B08_Attach_15_BLM_Law_Enforcement.pdf

BLM MANUAL Rel. 9-427 Supersedes Rel. 9-360 01/28/2020

I. PURPOSE

To establish policy regarding Bureau of Land Management (BLM) law enforcement uniforms and appearance standards.

II. OBJECTIVE

To ensure that BLM law enforcement officers (LEOs) in uniform present a professional law enforcement image, are readily identifiable as LEOs, and are plainly distinguishable from other uniformed employees of the BLM.

III. AUTHORITY

A. 5 U.S.C. 5901–5903

B. 5 CFR 591.101–591.104

C. 446 DM, Chapter 24

D. BLM MS 1103, Uniforms

E. General Order 44, Law Enforcement Honor Guard

IV. POLICY

LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS

AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS

Order Number

Dated 01/28/2020

Number of Pages

Issued by

Director, Office of Law Enforcement and Security

Table of Contents

I. PURPOSE

II. OBJECTIVE

III. AUTHORITY

IV. POLICY

V. WEARING OF THE

UNIFORM

VI. APPEARANCE

STANDARDS

VII. PROCEDURES

VIII. COMPONENT

REQUIREMENTS

IX. UNIFORM CLASSES AND

COMPONENTS

X. OBTAINING UNIFORM

COMPONENTS

XI. COMPLIANCE

XII. APPENDICES

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All BLM LEOs must wear the approved uniform while on duty and for official purposes and must adhere to prescribed appearance standards.

V. WEARING OF THE UNIFORM

A. Law Enforcement Rangers Rangers must wear the law enforcement uniform at all times when on duty with the following exceptions:

1. When the supervisor determines the uniform is inappropriate for special duty or certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, surveillance, stakeouts, raids, or security details.

2. When the ranger is attending training or meetings where the uniform is not necessary for identification.

3. When the ranger is in travel status and not in a marked law enforcement vehicle.

4. When the ranger is off duty in travel status in a marked law enforcement vehicle; however, the ranger must make all reasonable attempts to use other modes of transportation while conducting routine activities (e.g., going to a restaurant or grocery store). If other transportation is not available, the ranger must wear long pants, a collared shirt, and closed-toe shoes while using the marked law enforcement vehicle and have an approved outer garment (e.g., raid jacket) readily available that clearly identifies the ranger as a BLM LEO.

5. When the supervisor assigns the ranger to non-law-enforcement duties such as a detail to another position, places the ranger on light duty status, or suspends the ranger’s law enforcement authority.

6. When weather conditions or safety concerns (e.g., fire) require the use of other types of clothing, such as personal protective equipment.

7. When an authorized BLM field training officer is with a uniformed ranger trainee in the observation phase as outlined in the Law Enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program Handbook (H-9260-4).

B. Special Agents

The supervisor may grant approval for a BLM special agent to work uniformed assignments. Special agents who do not have at least 3 years of uniformed federal or state law enforcement experience must successfully complete a Refresher Field Training and Evaluation Program as outlined in H-9260-4, to ensure they have the training necessary to conduct uniformed patrol operations.

The supervisor determines when it is necessary for the special agent to wear the uniform (e.g., assisting in patrol-type assignments and operating a marked law enforcement vehicle; working on task force assignments where other members of the task force are uniformed; attending ceremonial or official functions where agency identification is required; or participating in educational, 9260 – LAW ENFORCEMENT GENERAL ORDERS 3

BLM MANUAL Rel. 9-427 Supersedes Rel. 9-360 01/28/2020 media, or public affairs events). The special agent must adhere to the same standards as BLM rangers when in a uniform. When high visibility and identification are necessary for officer safety, the special agent must wear the baseball cap and raid jacket.

VI. APPEARANCE STANDARDS

LEOs will wear the authorized uniform, be properly equipped, be well groomed, and exhibit a professional appearance while performing their official duties. A professional appearance projects an image of an alert command presence, which enhances the overall effectiveness of the BLM law enforcement program.

All uniformed LEOs must maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene. Special agents must adhere to this standard unless given supervisory approval based on the agent’s investigative duties. The Law Enforcement Honor Guard (LEHG) has its own appearance standards. LEHG members must adhere to the standards described in General Order 44.

