1.1c NAVPERS 156651 - United States Navy Uniform Regulations.pdf

JAN 98

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The following is a listing of changes or clarifications which have become effective in the past 12 months. These revisions are listed for the convenience of the user in rapidly locating them.

This listing will be updated with the release of each quarterly CD versions of Uniform Regulations, but will continue to reflect the past 12 months for the user's convenience.

ARTICLE

Table 1-2-1 - Prescribing authorities list updated (JAN 98 CD)

1301.5 - Organizational clothing while commuting (OCT 97 CD)

2101.3c(2) - Carrying bags in hand does not include women’s handbag/purses (JAN 98 CD)

2201.1a - New maximum length for male sideburns (JUL 97 CD)

2201.6a - Thumb rings not authorized (JUL 97 CD)

2201.6b(2) - Earrings for women (JAN 98 CD)

2201.6c - Body piercing (JAN 97 CD)

3101.2 - Tables 3-1-1 and 3-1-2 revised to reflect requirement for five dungaree shirts/trousers of "Poly/Ctn OR Fire Retardant" (APR 97 CD)

3101.5 - Ownership markings on nametags shall be same color/material as uniform component (JAN 98 CD)

Table 3-1-1 - Uniform requirements for men (JAN 98 CD)

Table 3-1-2 - Uniform requirements for women (JAN 98 CD)

- Peacoat required for all enlisted personnel

1 October 1998 (JAN 98 CD)

3235, 3236, 3333, 3334 - Brown shoes/khaki socks optional with Tropical Khakis (OCT 97 CD)

3501.1 - All-weather coat required (OCT 97 CD)

3501.5 - Boots, Half-Wellington deleted (OCT 97 CD)

3501.8 - Navy ball cap (OCT 96 CD/OCT 97 CD)

3501.10 - Navy blue garrison cap authorized for all Navy personnel (JAN 97 CD)

3501.22a - Earrings for women (JAN 98 CD)

3501.30 - Old style working jacket may be worn until 1 October

2000 (JAN 98 CD)

3501.30; 3501.44; 3501.89 - Embroidered name tapes required 1 October 1998 (OCT 97 CD)

3501.47a(2) - Women’s long sleeved white dress shirts may have plain buttons, convertible or French cuffs (JAN 98 CD)

3501.59, 3501.63, 3501.65 and 3501.68 - Clarified styles of skirts and slacks (JAN 98 CD)

3501.96 - Clarified correct wear of undershirt (OCT 97 CD)

3501.98b - Navy vest will not be authorized for wear after 1 October 2000 (JAN 98 CD)

4225 - Ordering information for Unit Identification Marks

(APR 97 CD)

4232, 4233 - Clarified gold rating badge/service stripes

(JAN 98 CD)

4331.2b - Insignia on blue garrison cap for E6 and below

(JAN 98 CD)

4331.2e - Insignia on Navy/command ball cap (JAN 98 CD)

5101.3j - Ordering information for Security Badges (APR 97 CD)

5101.3k - Unified Command Badges (JAN 97 CD)

5201.1c - Manner of wear for secondary breast insignia with miniature medals and command insignia (JAN 97 CD)

5201.2b(2) - Clarified two earned warfare devices or breast insignia on working uniforms (JAN 98 CD)

5305-5310 - Linked large medal pictures with appropriate award

(JUL 97 CD)

5308 - Requirements for Southwest Asia Medal (JAN 98 CD)

5307.1 - Non-Military decorations (OCT 97 CD)

5310.2 - Manner of wear for marksmanship badges (JUL 97 CD)

5312.4 - Color schemes for various awards (JAN 97 CD)

5315.1 - Wear of miniature medals on Dinner Dress Blue Jacket and Dinner Dress White Jacket uniforms for E6 and below (JAN 97 CD)

5316.3b(3) - Updated awards list on which bronze stars are worn for second or subsequent awards (JAN 98 CD)

