.

4-4. Materials. a. Coat and trousers.(1) Wool serge, 12- or 15-ounce weight, Army

green shade 44.(2) Wool elastique, 16-ounce weight, Army

green shade 44.(3) Wool gabardine, 11-ounce weight, Army

green shade 44.(4) Polyester/wool blended gabardine weave,

11-ounce weight, Army green shade 344.(5) Polyester/wool, torpical weight, blended

fabric in plain weave, Army green shade 344.(6) Polyester/wool, serge, 11-ounce weight,

Army green shade 344.(7) Polyester/wool elastique blended fabric in

double knit, 16-ounce weight, Army green shade444.

(8) Polyester textured woven serge, 9.9-ounceweight, Army green shade 434.

b. Headgear.(1) Garrison Cap. All male personnel. Material

may be any of the materials listed for the coat andtrousers in a above.

(2) Service Cap.(a) Officers. Fur felt, 9-ounce weight, Army

green shade 244.(b) Enlisted personnel. Material may be any

of the materials listed for the coat and trousers in aabove.

4-5. Coat, Army green. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. A single-breasted,peaked-lapel, four-button coat extending below thecrotch, fitting easily over the chest and shoulders,with a slight draped effect in front and back. Thecoat will be fitted slightly at the waist conformingto the figure without tightness and with no promi-nent flare.

e. Coat sleeve ornamentation.(1) General officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 11/2 inches wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(2) Other officers. Will have a band of blackmohair or mercerized cotton braid, 3 /4-inch wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without braid.

4-6. Trousers, Army green. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The trousers will bestraight legged without cuffs and with side and hippockets. The left hip pocket has a buttonhole taband button.

c. Trouser leg ornamentation. Braid will be sewnon each outside seam of the trouser leg from thebottom of the waistband to the bottom of the trous-er leg as follows:

(1) General officers. Two 1/2-inch-wide blackmohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braids sewn1/2-inch apart on each trouser leg.

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(2) Other officers. One 11/2-inch black mohair,polyester or mercerized cotton braid sewn on eachtrouser leg.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without braid.

4-7. Shirt, green, tan, or white. An Army greenshade 415 or Army tan shade 446 long or shortsleeve shirt will be worn with the Army green uni-form. Enlisted personnel may also wear a commer-cial long sleeve white shirt when attending socialfunctions in the Army green uniform. (See para11-19 for complete descriptions.)

Note. The Army green shade 415 shirt has replaced theArmy tan shade 446 shirt, which is authorized for wear until 30September 1985.

4-8. Headgear. a. Garrison cap, Army green.(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(2) Ornamental braid. Garrison cap braid refers

to the piping used for additional identification pur-poses that is secured to the tip edge of the curtain ofthe garrison cap. The type of braid on the garrisoncap is as follows:

(a) General officers. Will have a cord edgebraid of gold bullion or synthetic metallic gold yarn.

(b) Other commissioned officers. Will have acord edge braid of gold bullion or synthetic metallicgold yarn with black rayon or black polyester inter-twined.

(c) Warrant officers. Will have a cord edgebraid of silver bullion or synthetic metallic silveryarn or silver rayon with black rayon or blackpolyester intertwined.

(d) Enlisted personnel. Will have a cord edgebraid of the same material as the cap, Army greenshade 344.

(3) Wear. The garrison cap may be worn by allenlisted personnel with the Army green uniformand Army green shade 415 shirt when worn as anouter garment with the Army green trousers; andby officer personnel with the Army green uniform,while in a travel status or assigned to airborne or airassault units, and the Army green shade 415 shirtwhen worn as an outer garment with the Armygreen trousers.

(4) Proper wear position. The garrison cap willbe worn with the front vertical crease of the capcentered on the forehead, in a straight line with thenose. The cap will be tilted slightly to the right, butin no case will the side of the cap rest on the top ofthe ear. The cap will be placed on the head in such a

manner that the front and rear vertical creases andthe top edge of the crown form unbroken lines insilhouette. The crown of the cap will not be crushedor shaped to form peaks at the top front or top rearof the cap.

b. Service cap, Army green.(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern. Officers are authorized at their option to wearthe cap frame with a removable cover.

(2) Visor and visor ornamentation. The visorwill be of plain black leather, lined with embossedhatters green prime leather; on an optional basis,poromeric material with a leather finish is author-ized. The visor ornamentation is as follows:

(a) General and field grade officers. The topof the visor will be black cloth with two arcs of oakleaves in groups of two, embroidered in gold bullionor synthetic metallic gold yarn or manufacturedfrom anodized aluminum in 24-karat gold color.

Figure 4-1. Service cap, green, General and field grade

officer.

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(b) Company grade officers, warrant officers,and enlisted personnel. The top of the visor will beof plain black shell cordovan or shell cordovan fin-ish leather, resin treated, with a waterproof edge.

Figure 4-2. Service cap, green, company grade officers.

Figure 4-3. Service cap, green, warrant officers.

Figure 4-4. Service cap, green, enlisted personnel.

(3) Chinstrap and chinstrap ornamentation.The chinstrap will be two straps, each 1/2 inch inwidth by 10 inches in length, with one end of eachstrap forming a slide and the other end of eachstrap fastened to the cap at each end of the visor.The chinstrap ornamentation is as follows:

(a) Officers. The chinstrap will be of naturalor light brown, full grain pigskin or sheepskin, non-bleeding, with pointed ends, covered with two vel-lum gold wire lace or synthetic metallic gold lace ora one-piece strap manufactured from anodizedaluminum in 24-karat gold color.

(b) Enlisted personnel. The chinstrap will beof plain black leather matching the visor in appear-ance with rounded ends. Poromeric material with aleather finish is authorized.

(4) Cap insignia. Insignia will be worn on theservice cap, secured through the front eyeletprovided thereon, as follows:

(a) Commissioned officers. The insignia willbe the Coat of Arms of the United states, 23/% inchesin height, and of gold color metal.

(b) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 11/2 inches in height and of goldcolor metal.

(c) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will be aplain gold color disk, 1'/2 inches in diameter, with agold color metal Coat of Arms of the United Statessuperimposed thereon.

(5) Wear. The Army green service cap may beworn by all male Army personnel with the Armygreen, and Army tan uniforms. However, it ismandatory wear by officer personnel with theArmy green uniform coat. The Service cap may alsobe worn with the Army green shade 415 shirt whenworn as an outer garment with the Army greentrousers.

(6) Proper wear position. The service cap willbe worn straight on the head so that the braid hatband on the service cap creates a straight linearound the head parallel to the ground. Such posi-tioning of the service cap automatically positionsthe visor correctly so that it does not interfere withvision or ride up on the forehead. The shape of theservice cap will not be altered in any manner.

4-9. Items worn on the uniform, a. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green uniform:

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(1) Headgear insignia.(2) U.S. insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Shoulder sleeve insignia current assign-

ment.(6) Shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime

unit.(7) Combat leaders identification.(8) Distinctive unit insignia.(9) Distinctive items authorized for infantry

personnel.(10) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(11) Branch of Service scarves.(12) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(13) Oversea Service bars.(14) Aiguillette, Service.(15) Nameplate.(16) Decoration ribbons, full size.(17) Service Medal ribbons, full size.(18) Unit awards.(19) Fourragere.(20) Badges: Identification, Marksmanship,

Combat, and Special Skill, full size or miniature,and tabs.

b. Enlisted personnel will wear their insignia ofgrade, service stripes, and oversea service bars onan Army green background of the same shade as theuniform.

c. Full size medals may be worn when the Armygreen uniform is worn as a social uniform.

4-10. Items worn on the Army green shirt. a.The following items will be worn on the Army greenshade 415 long or short sleeve shirt when worn withthe Army green uniform coat:

(1) Black four-in-hand tie.(2) Chaplains insignia of branch, silver color

(cross or tablet).(3) Green shoulder marks (officers only).(4) Black shoulder marks (enlisted; CPL or

higher).(5) Pin-on insignia of grade, polished brass, (en-

listed; SP4 and lower).Note. Enlisted personnel in grade of CPL or higher may con-

tinue to wear insignia of rank on the collar until shoulder mark isissued at time of promotion or until 30 September 1983 , which-ever occurs earlier.

(6) Nameplate. (see para 1-13 for completedescription.)

b. The following items will be worn on the Army

green shade 415 long or short sleeve shirt whenworn as an outer garment with the Army greentrousers, windbreaker, raincoat, or black all-weather coat:

(1) Black four-in-hand tie (Optional with short-sleeved shirt).

(2) Green shoulder marks (officers only).(3) Black shoulder marks (enlisted; CPL and

higher).(4) Chaplains insignia of branch, silver color

(cross or tablet).(5) Military police badge or recruiter badge (at-

tached with fob).(6) Pin-on insignia of grade, polished brass (en-

listed; SP4 and lower).Note. Enlisted personnel in grade of CPL or higher may con-

tinue to wear insignia of rank on the collar until shoulder mark isissued at time of promotion or until 30 September 1983, which-ever occurs earlier.

(7) Nameplate. (See para 1-13 for completedescription.)

c. MACOM commanders may authorize optionalwear of awards and decorations on the Army greenshade 415 shirts for personnel assigned andphysically present in clothing zone 1 as defined inCTA 50-900. A plastic backing may be worn on theinside of the shirt to provide additional support ifnecessary.

d. Shoulder marks for officers are green AS 344with a '/-inch yellow stripe below the embroideredinsignia of grade. Shoulder marks for enlisted per-sonnel are black with the applicable insignia ofgrade embroidered five-eighths inch from the lowerend of the shoulder mark. Shoulder marks are oftwo sizes:

(1) Large. 21/8 inches wide at the base and 41/4inches in length tapering to 13/4 inches wide at thetop.

(2) Small. 21/8 inches wide at the base and 31/2inches in length tapering to 134 inches wide at thetop.

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CHAPTER 5

ARMY WHITE UNIFORM-MEN'S

5-1. Authorization for wear. The Army whiteuniform is authorized for optional year-round wearby all male personnel except as follows:

Officers serving in clothing allowance zones I andII, as defined in CTA 50-900, may be required bytheir major commander to own the Army white uni-form and wear it on appropriate occasions. Ex-cepted are nonregular Army officers who have 2years or less to serve on their current tour of activeduty or category commitment.

5-2. Composition. The Army white uniform iscomprised of an Army white coat and trousers and awhite shirt and black bow-tie or black four-in-handnecktie. For other accessories and accoutermentssee appendix A.

5-3. Occasions for wear. a. Officers.(1) On duty as prescribed by local commanders

in those areas where possession of this uniform ismandatory, and off duty as appropriate.

(2) On duty and off duty in all other areas,when appropriate, as desired by the individual of-ficer.

b. Enlisted personnel. On duty when authorizedby the local commander and off duty when appro-priate.

c. How worn. The Army white uniform may beworn with either the black bow-tie or the black four-in-hand necktie. When worn with a black bow-tie,the Army white uniform constitutes a dress uni-form and corresponds to a civilian summer tuxedo.When worn with a black four-in-hand necktie, theArmy white uniform is an informal uniform.

5-4. Materials. a. Cotton uniform twill, 8.2-ounceweight, white.

b. Polyester/wool blended fabrics in tropicalweave, 9-ounce weight, white.

c. Polyester/viscose blended fabrics in gabardine

weave, 8-ounce weight, white.d. Polyester, textured woven serge, 6.5-ounce

weight, white.

5-5. Coat, Army white. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. A single-breasted, peakedlapel, four-button coat extending below the crotch,fitting easily over the chest and shoulders with aslight draped effect in front and back. The coat willbe fitted slightly at the waist conforming to the fig-ure without tightness and with no prominent flare.

c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.(1) Officers. Will have a band of white mohair

braid or white mercerized cotton braide, one-halfinch wide, sewn on each sleeve, with the lower edgeparallel to and 3 inches above the bottom edge ofeach sleeve.

(2) Enlisted personnel. Will be without braid.

5-6. Trousers, Army white. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The trousers will bestraight legged, without cuffs, and with front andhip pockets cut in civilian style. Trousers madefrom 100 percent polyester should be lined.

c. Trouser leg ornamentation. There will be noornamentation on the Army white trousers.

5-7. Shirt, white. A commercial long sleeve whiteshirt with barrel or french cuffs and standard turn-down collar will be worn with the Army whiteuniform. (see para 11-19d for complete descrip-tion.)

5-8. Service cap, army white, a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern. Officers are author-ized at their option to wear the cap frame with re-movable cover of the same material as the rest ofthe uniform.

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b. Visor and visor ornamentation. The visor willbe of plain black leather, lined with embossed hat-ters green prime leather; on an optional basis, poro-meric material with a leather finish is authorized.The visor ornamentation is as follows:

(1) General and field grade officers. The top ofthe visor will be black cloth with two arcs of oakleaves in groups of two, embroidered in gold bullionor synthetic metallic gold yarn or manufacturedfrom anodized aluminum in 24-karat gold color.

Figure 5-1. Service cap, white, general and field grade officers.

(2) Company grade officers, warrant officers,and enlisted personnel. The top of the visor will beof plain black shell cordovan or shell cordovan fin-ish leather, resin treated, with a waterproof edge.

Figure 5-2. Service cap, white, company grade officers.

Figure 5-3. Service cap, white, warrant officers.

Figure 5-4. Service cap, white, enlisted personnel.

c. Chinstrap and chinstrap ornamentation. Thechinstrap will be two straps, each 1/2 inch in widthby 10 inches in length, with one end of each strapforming a slide and the other end of each strapfastened to the cap at each end of the visor. Thechinstrap ornamentation is as follows:

(1) Officers. The chinstrap will be of natural orlight brown, full grain pigskin or sheepskin, non-bleeding, with pointed ends, covered with two vel-lum gold wire lace or synthetic metallic gold yard ora one-piece strap manufactured from anodizedaluminum in 24-karat gold color.

(2) Enlisted personnel. The chinstrap will be ofplain black leather, matching the visor in appear-ance, with round ends; on an optional basis poro-meric material with a leather finish is authorized.

d. Hatband. All personnel will wear a white mer-cerized cotton braid or white mohair braid, 13/4inches in width, around the entire outside rim of thecap, with the bottom edge of the hatband being

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covered with black cloth.e. Cap insignia. Insignia will be worn on the serv-

ice cap, secured through the front eyelet providedthereon, as follows:

(1) Commissioned officers. The insignia will bethe Coat of Arms of the United States, 23/s-inches inheight, and of gold color metal.

(2) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 11/2 inches in height and of goldcolor metal.

(3) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will be aplain gold color disk, 11/2 inches in diameter, with agold color metal Coat of Arms of the United Statessuperimposed thereon.

f. Wear. The Army white service cap will be wornby all male personnel with the Army white uniformand also by officers with the Army white mess uni-form.

g. Proper wear position. The service cap will beworn straight on the head so that the white hatband on the cap creates a straight line around thehead parallel to the ground. Such positioning of theservice cap automatically positions the visor cor-rectly so that it does not interfere with vision norride up on the forehead.

5-9. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy white uniform:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) U.S. insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Distinctive items authorized for infantry

personnel.(6) Aiguillette, Service.(7) Aiguillette, dress (officers only).(8) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(9) Nameplate.(10) Decorations, full size or miniature, or rib-

bons.(11) Service Medals, full size or miniature, or

ribbons.(12) Unit awards.(13) Fourragere.(14) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

Combat, and Special Skill, full size, miniature, ordress miniature.

b. Enlisted personnel will wear their insignia ofgrade and service stripes on an Army white back-ground of the same shade as the uniform.

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CHAPTER 6

ARMY BLUE UNIFORM-MEN'S

6-1. Authorization for wear. a. The Army blueUniform is authorized for year-round wear by allmale personnel.

b. All officers will be required to own the Armyblue uniform for wear on appropriate occasions. Ex-cepted are officers on active duty for a period of 6months or less who may purchase this uniform onan optional basis.

c. The Army blue uniform is authorized for op-tional wear by enlisted personnel.

6-2. Composition. The Army blue uniform iscomprised of a dark blue coat, dark blue or lightblue trousers, and a white turndown collar shirtwith a black bow tie or black four-in-hand necktie.

{ For other accessories and accouterments, see appen-dix A.

6-3. Occasions for wear. a. Officers.(1) On duty, as prescribed by local command-

ers.(2) Off duty, for social functions.(3) On other appropriate occasions, as desired

by the individual officer.b. Enlisted personnel. On duty, when authorized

by the local commander, and off duty as appropri-ate.

c. How worn. The Army blue uniform may beworn with either the black bow tie or the black four-in-hand necktie. When worn with a black bow tiethe Army blue uniform constitutes a formal uni-form and corresponds to a civilian tuxedo. Whenworn with a black four-in-hand necktie, the Armyblue uniform is an informal uniform.

6-4. Materials. a. Coat.(1) Wool barathea, 14-ounce weight, dark blue,

Army shade 150.(2) Wool gabardine, 11- or 14.5-ounce weight,

dark blue, Army shade 150.

(3) Wool elastique, 16-ounce weight, dark blue,Army shade 150.

(4) Wool tropical, 10.5-ounce weight, dark blue,Army shade 150.

(5) Polyester/wool blended fabric in twillweave, 9.5-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade450.

(6) Polyester/wool blended fabric in plainweave, 9.5-ounce tropical weight, dark blue, Armyshade 450.

b. Trousers.(1) General officers. The trousers will be of the

same material and shade as the coat.(2) Other officers and enlisted personnel. The

trousers will be of the same material as the coat, ex-cept the color will be light blue, Army shade 151 or451.