An LEO must adhere to the following standards when dressed in a BLM law enforcement uniform:

A. Hair

1. Hair must be clean and neat. LEOs must keep their hair cut and styled in a conservative manner. Dyed, tinted, or bleached hair must be within a naturally occurring color range. For the purposes of this policy, naturally occurring color range does not include unique hair colors such as pink, blue, purple, green, or other neon colors. The bulk or length of the hair must not interfere with the normal wearing of any uniform hat.

2. Male LEOs must not wear their hair longer than the top of the shirt collar at the back of the neck when the officer is standing in a normal posture. Additionally, a male LEO’s hair must not extend over the tops of the ears. In all cases, the hairstyles of male LEOs must allow them to wear their uniform hats securely.

Male LEOs may not to wear braids, ponytails, or similar styles.

3. Female LEOs must not wear their hair longer than 4 inches below the bottom of the shirt collar. Female LEOs with longer hairstyles must secure their hair in a conservative manner, such as in a bun. Additionally, female LEOs must not wear ribbons or ornaments in the hair except for neat and inconspicuous bobby pins, bands, and barrettes necessary to secure their hair. In all cases, the hairstyles of female LEOs must allow them to wear their uniform hat securely. Female LEOs may not wear braids, ponytails, or similar styles.

4. LEOs may wear wigs or hairpieces if they conform to the above standards for natural hair.

5. If LEOs wear a mustache, they must keep it clean and well groomed. LEOs must neatly trim the mustache so that the upper lip is visible when viewed from the front and so that it does not extend more than one-half inch beyond the corners of the mouth.

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6. If LEOs wear a beard or goatee, they must keep it evenly trimmed so that it does not exceed one-half inch in length and does not extend to the neck.

7. If LEOs only wear sideburns, they must keep them evenly trimmed so that they do not exceed 1½ inches in width or extend below the bottom of the ear.

8. In the absence of a beard or goatee, LEOs must shave the chin and lower lip.

B. Jewelry

1. LEOs may wear limited items of jewelry while in uniform provided that all allowed items are discreet and do not expose the LEO to undue risk or hazard.

2. Female LEOs may wear one earring stud per natural earlobe. Male LEOs may not wear any earrings while on duty. LEOs may not wear plugs or gauges (used to enlarge piercing holes in the ear lobes).

3. LEOs must not wear any visible necklaces.

4. LEOs must not wear more than one ring per hand.

5. LEOs must not wear tongue studs or nose rings or have visible body piercings (other than the earring stud allowed for female LEOs).

C. Body Art

1. For the purposes of this policy, body art is the alteration of the body’s appearance from procedures including, but not limited to, branding, scarifying, and tattooing.

2. While on duty, LEOs must not have visible body art on the face and neck but may have visible body art on their arms and legs.

3. LEOs must not expose any offensive forms of body art while on duty.

Offensive forms of body art include images that are sexually explicit, racially biased, or sexually biased or that someone could view as discriminatory or inflammatory in nature.

D. Nails

1. Female LEOs may wear nail polish that does not detract from the uniform.

2. Male LEOs must not wear colored nail polish.

E. Cosmetics

Makeup must be conservative and natural looking and applied so that it blends with the skin tone. LEOs must not wear heavy makeup on eyelids, lips, or the rest of the face.

F. Waivers or Reasonable Accommodations Requests

LEOs may submit requests for waivers or reasonable accommodations to the appearance standard for religious or medical reasons. LEOs must submit all

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VII. PROCEDURES

A. Designated Uniform

When two or more LEOs are working a special event or operation, they must wear uniform components (shirts and pants) of the same color and style.

B. Wearing of Firearms and Intermediate Weapons When in uniform, all LEOs will wear the following:

1. Handgun – as outlined in GO 15

2. Extra magazine(s)

3. Handcuffs

4. Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) or Baton

5. Electronic Control Device (ECD) as outlined in GO 39

C. Authorized Components

LEOs must wear only authorized uniform components, including headwear, in compliance with this general order. LEOs must not make substitutions. The OLES issues periodic updates to the list of authorized uniform components through instruction memorandums and publishes them on the OLES website.