5319.3 - Naval Reserve Hour Glass and "M" Devices (APR 97 CD)

5319.14 - Qualifications for marksmanship awards are listed in

OPNAVINST 3591.1C (JAN 97 CD)

6601 - Clarified wear of uniforms for naval personnel with Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard (JUL 97 CD)

6702.2e(1) - Maternity Service Khakis made of authorized khaki fabric (JAN 98 CD)

6801 - Clarified organizational clothing (JAN 97 CD)

6802.1h - Revised list of commands authorized to wear camouflage utility uniform (OCT 97 CD)

6802.2c - The term subdued refers to black (OCT 97 CD)

6802.3c(1),(2), and (3) - Cap insignia on camouflage cap

(JAN 98 CD)

6802.3p - Insignia on extreme cold weather field jacket

(JAN 98 CD)

6802.3w - Identification markings for camouflage utility uniform....1-inch wide olive green tape or tape matching the uniform....uniform. (OCT 97 CD)

6803 - Flight Clothing (OCT 97 CD)

6901 - Camouflage utility uniform for fleet hospital personnel

(JAN 97 CD)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

UNITED STATES NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS

CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL UNIFORM REGULATIONS

Article

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. POLICY.....................................1101.1

2. HISTORY....................................1101.2

3. ENFORCEMENT................................1101.3

4. HEADGEAR...................................1101.4

5. SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS.....................1101.5

6. CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCES............1101.6

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE

1. GENERAL....................................1201.1

2. PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY......................1201.2

3. SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT AFLOAT (SOPA).......1201.3

4. PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS........................1201.4

5. REGULATIONS................................1201.5

SECTION 3: TRAVEL UNIFORM

1. GENERAL....................................1301.1

2. REGIONAL TRAVEL............................1301.2

3. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION..................1301.3

4. COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION..................1301.4

5. COMMUTING..................................1301.5

SECTION 4: LAWS, DIRECTIVES, U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS

PERTAINING TO UNIFORMS

1. GENERAL....................................1401.1

2. U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS......................1401.2

3. EXCERPTS OF LAWS AND AMPLIFYING DIRECTIVES.1401.3

4. DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA.......................1401.4

5. DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG................1401.5

SECTION 5: UNIFORM STANDARDS

1. STANDARD PHRASEOLOGY.......................1501.1

2. REGULATION CLOTHING AND INSIGNIA...........1501.2

3. AUTHORIZED FABRICS.........................1501.3

4. SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD SAMPLES........1501.4

5. UNIFORM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT.............1501.5

6. CONTINUING REVIEW..........................1501.6

CHAPTER TWO - GROOMING STANDARDS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL....................................2101.1

2. NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO MARINE CORPS....2101.2

3. SMARTNESS..................................2101.3

4. CARE OF THE UNIFORM........................2101.4

5. CLEANING...................................2101.5

SECTION 2: PERSONAL APPEARANCE

1. HAIR.......................................2201.1

2. SHAVING AND MUSTACHES......................2201.2

3. HAIRPIECES.................................2201.3

4. COSMETICS..................................2201.4

5. FINGERNAILS................................2201.5

6. JEWELRY....................................2201.6

CHAPTER THREE - UNIFORM COMPONENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

1. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (OFFICERS/CPOS).......3101.1

2. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS (E6 AND BELOW)........3101.2

3. AUTHORIZED FABRICS.........................3101.3

4. INSPECTIONS................................3101.4

5. OWNERSHIP MARKINGS.........................3101.5

6. TRANSFER OF CLOTHING.......................3101.6

7. RESTRICTIONS...............................3101.7

8. NON-AVAILABILITY OF WOMEN'S UNIFORM ITEMS..3101.8

SECTION 2: OFFICER UNIFORMS

1. FORMAL AND DINNER DRESS UNIFORMS

a. FORMAL DRESS (MEN)

b. FORMAL DRESS (WOMEN)

c. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (MEN)

d. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (WOMEN)

e. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (MEN)

f. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (WOMEN)

g. DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

h. DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

i. DINNER DRESS WHITE (MEN)

j. DINNER DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

k. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

l. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

2. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

a. FULL DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. FULL DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. FULL DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. FULL DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