(3) Optional style. Optional purchase of highwaisted trousers in lieu of low waisted trousers isauthorized for the Army blue uniform. The highwaisted trouser is also the authorized trouser forthe Army Blue Mess Uniform.

c. Headgear, service cap. The service cap will beof the same material and shade as the coat, exceptthat officers are also authorized fur felt, 9-ounceweight, dark blue, Army shade 250.

d. Braid. Nylon gold color braid or syntheticmetallic gold braid is more suitable than gold bul-lion when attached to lightweight fabrics (those uni-forms of 11-ounce weight or less).

6-5. Coat, Army blue. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. A single-breasted, peakedlapel, four-button coat extending below the crotch,fitting easily over the chest and shoulders with aslight draped effect in front and back. The coat willbe fitted slightly at the waist conforming to the fig-ure without tightness and with no prominent flare.

c. Shoulder buttons.

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(1) On the Army blue uniform of those person-nel authorized to wear an aiguillette, a 20-ligne but-ton will be attached on the left or right outsideshoulder seam of the coat depending on the positionin which the aiguillette is worn.

(2) On the Army blue uniform of those person-nel authorized to wear the fourragere, a 20-lignebutton will be attached to the left shoulder seamone-half inch outside the collar edge.

d. Shoulder ornamentation and insignia.(1) Shoulder straps for officers. On each

shoulder a shoulder strap will be sewn, snapped, orhooked to the coat, centered lengthwise on the out-side shoulder seam.

(a) Design. The shoulder strap will be 1%5/inches wide and 4 inches long and curved to fit theshoulder. For general officers, the background willbe blue-black velvet. For all other officers, the back-ground is of wool facing cloth, silk or synthetic gros-grain, or satin cloth of the first named color of theofficer's basic branch. The strap has a gold or goldcolor nylon, rayon, or synthetic metallic gold bor-der, three-eighths inches wide, surrounded on theinside and outside by a single strand of gold jaceron.If the officer's branch has two colors, the secondnamed color is used as a '/,-inch inside border in lieuof the inside strand of gold jaceron. When gold colornylon, rayon, or synthetic metallic gold yarn isused, the jaceron design is simulated.

(b) Insignia of grade on shoulder straps. Em-broidered insignia of grade for officers will be at-tached to the shoulder strap and will be of the fol-lowing design:

1. General officer. Insignia will be the ap-propriate number of silver stars. For a General ofthe Army, each star will be three-eighths inch indiameter. For all other general officers, each starwill be five-eighths inch in diameter. All stars willbe worn with one point facing the neck.

Figure 6-2. Shoulder strap, blue, general.

Figure 6-3. Shoulder strap, blue, lieutenant general.

Figure 6-4. Shoulder strap, blue, major general.

Figure 6-1. Shoulder strap, blue, General of the Army. Figure 6-5. Shoulder strap, blue, brigadier general.

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2. Colonel. The insignia will be a silverspread eagle 5/% inch in height and 11/4 inches be-tween the tips of the wings. Shoulder straps aremade in pairs and each strap will have the one eaglecentered on the strap with the head facing forward.

Figure 6-6. Shoulder strap, blue, colonel.

3. Lieutenant colonel. The insignia will bea silver oak leaf 5/8 inch in length and 5/ inch in widthpositioned on each end of the shoulder strap.

Figure 6-7. Shoulder strap, blue, lieutenant colonel.

4. Major. The insignia will be a gold oakleaf /8 inch in length and 5/ inch in width positionedon each end of the shoulder strap.

5. Captain. The insignia will be two silverbars each 1/4 inch in width and 5/8 inch in length par-allel to the ends of the strap 3/16 inch apart and 3/16inch from the inside border positioned at each endof the shoulder strap.

Figure 6-9. Shoulder strap, blue, captain.

6. First lieutenant. The insignia will be asilver bar 1/4 inch in width and 5/8 inch in lengthparallel to the ends of the strap and 3/6 ir-h fromthe inside border positioned at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 6-10, shoulder strap, blue, first lieutenant.

7. Second lieutenant. The insignia will be agold bar 1/4 inch in width and %8 inch in length parel-lel to the ends of the strap and 3/16 inch from the in-side border positioned at each end of the shoulderstrap.

Figure 6-11. Shoulder strap, blue, second lieutenant.

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8. Warrant officer, grade 4. Insignia willbe a silver bar 1/4 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith four black squares centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

11. Warrant officer, grade 1. Insignia willbe a silver bar '/4 inch in width and 3 inch in lengthwith one black square centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

~riNFigure 6-12. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer grade 4.

9. Warrant officer, grade 3. Insignia willbe a silver bar '/4 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith three black squares centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 6-13. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer grade 3.

10. Warrant officer, grade 2. Insignia willbe a silver bar '/4 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith two black squares centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 6-14. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer grade 2.

Figure 6-15. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer grade 1.

(2) Shoulder loops for enlisted personnel.(a) On each shoulder a shoulder loop of the

same material as that used for the coat will be at-tached.

S(b) Design. A loop 21/4 inches wide at the out-side shoulder edge and 1'/2 to 13/4 inches wide at theinside collar edge and piped all around with goldcolor nylon or rayon cord edge braid 1/ inch wide.The braid will be inserted in the joining seams so asto be visible completely around each loop. The loopwill be sewn on the outside shoulder seam and ex-tend to a point approximately one-half inch fromthe inside collar seam. The loop will have a button-hole 3/ inch from the inside edge of the loop and willbe buttoned to the shoulder with a 25-ligne button.

e. Coat sleeve ornamentation. Ornamental braidwill be worn on both sleeves of the Army blue coat.Gold, synthetic metallic gold, gold color nylon, orgold color rayon braid is authorized for officers.Gold color nylon or rayon braid is authorized for en-listed personnel. The braid on the trouser leg andcoat sleeve must be of the same material. The sleeveornamentation will be as follows:

(1) General officers. Will have on each sleeveone 1/2-inch gold braid, the bottom of the braid po-sitioned parallel to and 3 inches above the bottom ofthe sleeve.

(2) All other officers. Will have on each sleeve a3/4-inch braid consisting of two 1A-inch gold braidsplaced /4 inch apart on silk material of the firstnamed color of their basic branch. The bottom ofthe braid will be positioned parallel to and 3 inchesabove the bottom of the sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will have on each sleeve

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a /-inch soutache braid of gold color nylon or rayon.The bottom of the braid will be positioned parallelto and 3 inches above the bottom of the sleeve.

6-6. Trousers, Army blue. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The trousers will bestraight legged without cuffs and with side pocketsand hip pockets. The left hip pocket has a button-hole tab and button.

c. Trouser leg ornamentation. Ornamental braidwill be worn on each outside seam of the trouser legfrom the bottom of the waistband to the bottom ofthe trouser leg as follows:

(1) General officers. Will have two 1/2-inch twovellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, gold color ny-lon, or gold color rayon braids, spaced 1/2 inch apart.

(2) All other officers. Will have 11/2-inch twovellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, gold colornylon, or gold color rayon braid.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will have one 1'/2-inchgold color nylon or rayon braid.

6-7. Cape, Army blue. The Army blue cape is au-thorized for wear with the Army blue uniform by allofficers on an optional basis, in lieu of the overcoat.Enlisted personnel are not authorized to wear thecape. See paragraph 11-5 for material, design, andwear of the Army blue cape.

6-8. Shirt, white. A commercial long sleeve whiteshirt with barrel or french cuffs and standard turn-down collar will be worn with the Army blue uni-form. See paragraph 11-19d for complete descrip-tion.

6-9. Service cap, Army blue. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern. Officers are author-ized, at their option, to wear the cap frame with aremovable cover of the same material as the rest ofthe Army blue uniform.

b. Visor and visor ornamentation. The visor willbe of plain black leather, lined with embossed hat-ters green prime leather; on an optional basis, poro-meric material with a leather finish is authorized.The visor ornamentation is as follows:

(1) General and field grade officers. The top ofthe visor will be black cloth with two arcs of oakleaves in groups of two, embroidered in gold bullion

or synthetic metallic gold braid or manufacturedfrom anodized aluminum in 24-karat gold color.

(2) Company grade officers, warrant officers,and enlisted personnel. The top of the visor will beof plain black shell cordovan finish leather, resintreated, with a waterproof edge.

c. Chinstrap and chinstrap ornamentation. Thechinstrap will be two straps, each 1/2 inch in widthby 10 inches in length, with one end of each strapforming a slide and the other end of each strap fas-tened to the cap at each end of the visor. The chin-strap ornamentation is as follows:

(1) Officers. The chinstrap will be of natural orlight brown, full grain pigskin or sheepskin, non-bleeding, with pointed ends, covered with two vel-lum gold bullion lace braid or synthetic metallicgold braid or a one piece strap manufactured fromanodized aluminum in 24-karat gold color.

(2) Enlisted personnel. The chinstrap will be ofplain black leather, matching the visor in appear-ance, with rounded ends. On an optional basis, poro-meric material with a leather finish is authorized.

d. Hatband. All personnel will wear an outsidehatband, 134 inches in width around the entire out-side rim of the cap. The hatband ornamentation willbe of the following types:

(1) General officers. The band will be of blue-black velvet with two arcs of oak leaves in groups oftwo, 1 inch in length and 3/4 inch in width, embroid-ered in gold or synthetic metallic gold braid or ingold color nylon or rayon.

Figure 6-16. Service cap, blue, general officers.

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basic branch with a band of 1/2-inch two vellum gold,synthetic metallic gold, gold color nylon, or gold col-or rayon braid placed at the top and bottom of thehatband. If the officer's branch has two colors, a 1/8-inch piping of the second color will be placed on theinside edges of the gold braid.

Figure 6-17. Service cap, blue, field grade officer.

Figure 6-18. Service cap, blue, company grade officer.

(3) Enlisted personnel. The band will be of bas-ket weave mohair braid matching the shade of thecap material with a 1/2-inch band of two-vellum goldcolor nylon or rayon braid placed at the top part ofthe hatband.

Figure 6-20. Service cap, blue, enlisted personnel.

e. Cap insignia. Insignia will be worn on theArmy blue service cap, secured through the fronteyelet provided thereon, as follows:

(1) Commissioned officers. The insignia will bethe coat of arms of the United States, 2 %/ inches inheight, and of gold color metal.

(2) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 11/2 inches in height and of goldcolor metal.

(3) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will be aplain gold color disk, 11/2 inches in diameter, with agold color metal Coat of Arms of the United Statessuperimposed thereon.

f. Wear.(1) Officers. Will wear the Army blue service

cap with the Army blue, Army blue mess, and Armyblue evening dress uniforms.

(2) Enlisted personnel. Will wear the Armyblue service cap with the Army blue uniform.

g. Proper wear position. The service cap will beworn straight on the head so that the hatband onthe cap creates a straight line around the head par-allel to the ground. Such positioning of the servicecap automatically positions the visor correctly sothat it does not interfere with vision nor ride up onthe forehead.

Figure 6-19. Service cap, blue, warrant officer.

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6-10. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy blue uniform:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) US insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Distinctive items authorized for infantry

personnel.(6) Aiguillette, Service.(7) Aiguillette, dress (officers only).(8) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(9) Nameplate.

Officer

(10) Decorations, full size or miniature, or rib-bons.

(11) Medals, service, full size or miniature, orribbons.

(12) Unit awards.(13) Fourragere.(14) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

Combat, and Special Skill, full size, miniature, ordress miniature.

b. Enlisted personnel will wear their insignia ofgrade and service stripes on an Army blue back-ground of the same shade as the uniform.

Enlisted

Figure 6-21. Army blue uniform.

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CHAPTER 7

ARMY WHITE MESS UNIFORM-MEN'S

7-1. Authorization for wear. The Army whitemess uniform is authorized for optional year-roundwear by all male officers.

7-2. Composition. The Army white mess uniformis comprised of the Army white jacket, black highwaisted dress trousers, white formal dress shirtwith a wing collar, white vest, and a white bow tie;or a white semiformal dress shirt with a turndowncollar, black cummerbund, and a black bow-tie. Forother accessories and accouterments see appendixA.

7-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private form-al social functions after retreat.

c. How worn. The Army white mess uniform is aformal uniform which corresponds to a civiliantuxedo.

7-4. Materials, a. Jacket and vest, white.(1) Cotton twill, 8.2-ounce weight, white.(2) Polyester/wool blended fabrics in plain

weave, 9-ounce tropical weight, white.(3) Polyester/wool blended fabrics in gabar-

dine, 10.5-ounce weight, white.(4) Polyester texturized woven serge, 6.5-ounce

weight, white.b. Trousers. Commercial black tuxedo type of

lightweight material.

7-5. Jacket, Army white. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description.: The jacket is cut on thelines of an evening dress coat, and descends to thepoint of the hips and is slightly curved to a peak inback and in front. Two 25-ligne coat buttons, joinedby a small gold or gold color chain about 11/2 inches

long, may be worn in the upper buttonholes. Theshoulders are provided with a means of attachingshoulder knots.

c: Shoulder knots.(1) General description. The shoulder knot will

be made from 1/4 inch diameter cord of gold bullionor synthetic metallic gold or gold color nylon or ray-on. The shoulder knot is formed of four plaits com-prised of three cords interlaced as one and roundedat the top with a 20-ligne gold button positioned inthe upper end of the knot. The knot will be no morethan 51/2 inches in length and 21/2 inches in width,conforming to the shoulder and stiffened on the un-derside with a flexible backing covered with darkblue or black cloth. The flexible backing will have asuitable attachment for fastening to the shouldersof the jacket.

(2) How worn. The shoulder knots will be wornattached to the shoulders of the Army white jacket.

d. Jacket sleeve ornamentation.(1) General officers. Will wear a cuff of white

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 4 inches inwidth, positioned 1/ inch from the bottom edge ofeach sleeve. General officer insignia of grade will becentered on the outside sleeves 1 inch above the up-per edge of the cuff braid. When general officers al-so wear their insignia of branch, it will be centeredon the outside sleeves 1 inch above the upper edgeof the cuff braid, and their insignia of grade will bepositioned 1 inch above their insignia of branch. In-signia of grade and branch will be embroideredwhite cloth. General officer stars will be 1 inch indiameter with the exception of a General of theArmy, whose stars will be 3/ inch in diameter. Thestars are worn with one point facing upward. Gener-al officer stars will be as follows:

(a) General of the Army. Will be five starsfastened together in a circle with the inner pointstouching and centered horizontally on the outsidesleeves.

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(d) Major general. Will be two stars, twoinches between the midpoints and centered hori-zontally on the outside sleeves.

Figure 7-1. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, General ofthe Army.

(b) General. Will be four stars, 11/4 inch be-tween the midpoints and centered horizontally onthe outside sleeves.

Figure 7-4. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, majorgeneral.

(e) Brigadier general. Will be onecentered horizontally on the outside sleeves.

Figure 7-2. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, general.

(c) Lieutenant general. Will be three stars, 1/8inches between the midpoints with the middle starcentered horizontally on the outside sleeves.

Figure 7-3. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess lieutenantgeneral.

Figure 7-5. Sleeve ornamentation, white messbrigadier general.

(2) Other commissioned officers.(a) Will wear a band of white mohair or white

mercerized cotton braid, 1/2 inch wide, sewn on eachsleeve, with the lower edge parallel to and 3 inchesabove the bottom edge of each sleeve. Attached tothe upper edge of the braid on each sleeve will be atrefoil consisting of a knot comprised of three loops,one larger upper and two smaller lower loops of 1/4

inch-white soutache braid, interlaced at the pointsof crossing, and with the ends of the knots restingon the sleeve braid. Officers insignia of grade (metalor embroidery) will be worn vertically in the centerof the space formed by the lower curves of the knotand the upper edge of the braid.

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Figure 7-6. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, othercommissioned officers.

(b) Previously authorized sleeve ornamenta-tion, which consists of the sleeve band, the insigniaof branch centered in the space formed by the lowercurves of the trefoil and the upper edge of the sleeveband, and the number of trefoils appropriate to thespecific grade, may be worn for the life of the jack-et. The number of trefoils will reflect the correctgrade of the wearer when this option is exercised.

(3) Warrant officers. Will wear the same braidand trefoil as the commissioned officer and their in-signia of grade in the same location and manner asthe commissioned officers described in (2) above.

Figure 7-7. Sleeve ornamentation, white messwarrant officers.

7-6. Trousers, Army black. a. Design. Will be ofapproved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The black trousers will becut along the lines of civilian dress trousers with ahigh waist, without pleats, without cuffs, and with-out hip pockets.

c. Trouser leg ornamentation. Will have a blacksilk or satin braid sewn on the outside seam of thetrouser leg from the bottom of the waisteband tothe bottom of the trouser leg.

7-7. Vest, white. a. Design. Will be of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The white vest will besingle-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar,pointed button, and fastened with three detachable,extra-small white buttons.

c. How worn.(1) The white vest will be worn when wearing a

white formal dress shirt with a wing collar.(2) On an optional basis, a black cummerbund

may be worn in lieu of the white vest when wearinga white semiformal dress shirt with a turndowncollar. See paragraph 11-8 for material, design, andwear of the black cummerbund.

7-8. Shirts, white. a. A white long sleeve semi-formal dress shirt with a soft bosom, french cuffs,and standard turndown collar will be worn with theArmy white mess uniform when worn with theblack cummerbund and black bow-tie. See para-graph 11-19e for complete description.

b. A white long sleeve formal dress shirt with astiff bosom, french cuffs, and wing type collar willbe worn with the Army white mess uniform whenworn with the white vest and white bow tie. Seeparagraph 11-19f for complete description.

7-9. Headgear. The Army white service cap is theauthorized headgear for wear with the Army whitemess uniform. See paragraph 5-8 for description,ornamentation, and proper wear position.

7-10. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy white mess uniform.

a. Headgear insignia.b. Insignia of grade.c. Aiguillette, dress.d. Decorations, miniature.