VIII. COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

A. Campaign Hat The felt campaign hat must be chocolate brown. LEOs must wear it with the brown basket weave hatband, with the buckle on the left side of the wearer and the badge replica affixed to the front.

B. Western Hat

The western hat is broad-brimmed and must be either felt or straw. The felt hat must be chocolate brown, and the straw hat must be a natural straw color.

C. Baseball Cap

The baseball cap must be tan with a badge insignia on the front. Rangers wear this cap when the formal hat is impractical. Special agents wear this cap when visibility and immediate identification are required for officer safety.

D. Boonie Hat

The boonie hat must be tan. LEOs wear this hat to protect them from weather conditions and when the baseball cap is impractical.

E. Badges

Each LEO will receive two metal badges upon delegation of law enforcement authority. The badges worn and carried by rangers have the title “RANGER” on

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BLM MANUAL Rel. 9-427 Supersedes Rel. 9-360 01/28/2020 the rocker and the badges worn and carried by special agents have the title “SPECIAL AGENT” on the rocker. When wearing the uniform shirt, LEOs must affix the metal badge above the left breast pocket. When wearing the dress jacket, LEOs must affix the metal badge above the jacket’s left breast pocket.

Both rangers and special agents must carry their clip type badge with their credentials on their person when on duty. Badges and credentials must be stored securely when not carried. Badges and credentials must not be stored overnight in vehicles.

LEOs may wear embroidered badges in place of metal badges on the field and special duty uniforms. Embroidered badges must be essentially the same size, shape, and color as the metal badges issued. When LEOs wear embroidered badges on uniform shirts and jackets, they may also wear embroidered name and rank insignia. LEOs must not mix metal badges and insignia with embroidered items on any uniforms.

The OLES director issues all badges and credentials pursuant to delegation of law enforcement authority. Recipients must sign a Receipt for Badge/Credentials, form 9260-25 (appendix 4), and return it to OLES director.

Employees who leave their LEO position must return all badges and credentials to the OLES director. General Order 9 and DM 446 provide policy concerning badges and credentials.

F. The Department of Interior (DOI) Rocker and BLM Emblem

The DOI rocker will be sewn on both sleeves one (1) inch below the shoulder seam, centered on the shoulder seam and/or sleeve crease.

The BLM emblem will be sewn on both sleeves one-half (1/2) inch below the DOI rocker, centered on the shoulder seam and or sleeve crease.

G. Subdued Embroidered Badge Patches

Subdued embroidered badges and BLM emblems are available to special agents and rangers for wear on special duty camouflage clothing with supervisory approval. LEOs must wear subdued embroidered badges above the left breast pocket and subdued BLM emblems on each sleeve.

H. Nameplates and Nametags When wearing any BLM law enforcement uniform, LEOs must always display their first initial and last name above the right breast pocket of their shirt and any outer garment worn over it, such as external body armor carriers and jackets, unless deliberately concealed for tactical reasons and approved by the special agent-in-charge or designee. See appendix 1 for proper placement.

Metal nameplates must display only the LEO’s first initial and last name for the privacy and safety of the officer. Nameplates may include the LEO’s title or duty station below his or her name.

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In lieu of a metal name plate, the first initial and last name may be embroidered above the right pocket of field shirts and jackets.

LEOs may wear embroidered or cloth nametags on the field and special duty uniforms. LEOs may also have their name embroidered in chocolate brown above the right pocket on field and special duty uniform items. Mixing of metal and embroidered items is prohibited.

I. American Flag Commendation Bar LEOs have the option to wear a metal American flag commendation bar with the field and dress uniforms. LEOs must wear the bar above the nameplate with the stripes pointing toward the shirt buttons. See appendix 1 for proper placement.

J. FTO and K-9 Insignia

The national OLES provides certified field training officers with the FTO insignia and certified canine handlers with the K-9 insignia. FTOs and canine handlers have the option to wear their insignia with the field and dress uniforms. They may also have their insignia embroidered on special duty and field uniform items. See appendix 1 for proper placement.

K. Collar Insignia LEOs in authorized positions have the option to wear collar insignia on the field and dress uniforms when they are at their home duty station. When on details or assignments outside their normal duties, LEOs may wear collar insignia at the discretion of the lead LEO.