3. SERVICE DRESS UNIFORMS

a. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

e. SERVICE DRESS BLUE YANKEE (MEN)

f. SERVICE DRESS BLUE YANKEE (WOMEN)

4. SERVICE UNIFORMS

a. SERVICE KHAKI (MEN)

b. SERVICE KHAKI (WOMEN)

c. SUMMER WHITE (MEN)

d. SUMMER WHITE (WOMEN)

e. TROPICAL WHITE (MEN)

f. TROPICAL WHITE (WOMEN)

g. WINTER BLUE (MEN)

h. WINTER BLUE (WOMEN)

5. WORKING UNIFORMS

a. WINTER WORKING BLUE (MEN)

b. WINTER WORKING BLUE (WOMEN)

c. WORKING KHAKI (MEN)

d. WORKING KHAKI (WOMEN)

e. TROPICAL KHAKI (MEN)

f. TROPICAL KHAKI (WOMEN)

g. AVIATION WORKING GREEN (MEN)

h. AVIATION WORKING GREEN (WOMEN)

SECTION 3: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER UNIFORMS

1. DINNER DRESS UNIFORMS

a. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (MEN)

b. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (WOMEN)

c. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (MEN)

d. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (WOMEN)

e. DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

f. DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

g. DINNER DRESS WHITE (MEN)

h. DINNER DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

i. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

j. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

2. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

a. FULL DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. FULL DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. FULL DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. FULL DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

3. SERVICE DRESS UNIFORMS

a. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

e. SERVICE DRESS BLUE YANKEE (MEN)

f. SERVICE DRESS BLUE YANKEE (WOMEN)

4. SERVICE UNIFORMS

a. SERVICE KHAKI (MEN)

b. SERVICE KHAKI (WOMEN)

c. SUMMER WHITE (MEN)

d. SUMMER WHITE (WOMEN)

e. TROPICAL WHITE (MEN)

f. TROPICAL WHITE (WOMEN)

g. WINTER BLUE (MEN)

h. WINTER BLUE (WOMEN)

5. WORKING UNIFORMS

a. WINTER WORKING BLUE (MEN)

b. WINTER WORKING BLUE (WOMEN)

c. WORKING KHAKI (MEN)

d. WORKING KHAKI (WOMEN)

e. TROPICAL KHAKI (MEN)

f. TROPICAL KHAKI (WOMEN)

g. AVIATION WORKING GREEN (MEN)

h. AVIATION WORKING GREEN (WOMEN)

SECTION 4: ENLISTED MEN AND WOMEN (E6 AND BELOW)

1. DINNER DRESS UNIFORMS

a. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (MEN)

b. DINNER DRESS BLUE JACKET (WOMEN)

c. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (MEN)

d. DINNER DRESS WHITE JACKET (WOMEN)

e. DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

f. DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

g. DINNER DRESS WHITE (MEN)

h. DINNER DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

i. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (MEN)

j. TROPICAL DINNER DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

2. CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

a. FULL DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. FULL DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. FULL DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. FULL DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

3. SERVICE DRESS UNIFORMS

a. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (MEN)

b. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (WOMEN)

c. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (MEN)

d. SERVICE DRESS WHITE (WOMEN)

4. SERVICE UNIFORMS

a. SUMMER WHITE (MEN)

b. SUMMER WHITE (WOMEN)

c. TROPICAL WHITE (MEN)

d. TROPICAL WHITE (WOMEN)

e. WINTER BLUE (MEN)

f. WINTER BLUE (WOMEN)