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e. Medals, Service, miniature.f. Fourragere.g. Badges; Combat and Special Skill, dress minia-

ture.h. Badges, identification.

General officers(with formal accessories)

Other commissioned officers

(with semiformal accessories)

Figure 7-8. Army white mess uniform.

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CHAPTER 8

ARMY BLUE MESS UNIFORM-MEN'S

8-1. Authorization for wear. The Army bluemess uniform is authorized for optional year-roundwear by all male personnel.

8-2. Composition. The Army blue mess uniformis comprised of the Army blue jacket, dark or lightblue high-waisted trousers, and a white, semiformaldress shirt with turndown collar, black bow tie, anda black cummerbund. For other accessories and ac-couterments see appendix A.

8-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private for-mal social functions after retreat.

c. How worn. The Army blue mess uniform is aformal uniform which corresponds to a civiliantuxedo.

8-4. Materials. a. Jacket.(1) Wool barathea, 14-ounce weight, dark blue,

Army shade 150.(2) Wool gabardine, 11- or 14.5-ounce weight,

dark blue, Army shade 150.(3) Wool elastique, 15-ounce weight, dark blue,

Army shade 150.(4) Wool tropical, 9-ounce weight, dark blue,

Army shade 150.(5) Polyester/wool blended gabardine, 9.5-

ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 450.(6) Polyester/wool blended fabric in plain

weave, 9.5-ounce tropical weight, dark blue, Armyshade 450.

b. Trousers.(1) General officers. The trousers will be of the

same material and shade as the jacket.(2) Other officers and enlisted personnel. The

trousers will be of the same material as the jacket,except that the color will be light blue, Army shade151 or 451.

c. Braid. Nylon gold color braid or syntheticmetallic gold braid is more suitable than gold bul-lion when attached to lightweight fabrics (those uni-forms of 11-ounce weight or less).

8-5. Jacket, Army blue. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The jacket is cut on thelines of an evening dress coat, and descends to thepoint of the hips and is slightly curved to a peak inback and in front. Two 25-ligne coat buttons, joinedby a small gold or gold color chain about 11/2 incheslong, may be worn in the upper button holes. Theshoulders are provided with a means of attachingshoulder knots.

c. Lapels. The lapels of the Army blue jacket willbe of rayon, acetate, or other synthetic fabric with asatin face in the following colors:

(1) General officers, except chaplains. Darkblue.

(2) All chaplains. Black.(3) All other officers. The first named color of

their basic branch of service.(4) Enlisted personnel. Dark blue.

d. Shoulder knots.

(1) General description. The shoulder knot willbe made from 1/4-inch-diameter cord of gold bullionor synthetic metallic gold or gold color nylon or ray-on. The shoulder knot is formed of four plaits com-prised of three cords interlaced as one and roundedat the top with a 20-ligne gold button positioned inthe upper end of the knot. The knot will be no morethan 51/2 inches in length and 21/2 inches in width,conforming to the shoulder and stiffened on theunderside with a flexible backing covered with darkblue or black cloth. The flexible backing will have asuitable attachment for fastening to the shouldersof the jacket.

(2) How worn. The shoulder knots will be wornattached to the shoulders of the Army blue jacket

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for all officers.e. Jacket sleeve ornamentation.

(1) General officers. Will wear a cuff of blue-black velvet braid, 4 inches in width, positioned 1/inch from the bottom edge of each sleeve. On eachcuff of braid, 1 inch below the upper edge, will beembroidered a band of oak leaves in groups of two, 1inch in width, of gold bullion, synthetic metallicgold, gold color nylon, or gold color rayon. Generalofficers insignia of grade will be centered on theoutside sleeves 1 inch above the upper edge of thecuff braid. When general officers also wear theirinsignia of branch, it will be centered on the outsidesleeves 1 inch above the upper edge of the cuffbraid, and their insignia of grade will be positioned1 inch above their insignia of branch. Insignia ofgrade and branch will be embroidered silver bullion.General officer stars will be 1 inch in diameter withthe exception of a General of the Army, whose starswill be 1% inch in diameter. The stars are worn withone point facing upward. General officer stars willbe as follows:

(a) General of the Army. Will be five starsfastened together in a circle with the inner pointstouching and centered horizontally on the outsidesleeves.

(b) General. Will be four stars, 11/ inch be-tween the midpoints and centered horizontally onthe outside sleeves.

Figure 8-2. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, general.

(c) Lieutenant general. Will be three stars, 1%inch between the midpoints with the middle starcentered horizontally on the outside sleeves.

Figure 8-3. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, lieutenantgeneral.

(d) Major general. Will be two stairs, 2 inchesbetween the midpoints and centered horizontally onthe outside sleeves.

Figure 8-1. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, General ofthe Army.

Figure 8-4. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, majorgeneral.

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(e) Brigadier general. Will be one starcentered horizontally on the outside sleeves.

Figure 8-5. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, brigadiergeneral.

(2) Other commissioned officers.(a) Will have on each sleeve a 3/-inch braid

consisting of two 1/4-inch two vellum gold, syntheticmetallic gold, gold color nylon, or gold color rayonbraids placed 1/4 inch apart on a silk stripe of thefirst named color of their basic branch. The bottomof the braid will be positioned parallel to and 3inches above the bottom of the sleeve. Attached tothe upper edge of the braid on each sleeve will be atrefoil consisting of a knot comprised of three loops,one large upper and two smaller lower loops of 'A-inch gold, synthetic metallic gold, or gold colorbraid, interlaced at the points of crossing, and withthe ends of the knots resting on the sleeve braid. Of-ficers insignia of grade (metal or embroidery) will beworn vertically in the center of the space formed bythe lower curves of the knot and the upper edge ofthe braid.

Figure 8-8. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, othercommissioned officers.

(b) Previously authorized sleeve ornamenta-tion, which consists of the sleeve band, the insigniaof branch centered in the space formed by the lowercurves of the trefoil and the upper edge of the sleeveband, and the number of trefoils appropriate to thespecific grade, may be worn for the life of the jack-et. The number of trefoils will reflect the correctgrade of the wearer when this option is exercised.

(3) Warrant officers. Will wear the same braidand trefoil as the commissioned officer and their in-signia of grade in the same location and manner asthe commissioned officers described in (2) above.

Figure 8-7. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, warrantofficers.

(4) Enlisted personnel. Will wear a 3/4-inch goldbraid with a modified trefoil. The insignia of gradewill be worn in the same location and manner as thecommissioned officers described in (2) above.

Figure 8-8. Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, enlistedpersonnel.

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3-6. Trousers, Army blue. a. Design. Will be ofapproved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The blue trousers will becut along the lines of civilian dress trousers, with ahigh waist, without pleats, without cuffs, and with-out hip pockets.

c. Trouser leg ornamentation. Ornamental braidwill be worn on each outside seam of the trouser legfrom the bottom of the waistband to the bottom ofthe trouser leg as follows:

(1) General officers. Will have two 1/2-inch twovellum gold, synthetic metallic gold, gold color ny-lon, or gold color rayon braids, spaced '/2 inch apart.

(2) All other officers and enlisted personnel.Will have one 11/2-inch two vellum gold, syntheticmetallic gold, gold color nylon, or gold color rayonbraid.

8-7. Cape, Army blue. The Army blue cape is au-thorized for optional wear with the Army blue messuniform by all officers in lieu of the overcoat. Seeparagraph 11-5 for material, design, and wear ofthe Army blue cape.

8-8. Cummerbund, black. See paragraph 11-8for material, design, and wear of the black cummer-bund.

8-9. Shirt, white, semiformal, dress. A white,semiformal dress shirt with long sleeves, a softbosom, french cuffs, and standard turndown collarwill be worn with the Army blue mess uniform. Seeparagraph 11-19e for complete description.

8-10. Headgear. The Army blue service cap is theauthorized headgear for wear with the Army bluemess uniform. See paragraph 6-9 for description,ornamentation, and proper wear position.

8-11. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy blue mess uniform:

a. Headgear insignia.b. Insignia of grade.c. Aiguillette, dress.d.. Decorations, miniature.e. Medals, Service, miniature.f. Fourragere.g. Badges; Combat and Special Skill, dress,

miniature.h. Badges, identification.

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Figure 8-9. Army blue mess uniform.

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CHAPTER 9

ARMY BLUE EVENING DRESS UNIFORM-MEN'S

9-1. Authorization for wear. The Army blueevening dress uniform is authorized for optionalyear-round wear by all male personnel.

9-2. Composition. The Army blue evening dressuniform is comprised of the Army blue jacket andtrousers and a white formal dress shirt with a wingcollar, white bow-tie, and white vest. The Armyblue evening dress uniform is identical to the Armyblue mess uniform except that formal white acces-sories are worn in lieu of a semiformal dress shirt,black cummerbund, and black bow tie worn withthe Army blue mess uniform. For other accessoriesand accouterments see appendix A.

9-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

c. How worn. The Army blue evening dress uni-form is the most formal uniform worn by Army per-sonnel and corresponds to civilian "white tie andtails" tuxedo.

9-4. Materials. a. Jacket. Materials and colorshade will be the same as that for the Army bluejacket.

b. Trousers. Materials and color shade will be thesame as that for the Army blue trousers.

c. Vest, white. Materials will be the same as thatfor the Army white mess uniform vest.

9-5. Jacket, Army blue. The Army blue jacket isthe authorized jacket for the Army blue eveningdress uniform. See paragraph 8-5 for descriptionand ornamentation.

9-6. Trousers, Army blue. The Army blue trous-ers are the authorized trousers for the Army blueevening dress uniform. See paragraph 8-6 for de-scription and ornamentation.

9-7. Cape, Army blue. The Army blue cape is au-thorized for wear with the Army blue evening dressuniform. See paragraph 11-5 for material, design,and wear information.

9-8. Vest, white. The white vest is worn with theArmy blue evening dress uniform. See paragraph7-7 for design, description, and wear information.

9-9. Shirt, white, formal, dress. A white longsleeve formal dress shirt with a stiff bosom, frenchcuffs, and a wing type collar will be worn with theArmy blue evening dress uniform. See paragraph11-19f for complete description.

9-10. Headgear. The Army blue service cap is theauthorized headgear for wear with the Army blueevening dress uniform. See paragraph 6-9 for de-scription, ornamentation, and wear instructions.

9-11. Items worn on the uniform. The items au-thorized for wear on the Army blue evening dressuniform will be the same as the items authorized forwear on the Army blue mess uniform (chap. 8).

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Figure 9-1. Army blue evening dress uniform.

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CHAPTER 10

FIELD, WORK, HOSPITAL DUTY, AND FOOD SERVICE UNIFORMS-MEN'S

Section I. FIELD AND UTILITY UNIFORMS

10-1. Authorization for wear. Field and utilityuniforms are authorized for year-round wear by allmale officers and enlisted personnel.

10-2. Composition. Commanding officers willprescribe field and utility uniforms from appropri-ate items in CTA 50-900 and table 4-1, AR700-84. For other accessories and accoutermentssee appendix A.

10-3. Occasions for wear. Field and utility uni-forms are worn by male officers and enlisted per-sonnel on duty as prescribed by local commanders.

10-4. Materials. Field and utility uniform materi-als are as follows:

a. Cold weather uniform. Shirt, wool flannel, andtrousers, wool serge, olive green, Army shade 108.

b. Hot weather uniform (tropical combat uni-form). Coat and trousers, cotton poplin, olive green,Army shade 107.

c. Utility uniform. Shirt and trousers, cotton sa-teen, olive green, Army shade 107.

d. Durapress utility uniform. Shirt and trousers,cotton polyester, olive green, Army shade 507.

e. Coat, cold weather, men's (field jacket). Cottonand nylon sateen, olive green, Army shade 107.

f. Combat camouflage uniform. Shirt and trous-ers, 50/50 nylon and cotton-blend in a four-color,standard woodland camouflaged pattern with infra-red reflectance.

10-5. Cold weather uniform. Wool flannel shirtand wool serge trousers, Army olive green shade108. These items are basic components of the coldweather clothing ensembles in addition to their de-signation as a uniform when prescribed by com-manders. The items are designed to be loose fittingwith darts and tabs available for adjustments. Figure 10-1. Cold weather uniform (shirt and trousers).

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Alterations to make these items.form fitting are notauthorized. These items should not be worn as outergarments if duty to be performed will cause them tobecome unduly soiled, snagged, or otherwise dam-aged. When the shirt is worn as an outer garment itwill be worn inside the trousers and a belt will beworn on the trousers. When the shirt and trousersare utilized as under layers of the cold weatherclothing ensembles, suspenders will always be uti-lized with the trousers. Exceptions to prescribedwear of the shirt may be authorized at the discre-tion of MACOM commanders in the interest oftroop health, morale, and efficiency under condi-tions deemed appropriate by respective command-ers.

10-6. Hot weather uniform (tropical combatuniform). Cotton poplin coat and trousers, Armyolive green shade 107. These items comprise thecombat uniform in a temperate or tropical environ-ment. The items are designed to be loose fitting andalterations to make them form fitting are not au-thorized. Other alterations such as cuffs, additionalpockets, or flaps on sleeves are not authorized. Thecoat will be worn over the trousers and a belt will beworn on the trousers. Sleeves may be rolled whenprescribed by local commanders, but they will notbe shortened. Trousers will be bloused. The uniformwill not be starched.

Figure 10-2. Hot weather uniform (tropical combat)

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S 10-7. Utility and durapress utility uniforms, a.Cotton sateen shirt and trousers, Army olive greenshade 107, and durapress cotton polyester shirt andtrousers, Army olive green shade 507. These itemscomprise the utility uniform for all male personnel.The cotton sateen shirt and trousers are being re-placed by the durapress cotton polyester shirt andtrousers; however, the cotton sateen items may con-tinue to be worn as long as they are serviceable. Thecotton sateen and cotton polyester uniforms maynot be intermixed. All items are designed to be loosefitting and alterations to make them form fittingare not authorized. Other alterations, such aspbckets or flaps on sleeves and shortening ofsleeves, are not authorized. The OG 507 durablepress, cotton polyester shirt and trousers will not bestarched. When the durable-press utility uniform isworn, the shirt will be tucked into the trousers,trousers will be bloused, and a belt will be worn.Sleeves may be rolled when prescribed by local com-manders. Other exceptions to the prescribed wearof the shirt and trousers may be authorized at thediscretion of MACOM commanders under condi-

tions deemed appropriate in the interest of troophealth, morale, and efficiency.

Note. The combat camouflage uniform will replace the utilityand durapress uniforms. Mandatory possession by Active armypersonnel of combat camouflage uniform will be two on 1 Oc-tober 1982, three on 1 October 1984, and four on 1 October1985. The utility or durapress uniforms will not be authorizedfor wear after 1 October 1985.

b. Utility cap, Army olive green shade 507. Willbe of approved specification or design, or on an op-tional basis, a similar commercial design is author-ized.

Note. The camouflage ranger-style cap will replace the OG507 utility cap. The camouflage cap will be worn only with thecamouflage uniform. The OG 507 cap will be worn with the dura-press uniform.

c. Proper wear position for the utility and camou-flage cap. The cap will be worn straight on the headso that the cap band creates a straight line aroundthe head parallel to the ground. Such positioning ofthe cap will automatically position the bill correctlyso that it does not interfere with vision nor ride upon the head.

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OG 507 Uniform Camouflage uniform

Figure 10-3. Utility uniform and cap.

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10-8. Coat, cold weather, men's (field jacket).The men's cold weather coat is cotton and nylon sa-teen, Army olive green shade 107, with a cotton ox-ford cloth, Army olive green shade 107 liner. Thecoat is designed to be loose fitting; alterations tomake it form fitting are not authorized. The coat iship length with an attached hood, two bellows typebreast pockets, two lower inside hanging pockets allwith snap fastener flap closures, and a slidefastener fly front with snap closures. The coldweather coat is only authorized for wear with thecold weather, hot weather, utility and camouflageuniform.

10-9. Items worn with and on the uniforms. a.Headgear. The OG-507 utility cap, and OG-107cold weather insulated cap, helmet, and helmet lin-ers are authorized for wear with the field, utility,and camouflage uniforms above as prescribed by lo-cal commanders. Ornamentation and insignia wornon headgear are described in paragraph 26-3.

b. Footwear. Black combat boots are worn withthe cold weather and utility uniforms. Black hotweather boots are worn with the hot weather uni-form.

c. Gloves. The standard Army light duty workgloves, consisting of black leather shells and OGwool inserts, are authorized for wear with the field,utility, and camouflage uniforms.

d. Insignia and accouterments. Only the belowlisted items are authorized for wear on the field,utility and camouflage uniforms.

(1) Insignia of grade (subdued type).(2) Insignia of branch (officers only, subdued

type).(3) Shoulder sleeve insignia, current and form-

er wartime unit (subdued type) (not to be worn onthe OG-108 cold weather uniform).

(4) Combat leaders identification.(5) Distinctive unit insignia.(6) Ranger tab.(7) Bib type branch of Service scarves or

camouflage scarf.(8) Brassards.(9) Nametapes.(10) U.S. Army distinguishing tape.(11) Special Military Police markings.(12) Combat, Special Skill, Drill Sergeant, and

Career Counselor Identification badges (subduedtype).

Figure 10-4. Coat, cold weather, mens, (field jacket).