LEOs may have rank insignia embroidered directly on field or special duty uniforms if they wear embroidered badges on those uniforms. See appendix 2 for proper placement. The table below displays the proper insignia for each authorized position.

Title Collar

Insignia Finish

National OLES

Director 3 Stars Gold Plated

Deputy Director 2 Stars Gold Plated

OLES State Office

Special Agent-in-Charge/OLES Chiefs Eagle Silver Plated

State Chief Ranger/OLES Staff/Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge

Oak Leaf Gold Plated

District/Zone/Field Offices

District/Zone Supervisors and Chief Rangers Double Bars Gold Plated

Supervisory Rangers Single Bar Gold Plated

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L. Length-of-Service Stripes

LEOs receive one length-of-service stripe for every 5 years of federal law enforcement service. LEOs must wear length-of-service stripes on the left sleeve of the dress jacket and may wear them on the left sleeve of the field and dress uniform shirts. The national OLES provides each LEO with length-of-service stripes, which consist of a gold half-chevron patch. See appendix 3 for proper placement.

M. Mourning Bands

Mourning bands must be a one-half inch or three-fourths inch solid black band or a black band with a thin blue line that fits tightly around the center of the LEO’s badge. LEOs wear mourning bands in uniform or civilian attire in the following circumstances:

1. At law enforcement funeral or memorial service.

2. On National Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), with the option to wear it for that entire week.

3. For 30 days following the line of duty death of a BLM LEO.

4. From the date of the line of duty death of an LEO from any federal, state, or local agency in a neighboring jurisdiction or with which a BLM LEO has had a professional or personal relationship until the conclusion of the day of internment.

5. For any other circumstances that the supervisor, state chief ranger, assistant special agent-in-charge, special agent-in-charge, or OLES director feels the official display of mourning is appropriate.

N. Jacket The uniform jacket for the field uniform is a brown all-weather jacket. LEOs must wear a badge over the left breast pocket and the BLM emblems on both sleeves. The LEOs must wear their name (first initial and last name) above the right breast pocket.

O. Raid Jacket The ranger raid jacket is brown with the phrase “POLICE–U.S. RANGER” stenciled in gold on the back. The special agent raid jacket is brown with the phrase “POLICE–U.S. AGENT” stenciled in gold on the back. The ranger raid jackets must have the ranger badge patch affixed to the front upper left side.

The special agent raid jacket must have the special agent badge patch affixed to the front upper left side. LEOs must wear the raid jackets when high visibility and immediate identification are required for officer safety.

P. Parka

Down or similar type parkas must be brown and may be worn in extreme weather conditions as part of the field uniform. LEOs must wear the parka with

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LEOs must wear their name (first initial and last name) above the right breast pocket.

Q. Wind and Rain Outerwear The wind and rain parka and pants must be dark in color. LEOs may wear them in windy or rainy conditions as part of the field uniform.

R. Dress Uniform The dress uniform is formal wear consisting of a dark brown “Ike” style jacket and matching trousers. The trousers must have a black stripe down the side.

LEOs must wear the metal badge over the left breast pocket and the metal nameplate above the right breast pocket. LEOs may wear the American flag commendation bar, FTO insignia, K-9 insignia, and collar brass with the dress uniform. LEOs must not wear embroidered names or cloth badges on the dress uniform.

S. Field Uniform Shirt The field uniform shirt is tan and may be either long-sleeved or short-sleeved.

When the shirt is the outermost garment, LEO’s must wear the badge above the left breast pocket and their name (first initial and last name) directly above the right breast pocket or on the right pocket flap.

T. Field Uniform Pants

The field uniform pants are tan pants that are battle dress uniform (BDU) style with multiple pockets. LEOs must not blouse the pants while on routine patrol.

U. External Carrier Field Uniform Shirt

The external carrier uniform shirt is tan long or short sleeved shirt that may be worn under the external body armor carrier only in lieu of the field uniform shirt.

DOI rocker and BLM emblem will be on both sleeves as prescribed. This shirt may not be worn solely without the external carrier.

V. Polo Shirt The law enforcement polo shirt is tan with a BLM badge on the left front and the LEO’s name (first initial and last name) above the right breast pocket.