5. WORKING UNIFORMS

a. WINTER WORKING BLUE (MEN)

b. WINTER WORKING BLUE (WOMEN)

c. DUNGAREES (MEN)

d. DUNGAREES (WOMEN)

e. TROPICAL DUNGAREES (MEN)

f. TROPICAL DUNGAREES (WOMEN)

SECTION 5: DESCRIPTION AND WEAR OF UNIFORM

COMPONENTS

CHAPTER FOUR - RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 1: OFFICER RANK INSIGNIA

1. SLEEVE INSIGNIA

2. SLEEVE DEVICES FOR LINE AND STAFF CORPS

3. SHOULDER INSIGNIA

4. COLLAR GRADE INSIGNIA

SECTION 2: ENLISTED RATE/RATING INSIGNIA

PART 1: CPO RATE INSIGNIA

1. CPO RATING BADGES

2. CPO COLLAR INSIGNIA

PART 2: E-1 TO E-6 RATE INSIGNIA

1. RATING BADGES

2. GROUP RATE MARKS

3. STRIKER MARKS

4. APPRENTICE TRAINING GRADUATES

5. UNIT IDENTIFICATION MARKS

6. SPECIALTY MARKS

7. COLLAR INSIGNIA

PART 3: SERVICE STRIPES

1. SERVICE STRIPES

2. GOLD RATING BADGE AND SERVICE STRIPES

3. CONTINUED WEARING OF GOLD

4. FLEET RESERVE PERSONNEL

5. RATING MERGERS

SECTION 3: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 1: COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS

HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

1. CAP DEVICE.................................4311.1

2. VISOR ORNAMENTATION........................4311.2

3. CHIN STRAPS................................4311.3

4. HEADGEAR...................................4311.4

PART 2: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

1. CAP DEVICE.................................4321.1

2. CHIN STRAP.................................4321.2

3. HEADGEAR...................................4322.3

PART 3: El - E6 HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

1. CAP DEVICE.................................4331.1

2. HEADGEAR...................................4331.2

CHAPTER FIVE - IDENTIFICATION BADGES/AWARDS/INSIGNIA

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION BADGES

1. PROVISIONS FOR WEAR........................5101.1

2. AUTHORIZED IDENTIFICATION BADGES...........5101.2

3. ELIGIBILITY AND DESCRIPTION OF AUTHORIZED

IDENTIFICATION BADGES......................5101.3

SECTION 2: BREAST INSIGNIA

1. COMMAND INSIGNIA...........................5201.1

2. WARFARE AND OTHER QUALIFICATION INSIGNIA...5201.2

3. DESCRIPTION OF BREAST INSIGNIA.............5201.3

4. NAMETAGS ..................................5201.4

SECTION 3: AWARDS

1. AWARDS (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS

3. WEARING AWARDS ON CIVILIAN CLOTHES

4. PRECEDENCE OF AWARDS

5. MILITARY DECORATIONS

6. UNIT AWARDS

7. NON-MILITARY DECORATIONS

8. CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS

9. FOREIGN DECORATIONS AND NON-U.S.

SERVICE AWARDS

10. MARKSMANSHIP AWARDS (BADGES)

11. AWARDS OF MILITARY SOCIETIES AND OTHER

ORGANIZATIONS

12. RIBBONS

13. RIBBONS WITH MEDALS

14. LARGE MEDALS

15. MINIATURE MEDALS

16. ATTACHMENTS TO BE WORN ON RIBBONS AND

MEDALS

17. LETTER DEVICES

18. CLASPS

19. MISCELLANEOUS DEVICES

SECTION 4: AIGUILLETTES/BRASSARDS/BUTTONS

AIGUILLETTES

1. OCCASIONS FOR WEAR.........................5401.1

2. AUTHORITY TO WEAR..........................5401.2

3. PROCEDURES FOR WEAR AND DESCRIPTIONS.......5401.3

BRASSARDS

BUTTONS

BOATSWAIN'S PIPE AND LANYARD

CHAPTER SIX - SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS

SECTION 1: OFFICER ACCESSION PROGRAMS

1. GENERAL....................................6101.1

2. CAP INSIGNIA...............................6101.2

3. SLEEVE CLASS INSIGNIA (USNA AND NROTC

ONLY)......................................6101.3

4. SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA (USNA)................6101.4

5. SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA (NROTC)...............6101.5

6. SLEEVE RANK INSIGNIA ......................6101.6

(OTHER OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS)

