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A7.3.7. Jacket. Lightweight blue (not worn with service dress, maternity smock and coat or OCP). When Installation Commander authorizes the wear of the YAAC-89-3 wear the Aircrew Style Name Patch (YACC-89-3) on the left side of the jacket. Officers wear the bright metal rank insignia on the epaulets of the jacket.

A7.3.8. Raincoat, Cap Cover, Rubber Boots. Inclement weather only, yellow outer garments, black boots when performing traffic or pedestrian control.

A7.3.9. Gloves. White. When Installation Commander authorizes.

A7.4. Flight Attendant Uniforms. The flight attendant uniform is a conservative, civilian style, dark blue or black suit or dress. All uniform items will have a good tailored fit, not exceedingly loose or tight. Fit, to include length, will be in accordance with requirements of similar service items contained in this instruction. Uniform items will be worn with like colors only.

A7.4.1. Apron. Commercial style, bib type or tie closure in back, dark blue or black in color.

First name may be embroidered on left side (see Chef’s Coat paragraph. A7.4.10). For galley wear. On single flight attendant crewed airplanes only, may be worn in the cabin during meal service (if worn in cabin nametag or embroidered name must be worn).

A7.4.2. Dress. Commercial style, double or single-breasted coatdress, polyester wool blend, dark blue or black in color. Nametag will be worn on the wearer’s left side.

A7.4.3. Blazer. Commercial style double or single-breasted, polyester wool blend, dark blue or black in color. Nametag will be worn on the wearer’s left side. While wearing slacks or skirt the blazer must be worn for passengers’ arrival and departure. While wearing slacks or skirt, the blazer, vest or cardigan will be worn in the passenger cabin during flight. Blazer may be worn as an outer garment when away from the aircraft.

A7.4.4. Vest. Conservative commercial style, dark blue or black in color. Nametag will be worn on the wearer’s left side. Must not be worn as an outer garment away from the airplane.

May be worn under the blazer. While wearing slacks or skirt, the blazer, vest or cardigan will be worn in the passenger cabin during flight.

A7.4.5. Nametag. 3 inches long and 5/8 inches wide with ¼ inch lettering. Shiny or brushed brass colored finish. Worn on the wearer’s left side of the blazer, vest, apron and dress. Will contain the Air Force Logo and individual’s first name.

A7.4.6. Shirt/Blouse. Commercial style, button-down, collared shirt, and conservative. Prints and stripes, neon, or high sheen shirts are prohibited. Long or short sleeves may be worn.

Sleeves may be rolled up only while working in the galley or cargo compartment. Note:

Effective 1 Apr 2022, only white shirts are authorized.

A7.4.7. Ties. Tie color will be uniform for each day of the mission and purchased through authorized uniform vendors. Mandatory for males with the collared shirt, optional for females.

Must be conservative, plain moderate commercial style; (being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme nor a bow tie) may be patterned. Examples of unauthorized patterns are characters, emblems, holiday themed, etc. Note: Effective 1 Apr 2022, tie, scarf, or pearls are mandatory for females and predominant tie color will be red, blue, or gray, but may still be conservatively patterned.

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A7.4.8. Tie Clasp/Tie Tack (Optional). Must be conservative (plain and moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) in style and in good taste.

A7.4.9. Utility Shirt (Optional). Shirts will be short or long-sleeve, Dark Blue polo-style or black. Undershirts will be worn and must be white with a V-neck or an athletic style tank top.

May be worn during airplane up/download. Make every effort to change prior to passenger arrival. May also be worn with khakis to make a casual uniform on certain support missions.

A7.4.10. Chef’s Coat (Optional). Commercial style double-breasted chef’s coat (Long sleeved French cuff or ¾ sleeve). White in color, free of design or colored trim with straight neck collar (mandarin/banded/straight stand-up style). Coat will be embroidered with first name over wearer’s left breast pocket. Lettering will be ½ inch high, cursive style, dark blue in color. May be worn only in galley.

A7.4.11. Skirt. Commercial straight style, polyester or poly-wool blend, dark blue or black in color. If made with belt loops, belt must be worn.

A7.4.12. Shoes/Belt. Will be black, conservative and comply with military dress requirements in this instruction.

A7.4.13. Overcoat. Commercial style similar to the military overcoat, dark blue or black in color. May be worn anytime required by the climate. If the military overcoat is worn rank insignia will be removed while worn with the Flight Attendant uniform.

A7.4.14. Cardigan Sweater. Dark blue or black conservative (plain and moderate, being within reasonable limits; not excessive or extreme) commercial style. Embroider name on wearer’s left side or wear nametag. Must not be worn as an outer garment away from the airplane. While wearing slacks or skirt, the blazer, vest or cardigan will be worn in the passenger cabin during flight.

A7.4.15. Slacks. Commercial style, polyester, poly-wool blend, full cut and straight hanging, Dark Blue or black in color. Trousers will be trim-fitted with no bunching at the waist or bagging at the seat. The trousers will be full cut, straight hanging and without cuffs or additional alterations to further taper the leg. The front of the trouser legs will rest on the front of the shoe or boot with a slight break in the crease. The back of the trouser legs will be ⅞ inch longer than the front. The trouser material will match the blazer in both fabric and shade.

A7.4.16. 89th Special Airlift Mission. Authorized to wear a distinctive lightweight blue jacket (male/female) with the words SPECIAL AIR MISSIONS embroidered in white on the wearer’s right side arched over the top of a red SAM Fox embroidered insignia. Rank insignia for officers will be placed on epaulet, 5/8 inch from shoulder seam. Enlisted rank will be sewn on the sleeves. The first and last name will be embroidered in white on the left side even with the SAM Fox insignia.

A7.4.17. Scarves: Scarf color will be uniform for each day of the mission and purchased through authorized uniform vendors. Must be conservative commercial style (20”x20” or 56”x13” size). Predominant colors will be red, blue, or gray, but may be patterned in accordance with tie guidance. Pearls may be worn in lieu of scarf or tie for females. Size will be 7mm, 16”-18” long and knotted in between each pearl. Note: Effective 1 Apr 2022, tie, scarf, or pearl wear is mandatory.