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10-10. Wear policy for flight clothing. a. Inorder to preserve the fire retardant capability, noinsignia will be sewn on the one-piece Nomex flightsuit. In lieu of insignia, a black leather nameplatewill be worn. This plate will be 2 inches by 4 inches,embossed 1/4-inch block-style lettering in silver,with appropriate crewmember badge on the firstline, full name (first, middle initial, and last name)on the second line, and abbreviated grade and thewords "US Army" on the third line. The leatherplate will be attached to the 2-inch by 4-inch velcroattachment affixed to the one-piece Nomex flightsuit. Such leather plates, with embossment, will beprovided to enlisted personnel at no cost to the in-dividual.

b. No shoulder sleeve insignia or other accouter-ments will be worn on the one-piece Nomex flightsuit.

c. Only black leather combat boots will be wornwith the Nomex flight suit. Nomex trousers will notbe tucked inside the boots.

d. Wearing of insignia on other flight clothing,i.e., two-piece flight suits and flight jackets, may beprescribed locally by commanders. If prescribed,type and location should conform to placement ofinsignia on the utility uniform.

e. In lieu of d above, local commanders may au-thorize wearing of name tapes on flight clothing.Name tapes will include abbreviated grade and fullname imprinted in /%-inch blocklettering, centeredon the tape. Such name tapes will be provided to en-listed personnel at no cost to the individual.

f. The appropriate headgear to be worn with allNomex flight clothing is the fatigue cap. However,male crewmembers may wear the garrison cap andfemale crewmembers may wear the black beret inassociation with administrative flights, as specifiedby the authority responsible for the flight.

g. Flight jackets will be worn only with appropri-ate flight uniforms.

h. Local commanders may authorize all aviationpersonnel who are not authorized flight clothing toremove pin-on metal insignia from the work uni-form while engaged in maintenance activities inclose proximity to aircraft.

i. Local commanders may authorize the wearingof solid color baseball caps by aircraft and groundcrewmembers as a safety and identification meas-ure. These caps will be provided at no expense to theindividual.

Section II. HOSPITAL DUTY UNIFORM

10-11. Authorization for wear. The hospital du-ty uniform is authorized for year-round wear by allmale officers in the Army Nurse Corps, Army Medi-cal Specialist Corps, and by enlisted men with medi-cal, dental, or veterinary military occupational spe-cialties (MOS).10-12. Composition. The hospital duty uniformis comprised of a white smock and white trousers.For other accessories and accouterments see ap-pendix A.

Figure 10-5. Hospital duty uniform.

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10-13. Occasions for wear. The hospital dutyuniform will be worn on duty in Army health carefacilities as prescribed by the medical commander.

10-14. Smock, medical assistants, white cottondrill or white cotton/polyester durable press.The medical assistants smock will be of approvedGovernment specification or pattern and will beworn over the white trousers.

10-15. Trousers, medical assistants, white cot-ton drill or cotton/polyester. The medical assist-ants trousers will be of approved Government spe-cification or pattern and will be worn with themedical assistants smock.

10-16. Items worn with and on the uniform. a.Headgear. The Army green garrison cap is wornwith the hospital duty uniform year-round whenoutdoors.

b. Footwear. Men's black oxford shoes and blacksocks are normally worn with the hospital duty uni-form; however, white oxford shoes and white socksmay be worn on an optional basis.

c. Insignia and accouterments. Polished brasspin-on insignia of grade and branch and nameplatesare the only items authorized for wear on the hospi-tal duty uniform.

Section III. FOOD SERVICE UNIFORMS

10-17. Authorization for wear. The food serviceuniforms are authorized for year-round wear by allenlisted men-

a. Working as cooks, bakers, or food handlers inan authorized dining facility.

b. Who are instructors or students in cooks train-ing.

c. With a food inspector MOS.

10-18, Composition. The food service uniformsare comprised of a white food service coat or a medi-cal assistants white smock, white food service ormedical assistants trousers, white food handlerscap, and appropriate items from CTA 50-900 andtable 4-1, AR 700-84. The distinctive garrison foodservice supervisor uniform consists of a white shirtand black trousers. For other accessories and ac-couterments, see appendix A.

10-19. Occasions for wear. The food service uni-forms are prescribed for wear by enlisted men en-gaged in food handling and/or related activities andwill be worn as prescribed by local commanders.This uniform will not be worn as a field or utilityuniform.

10-20. Coat, food service, white cotton drill.The coat is of approved Government specificationor pattern and will be worn tucked into the trous-ers. When the medical assistants smock is worn byfood service personnel, it will be worn over thetrousers.

Figure 10-6. Food service uniforms.

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10-21. Smock, food inspector, white cottontwill. The smock is of approved Government spe-cification or pattern and will be worn over thetrousers.

10-22. Trousers, food service, white cottondrill. The trousers are of approved Governmentspecification or pattern and will be worn with thefood service coat or the food inspector's smock. Thetrousers will not be tucked into the boots.10-23. Items worn with and on the uniforms, a.Headgear.

(1) The Army green garrison cap may be wornwith the food service uniforms when outdoors.

(2) The white disposable food handler's cap willbe worn only in the immediate vicinity of the diningfacility when prescribed by local commanders. Noinsignia will be worn on this cap.

b. Footwear. Black combat boots or black oxfordshoes will be worn with the food service uniforms asprescribed by the local commander. Combat bootswill not be bloused.

c. Insignia and accouterments. Polished brasspin-on insignia of grade and nameplates are the on-ly items authorized for wear on the food service uni-forms.

d. Exceptions to prescribed wear of the food serv-ice coat may be authorized in the interest of healthand efficiency and to prevent heat injury.

Figure 10-7. Food Inspector's smock.

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CHAPTER 11MEN'S ACCESSORIES

11-1. Belt, web, waist and buckles a. Belt, web.The belt will be a 11-inch web or woven elastic webbelt of black color with a black or brass tip.

b. Buckle, belt, web.(1) A plain-faced solid brass buckle, oval

shaped, 214 inches long and 11/4 inches wide, will beworn on the belt with the service, dress, hospitalduty, and food service uniforms. Either the blacktipped belt or the optional brass tipped belt is au-thorized with this buckle.

Figure 11-1. Brass buckle.

(2) A black, open faced buckle, 111/ inches longand 1% inches wide, will be worn on the belt with allfield and work uniforms. Only the black tipped beltis authorized with this buckle.

Figure 11-2. Black buckle.

c. Wear. The tipped end of the belt will passthrough the buckle to the wearer's left and will notextend more than 2 inches beyond the end of thebuckle. The belt and buckle must be worn when theshirt is worn as an outer garment. Wear of the belt

and buckle at other times is at the option of the in-dividual. Suspenders of commercial design may beworn in lieu of the belt and buckle but must not bevisible.

11-2. Beret. a. Material. Knitted wool, moth resis-tant and water repellent treated.

b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern.c. Wear. Berets may be worn with the Army

green, Army tan, and utility uniforms when in agarrison environment.

(1) The rifle green beret, Army shade 297, willbe worn by the following categories of individuals.

(a) All personnel assigned to Special Forcesunits.

(b) All personnel assigned to the SpecialForces Training Group (Airborne).

(c) Trainees attached to the Special ForcesTraining Group when sp authorized by Command-ant, United States Army Institute for Military As-sistance (USAIMA).

(d) Personnel assigned to Headquarters,United States Army John F. Kennedy Center forMilitary Assistance (USAJFKCENMA) (Airborne),USAIMA, and the Joint Unconventional WarfareTask Force Atlantic (JUWTFA), if they are SpecialForces qualified.

(e) Active duty advisors to Reserve SpecialForces units provided they are Special Forces quali-fied and that advising Special Forces Reserve unitsis the individual's primary duty. Active duty advis-ors authorized to wear the beret will wear the Spe-cial Forces flash of the unit which they are advising.

(f) Qualified enlisted instructor personnel as-signed to designated Special Forces positions inSenior ROTC Instructor Groups. These individualswill wear the USAJFKCENMA flash. Enlisted in-structors qualified as ranger or airborne will wearthe black or maroon beret if not special forces quali-fied.

(2) The black beret will be worn by the follow-ing categories of individuals:

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(a) All personnel assigned to ranger units.(b) All personnel assigned to the Ranger De-

partment, US Army Infantry School.(c) Active duty advisers to Reserve ranger

units.(3) The maroon beret will be worn by the fol-

lowing categories of individuals:(a) All personnel assigned to airborne units

when the unit is on jump status.(b) Active Army advisers to Reserve airborne

units on jump status.(c) All personnel assigned to the Airborne De-

partment, US Army Infantry School.d. Manner of wear. Headband (edge binding)

straight across forehead, 1 inch above eyebrow; topof beret draped over right ear; and stiffener for af-fixing insignia positioned over left eye. Ends of ad-justing ribbon will be cut off and the ribbon knot se-cured inside the edge binding at the rear of thehead.

e. Insignia. Only distinctive unit insignia for en-listed personnel or insignia of grade for officers willbe worn. Insignia will be centered on stiffener aboveleft eye. Approved flashes and recognition bar willbe worn as described in chapter 26.

Figure 11-3. Beret with flash.

Figure 11-5. Beret with distinctive unit insignia.

Figure 11-6. Beret with Ranger flash.

11-3. Boots, combat, black. a. Material. Leather,black.

b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern;on an optional basis a similar commercial design isauthorized. Plain toe or capped toe may be worn.Patent leather is not authorized.

c. Wear. The black combat boot is authorized forwear with the field, utility, and work uniforms.When prescribed by local commanders, personnelassigned to military police and air assault units andairborne qualified personnel assigned to an airborneunit may also wear the black combat boot with theArmy tan uniform, Army green uniform, and Armygreen shade 415 shirt when worn as an outer gar-ment with the Army green trousers. Uniform trous-ers will be bloused when worn with the black com-bat boot.

11-4. Buttons. a. Regular Army buttons.(1) Description. The buttons will be goldplated

or anodized aluminum and will have the Coat ofArms of the United States superimposed thereon.

(2) Size. Buttons will be 20-ligne, 25-ligne, 30-ligne, and 36-ligne size. There are 40 lignes to aninch.

Figure 11-4. Beret, green, Special Forces withrecognition bar.

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11-5. Cape, Army blue. a. Material.(1) Wool, barathea, 14- or 18-ounce weight,

dark blue, Army shade 150.(2) Wool, gabardine, 14.5-ounce weight, dark

blue, Army shade 150.(3) Wool elastique, 16- or 18-ounce weight,

dark blue, Army shade 150.b. Design. To be of such length as to reach the

midpoint of the knee but to reach no lower than apoint 2 inches below the knee.

Figure 11-7. Regular Army buttons.

(3) How worn. Buttons will be worn on thecoats, jackets, and caps of all service, dress, andmess uniforms by all personnel in the Army otherthan in b below.

b. Corps of Engineers buttons.(1) Description. The buttons will be goldplated

or anodized aluminum and will have an eagle hold-ing in his beak a scroll with the word "Essayons," abastion with embrasures in the distance surroundedby water, and with a rising sun.

(2) Size. Buttons will be 20-ligne, 25-ligne, 30-ligne, and 36-ligne size. There are 40 lignes to aninch.

Figure 11-8. Corps of Engineer buttons.

(3) How worn. Buttons will be worn on thecoats, jackets, and caps of all service, dress, andmess uniforms by all commissioned officers of theCorps of Engineers and all warrant officers with aCorps of Engineers occupational specialty.

c. Buttons on the overcoats and raincoats. Thesebuttons will be of plastic conforming in color to thematerial of the coat for all personnel in the Army.Sizes are prescribed in the specifications for eacharticle of clothing. Figure 11-9. Cape, Army blue.

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c. Lining. The lining of the Army blue cape will,be of rayon, acetate, or other synthetic fabric with asatin face and wool nap back, and a minimum of 5-ounce weight in the following colors:

(1) General officers. Dark blue.(2) All other officers. The first named color of

the officer's basic branch.d. Wear.

(1) Officers. The Army blue cape is authorizedfor wear with the Army blue evening dress uniformand on an optional basis with the Army blue andArmy blue mess uniforms.

(2) Enlisted personnel. Are not authorized towear the cape.

11-6. Chaplains apparel. a. Scarves.(1) Christian faith. A scarf of standard Army

ecclesiastical pattern, of suitable black material 9feet long. On each end, in gold color schiffi embroid-ery, will be embroidered the Coat of Arms of theUnited States, 3 inches high, with the chaplain's in-signia, Christian, 4 inches high, spaced 1/2 inch be-low the Coat of Arms. The bottom edge of theChristian insignia will be 61/2 inches from the end ofthe scarf.

(2) Jewish faith. A scarf of standard Army ec-clesiastical pattern, of suitable white or black mate-rial 9 feet long. On each end, in gold color schiffiembroidery, will be embroidered the Coat of Armsof The United States, 3 inches high, with the chap-lain's insignia, Jewish, 4 inches high, spaced 1/2 inchbelow the Coat of Arms. The bottom edge of theJewish insignia will be 61/2 inches from the end ofthe scarf.

b. Vestments. Chaplains are authorized to wearthe military uniform, vestments, or other appropri-ate attire prescribed by ecclesiastical law or denomi-national practice when conducting religious serv-ices. The chaplain's scarf or stole may be worn withthe uniform, vestments, or other appropriate attirewhen conducting religious services.

11-7. Cover, cap, rain. Authorized for optionalpurchase and wear by officers and enlisted person-nel with the service caps and the raincoat, overcoat,or windbreaker in inclement weather. The coverwill be transparent plastic with or without a visorprotector.

11-8. Cummerbund, Black. a. Material. Blacksilk or satin.

b. Design. Of commercial design with four pleatsrunning the entire length of the cummerbund.

c. Wear. The black cummerbund is authorized forwear by all male personnel with the Army whitemess and Army blue mess uniforms. The black cum-merbund must be the-same material as the blackbow-tie. The cummerbund will be worn with thepleats facing down.

11-9. Gloves. a. Black dress.(1) Material. Leather.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern or similar commercial design.(3) Wear. Black gloves may be worn with the

overcoat, raincoat, windbreaker, or Army green uni-form at the option of the individual and in forma-tion when prescribed by the local commander. Blackleather gloves may also be worn with civilianclothes.

b. Light duty work gloves.(1) Material.

(a) Shells. Black leather.(b) Inserts. Wool and nylon knit.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

(3) Wear. Light duty work gloves may be wornwith the field and utility uniforms at the option ofthe individual and in formations when prescribedby the local commander.

c. White gloves.(1) Material. Cotton, kid, doeskin, silk, or other

material.(2) Design. Of appropriate commercial design.(3) Wear. White gloves will normally be worn

with the Army white, Army white mess, Army blue,Army blue mess, and Army blue evening dress uni-forms. White gloves may also be worn with the serv-ice uniforms on occasions of ceremony when pre-scribed by local commander and when performingmilitary police duties.

11-10. Hat, drill sergeant, men. a. Material. Furfelt, olive drab.

b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern.c. Wear.

(1) By Army drill sergeants, on or off duty,with utility or service uniforms under the followingconditions:

(a) Noncommissioned officers (NCOs) desig-nated as drill sergeants and assigned to validateddrill sergeant positions as principal trainer or assis-

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tant trainer (i.e., senior drill sergeant or drill ser-geant), respectively.

(b) NCO faculty members of a drill sergeantschool who are drill sergeant graduates and who areactively engaged in instructing drill sergeantclasses.

(2) Upon release from assignments cited in (1)above, NCOs are no longer authorized to wear thedrill sergeant hats.

d. Proper wear position. The black leather strap,issued with the hat, will be threaded through theappropriate eyelets in the brim of the hat so thatthe strap goes around the front of the hat and thebuckle is fastened and centered at the back of thewearer's head. The running end of the strap will beto the wearer's left. The hat will be worn withoutnoticeable tilt to the front, rear, or either side, andto permit the brim of the hat to be as nearly level inall directions as possible. No modifications in theshape of the hat are authorized.

e. Insignia. The only insignia authorized for wearon the hat is a gold color metal Coat of Arms of theUnited States superimposed on a plain gold-coloreddisk, 11/2 inches in diameter, and secured throughthe front eyelet provided thereon.

11-13. Military police articles and accessories.The following articles are authorized for wear onthe uniform by male military police personnel:

a. Badge, military police.b. Belt, military police, black leather.c. Boots, combat, black leather.d. Brassard, military police.e. Cap, service, military police.f. Carrier, club, military police, black leather.g. Case, field, first aid dressing, black leather.h. Club, military police.i. Gloves, white cotton.j. Handcuffs, w/key, ratchet type.k. Handcuff case, black leather.1. Holster, .45 cal, black leather.m. Lanyard, pistol, white nylon cord.n. Pocket, ammunition magazine, black leather.o. Shoulder strap, side arm, military police, black

leather.p. Whistle, patrolman, OD or brass.

Figure 11-10. Hat, drill sergeant, men.

11-11. Judges' apparel, robes, a. Design. Will bejudicial robes of the type customarily worn in theUnited States Court of Military Appeal.

b. Wear. Judicial robes will be worn by officersdesignated as military judges and appellate militaryjudges when participating in trials by court-martial,hearings by a Court of Military Review, and otherjudicial proceedings. When judicial robes are worn,the Army uniform will be worn underneath.

11-12. Laces, shoe and boot. Laces will be of thesame color as the shoe or boot.

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Figure 11-11. Military police accessories.

11-14. Neckties. a. Four-in-hand tie, black.(1) Material. Tropical worsted or other similar

type woven fabrics, approximately 8 ounces inweight. Knitted fabric is authorized on an optionalbasis.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern. A pre-tied snap-on necktie is authorized on anoptional basis.