“POLICE–U.S. RANGER” or “POLICE–U.S. AGENT” may be silk screened on the back for improved visibility in a field setting. The polo shirt can be long sleeved or short sleeved.

All BLM LEO instructor polo shirts must be navy blue with an embroidered badge on the left front and the LEO’s name (first initial and last name) affixed above the right breast pocket. The firearms instructor polo shirt must be red.

W. Ties

Ties must be dark brown and must be either clip-on or breakaway style for officer safety. LEOs must not wear ties with a short-sleeved shirt.

X. Dress Shoes or Boots

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Dress shoes or boots worn with the dress uniform must be black, have a plain toe, and be highly polished. Laces must be black.

Y. Field Boots

Field boots must be black or tan, have a plain toe, and be clean and functional.

Laces must match the color of the boot. LEOs may wear hiking shoes if they meet the color requirements and may wear deck shoes for aquatic purposes.

LEOs may not wear athletic shoes. Field boots must be suitable for law enforcement activities and meet the following specifications:

1. Black or tan in color with matching laces, soles and side panels;

2. At least 6” high to provide ankle support;

3. Durable uppers constructed of leather or synthetic materials;

4. Lug outsole for traction & stability on primitive surfaces;

Z. Personal Items LEOs may wear t-shirts under the field uniform shirt, but exposed t-shirts must be a neutral color, such as plain white, black, or tan. LEOs may wear black or tan mock turtlenecks as necessary under the long-sleeved shirt.

When LEOs wear the dress uniform, undergarments must not be visible. Socks worn with the dress uniform must be a solid dark brown or black.

AA. Dress Leather or Synthetic Duty Gear

When in a dress uniform, LEOs must wear the full leather or synthetic duty gear. All gear must be polished brown leather or synthetic material with a basket weave pattern. LEOs must wear a gun belt that fastens with a visible brass buckle and keepers and accessories that fasten with visible brass snaps.

Full duty gear consists of a holster, magazine holder, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray holder, ECD holder, baton holder, and handcuff case.

BB. Nylon Duty Gear

LEOs must wear the duty gear with the field or special duty uniforms. The gear must be plain, black nylon or synthetic material shaped or molded to fit the equipment. Full duty gear consists of a handgun holster, magazine holder, OC spray holder, ECD holster, baton holder, and handcuff case.

CC. External Body Armor Carrier The external body armor carrier must be tan, close fitting, and professional in appearance. LEOs may wear external body armor carriers for field applications. LEOs may not wear external body armor carriers with the dress uniform. All visible pockets on the carrier must have a plain front and be flat.

Carriers may have a hand-held radio, ECD holster (meeting the requirements in

General Order 39), and video recording devices on the front. Carriers must not have additional pockets, drag handles, visible tactical knives (not including folding knives clipped to the inside of a pocket), or any lettering on the back of the carrier. LEOs must have a cloth badge sewn or embroidered over the left

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IX. UNIFORM CLASSES AND COMPONENTS

There are four classes of law enforcement uniforms: dress, field, special duty, and Honor Guard. LEOs must wear only authorized uniform components. The OLES periodically issues an instruction memorandum that updates authorized uniform components.

A. Dress Uniform Rangers will wear the dress uniform at funerals, formal ceremonies, and court appearances. (Special agents must wear a suit for these occasions.) For other events, such as presentations, public information functions, and media events, LEOs may wear the dress uniform at the discretion of their supervisor. The dress uniform consists of:

1. Dress trousers (dark brown with a black stripe down the side)

2. Long-sleeved dress shirt (tan)

3. Tie, clip-on or breakaway (dark brown)

4. Polished basket weave leather or synthetic duty gear (dark brown)

5. Polished black dress shoes or boots

6. Dress “Ike” style jacket (dark brown) (optional)

7. Felt campaign hat (dark brown) (optional)

B. Field Uniform

The field uniform consists of authorized headwear, tan battle dress uniform style field pants, tan long- or short-sleeved shirt, jacket as appropriate, black nylon duty gear, firearm, defensive equipment, badge, name tag, and field boots (black or tan). LEOs must wear the field uniform for routine patrol and enforcement activities in the public land setting. The field uniform consists of:

1. Field uniform shirt, long or short sleeved (tan)

2. Field uniform pants (tan battle dress uniform style)

3. Nylon or synthetic duty gear (black)

4. Field boots (all tan or all black)

5. Field jacket/parka (brown) (optional)

6. Baseball cap with badge insignia (tan) (optional)

7. Boonie hat (tan) (optional)

8. Felt campaign hat (dark brown) (optional)

9. Felt or straw western hat (optional)

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10. External body armor carrier (tan) (optional)

11. External carrier field uniform shirt, long or short sleeved (tan) (optional)

C. Special Duty Uniform Special assignments such as surveillance, marijuana eradication, off-highway vehicle patrol, aquatic patrol, aviation, warrant service, raids, and special events and operations may require modifications to the field uniform to accomplish the assigned task in a safe and effective manner. Under such assignments, law enforcement supervisors may authorize:

1. Shorts LEOs may wear uniform shorts with supervisory approval on any field day when they reasonably expect to conduct any aquatic or bicycle patrol. The uniform shorts must be tan. LEOs must not wear uniform shorts on other assignments where safety and appearance requirements dictate wearing long tan pants.

2. Polo Shirts LEOs may wear authorized uniform polo shirts with supervisory approval when:

a. They reasonably expect to conduct any aquatic, bicycle, or backcountry patrol.

b. They participate in a national OLES program (i.e., firearms, control tactics, physical efficiency battery, in-service, etc.).

c. They travel in a marked vehicle to training, details, or assignments that require limited contact with the public. LEOs must wear the polo shirt with the tan field pants.

d. They experience certain environmental conditions such as extreme heat.

3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) LEOs may wear flight or off-road vehicle safety apparel, heat and flame resistant clothing, and other protective clothing as safety requirements dictate.

If available, protective clothing will match the field uniform. PPE items are not uniform components; LEOs wear them to ensure safety, not to replace uniform items. LEOs must not purchase PPE items with their uniform charge card.

4. Camouflage or Dark-Colored Clothing LEOs may wear camouflage or dark-colored clothing with supervisory approval when cover and concealment are necessary for crime detection and officer safety. LEOs must attach a subdued law enforcement badge and shoulder patches to all camouflage clothing. LEOs must not purchase camouflage or dark-colored clothing with their uniform charge card. LEOs must not wear camouflage or dark colored clothing and subdued patches for routine uniform wear.

5. Raid Jackets

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LEOs may wear raid jackets when high visibility and immediate recognition are required for officer safety. Rangers must not wear raid jackets for routine uniformed patrols.

D. Law Enforcement Honor Guard Uniform Only current members of the Law Enforcement Honor Guard (LEHG) may wear the LEHG uniform per General Order 44. General Order 44 provides policy pertaining to grooming standards and uniform components for the LEHG.

X. OBTAINING UNIFORM COMPONENTS

A. Uniform Allowance

Supervisors of rangers must approve the maximum ($800) uniform allowance for the first 2 years of the ranger’s employment. After this time, supervisors may approve the maximum allowance but no less than $400 on an annual basis or as directed by new uniform allowance guidelines. LEOs may purchase one pair of footwear per year or as directed by their supervisor via government purchase card. The maximum amount LEOs may spend on footwear may not exceed $250 a year. These allowances enable the acquisition of a full complement of uniform components and continued adequate maintenance of the uniform. The supervisors of special agents must approve an allowance that is appropriate for special agents to acquire the components they require.

B. Minimum Ranger Components

Rangers must have, at a minimum, the following:

1. Field Uniform

a. 3 short-sleeved field shirts (tan)

b. 2 long-sleeved field shirts (tan)

c. 5 pair field pants (tan)

d. 1 jacket or parka (brown)

e. 1 baseball cap (tan)

f. 1 pair of field boots (black or tan)

g. 1 set of nylon duty gear (black)

2. Dress Uniform

a. 1 dress jacket (brown)

b. 1 dress trouser (brown)

c. 1 dress long-sleeved shirt (tan)

d. 1 clip-on or breakaway tie (brown)

e. 1 felt campaign hat (brown)