7. DISTINGUISHING MARKS.......................6101.7

8. SHOULDER BOARDS (FOR USNA AND NROTC).......6101.8

9. OUTERGARMENT SHOULDER INSIGNIA.............6101.9

(OTHER OFFICER CANDIDATE PROGRAMS)

10. COAT COLLAR ANCHOR INSIGNIA AND COAT

COLLAR STAR INSIGNIA.......................6101.10

11. SHIRT COLLAR INSIGNIA......................6101.11

12. BUTTONS....................................6101.12

13. AIGUILLETTES (USNA ONLY)...................6101.13

14. USNA BREAST INSIGNIA.......................6101.14

SECTION 2: CEREMONIAL UNIFORMS

1. U.S. NAVY CEREMONIAL GUARD.................6201.1

2. HONOR GUARDS AND OTHER CEREMONIAL

PERSONNEL..................................6201.2

SECTION 3: U.S. NAVY BANDS

1. THE U.S. NAVY BAND.........................6301.1

2. U.S. NAVY BAND UNIFORMS....................6301.2

3. U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY BAND UNIFORMS...........6301.3

4. OTHER U.S. NAVY BANDS......................6301.4

SECTION 4: SPECIFIC SITUATIONS

1. QUARTERDECK CEREMONIES

2. RECRUIT SPECIAL DRILL UNITS

3. MAIL CLERKS, ORDERLIES, ETC

4. FUNERAL DETAILS

5. RELIGIOUS DRESS AND APPEARANCE PRACTICES...6405

6. MESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (MS RATE)

7. WEDDING ATTIRE

8. SECURITY PERSONNEL

9. PERSONNEL IN CONFINEMENT WITHIN NAVAL

FACILITIES

SECTION 5: PERSONNEL SERVING WITH MARINE CORPS

1. GENERAL (UNIFORMS FOR PERSONNEL SERVING WITH

MARINE UNITS)

SECTION 6: NAVAL PERSONNEL SERVING WITH ARMY, AIR FORCE,

OR COAST GUARD

1. GENERAL (UNIFORMS FOR NAVAL PERSONNEL WITH

ARMY, AIR FORCE, OR COAST GUARD)

SECTION 7: MATERNITY UNIFORMS

1. GENERAL (MATERNITY UNIFORMS)

2. DESCRIPTION OF MATERNITY UNIFORM

COMPONENTS

SECTION 8: ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND PRIVATELY OWNED

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

1. GENERAL (ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING)

2. CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORMS

3. FLIGHT CLOTHING

4. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR OPERATING

VEHICLES OTHER THAN AUTOMOBILES

SECTION 9: MEDICAL PERSONNEL

1. DEPLOYED MEDICAL UNIT PERSONNEL

2. INDOOR DUTY WHITE

SECTION 10: RESERVE/RETIRED PERSONNEL

1. UNIFORMS FOR RESERVE PERSONNEL

2. UNIFORMS FOR RETIRED PERSONNEL

CHAPTER SEVEN - CIVILIAN CLOTHING

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

1. CIVILIAN CLOTHING..........................7101.1

2. CASUAL CIVILIAN ATTIRE.....................7101.2

3. DRUG ADVOCATION PROHIBITED.................7101.3

4. EARRINGS...................................7101.4

5. BODY PIERCING..............................7101.5

SECTION 2: GENERAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE WEARING

OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES BY NAVAL PERSONNEL

1. WEAR OF CIVILIAN CLOTHES IN FOREIGN

COUNTRIES

2. CIVILIAN CLOTHES FOR MILITARY PERSONNEL ON

SPECIAL DUTY

3. WEARING UNIFORM ARTICLES WITH CIVILIAN

CLOTHES

4. CIVILIAN CEREMONIAL REGALIA WORN WITH

NAVAL UNIFORM

5. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION

CHAPTER ONE

GENERAL UNIFORM REGULATIONS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE

SECTION 3: TRAVEL UNIFORM

SECTION 4: LAWS, DIRECTIVES, U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS

PERTAINING TO UNIFORMS

SECTION 5: UNIFORM STANDARDS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION

Article

1. POLICY....................................1101.1

2. HISTORY...................................1101.2

3. ENFORCEMENT...............................1101.3

4. HEADGEAR..................................1101.4

5. SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS....................1101.5

6. CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCES...........1101.6

1101. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. POLICY. The purpose of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations is to: (1) Provide descriptions of all autho-rized U.S. Navy uniforms and components, and (2) Provide guidance for all Navy activities prescribing uniform wear in order to present a uniform image world-wide. It is issued by direction of the Chief of Naval Operations and carries the force of a General Order. Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming, not discussed in these regulations are prohibited.

a. Applicability. The provisions of this manual apply to all personnel who are authorized to wear the U.S.

Navy uniform. It is issued for information and guidance, and requires compliance when wearing naval uniforms. This manual is the sole source for dictating how to correctly wear U.S. Navy uniforms and uniform components. It super-sedes UNITED STATES NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS, NAVPERS 15665I dated 25 August 1995, and all other existing direc-tives on Navy uniforms. After 1 January 1996, Navy Uniform Regulations will be distributed quarterly via BUPERS Direc-tives in CD ROM format and will contain revisions and up-dates to the 1995 manual. For distribution information, see <BUPERS Distrubition>.

b. Navy Uniform Board. Chief of Naval Personnel is charged by the Chief of Naval Operations, through the Navy Uniform Board, to continuously review U.S. Navy uni-form matters. Composition and functions of the Navy Uni-form Board are set forth below.

(1) Establishment and Organization. The Navy Uniform Board, reporting to the Chief of Naval Opera-tions (CNO) via the Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS) and Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), assists the CNO in discharging his responsibilities for naval uniform matters.

(2) Composition

(a) President: Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. The President may designate the next senior board member as chairman in his/her absence.

(b) Regular Members: Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command; Special Assistant for Women's Policy (Pers-00W); Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy;

Fleet Master Chief, Atlantic; Fleet Master Chief, Pacific and a senior enlisted woman with extensive sea duty experi-ence to alternate between Atlantic and Pacific fleet.

Regular members may designate an alternate voting member.

(c) Working Groups. The President, Navy Uniform Board is authorized to convene working groups as necessary to perform special functions and studies in carrying out the mission of the Navy Uniform Board.

(d) Permanent Staff. The President, Navy Uniform Board, will designate a Commander (unrestrict-ed line) as permanent Head, Navy Uniform Matters and a Master Chief Petty Officer as enlisted representative to the permanent staff. The permanent staff will support the President, Navy Uniform Board, in carrying out his or her responsibilities. The staff will establish a point of contact with the Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet;

Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; Commander, Naval Reserve Force;

and Chief of Naval Education and Training to ensure uniform concerns and recommendations of our people are presented to the Navy Uniform Board.

(3) Mission. The mission of the Navy Uni-form Board is to consider any matter related to Navy uni-forms in which a perceived problem exists or in which a possible improvement can be made. The Uniform Board will be guided by the uniform goals and policy established by the Secretary of the Navy and the CNO. The functions of the Board are to:

(a) Coordinate matters pertaining to individual clothing.

(b) Monitor implementation of uniform policy.

(c) Review and recommend specification changes concerning design, detail, and material of uniform items.

(d) Submit individual clothing allow-ances for CNO-approved seabag requirements directly to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) for approval.

(e) Coordinate development and testing of proposed uniforms and implementation of approved uniform improvements.