(3) Wear. The black four-in-hand necktie willbe worn with the Army green, Army white, andArmy blue uniforms, and the Army green shade 415long sleeve shirt when worn as an outer garmentwith the Army green trousers. The black four-in-hand necktie may also be worn on an optional basiswith the Army green shade 415 short sleeve shirtwhen worn as an outer garment with the Armygreen trousers. The tie may be worn in a Windsor orhalf-Windsor knot. Use of a conservative tie tack ortie clasp is authorized. The tie will be tied in a man-ner so that the end is 1 to 3 inches above the top ofthe belt buckle.

b. Bow tie, black.(1) Material. Black silk or satin without stripe

or figure.(2) Design. Commercial type, bow with square

ends, not more than 21/2 inches in width.(3) Wear. The black bow tie will be worn with

Army white mess and Army blue mess uniforms.The black bow tie is authorized for optional wearwith Army blue and Army white uniforms, and atsocial functions with the Army green uniform andwhite shirt by enlisted men.

c. Bow tie, white.(1) Material. Plain white silk or satin, or mate-

rial matching shirt, without stripe or figures.(2) Design. Conventional civilian full dress

type, not more than 21/2 inches in width.(3) Wear. The white bow ties will be worn with

the Army blue evening dress uniform or on an op-tional basis with the Army white mess uniform.

11-15. Overcoat, Army green.Note. The Army green overcoat is being replaced by the

Army black 385 all weather coat. The overcoat is not authorizedfor wear after 30 September 1985.

a. Material. Wool, gabardine, 14.5-ounce weight,Army green shade 44.

b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern.c. Wear. The overcoat will be worn buttoned, ex-

cept for the neck closure which may be worn openedor closed, with or without a scarf. The overcoat is

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authorized for wear by all male personnel with theArmy green, Army blue Army blue mess, hospitalduty, and food service uniforms. The overcoat with-out insignia is authorized for wear with civilianclothing.

a. Material.(1) Coat. Polyester/cotton poplin (50/50), 6.0-

ounce weight, with water and soil repellent treat-ment and durable press finish, Army black shade410.

(2) Liner. Knitted acrylic pile fabric, 11.5-ounce weight, Army black shade 410.

b. Design. Of an approved specification or pat-tern. The all-weather coat is single-breasted withslash front pockets, a zip-in liner, and three-buttonfly front.

Figure 11-12. Army green overcoat.

Figure 11-13. Army black all-weather coat.

11-16. Army black all-weather coat.Note. The Army black all-weather coat will replace both the

Army green raincoat and the Army green overcoat. Mandatorypossession date is 1 October 1985.

c. Wear. The black all-weather coat may be wornwith or without liner. The coat will be worn but-

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toned, except for the neck closure which may beworn opened or closed, with or without a scarf. Theall-weather coat is authorized for wear with theservice, dress/mess, hospital duty, and food serviceuniforms. The coat may also be worn with the Armygreen shade 415 long and short sleeve shirt whenworn as an outer garment with the Army greentrousers, and with the utility uniforms when per-sonnel are in a garrison environment only. Wear ofthe all-weather coat with civilian clothing is author-ized.

11-17. Raincoat, Army green.Note. The Army green raincoat is being replaced by the black

all-weather coat and will not be authorized for wear after 30 Sep-tember 1985.

Figure 11-14. Raincoat, Army green.

a. Material. Cotton/polyester, poplin, 5.6-ounceweight, water repellent treated, Army green shade274.

b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern.Double-breasted with water repellent treatmentand durable press finish.

c. Wear. The coat will be worn buttoned, exceptfor the neck closure which may be worn opened orclosed, with or without scarf. The raincoat is au-thorized for wear by all personnel with service,dress/mess, food service, and hospital duty uni-forms. The raincoat may also be worn with theArmy green shade 415 long and short sleeve shirtwhen worn as an outer garment with the Armygreen trousers, and with the utility uniform whenpersonnel are in a garrison environment only. Wearof the raincoat with civilian clothing is authorized.

11-18. Scarves. a. Army green.(1) Material.

(a) Wool, Army green shade 44.(b) Silk or rayon, Army green shade 279.

(2) Design. Commercial design, approximately12 by 52 inches.

(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by officers andenlisted men when wearing the green raincoat orovercoat except with the Army white, Army blue,Army white mess, Army blue mess, and Army blueevening dress uniforms.

b. Olive drab.(1) Material. Wool, olive drab, Army shade

208.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by officers and

enlisted men when wearing the field jacket or otherfield clothing.

c. White.(1) Material. Rayon, silk, or wool, bleached

white.(2) Design. Commercial design.(3) Wear.

(a) Officers. Authorized for wear with thegreen raincoat, green overcoat, black all-weathercoat, or the blue cape when the Army white, Armyblue, Army white mess, Army blue mess, or Armyblue evening dress uniform is worn.

(b) Enlisted men. The white scarf is wornwith the green raincoat or green overcoat when theArmy blue or Army blue mess uniform is worn.

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d. Black.(1) Material. Wool, silk, or rayon, Army black.(2) Design. Of commercial design, approxi-

mately 12 by 52 inches.(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by officers and

enlisted men with the Army black raincoat.e. How worn. Scarves will be worn folded in half,

lengthwise, and crossed left over right at the neck.The ends will be tucked neatly into the neckline ofthe outer garment.

11-19. Shirts. a. Tan shade 446, long sleeve.(1) Material. Polyester/cotton broadcloth, 2.8

to 3.2-ounce weight, Army tan shade 446.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by all personnel

with the Army green uniform.b. Tan shade 446, short sleeve.

(1) Material. Polyester/cotton broadcloth, 2.8-to 3.2-ounce weight, Army tan shade 446.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

(3) Wear. Authorized for optional purchase andwear by all personnel with the Army green uniform.

Note. The Army green shade 415 shirt has replaced theArmy tan shade 446 shirt which is authorized for wear until 30September 1985. Mandatory possession of one long and one shortsleeve shirt is 1 March 1982, two long and two short sleeve on 1October 1984, and two long and three short sleeve on 1 October1985.

c. Green shade 415, long and short sleeve.(1) Material. Durable press polyester/cotton

broadcloth. Optional purchase and wear of theArmy green shade 428 shirt, polyester/wool, is au-thorized.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

(3) Wear. Authorized for year-round wear byall male personnel with the Army green uniform oras an outer garment with the Army green trousers.The long sleeve shirt sleeves will not be rolled.

d. White.(1) Material. White plain weave cotton, synthe-

tic or blend, without stripe or figure.(2) Design. Of a commercial design with barrel

or French cuffs and standard turndown collar.(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by all personnel

with the Army blue and Army white uniforms. Mayalso be worn by enlisted personnel with the Armygreen uniform at social functions.

e. White, semiformal dress.

(1) Material. White cotton, synthetic, or blend.(2) Design. Semiformal, civilian dress shirt

with a soft -bosom, such as pleated types, Frenchcuffs, and an attached or detachable turndown col-lar.

(3) Wear. Authorized for wear with the Armywhite mess and Army blue mess uniforms.

f. White, formal dress.(1) Material. White cotton, synthetic, or blend.(2) Design. Formal, civilian full dress shirt,

with a stiff bosom such as plain starched or pique,French cuffs, and an attached or detachable wingtype collar.

(3) Wear. Authorized for wear by all officerswith the Army white mess and Army blue eveningdress uniforms.

11-20. Shoes. a. Shoes, oxford, black.(1) Material. Leather or poromeric material is

authorized. Patent leather is not authorized.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern. A chukka boot or similar commercial design isalso authorized. The buckle on the chukka styleboots will be of plain design. Ornate or large buckleswill not be worn. The shoes will be plain toe withnoncontrasting sole.

(3) Wear. Black oxford shoes are authorized forwear by all male personnel with all uniforms exceptfield and utility uniforms.

b. Shoes, oxford, white.(1) Material. Leather or poromeric material is

authorized. Patent leather is not authorized.(2) Design. Of appropriate commercial design,

untrimmed, with a plain toe and noncontrastingsole.

(3) Wear. White oxford shoes are authorizedfor wear by male ANC and AMSC officers and foroptional wear by male enlisted personnel with thehospital duty uniforms.

c. Overshoes, black. (1) Material. Rubber or syn-thetic.

(2) Design. Of commercial design.(3) Wear. Authorized for optional wear by male

personnel with dress oxfords, when not in forma-tion.

11-21. Socks. a. Socks, black.(1) Material. Cotton or cotton/nylon, plain

black rib, elastic top or stretch type.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

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tern or of commercial design.(3) Wear. Black socks are authorized for wear

by all male personnel and must be worn only withthe black oxford shoe.

b. Socks, white.(1) Material. Cotton or cotton/nylon, plain

white rib, elastic top or stretch type.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern or of commercial design.(3) Wear. White socks are authorized for wear

by all male personnel with the hospital duty uni-form and must be worh only with the white oxfordshoes.

c. Socks, olive green.(1) Material. 20 percent cotton, 30 percent

nylon, 50 percent wool, Army olive green shade408, ribbed knit top and cushion sole.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

(3) Wear. The olive green socks must be wornby all personnel when wearing combat or organiza-tional boots.

11-22. Studs and cuff links, a. Design. Of com-mercial design.

b. ,Color.(1) With the Army blue evening dress uniform.

Plain white (such as white mother-of-pearl) with orwithout rims of platinum or white gold.

(2) With the Army blue mess and Army whitemess uniforms. Gold or gold-colored metal, round,plain face; cuff links to be 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter,of post or link type; studs to be 1/4 to /8 inch indiameter.

(3) With the Army blue and Army white uni-forms. When worn, cuff links will be of plain gold orgold color metal as described in (2) above.

11-23. Sweaters. a. Sweater, Army green, cardi-gan.

(1) Material. Knitted acrylic, Army greenshade 412.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

b. Sweater, Army black, cardigan.Note. The Army black sweater will replace the Army green

sweater which is authorized for wear until 30 September 1983.

(1) Material. 100 percent acrylic, Army blackshade 435.

(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

c. Sweater, Army black, pullover "V" neck.(1) Material. 100 percent wool, Army black

shade 458.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.d. Wear of the sweaters.

(1) Cardigan. The sweater is authorized for op-tional purchase and wear as an outer garment withthe Army green trousers and shirts. When wornwith the Army green trousers, it will be worn onlywithin the confines of the individual's immediateworking area. The sweater may be worn with thegreen short sleeve shirt with or without tie. Whenthe short sleeve shirt without tie is worn, the shirtcollar will be worn outside the sweater. It may alsobe worn under the Army green coat and windbreak-ers. When worn under the windbreakers, it mustnot appear exposed. The sweater may also be wornas an outer garment with the hospital duty and foodservice uniforms while on the military reservationand when traveling to and from residence in a pri-vate vehicle. When the sweater is worn, it will bebuttoned. The sweater is authorized for wear withcivilian clothing.

(2) Pullover. The sweater is authorized for op-tional purchase and wear as an outer garment withthe Army green trousers and green shirts. Thesweater may be worn with the green short sleeveshirt with or without tie. When the short sleeveshirt without tie is worn, the short collar will beworn outside the sweater. It may also be worn underthe green raincoat, all-weather coat, and blackwindbreakers. When worn under the windbreaker,it must not appear exposed. Officers will wearshoulder marks indicating insignia of grade. En-listed personnel in the grade of corporal or higherwill wear shoulder marks in lieu of insignia on theshirt collar. The name plate will be centered one-fourth inch above the bottom of the patch. The DUImay be worn by personnel authorized a DUI andwill be centered one-fourth inch above the nameplate. The sweater may be worn with civilianclothes. If DUI is not worn, the nameplate will becentered.

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Pullover, black.

Cardigan, green or black.

Figure 11-15. Sweaters.

11-24. Undershirts. a. White.(1) Material. Cotton or cotton polyester knit.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern with quarter sleeves and round or V-neckcollar.

(3) Wear. The undershirt must be worn withthe Army tan uniform, the Army green shade 415long- and short-sleeve shirts, and the field, utility,hospital duty, and food service uniforms.

b. Olive green, Army shade 109.

(1) Material. Cotton or cotton polyester knit.(2) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern with quarter sleeves and round collar.(3) Wear. May be prescribed by the local com-

mander for wear with field and utility uniforms inlieu of the white undershirt as authorized by CTA50-900.

c. No specific type of undershirt is prescribed forwear with Army service and Army dress uniformswhich have a closed shirt collar and tie. The under-

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shirt must be white, however, if it is visible throughthe shirt.

11-25.. Vest, white, a. Material.(1) Cotton twill, 8.2-ounce weight, white.(2) Polyester/wool blended fabrics in tropical,

9-ounce weight, white.(3) Polyester/wool blended fabrics in twill

weave, 10.5-ounce weight, white.(4) Polyester texturized woven serge, 6.5-ounce

weight, white.b. Design. Of approved specification or pattern.

The white vest will be single-breasted, cut low witha rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastenedwith three detachable, extra small white buttons.

c. Wear. The white vest is authorized for wear byall officers with the Army white mess uniform andthe Army blue evening dress uniform.

11-26. Windbreakers, Army black and Armygreen.

a. Windbreaker, Army black.Note. The Army black windbreaker will replace the Army

green windbreaker which is authorized for wear through 30September 1983.

(1) Material. Polyester/cotton poplin, 6.0-ounce, Army black shade 385 with black nylonfleece removable liner.

(2) Design. Of approved specification and pat-tern.

b. Windbreaker, Army green.(1) Material. Cotton/nylon, oxford, 5.6-ounce,

Army green shade 274.(2) Design. Of approved specification and pat-

tern.c. Wear of windbreakers. The windbreakers are

authorized for optional purchase and wear by allmale personnel with the Army tan uniform, Armygreen long- and short-sleeve shirts when worn asoutergarments with the Army green trousers, andfood service and hospital duty uniforms. The wind-breakers may not be worn in formations unless au-thorized by local commanders. When worn with theuniform, it will be worn zipped at least three-fourths of the way up. Either windbreaker, withoutinsignia, may be worn with civilian clothing.

Figure 11-16. Windbreaker, green.

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Figure 11-17. Windbreaker; black.

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PART III

WOMEN'S SERVICE, DRESS, FIELD, AND WORK UNIFORMS ANDACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 12

ARMY GREEN CORD UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

12-1. Authorization for wear. The Army greencord uniform is authorized for wear by all femalepersonnel.

Note. The Army green cord uniform is a phaseout item and isbeing replaced by the Army green (AG-388) skirt and jacket uni-forms. The Army green cord uniform is authorized for wearthrough 30 September 1981.

12-2. Composition. The Army green cord uni-form is comprised of an Army green cord skirt andshort sleeve coat. No shirt is worn with the Armygreen cord uniform. For other accessories and ac-couterments, see appendix B.

12-3. Occasions for wear. May be worn by all fe-male personnel when on duty, off duty, or duringtravel.

12-4. Materials. Coat and skirt and garrisoncap-polyester/cotton blended fabric in plain weave,4.3-ounce weight, green and white stripe, Armyshade 160.

12-5. Coat, Army green cord. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The coat will be an easyfitting, short sleeve, single-breasted, open collarand lapels, four-button hip length coat with twoslanted front pockets.

c. Ornamentation. Cord edge braid will be wornaround the collar and sleeve cuffs.

12-6. Skirt, Army green cord. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a knee length,slightly flared skirt, with a waistband and zipper

closure on the left side.

12-7. Headgear. a. Garrison cap, Army greencord.

Note. The Army green cord garrison cap is a phaseout itembut will continue to be authorized for wear through 30 Septem-ber 1981.

(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

(2) Ornamentation. The Army green cord garri-son cap will have a cord edge braid secured to thetip edge of the curtain, along the entire outer edge.

(3) Wear. The Army green cord garrison capmay be worn by all female personnel in the Armywith the Army green cord uniform.

(4) Proper wear position. The garrison cap willbe worn with the front vertical crease placed slight-ly to the right of the center of the forehead. The capwill be placed on the head in such a manner that thefront and rear vertical creases and the top edge ofthe crown form unbroken lines in silhouette. Thecrown of the cap will not be crushed or shaped toform peaks at the top front or top rear of the cap.Hair will not be visible on the forehead below thefront brim of the cap.

b. In addition to the garrison cap, the Armygreen service hat and black beret are also author-ized for wear with the Army green cord uniform.

12-8. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green cord uniform:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) US insignia (enlisted only).(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.

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(5) Distinctive unit insignia.(6) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(7) Branch of service scarves.(8) Aiguillette, Service.(9) Nameplate.(10) Decoration ribbons, full size.(11) Service medal ribbons, full size.

Officer

(12) Unit awards.(13) Fourragere.(14) Badges, Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size and miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear the insignia of

grade embroidered on an Army green background,centered on the sleeves of the coat on the Armygreen cord uniform.

Enlisted

Figure 12-1. Army green cord uniform.

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CHAPTER 13

ARMY GREEN (AG-388) UNIFORMS-WOMEN'S

Section I. SKIRT AND JACKET

13-1. Authorization for wear. The Army green(AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms are authorizedfor wear by all female personnel.

Note: The Army green (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniformsare the authorized replacement for the Army green cord uniform.Mandatory possession of the AG 388 uniform is 1 October 1981.The green shade 415 shirt will replace AG 388 uniform and maybe used in lieu of mandatory possession of the AG 388.

13-2. Composition. The Army green (AG-388)skirt and jacket uniforms are comprised of an Armygreen skirt, a long sleeve Army green jacket, and ashort sleeve Army green jacket. The Army greenskirt (AG-388) may be worn with either the longsleeve or short sleeve Army green jacket (AG-388)but neither jacket will be worn with any other uni-form. No shirt is worn with the Army green(AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms. For other ac-cessories and accouterments see Appendix B.

13-3. Occasions for wear. May be worn by all fe-male personnel when on duty or off duty and duringtravel.

13-4. Material. Skirt and long and short sleevejackets--100 percent polyester warp knit, 6.9-ounceweight, Army green shade 388.

13-5. Jacket, long sleeve, army green shade388. a. Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

b. General description. The jacket has a collarwith modified princess lines, single-breasted withfour-button closure, and long sleeves, two insidehanging pockets with outside flaps, and button-down shoulder loops.

c. Ornamentation. Will be without ornamentalbraid.