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f. 1 pair of dress shoes or boots (black)

g. 1 set of polished leather/synthetic duty gear (brown)

C. Minimum Special Agent Components Special agents that meet the requirement for uniformed work as outlined in H- 9260-4, must have, at a minimum, the following:

1. 3 field shirts (tan), (short- or long-sleeved)

2. 2 pair of field pants (tan)

3. 1 pair of field boots (black or tan)

4. 1 jacket or parka (brown)

5. 1 baseball cap (tan)

6. 1 set of nylon duty gear (black)

D. Ordering Items

1. LEOs must order all uniform components through approved sources found in the current instruction memorandum. The BLM OLES website (Uniforms and Equipment) provides additional information.

2. LEOs may order other insignia items using the Request for Insignia Components, form 9260-24 (appendix 5), which is available on the BLM OLES website (Uniforms and Equipment).

XI. COMPLIANCE

The SACs are responsible for ensuring compliance with this general order.

Supervisors must perform periodic inspections. Inability or failure to properly wear a BLM uniform or follow appearance standards may affect an officer's suitability for continued delegation of law enforcement authority. The national OLES inspections, evaluations, and internal control reviews include compliance with this policy.

http://web.blm.gov/oles/uniforms/index.htm

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XII. APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Nameplate, Flag Bar, and FTO or K-9 Insignia Placement

Location: LEOs must center all plates, pins, and bars above the right pocket.

Placement:

a. Nameplate. One-eighth inch (the width of a nickel) above the top of the pocket.

b. Flag Bar. One-quarter inch above the top edge of the nameplate.

c. FTO or K-9 Insignia. One-quarter inch above the flag bar. If LEOs do not wear the f lag bar, place the base of FTO or K-9 insignia one-quarter inch above the top of the nameplate.

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Appendix 2 – Collar Insignia Placement

Placement:

a. LEOs must place insignia at the approximate center (left to right) of the right shirt collar, 1 inch from the f ront edge.

b. LEOs must place the three chevrons insignia on a 45-degree axis in line with the point of the collar.

They must place all other insignia on a 90-degree axis.

Insignia Placement

Collar Insignia Orientation

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Appendix 3 – Length-of-Service Stripe

Dress Jacket:

a. Length-of-Service Stripe. LEOs must have the stripe sewn on the left sleeve 4 inches above the end of the sleeve and centered between the inner and outer seam of the sleeve.

b. Gold Buttons. LEOs must have the gold buttons sewn on the outer seam of both sleeves of the dress jacket with the center of the buttons located 1 inch and 2 inches above the ends of the sleeves.

Long-Sleeved Dress or Field Uniform Shirt:

a. Length-of-Service Stripe. LEOs must have the stripe sewn on the left sleeve 1 inch above the top of the cuf f, with the rear edge of the stripe touching the front edge of the shirt crease.

Dress Jacket Long-Sleeved Dress or Field Uniform Shirt

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Appendix 4 – Badge Receipt (Form 9260-25)

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Appendix 5 – Request for Insignia Components (Form 9260-24)

9260-24

(December 2019)

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANA G EM EN T

REQUEST FOR INSIGNIA COMPONENTS

Date

Office

Name

Patches (cloth)

Item Unit Quantity

BLM Emblem & DOI Rocker - Full Color Set*

Ranger Badge – Small Gold Each

Ranger Badge – Large Gold Each

Agent Badge – Small Gold Each

Agent Badge – Large Gold Each

BLM Emblem & DOI Rocker - Tan & Brown Set*

Badge - Tan & Brown Each

BLM Emblem & DOI Rocker - OD Green & Black Set*

Badge - OD Green & Black Each

Length of Service Stripes (1 Stripe per 5 Years Covered Fed LE Service) Set **

Uniform Insignia (metal)

US Flag Bar Each

K9 Pin Each

FTO Pin Each

Single Bar Set

Double Bar Set

Oak Leaf Set

Eagle Set

* Two sets of rocker/patches required per shirt ** One set per dress shirt or jacket

Please complete and email to:

blm_fa_duty_officer@blm.gov

Subject Line: REQUEST FOR INSIGNIA COMPONENTS

Questions, please contact the National Office mailto:blm_fa_duty_officer@blm.gov