(f) Monitor procurement, issue, and retail of Navy uniforms to ensure conformance with uniform regulations.

(g) Maintain close liaison with the other services in matters concerning uniforms.

(4) Policy. Uniform changes shall be kept to a minimum and shall be in consonance with the history and traditions of the Navy.

(5) Action

(a) In carrying out the responsibili-ties assigned above, the President, Navy Uniform Board, will:

1 Forward reports and recommen-dations to the CNO via CHNAVPERS and VCNO.

2 Prepare all approved changes to Navy Uniform Regulations and submit to the CHNAVPERS for issuance.

(b) Forward recommendations to be considered by the Navy Uniform Board through the chain of command, with appropriate comments and recommendations, to President, Navy Uniform Board, Pers-333, 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC, 20370-3330.

2. HISTORY. Historically, uniforms have been the product of a sailor's environment: physical, geographical and technical. Uniforms were provided for protection against the elements or to create distinction among spe-cialists in a growing Navy. Foremost, however, was an element of simplicity providing a uniform that would not interfere with the sailor's everyday tasks. Women's uni-forms, on the other hand, were designed to duplicate civil-ian fashion trends. Today's Navy has narrowed the gap between men's and women's career paths. Women now perform many of the same tasks and have the same specialties as their male counterparts. These changes necessitated a more definitive policy to bring the uniforms of both men and women more closely in line with each other.

3. ENFORCEMENT. These regulations define the com-position of authorized uniforms. Navy uniforms are dis-tinctive visual evidence of the authority and responsibili-ty vested in their wearer by the United States. The pre-scribing authority determines when and where the uniforms in this manual are appropriate for wear. Uniforms and components shall be worn as described in these regulations.

Navy personnel must present a proud and professional ap-pearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy and the United States. When in a pedestrian status, in other words, walking from point to point while in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel to have their hands in their pock-ets, to be smoking or using tobacco products, or to be eating and/or drinking. All personnel shall comply with these regulations and be available to teach others the correct wear of Navy uniforms. Exemplary military appear-ance should be the norm for uniformed personnel. These regulations describe all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and the proper manner for their wear.

4. HEADGEAR

a. General. The cap/hat is an integral part of the uniform. Uniform headgear is not required to be worn when ships are at sea outside harbor limits, except on specific watches or on ceremonial occasions specified by the commanding officer or higher authority. Uniform head-gear is required in port, unless safety prohibits wear, i.e., foreign object damage (FOD).

b. Outdoor Wear. Outdoors, personnel remain covered at all times unless ordered to uncover, or during religious services not associated with a military ceremony.

Personnel remain covered during invocations or other reli-gious military ceremonies such as changes of command, ships' commissionings and launchings, and military burials, etc. The chaplain conducting the religious ceremony will guide participants following the customs of his church.

c. Indoor Wear

(1) Men - The cap/hat is normally removed indoors. An officer or enlisted person in a duty status and wearing side arms or a pistol belt may only remove headgear indoors when entering dining areas or where reli-gious services are being conducted.

(2) Women - Women may wear the hat indoors, except in mess halls, following civilian social customs.

Tiaras are appropriate headgear for rendering military courtesies outdoors and may be left on indoors.

d. Special Circumstances. A military cover may be removed when riding a bicycle on or off base. A safety helmet is recommended. Personnel may remove their cap or hat when traveling inside a private automobile or riding a bicycle off base. A cover is mandatory when entering or within a military reservation, unless wearing the cap is impractical or hazardous.

5. SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS

a. Polyester Uniforms. Do not wear 100% polyes-ter uniforms (Certified Navy Twill) in any operating fire room. Wear only flame retardant clothing when engaged in hot work such as welding or brazing, and when exposed to open flame, such as during boiler light-off operations, or spark producing work such as grinding.

b. Skirts/Dress Shoes. Do not wear skirts or dress shoes (pumps/heels) aboard ship for normal daily operations. These items may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.

c. Poromeric Shoes. Do not wear poromeric (e.g.

corfam) shoes aboard ship for normal daily operations.