13-6. Jacket, short sleeve, Army green shade388. a. Design: Of approved specification or pat-

tern.b. General description. The jacket has a collar, is

single-breasted with four-button closure, shortcuffed sleeves, and button-down shoulder loops.

c. Ornamentation. Will be without ornamentalbraid.

13-7. Skirt, Army green shade 388. a. Design.Of approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a six-panel,knee length, slightly flared skirt, with a waistbandand zipper closure on the left side.

13-8. Headgear. The Army green service hat andblack beret are authorized for wear with the Armygreen (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms.

13-9. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) Insignia of grade.(3) Insignia of branch.(4) Distinctive unit insignia.(5) Distinctive items authorized

infantry personnel.(6) Branch of Service scarves.(7) Aiguillette, service.

for other than

(8) Nameplate.(9) Decoration ribbons, full size.(10) Service Medal ribbons, full size.(11) Unit awards.(12) Fourragere.(13) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size and miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear polished brass

pin-on insignia of grade on both collars of the Armygreen (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms.

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signia of grade on the right collar and branch ofservice insignia on the left collar of the Army green(AG-388) skirt and jacket uniform.

Officer Enlisted Officer Enlisted

Figure 13-1. Army green (AG-388) skirt and jacket uniforms.

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Section II. DRESS AND JACKET (OPTIONAL)

13-10. Authorization for wear. The Army green(AG 388) dress and jacket uniform is authorized foroptional wear by all female personnel.

13-11. Composition. The Army green (AG 388)dress and jacket uniform is comprised of an Armygreen dress and an Army green cardigan jacket. TheArmy green dress may be worn with or without theArmy green cardigan jacket, but the cardigan jacketmay only be worn with the Army green dress. Forother accessories and accouterments, see appendixB.

13-12. Occasions for wear. May be worn by allfemale personnel when on duty unless otherwiseprescribed by the local commander and off duty andduring travel.

13-14. Material. Dress and cardigan jacket-100percent polyester warp knit, 6.9-ounce weight,Army green shade 388.

13-14. Jacket, cardigan, Army green shade388. a. Design. Of approved specification or pat-tern.

b. General description. The jacket is a collarless(cardigan) style with modified princess lines, single-breasted with four-button closure, long sleeves, twoslanted flaps, and shoulder loops tacked down at theneckline.

c. Ornamentation. Will be without ornamentalbraid.

13-15. Dress, Army green shade 388. a. Design.Of approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The dress has a roll collar,modified princess lines in front and back, shortsleeves with a back zipper closure, and shoulderloops tacked down at the neckline.

13-14. Headgear. The Army green service hatand black beret are authorized for wear with theArmy green (AG-388) dress and jacket uniform.

13-17. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green (AG-388) dress and jacket uniform:

(1) Headgear Insignia.

(2) Insignia of Grade.(3) Insignia of Branch.(4) Distinctive Unit Insignia.(5) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(6) Branch of Service Scarves.(7) Aiguillette, Service.(8) Nameplate.(9) Decoration Ribbons, Full Size.(10) Service Medal Ribbons, Full Size.(11) Unit Awards.(12) Fourragere.(13) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size and miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear polished brass

pin-on insignia of grade on both collars of the Armygreen (AG-388) dress and jacket uniform.

c. Officer personnel will wear full color pin-on in-signia of grade on the right collar and branch ofservice insignia on the left collar of the Army green(AG 388) dress and jacket uniform.

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Enlisted

Officer

Figure 13-2. Army Green (AG-388) dress and jacket uniforms.

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CHAPTER 14

ARMY GREEN CLASSIC UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

14-1. Authorization for wear. The Army greenclassic uniform is authorized for year-round wear byall female personnel.

Note. The classic design (figs. 14-1 and -2) will replace allfemale service uniforms.

14-2. Composition. The classic uniform is com-prised of an Army green coat, skirt, and slacks anda green shade 415 long- and short-sleeve shirt. Foraccessories and accouterments see Army green uni-form and pantsuit uniform at appendix B. The jack-et, skirt, and slacks are of the same fabric and maybe worn interchangeably. The tunic, Army greenshade 413, is authorized for optional purchase andwear with the coat and slacks.

14-3. Occasion for wear. a. May be worn by allfemale personnel when on duty, off duty, or duringtravel. The uniform is also acceptable for socialfunctions after retreat.

b. The coat and skirt may also be worn by en-listed personnel with a white shirt and black neck-tab at formal social functions.

14-4. Materials. Coat, skirt, and slacks.a. Polyester/wool (55/44) blend, serge weave, 7-

ounce weight, Army green shade 344.b. Polyester texture (100%), 6.5-ounce, Army

green shade 44.

14-5. Coat, Army green, a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The Army green coat willbe an easy fitting, button-down shoulder loops, longsleeves, notched collar, side-body construction,single-breasted, four-button hip length coat withtwo slanted flap front pockets.

c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.(1) General officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 11/2 inches wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel to

and 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.(2) Other officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 1/2 inch wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without orna-mental braid.

14-6. Skirt, Army green, a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a knee-lengthslightly flared skirt with a waistband and zipper clo-sure on the left side.

14-7. Slacks, Army green. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The slacks will have astraight legs with slightly flared bottoms and a zip-per closure on the center front.

c. Ornamentation. Braid will be sewn on eachoutside seam of the trouser leg from the bottom ofthe waistband to the bottom of the trouser leg asfollows.

(1) General officers. Two '/2-inch-wide blackmohair, mercerized cotton, or polyester braids sewn1/2-inch apart on each slack leg.

(2) Other officers. One 1-inch black mohair,mercerized cotton, or polyester braid sewn on eachslacks leg.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without braid.

14-8. Shirts. a. Army green shade 415. The long-or short-sleeve shirt with the black service necktabwill be worn with the coat. The long- or short-sleeveshirt may be worn as an outer garment with theslacks or skirt. If the long-sleeve shirt is worn as anouter garment, the necktab will be worn. When theshort-sleeve shirt is worn as an outer garment, thenecktab is not required. The shirts may be worntucked inside or outside the skirt or slacks.

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tional item with the coat and skirt for formal socialfunctions.

14-9. Headgear. The Army green service hat andblack beret are authorized for wear with the Armygreen classic uniform.

14-10. Items worn on the uniform, a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green classic uniform.

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) US insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Shoulder sleeve insignia, current as-

signment.(6) Shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime

unit.(7) Distinctive unit insignia.(8) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(9) Branch of service scarves.(10) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(11) Oversea service bars.(12) Aiguillette, Service.(13) Nameplate.(14) Decorations, medals, full size or miniature,

or ribbons.(15) Service medals, full size or miniature, or

ribbons.(16) Unit awards.(17) Fourragere.(18) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size or miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear sew-on insignia of

grade, service strips, and oversea service bars on anArmy green background of the same shade as theuniform.

c. Only the items listed below will be worn on theArmy green shade 415 long- or short-sleeve shirtwhen worn with or without the coat.

(1) Black service necktab (optional with short-sleeve shirt when worn as an outer garment).

(2) Green shoulder marks (officer only).(3) Black shoulder marks (enlisted; CPL or

higher).(4) Pin-on insignia of grade, polished brass, (en-

listed; SP4 and lower).Note: Enlisted personnel in grade of CPL or higher may con-

tinue to wear the insignia of rank on the collar until shouldermark is issued at time of promotion or until 30 September 1983,whichever occurs first.

(5) Chaplains insignia of branch, silver color(cross or tablet).

(6) Nameplate. (See para 1-13c for completedescription.)

(7) Military police badge or recruiter badge (at-tached with fob). Worn only when the shirt is wornas an outer garment.

d. MACOM commanders may authorize optionalwear of awards and decorations on the Army greenshade 415 shirts for personnel assigned and physi-cally present in clothing zone 1 as defined in CTA50-900. A plastic backing may be worn on the in-side of the shirt to provide additional support ifnecessary.

e. Shoulder marks for officers are Army greenshade 344 with a /8-inch yellow stripe below the em-broidered insignia of grade. Shoulder marks for en-listed personnel are black with the applicable insig-nia of grade embroidered five-eighths inch from thelower end of the shoulder mark. Shoulder marks areof two sizes.

(1) Large. 21/ inches wide at the base and 41/4inches in length tapering to 13/4 inches wide at thetop.'

(2) Small. 21/ inches wide at the base and 31/2inches in length tapering to 13/ inches wide at thetop.

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Figure 14-1. Classic uniform, coat and skirt.

Figure 14-2. Classic uniform, coat and slacks.

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Officer

Figure 14-3. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with skirt.

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Officer Enlisted

Officer

Figure 14-3 Cont'd. Classic uniform, Army green shirt with skirt.

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CHAPTER 15

ARMY GREEN PANTSUIT UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

15-1. Authorization for wear. The Army greenpantsuit uniform is authorized for year-round wearby all female personnel.

Note. The Army green pantsuit uniform is being replaced bythe Army green classic uniform. Mandatory possession of theArmy green pantsuit is 1 November 1981. Possession of the clas-sic uniform in lieu of pantsuit is authorized.

15-2. Composition. The Army green pantsuituniform is comprised of an Army green jacket andslacks with a green tunit, white short-sleeve, orgreen shade 415 long- or short-sleeve shirt. Thewhite or green shirts may be worn as outer gar-ments. For other accessories and accouterments seeappendix B.

15-3. Occasions for wear. May be worn by all fe-male personnel when on duty, off duty, or duringtravel.

15-4. Materials. a. Jacket and slacks.(1) Polyester/wool blended fabric in twill

weave, 10.6-ounce weight, Army green shade 344.(2) 100 percent polyester warp knit, 6.9-ounce

weight, Army green shade 444.b. Tunic. 100 percent polyester rib knit, 5.5-

ounce weight, Army green shade 413.

15-5. Jacket, Army green pantsuit. a. Design.Of approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The pantsuit jacket willbe easy fitting with modified top stitched princesslines, open collar and lapels, buttondown shoulderloops, long sleeves, single breasted, five-button clo-sure, with two slanted front patch pockets and twoback vents.

c. Jacket sleeve ornamentation.(1) General officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 11/2 inches wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(2) Other officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 1/2 inch wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without orna-mental braid.

15-6. Slacks, Army green pantsuit. a. Design.Of approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The pantsuit slacks willhave a straight legs with slightly flared bottoms, anelasticized waistband, a pocket on the right side,and a zipper closure on the left side.

c. Ornamentation. Will be without ornamentalbraid.

15-7. Tunic, Army green, shade 413. a. Design.Of approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The pantsuit tunic isgreen, hip length with finished hem, turtle neck col-lar, pullover, with a zipper closure in the back.

c. Wear. Authorized for optional purchase andwear in lieu of the shirt under the pantsuit jacket. Itwill not be tucked in the slacks.

15-8. Shirts. a. Shirt, white. The short sleevewhite shirt may be worn with the jacket. When theshirt is worn, the top button will be buttoned andthe shirt will be tucked inside the slacks.

b. Shirt, Army green shade 415 long- or short-sleeve. The long- or short-sleeve shirt with the blackservice necktab will be worn with the jacket. Whenthe short-sleeve shirt is worn as an outer garment,the black necktab may be worn. The long- and short-sleeve shirts may be worn outside or tucked insidethe Army green pantsuit slacks.

15-9. Headgear. The Army green service hat andblack beret are authorized for wear with the Armygreen pantsuit and the Army green shade 415 shirtwhen worn as an outer garment.

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15-10. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green pantsuit:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) US insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Shoulder sleeve insignia, current assign-

ment.(6) Shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime

unit.(7) Distinctive unit insignia.(8) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(9) Branch of Service scarves.(10) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(11) Oversea Service bars.(12) Aiguillette, Service.(13) Nameplate.(14) Decoration ribbons, full size.(15) Service Medal ribbons, full size.(16) Unit awards.(17) Fourragere.(18) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size or miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear sew-on insignia of

grade, service stripes, and oversea service bars onan Army green background of the same shade as theuniform.

c. When the white shirt is worn as an outergar-ment, enlisted personnel will wear polished brasspin-on insignia of grade on both collars of the shirtand the nameplate. Officers will wear their insigniaof grade on the right collar and their insignia ofbranch on the left collar and the nameplate. Whenthe jacket is worn, no insignia is worn on the whiteshirt. Insignia is not required when the jacket is re-moved in the immediate work area.

15-11. Items worn on the Army green, shade415, long- or short-sleeve shirt when worn withthe Army green pantsuit uniform (jacket andslacks).

a. Only the items listed below will be worn on theArmy green shade 415 long- or short-sleeve shirtwhen worn with or without the jacket.

(1) Black service necktab (optional with short-sleeve shirt when worn as an outer garment).

(2) Green shoulder marks (officers only).(3) Black shoulder marks (enlisted; CPL or

higher).

(4) Pin-on insignia of grade, polished brass. (en-listed; SP4 and lower).

Note. Enlisted personnel in grade of CPL or higher may con-tinue to wear the insignia of rank on the collar until shouldermark is issued at time of promotion, or until 30 Septmeber 1983,whichever occurs first.

(5) Chaplains insignia of branch, silver color.(cross or tablet).

(6) Nameplate. (See para 1-13c for completedescription.)

(7) Military police badge or recruiter badge (at-tached unit fob). Worn only when the shirt is wornas an outer garment.

b. MACOM commanders may authorize optionalwear of awards and decorations on the Army greenshade 415 shirts for personnel assigned and physi-cally present in clothing zone 1 as defined in CTA50-900. A plastic backing may be worn on the in-side of the shirt to provide additional support ifnecessary.

d. Shoulder marks for officers are Army greenshade 344 with a 1/8-inch yellow stripe below the em-broidered insignia of grade. Shoulder marks for en-listed personnel are black with the applicable insig-nia of grade embroidered five-eighths inch from thelower end of the shoulder mark. Shoulder marks areof two sizes.

(1) Large. 21/8 inches wide at the base and 414inches in length tapering to 19% inches wide at thetop.

(2) Small. 21/8 inches wide at the base and 31/2inches in length tapering to 1%/ inches wide at thetop.

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Figure 15-1. Army green pantsuit, slacks, and green shirt.

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Figure 15-2. Army green pantsuit uniform-officer.

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Figure 15-3. Army green pantsuit uniform-enlisted.

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ARMY GREEN UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

16-1. Authorization for wear. The Army greenuniform is authorized for year-round wear by all fe-male personnel.

Note. The Army green uniform is being replaced by theArmy green classic uniform.

16-2. Composition. The Army green uniform iscomprised of an Army green coat and skirt and awhite short-sleeve or green shade 415 long- andshort-sleeve shirt. For accessories and accouter-ments see appendix B.

16-3. Occasions for wear. a. May be worn by allfemale personnel when on duty, off duty, or duringtravel. The uniform is also acceptable for socialfunctions after retreat.

b. May also be worn by enlisted personnel with awhite shirt and black necktab at formal social func-tions.

16-4. Materials. Coat, skirt, and service hat.a. Wool serge, 12-ounce weight, Army green

shade 44.b. Wool gabardine, 11-ounce weight, Army green

shade 44.c. Polyester/wool blended fabric in twill weave,

9.5-ounce weight, Army green shade 344.d. Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical 10.5-

ounce weight, Army green shade 344.e. Polyester/wool blended fabric in double knit,

8.2-ounce weight, Army green shade 444.f. Polyester textured woven, 6.5-ounce weight,

Army green shade 434.

16-5. Coat, Army green. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The Army green coat willbe an easy fitting, button-down shoulder loops, longsleeves, single-breasted, four-button hip length coatwith two slanted front pockets.

c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.(1) General officers. Will have a band of black

mohair or mercerized cotton braid, 11/2 inches wide,

sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(2) Other officers. Will have a band of blackmohair or mercerized cotton braid, 1/2 inch wide,sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel toand 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will be without orna-mental braid.

16-6. Skirt, Army green. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a knee-lengthslightly flared skirt with a waistband and zipper clo-sure on the left side.

16-7. Shirt, white or Army green shade 415. Ashort sleeve white or Army green 415 shirt withblack necktab will be worn with the Army greenuniform. See paragraph 25-18 for complete de-scription.

a. Shirt, white. When the white shirt is worn, thetop buttom will be buttoned and the shirt will beworn tucked inside the skirt. The white shirt willnot be worn as an outer garment.

b. Shirt, Army green, shade 415, long- or short-sleeve. The long- or short-sleeve shirt with the blackservice necktab may be worn with the coat. Whenthe long-sleeve shirt is worn as an outer garment,the top button will be buttoned and the shirt will beworn with the black service necktab. Sleeves willnot be rolled. When the short-sleeve shirt is worn asan outer garment, the black service necktab is notrequired. The long- and short-sleeve shirts may beworn outside or tucked inside the Army green skirt.

16-8. Headgear. a. Service hat, Army green.(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(2) Hatband. The detachable hatband has three

rows of stitching of matching thread at the top ofthe band and ornamentation as follows:

(a) General and field grade officers. Will

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have two arcs of laurel leaves in groups of two, em-broidered in gold bullion or synthetic metallic goldbraid, or in gold color nylon or rayon.

Figure 16-1. Service hat, green, general and fieldgrade officers.

(b) Company grade officers and warrantofficers. Will have a band of 1/2-inch two vellumgold, synthetic metallic gold, gold color nylon, orgold color rayon braid placed on the bottom edge ofthe hatband.

Figure 16-2. Service hat, green, company grade officers.

Figure 16-3. Service hat, green, warrant officers.

(c) Enlisted personnel. Will not have anyornamentation on the hatband.

Figure 16-4. Service hat, green, enlisted personnel.

(3) Hat insignia. Insignia will be worn on theservice hat centered on and secured through thehatband and will be of the following types:

(a) Commissioned officers. The insignia willbe the Coat of Arms of the United States, 15/8 inchesin height and of gold color metal.

S(b) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 11/2 inches in height and of goldcolor metal.

(c) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will bethe Coat of Arms of the United States, within a ring111/16 inches in diameter, and of gold color metal.

(4) Wear. The Army green service hat may beworn by all female personnel with the Army green,

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Army green cord, Army green pantsuit, Armygreen classic uniform, Army green (AG-388) uni-forms, and the Army green shade 415 shirt whenworn as an outer garment.

(5) Proper wear position. The service hat willbe worn straight on the head so that the hatbandcreates a straight line around the head parallel tothe floor. Hair will not be visible on the forehead be-low the front brim of the hat, and there should be a1/2- to 1-inch distance between the eyebrow and thebrim of the hat.

b. Beret, black.(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(2) Material. Fur felt, 9-ounce weight, Army

black.(3) Insignia. Will be the same as the insignia

worn on the Army green service hat in a above, se-cured through the front eyelet provided thereon.

(4) Wear. The black beret may be worn with alluniforms except mess, evening dress, and field uni-forms.

(5) Proper wear position. The beret will beworn tilted slightly to the back of the head. The be-ret will not be worn forward of the forehead hair-line. It will be worn so as to retain its original handblocked contour and not be crushed, flattened,dented, or otherwise reshaped.

16-9. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy green uniform.

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) U.S. insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Shoulder sleeve insignia, current assign-

ment.(6) Shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime

unit.(7) Distinctive unit insignia.(8) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(9) Branch of Service scarves.(10) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(11) Oversea service bars.(12) Aiguillette, Service.(13) Nameplate.(14) Decoration ribbons, full size.(15) Service Medal ribbons, full size.

(16) Unit awards.(17) Fourragere.(18) Badges, Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size or miniature.b. Enlisted personnel will wear sew-on insignia of

grade, service stripes, and oversea service bars onan Army green background of the same shade as theuniform.

c. Only the items listed below will be worn on theArmy green shade 415 long- or short-sleeve shirtwhen worn with or without the coat.

(1) Black service necktab (optional with short-sleeve shirt when worn as an outer garment).

(2) Green shoulder marks (officers only).(3) Black shoulder marks (enlisted; CPL or

higher).(4) Pin-on insignia of grade, polished brass (en-

listed; SP4 and lower).Note. Enlisted personnel in grade of CPL or higher may con-

tinue to wear the insignia of rank on the collar until shouldermark is issued at time of promotion, or until 30 September 1983,whichever occurs first.

(5) Chaplains insignia of branch, silver color(cross or tablet).

(6) Nameplate. (see para 1-13c for complete de-scription.)

(7) Military police badge or recruiter badge (at-tached with fob). Worn only when the shirt is wornas an outer garment.

d. MACOM commanders may authorize optionalwear of awards and decorations on the Army greenshade 415 shirts for personnel assigned and physi-cally present in clothing zone 1 as defined in CTA50-900. A plastic backing may be worn on the in-side of the shirt to provide additional support ifnecessary.

e. Shoulder marks for officers are Army greenshade 344 with a I/-inch yellow stripe below the em-broidered insignia of grade. Shoulder marks for en-listed personnel are black with the applicable insig-nia of grade embroidered five-eighths inch from thelower end of the shoulder mark. Shoulder marks areof two sizes.

(1) Large. 2'/ inches wide at the base and 41'/inches in length tapering to 1/4 inches wide at thetop.

(2) Small. 21/ inches wide at the base and 31/2inches in length tapering to 13/4 inches wide at thetop.

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CHAPTER 17

ARMY WHITE UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

17-1. Authorization for wear. The Army whiteuniform is authorized for optional year-round wearby all female personnel except as follows. All of-ficers serving in clothing allowance zones I and II,as defined in CTA 50-900, may be required by theirMACOM commander to own the Army white uni-form and wear it on appropriate occasions. Ex-cepted are nonregular Army officers who have 2years or less to serve on their current tour of activeduty or category commitment.

17-2. Composition. The Army white uniform iscomprised of an Army white coat and skirt and awhite shirt with a black necktab. For other acces-sories and accouterments, see appendix B.

17-3. Occasions for wear. a. Officers.(1) On duty as prescribed by local commanders

in those areas where possession of this uniform ismandatory, and off duty as appropriate.

(2) On duty and off duty in all other areas,when appropriate, as desired by the individual of-ficer.

b. Enlisted personnel. On duty when authorizedby the local commander or when off duty.

17-4. Materials. Coat, skirt, and service hat.a. Cotton, uniform twill, 8.2-ounce weight,

white.b. Polyester/rayon blended fabrics in gabardine,

6- or 8-ounce weight, white.c. Polyester, texturized woven serge, 6.5-ounce

weight, white.

17-5. Coat, Army white. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The Army white coat willbe an easy fitting, open collar and lapels, longsleeve, single-breasted, four button hip length coatwith two slanted front pockets and button downshoulder loops.

c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.(1) All officers. Will have a band of white mo-

hair braid or white mercerized cotton braid, 1/2 inchwide, sewn on each sleeve, with the lower edgeparallel to and 3 inches above the bottom edge ofeach sleeve.

(2) Enlisted personnel. Will be without braid.

17-6. Skirt, Army white. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a knee length,slightly flared skirt, with a waistband and zipperclosure on the left side.

17-7. Shirt, white. A short sleeve white shirt andblack necktab will be worn with the Army whiteuniform. See paragraph 25-18 for complete de-scription.

17-8. Headgear, service hat, Army white. a. De-sign. Of approved specification or pattern.

(1) Hatband. The detachable hatband has threerows of stitching of matching thread at the top ofthe band and ornamentation as follows:

(a) General and field grade officers. Willhave two arcs of laurel leaves in groups of two, em-broidered in gold bullion, synthetic metallic gold,gold color nylon, or gold color rayon braid.

Figure 17-1. Service hat, white, general andfield grade officers.

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(b) Company grade officers and warrantofficers. Will have a band of 1/2-inch two vellumgold, snythetic metallic gold, gold color nylon, orgold color rayon braid placed on the bottom edge ofthe hatband.

Figure 17-2. Service hat, white, company grade officers.

Figure 17-3. Service hat, white, warrant officers.

(c) Enlisted personnel. Will not have anyornamentation on the hatband.

Figure 17-4. Service hat, white, enlisted personnel.

(2) Hat Insignia. Insignia will be worn on theservice hat centered on and secured through thehatband and will be of the following types:

(a) Commissioned officers. The insignia willbe the Coat of Arms of the United States, 1% inchesin height and of gold color metal.

(b) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 1%/2 inches in height and of gold colormetal.

(c) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will bethe Coat of Arms of the United States, within a ring111/16 inches in diameter, and of gold color metal.

b. Wear. All personnel may wear the Army whiteservice hat with the Army white uniform.

c. Proper wear position. The service hat will beworn straight on the head so that the hatband cre-ates a straight line around the head parallel to thefloor. Hair will not be visible on the forehead belowthe front brim of the hat and there should be 1/2- to1-inch distance between the eyebrow and the brimof the hat.

17-9. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy white uniform:

(1) Headgear insignia.(2) U.S. insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.

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(5) Distinctive items authorized for other thaninfantry personnel.

(6) Aiguillette, Service.(7) Aiguillette, dress (officer only).(8) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(9) Nameplate.(10) Decorations, full size or miniature, or rib-

bons.(11) Medals, Service, full size or miniature, or

ribbons.(12) Unit awards.(13) Fourragere.(14) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size, miniature, or dressminiature.

b. Enlisted personnel will wear their insignia ofgrade and service stripes on an Army white back-ground of the same shade as the uniform.

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CHAPTER 18

ARMY BLUE UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

18-t. Authorization for wear. a. The Army blueuniform is authorized for year-round wear by all fe-male personnel.

b. All officers will be required to own the Armyblue uniform for wear on appropriate occasions, ex-cept those on active duty for a period of 6 months orless who may purchase this uniform on an optionalbasis.

c. The Army blue uniform is authorized for op-tional wear by enlisted personnel.

18-2. Composition. The Army blue uniform iscomprised of an Army blue coat and skirt and awhite shirt with a black necktab. For other acces-sories and accouterments, see appendix B.

18-3. Occasions for wear. a. Officers.(1) On duty, as prescribed by local com-

manders.(2) Off duty, for social functions.(3) On other appropriate occasions, as desired

by the individual officer.b. Enlisted personnel. On duty, when authorized

by the local commander, and off duty as appropri-ate.

18-4. Materials. a. Coat, skirt, and service hat.(1) Wool, barathea, 12- or 14-ounce weight,

Army blue shade 150.(2) Wool, gabardine, 11- or 14.5-ounce weight,

Army blue shade 150.(3) Wool elastique, 16-ounce weight, Army blue

shade 150.(4) Wool tropical, 10.5-ounce weight, Army

blue shade 150.(5) Polyester/wool blended fabric in gabardine,

9.5-ounce weight, Army blue shade 450.(6) Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical

9.5-ounce weight, Army blue shade 450.b. Braid. Nylon gold color braid or synthetic

metallic gold braid is more suitable than gold bul-lion when attached to lightweight fabrics (those uni-forms of 11-ounce weight or less).

18-5. Coat, Army blue. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The Army blue coat willbe an easy fitting open collar and long sleeves,single-breasted, four-button hip length coat withtwo slanted front pockets.

c. Shoulder buttons.(1) On the Army blue uniform of those person-

nel authorized to wear an aiguillette, a 20-ligne but-ton will be attached on the left or right outsideshoulder seam of the coat depending upon the posi-tion in which the aiguillette is worn.

(2) On the Army blue uniform of those person-nel authorized to wear the fourragere, a 20-lignebutton will be attached to the left shoulder seamone-half inch outside the collar edge.

d. Shoulder ornamentation and insignia.(1) Shoulder straps for officers. On each

shoulder a shoulder strap will be sewn, snapped orhooked to the coat, centered lengthwise on the out-side shoulder seam.

(a) Design. The shoulder strap will be 1%/inches wide and 31/2 inches long and curved to fitthe shoulder. For general officers, the backgroundwill be blue-black velvet. For all other officers, thebackground is of silk or synthetic grosgrain or satincloth of the first named color of the officer's basicbranch. The strap has a gold or gold color nylon,rayon, or synthetic metallic gold border, three-eighths inches wide, surrounded on the inside andoutside by a single strand of gold jaceron. If the of-ficer's branch has two colors, the second namedcolor is used as a '/-inch border in lieu of the insidestrand of gold jaceron. When gold color nylon, ray-on, or synthetic metallic gold yarn is used, thejaceron design is simulated.

(b) Insignia of grade on shoulder strap. Em-broidered insignia of grade for officers will be at-tached to the shoulder strap and will be of the fol-lowing design:

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eighths inch in diameter. All stars will be worn withone point facing the neck.

Figure 18-1. Shoulder strap, blue, general.

Figure 18-2. Shoulder strap, blue, lieutenant general.

Figure 18-3. Shoulder strap, blue, major general.

2. Colonel. The insignia will be a silverspread eagle % inch in height and 114 inches be-tween the tips of the wings. Shoulder straps aremade in pairs and each strap will have the one eaglecentered on the strap with the head facing forward.

Figure 18-5. Shoulder strap, blue, colonel.

3. Lieutenant colonel. The insignia will bea silver oak leaf % inch in length and 5%/ inch inwidth positioned on each end of the shoulder strap.

Figure 18-6. Shoulder strap, blue, lieutenant colonel.

4. Major. The insignia will be a gold oakleaf % inch in length and %/8 inch in width posi-tioned on each end of the shoulder strap.

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5. Captain. The insignia will be two silverbars each 1/4 inch in width and % inch in lengthparallel to the ends of the strap 3/ inch apart and 36inch from the inside border positioned at each endof the shoulder strap.

Figure 18-8. Shoulder strap, blue, captain.

6. First lieutenant. The insignia will be asilver bar 14 inch in width and % inch in lengthparallel to the ends of the strap and 3/16 inch fromthe inside border positioned at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 18-9. Shoulder strap, blue, first lieutenant.

7. Second lieutenant. The insignia will be agold bar /4 inch in width and % inch in length paral-lel to the ends of the strap and %, inch from the in-side border positioned at each end of the shoulderstrap.

Figure 18-10. Shoulder strap, blue, second lieutenant.

8. Warrant officer, grade 4. Insignia willbe a silver bar 14 inch in width and 34 inch in lengthwith 4 black squares centered on the silver bar, andpositioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 18-11. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer 4.

9. Warrant officer, grade 3. Insignia willbe a silver bar 14 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith 3 black squares centered on the silver bar, andpositioned parallel to and at each end of the should-er strap.

Figure 18-12. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer 3.

10. Warrant officer, grade 2. Insignia willbe a silver bar 1/4 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith two black squares centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 18-13. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer 2.

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11. Warrant officer, grade 1. Insignia willbe a silver bar 1/4 inch in width and 3/4 inch in lengthwith one black square centered on the silver bar,and positioned parallel to and at each end of theshoulder strap.

Figure 18-14. Shoulder strap, blue, warrant officer 1.

(2) Shoulder loops for enlisted personnel.(a) On each shoulder a shoulder loop of the

same material as that used for the coat will be at-tached.

(b) Design. A loop 21/4 inches wide at the out-side shoulder edge and 11/2 to 13/4 inches wide at theinside collar edge and piped all around with goldcolor nylon or rayon cord edge brade % inch wide.The braid will be inserted in the joining seams so asto be visible completely around each loop. The loopwill be sewn on the outside shoulder seam and ex-tend to a point approximately one-half inch fromthe inside collar seam. The loop will have a buttonhole % inch from the inside edge of the loop and willbe buttoned to the shoulder with a 25-ligne button.

e. Coat sleeve ornamentation. Ornamental braidwill be worn on both sleeves of the Army blue coat.Gold, synthetic metallic gold, gold color nylon, orgold color rayon braid is authorized for officers.Gold color nylon or rayon braid is authorized for en-listed personnel. The sleeve ornamentation will beas follows:

(1) General officers. Will have on each sleeveone 1/2-inch gold braid, the bottom of the braidpositioned parallel to and 3 inches above the bottomof the sleeve.

(2) All other officers. Will have on each sleeve a3/4-inch braid consisting of two 1A-inch gold braidsplaced 1/4 inch apart on silk material of the firstnamed color of their basic or detailed branch. Thebottom of the braid will be positioned parallel toand three inches above the bottom of the sleeve.

(3) Enlisted personnel. Will have on each sleevea 1 -inch soutache braid of gold color nylon or rayon.

The bottom of the braid will be positioned parallelto and three inches above the bottom of the sleeve.

18-6. Skirt, Army blue. a. Design. Of approvedspecification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a knee lengthslightly flared skirt with waistband and zipperclosure on the left side.

18-7. Shirt, white. A short sleeve white shirt andblack necktab will be worn with the Army blue uni-form. See paragraph 25-18 for complete descrip-tion.

18-8. Capes. Both the Army blue and Army blackcapes are authorized for wear with the Army blueuniform by officers on an optional basis, in lieu ofthe overcoat or raincoat. Enlisted personnel are notauthorized to wear the capes. See paragraph 25-6for material, design, and wear of the Army blue andArmy black capes.

18-9. Headgear. a. Service hat, Army blue.(1) Design. Of approved specification or pat-

tern.(2) Hatband. The detachable hatband has three

rows of stitching of matching thread at the top ofthe band and ornamentation as follows:

(a) General and field grade officers. Willhave two arcs of laurel leaves in groups of two, em-broidered in gold bullion or synthetic metallic goldbraid or in gold color nylon or rayon.

Figure 18-15. Service hat, blue, general andfield grade officers.

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(b) Company grade officers and warrantofficers. Will have a band of 1/2-inch two vellum goldbraid, synthetic metallic gold braid, or gold colornylon or rayon placed on the bottom edge of the hat-band.

Figure 18-16. Service hat, blue, company grade officers.

Figure 18-17. Service hat, blue, warrant officers.

(c) Enlisted personnel. Will not have anyornamentation on the hatband.

Figure 18-18. Service hat, blue, enlisted personnel.

(3) Hat insignia. Insignia will be worn on theArmy blue service hat centered on and securedthrough the hatband and will be of the followingtypes:

(a) All commissioned officers. The insigniawill be the Coat of Arms of the United States, 1%inches in height and of gold color metal.

(b) Warrant officers. The insignia will be aneagle rising with wings displayed, standing on abundle of two arrows, all inclosed in a wreath. Theinsignia will be 11/2 inches in height and of goldcolor metal.

(c) Enlisted personnel. The insignia will bethe Coat of Arms of the United States, within a ring111'/16 inches in diameter, and of gold color metal.

(4) Wear. The Army blue service hat is the au-thorized headgear for wear with the Army blue uni-form.

(5) Proper wear position. The service hat willbe worn straight on the head so that the hatbandcreates a straight line around the head parallel tothe floor. Hair will not be visible on the forehead be-low the front brim of the hat and there should be 1/2-to 1-inch distance between the eyebrow and thebrim of the hat.

18-10. Items worn on the uniform. a. Only thebelow listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy blue uniform:

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(1) Headgear insignia.(2) U.S. insignia.(3) Insignia of grade.(4) Insignia of branch.(5) Distinctive items authorized for other than

infantry personnel.(6) Aiguillette, Service.(7) Aiguillette, dress (officers only).(8) Service stripes (enlisted personnel only).(9) Namplate.(10) Decorations, full size or miniature, or rib-

Officer

bons.(11) Medals, Service, full size or miniature, or

ribbons.(12) Unit awards.(13) Fourragere.(14) Badges; Identification, Marksmanship,

and Special Skill, full size, miniature, or dressminiature.

b. Enlisted personnel will wear sew-on insignia ofgrade and service stripes on an Army blue back-ground of the same shade as the uniform.

Enlisted

Figure 18-19. Army blue uniform.

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CHAPTER 19

ARMY WHITE MESS UNIFORMS-WOMEN'S

19-1. Authorization for wear. The Army whitemess uniform is authorized for optional year-roundwear by all female officers.

19-2. Composition. The Army white mess uni-form is comprised of the Army white jacket, a shortArmy black skirt, an Army black cummerbund, awhite formal blouse, and a black dress necktab. Forother accessories and accouterments see appendixB.

19-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

19-4. Materials. a. Jacket. Polyester rayon fabricin gabardine weave, 6- or 8-ounce weight, Armywhite, or texturized polyester serge, 6.5-ounceweight, white.

b. Skirt (short) and cummerbund.(1) Wool tropical, 8.5-ounce weight, Army

black shade 149.(2) Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical

weave, 10-ounce weight, Army black shade 332.c. Blouse. Polyester/cotton broadcloth, white.d. Necktab, Dress. Polyester/cotton broadcloth,

Army black shade 305.

19-5. Jacket, Army white. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The jacket is single-breasted with a natural waistlength and a shawltype collar. It has a two-piece front (each side) and atwo panel back. The front pieces have three 20-lignebuttons on each side and the shoulders are providedwith two loops to attach to shoulder boards orshoulder knots.

c. Shoulder Ornamentation and Insignia.(1) General Officers. Detachable shoulder knots

are worn on each shoulder fastened to the shoulder

loops and positioned with the button on the insideshoulder seam nearest the collar.

(a) General description. The shoulder knotwill be made from 1/4-inch-diameter cord of goldbullion or synthetic metallic gold or gold color nylonor rayon. The shoulder knot is to be formed of fourplaits comprised of three cords interlaced as oneand rounded at the top with a 20-ligne gold buttonpositioned in the upper end of the knot. The knotwill be no more than 41/2 inches in length and 1/8inches in width, conforming to the shoulder andstiffened on the underside with a flexible backingcovered with black cloth. The flexible backing willhave a suitable attachment for fastening to theshoulders of the jacket.

(b) How worn. Shoulder knots will be wornattached to the shoulders of the Army White Jacketby general officers only.

(2) Other Officers. Detachable shoulder boardsare worn on each shoulder, snapped to the jacketthrough the shoulder loops with the square end ofthe shoulder board positioned on the outside shoul-der seam.

(a) General description. The shoulder boardwill be 41"/6 inches long and 2 inches wide at theouter end. The background is of wool facing cloth,silk or synthetic grosgrain or satin cloth of the firstnamed color of the officer's basic branch. The shoul-der board has a gold or gold color nylon, rayon orsynthetic metallic gold border, % inches wide,placed /18 inch from the outer edge of each side ofthe board. If the officers branch has two colors, thesecond named color is used as a %/-inch border placedon the inside edge of each gold border.

(b) Insignia of grade on shoulder boards. In-signia of grade of standard size and configurationwill be embroidered in gold or silver bullion or syn-thetic metallic gold or silver yarn and centered five-eighths inches from the outside edge of the shoulderboard.

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Figure 19-1. Shoulder board, Army mess and eveningdress uniforms, female.

(c) How worn. Shoulder boards with embroid-ered insignia of grade will be worn attached to theshoulders of the Army white jacket by all officerswith the exception of general officers.

d. Jacket sleeve ornamentation and insignia.(1) General officers. Will wear a cuff of white

mohair braid or white mercerized cotton braid, 4inches in width, positioned % inch from the bottomedge of each sleeve. General officer insignia ofgrade will be centered on the outside sleeves, 1 inchabove the cuff braid. When general officers alsowear their insignia of branch, it will be centered onthe outside sleeves, 1 inch above the cuff braid, andtheir insignia of grade will be positioned 1 inchabove their insignia of branch. Insignia of grade andbranch will be embroidered white cloth. General of-ficer stars will be 1 inch in diameter with one pointfacing upward.

Figure 19-2. Jacket sleeve ornamentation, general officers,Army white jacket.

(2) All other officers. Will wear a band of whitemohair braid or white mercerized cotton braid, 1/2inch wide, sewn on each sleeve, with the lower edgeparallel to and 3 inches above the bottom edge ofeach sleeve.

19-6. Skirt, Army black, mess. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a black knee-length short skirt, with a one-panel front and afour-panel back of straight design, with a waistbandand zipper closure on the left side.

19-7. Cummerbund, black. A Black cummer-bund will be worn with the Army white mess uni-form. See paragraph 25-7 for complete description.

19-8. Blouse, white, formal. A white formalblouse will be worn with the Army white mess uni-form. See paragraph 25-5 for complete description.

19-9. Necktab, black, dress. A black dress neck-tab worn under the collar of the white formal blousewill be worn with the Army white mess uniform.See paragraph 25-13 for complete description.

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19-10. Capes, Army blue and Army black. Boththe Army blue and Army black capes are authorizedfor wear with the Army white mess uniform by allofficers on an optional basis in lieu of the raincoats.

19-11. Headgear. No headgear is authorized forwear with the Army white mess uniform.

19-12. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy white mess uniform:

a. Insignia of grade.b. Aiguillette, Service.c. Decorations, miniature.d. Medals, Service, miniature.e. Fourragere.f. Badges, Special Skill, dress miniature.g. Badges, identification.

Figure 19-3. Army white mess uniform.

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CHAPTER 20

ARMY ALL-WHITE MESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

20-1. Authorization for wear. The Army all-white mess uniform is authorized for optional year-round wear by all female officers.

20-2. Composition. The Army all-white mess uni-form is comprised of the Army white jacket, a shortArmy white skirt, an Army white cummerbund, awhite formal blouse, and a black dress necktab. TheArmy all-white mess uniform is the same as theArmy white mess uniform except a white skirt andwhite cummerbund are worn in lieu of a black skirtand black cummerbund. For other accessories andaccouterments see appendix B.

20-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

20-4. Materials. a. Jacket, skirt (short), and cum-merbund. Polyester/rayon blended fabrics in gabar-dine, 6- or 8-ounce weight, Army white.

b. Blouse, formal. Polyester/cotton blended fab-ric in broadcloth, Army white.

c. Necktab, dress. Polyester/cotton blended fab-ric in broadcloth, Army black shade 305.

20-5. Jacket, Army white. The Army white jack-et worn with the Army white mess uniform is alsoworn with the Army all-white mess uniform.

20-6. Skirt, Army white, mess. a. Design. Ofapproved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a white kneelength skirt, with a one-panel front and four-panelback of straight design, with a waistband and zipperclosure on the left side.

20-7. Cummerbund, white. A white cummer-bund will be worn with the Army all-white mess

uniform. See paragraph 25-7 for complete descrip-tion.

20-8. Blouse, white, formal. The white formalblouse worn with the Army White Mess Uniform isalso worn with the Army All-White Mess Uniform.

20-9. Necktab, black, dress. The Black DressNecktab worn with the Army White Mess Uniformis also worn with the Army All-White Mess Uni-form.

20-10. Capes. Army blue and Army black. Boththe Army blue and Army black capes are authorizedfor wear with the Army all-white mess uniform byall officers in lieu of the raincoats.

20-11. Headgear. No headgear is authorized forwear with the Army all-white mess uniform.

20-12. Items worn on the uniform. Onlybelow listed items are authorized for wear onArmy all-white mess uniform:

a. Insignia of grade.b. Aiguillette, Service.c. Decorations, miniature.d. Medals, Service, miniature.e. Fourragere.f. Badges, Special Skill, dress miniature.g. Badges, identification.

thethe

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Figure 20-1. Army allwhite mess uniform.

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CHAPTER 21

ARMY BLACK MESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

21-1. Authorization for wear. The Army blackmess uniform is authorized for optional year-roundwear by all female officers.

21-2. Composition. The Army black mess uni-form is comprised of the Army black jacket, a shortArmy black skirt, an Army black cummerbund, awhite formal blouse, and a black dress necktab. TheArmy black mess uniform is the same as the Armywhite mess uniform except an Army black jacket isworn in lieu of an Army white jacket. For other ac-cessories and accouterments, see appendix B.

21-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

21-4. Materials. a. Jacket, skirt (short), and cum-merbund.

(1) Wool tropical, 8.5-ounce weight, Armyblack shade 149.

(2) Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical 10-ounce weight, Army black shade 332.

b. Blouse. Polyester/cotton broadcloth, white.c. Necktab, dress. Polyester/cotton broadcloth,

Army black shade 305.

21-5. Jacket, Army black. a. Design. Of ap-proved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The jacket is single-breasted with a natural waistlength and a shawltype collar. It has a two-piece front (each side) and atwo-panel back. The front pieces have three 20-lignebuttons on each side and the shoulders are providedwith two loops to attach the shoulder boards orshoulder knots.

c. Shoulder ornamentation and insignia.(1) General officers. Detachable shoulder knots

are worn on each shoulder fastened to the shoulderloops and positioned with the button on the inside

shoulder seam nearest the collar.(a) General description. The shoulder knot

will be made from 1/4-inch-diameter cord of goldbullion or synthetic metallic gold or gold color nylonor rayon. The shoulder knot is to be formed of fourplaits comprised of three cords interlaced as oneand rounded at the top with a 20-ligne gold buttonpositioned in the upper end of the knot. The knotwill be no more than 41/2 inches in length and 1/inches in width, conforming to the shoulder andstiffened on the underside with a flexible backingcovered with black cloth. The flexible backing willhave a suitable attachment for fastening to theshoulders of the jacket.

(b) How worn. Shoulder knots will be wornattached to the shoulders of the Army black jacketby general officers only.

(2) Other officers. Detachable shoulder boardsare worn on each shoulder, snapped to the jacketthrough the shoulder loops, with the square end ofthe shoulder board positioned on the outside shoul-der seam.

(a) General description. The shoulder boardwill be 41116 inches long and 2 inches wide at theouter end. The background is of wool facing cloth,silk or synthetic grosgrain, or satin cloth of the firstnamed color of the officer's basic or detailed branch.The shoulder board has a gold or gold color nylon,rayon, or synthetic metallic gold border, %9/ incheswide, placed /X inch from the outer edge of eachside of the board. If the officer's branch has twocolors, the second named color is used as a 1-inch

border placed on the inside edge of each goldborder.

(b) Insignia of grade on shoulder boards.Insignia of grade of standard size and configurationwill be embroidered in gold or silver bullion or syn-thetic metallic gold or silver yarn and centered five-eighths inches from the outside edge of the shoulderboard.

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Figure 21-1. Shoulder board, Army mess and eveningdress uniforms, female.

(c) How worn. Shoulder boards with em-broidered insignia of grade will be worn attached tothe shoulders of the Army black jacket by all of-ficers with the exception of general officers.

d. Jacket sleeve ornamentation and insignia.(1) General officers. Will wear a cuff of blue-

black velvet braid, 4 inches in width, positioned 1/inch from the bottom edge of each sleeve. On eachcuff braid, 1 inch below the upper edge, will be em-broidered a band of oak leaves in groups of two, 1inch in width, of gold bullion, synthetic metallicgold, gold color nylon, or gold color rayon. Generalofficer insignia of grade will be centered on the out-side sleeves, 1 inch above the upper edge of the cuffbraid. When general officers also wear theirinsignia of branch, it will be centered on the outsidesleeves, 1 inch above the upper edge of the cuffbraid, and their insignia of grade will be positioned1 inch above their insignia of branch. Insignia ofgrade and branch will be embroidered silver bullion.General officer stars will be 1 inch in diameter withone point facing upward.

Figure 21-2. Jacket sleeve ornamentation, Armyblack jacket, general officers.

(2) All other officers. Will wear a band of blackmohair braid or black mercerized cotton braid, 1/2inch wide, sewn on each sleeve, with the lower edgeparallel to and 3 inches above the bottom edge ofeach sleeve.21-6. Skirt, Army black, mess. The short Armyblack skirt worn with the Army white mess uniformis also worn with the Army black mess uniform.21-7. Cummerbund, black. The black cummer-bund worn with the Army white mess uniform isalso worn with the Army black mess uniform.21-8. Blouse, white, formal. The white formalblouse worn with the Army white mess uniform isalso worn with the Army black mess uniform.21-9. Necktab, black, dress. The black dressnecktab worn with the Army white mess uniform isalso worn with the Army black mess uniform.21-10. Capes, Army blue and Army black. Boththe Army blue and the Army black capes are au-thorized for wear with the Army black mess uni-form by all officers on an optional basis in lieu ofthe raincoats.21-11. Headgear. No headgear is authorized forwear with the Army black mess uniform.21-12. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy black mess uniform.

a. Insignia of grade.b. Aiguillette, Service.c. Decorations, miniature.d. Medals, Service, miniature.e. Fourragere.f. Badges, Special Skill, dress miniature.g. Badges, identification.

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Figure 21-3. Army black mess uniform.

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CHAPTER 22

ARMY WHITE EVENING DRESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

22-1. Authorization for wear. The Army whiteevening dress uniform is authorized for optionalyear-round wear by all female officers.

22-2. Composition. The Army white eveningdress uniform is comprised of the Army white jack-et, a long Army black shirt, and Army black cum-merbund, a white formal blouse, and a black dressnecktab. The Army white evening dress uniform isidentical to the Army white mess uniform exceptthe skirt is a full length skirt in lieu of a short skirt.For other accessories and accouterments, see ap-pendix B.

22-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

c. When the Army blue evening dress uniform isprescribed for male officers.

22-4. Materials. a. Jacket. Polyester/rayon fabricin gabardine, 6- or 8-ounce weight, Army white, ortexturized polyester serge, 6.5-ounce weight, white.

b. Skirt (long) and cummerbund.(1) Wool tropical, 8.5-ounce weight, Army

black shade 149.(2) Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical 10-

ounce weight, Army black shade 332.c. Blouse. Polyester/cotton broadcloth, white.d. Necktab, dress. Polyester/cotton broadcloth,

Army black shade 305.

22-5. Jacket, Army white. The Army whitejacket worn with the Army mess uniform is alsoworn with the Army white evening dress uniform.

22-6. Skirt, Army black, evening. a. Design. Ofapproved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a black, fulllength skirt with a one-panel front and a four-panel

back of straight design with an overlapped centerback pleat, and a waistband and zipper closure onthe left side.

22-7. Cummerbund, black. The black cummer-bund worn with the Army white mess uniform is al-so worn with the Army white evening dress uni-form.

22-8. Blouse, white, formal. The white formalblouse worn with the Army white mess uniform isalso worn with the Army white evening dress uni-form.

22-9. Necktab, black, dress. The black dressnecktab worn with the Army white mess uniform isalso worn with the Army white evening dress uni-form.

22-10. Capes, Army blue and Army black. Boththe Army blue and Army black capes are authorizedfor wear with the Army white evening dress uni-form by all officers in lieu of the raincoats.

22-11. Headgear. No headgear is authorized forwear with the Army white evening dress uniform.

22-12. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy white mess uniform:

a. Insignia of grade.b. Aiguillette, Service.c. Decorations, miniature.d. Medals, Service, miniature.e. Fourragere.f. Badges, Special Skill, dress miniature.g. Badges, identification.

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Figure 22-1. Army white evening dress uniform.

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CHAPTER 23

ARMY BLACK EVENING DRESS UNIFORM-WOMEN'S

23-1. Authorization for wear. The Army blackevening dress uniform is authorized for optionalyear-round wear by all female officers.

23-2. Composition. The Army black eveningdress uniform is comprised of an Army black jacket,a long Army black skirt, an army black cummer-bund, a white formal blouse, and a black dress neck-tab. The Army black evening dress uniform isidentical to the Army black mess uniform exceptthe skirt is a full length skirt in lieu of a short skirt.For other accessories and accouterments, see ap-pendix B.

23-3. Occasions for wear. a. Social functions of ageneral or official nature after retreat.

b. Private formal dinners and other private socialfunctions after retreat.

c. When the Army blue evening dress uniform isprescribed for male officers.

23-4. Materials. a. Jacket, skirt (long), and cum-merbund.

(1) Wool tropical, 8.5-ounce weight, Armyblack shade 149.

(2) Polyester/wool blended fabric in tropical 10-ounce weight, Army black shade 332.

b. Blouse, dress. Polyester/cotton broadcloth,white.

c. Necktab, dress, Polyester/cotton broadcloth,Army black shade 305.

23-5. Jacket, Army black. The Army black jack-et worn with the Army black mess uniform is alsoworn with the Army black evening dress uniform.

23-6. Skirt, Army black, evening. a. Design. Ofapproved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The skirt is a black fulllength skirt, with a one-panel front and a four-panelback of straight design with an overlapped center

back pleat, with a waistband and zipper closure onthe left side.

23-7. Cummerbund, black. The black cummer-bund worn with the Army black mess uniform is al-so worn with the Army black evening dress uni-form.

23-8. Blouse, white, formal. The white formalblouse worn with the Army black mess uniform isalso worn with the Army black evening dress uni-form.

23-9. Necktab, black, dress. The black dressnecktab worn with the Army black mess uniform isalso worn with the Army black evening dress uni-form.

23-10. Capes, Army blue and Army black. Boththe Army Blue and Army black capes are authorizedfor wear with the Army black evening dress uni-form by all officers in lieu of the raincoats.

23-11. Headgear. No headgear is authorized forwear with the Army black evening dress uniform.

23-12. Items worn on the uniform. Only the be-low listed items are authorized for wear on theArmy black evening dress uniform:

a. Insignia of grade.b. Aiguillette, Service.c. Decorations, miniature.d. Medals, Service, miniature.e. Fourragere.f. Badges, Special Skill, dress miniature.g. Badges, identification.

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