Poromeric shoes may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.

d. V-Neck/Sleeveless Undershirts. Do not wear V-neck/sleeveless undershirts aboard ship for normal daily operations. V-neck/sleeveless undershirts may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.

e. Acrylic Cardigan and V-Neck Sweater. Do not wear acrylic cardigan or acrylic V-neck sweater aboard ship as an outergarment for normal daily operations. Acrylic cardigan may be worn under the chambray shirt in the same manner as the blue pullover jersey. Acrylic V-neck sweater may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.

6. CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCES

a. General. In Executive Order 10113 of 24 February 1950, the President has delegated to the Secretary of Defense the authority to prescribe the quantity and kind of clothing or cash allowances in lieu of clothing, for en-listed personnel.

b. Amount. Allowances are based on the useful wear life of the various uniforms. DOD Directive 1338.5 outlines the policies and regulations pertaining to allow-ances. DOD Instruction 1338.18, reissued annually, sets the amount of clothing replacement allowances. The Depart-ment of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual is the authority for paying of clothing allowances.

c. Annual Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA).

(1) CRA is a cash allowance provided for replacing a minimum quantity of each required uniform and paid over the estimated useful life of the articles. The uniform components and minimum required number of each are listed on <Tables 3-1-1 and 3-1-2>. While these are the minimum number required, members may acquire and maintain more than the initial issue at their own expense.

(2) CRA is for replacing uniforms. Washing, dry cleaning, alterations, and repairs are the member's responsibility. Any unusual wear and tear, damage, or loss of various articles may result in out-of-pocket costs.

d. Command Replacement of Destroyed Uniform Items. Personnel assigned to duties which prematurely de-stroy uniform items should be issued coveralls or protec-tive outer garments. Uniform items which are destroyed due to lack of adequate protective garments should be replaced by the command. For additional information refer to NAVSUP Manual P485.

SECTION 2: AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE

Article

1. GENERAL...................................1201.1

2. PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY.....................1201.2

3. SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT AFLOAT (SOPA)......1201.3

4. PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS.......................1201.4

5. REGULATIONS...............................1201.5

1201. AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE

1. GENERAL. Navy personnel shall wear the uniform of their respective rate or rank as prescribed by the desig-nated uniform prescribing authority.

2. PRESCRIBING AUTHORITY. The area/regional coor-dinators, as designated in Section 4 of Standard Navy Distribution List, OPNAV P09B2-105, are the prescribing authorities responsible for issuing and controlling uniform policy within the geographic limits of their assigned region <Table 1-2-1>. This authority shall not be delegat-

ed. The senior officer present is responsible for uniform policy afloat.

3. SENIOR OFFICER PRESENT AFLOAT (SOPA). SOPA en-sures compliance with uniform policy, as issued by the prescribing authority, regarding liberty parties and mem-bers of the command operating ashore. This includes all occasions when personnel are ashore. The senior naval officer assigned to any joint command may prescribe the appropriate uniform, for naval personnel, stationed at the joint command using Table of Equivalent Service Uniforms, <Table 6-6-1>.

4. PRESCRIBED UNIFORMS. Prescribing authorities select uniforms, the individual does not. It is essential that suitable uniforms for ship and shore, dress and work are prescribed. Each designated region should consider its unique work environments, tenant commands and missions, climatic conditions, geographic location and public expo-sure. Generally, there will be only one uniform of the day authorized for wear at a given time and location. All military personnel, on naval shore activities must wear either the uniform of the day or appropriate civilian attire prescribed by the activity's prescribing authority.

Military and civilian attire must present a neatly groomed and socially acceptable appearance. When warranted by local circumstances, the prescribing authority may pre-scribe an alternate uniform. In that case, only the mini-mum number of uniforms required to meet local conditions will be prescribed. A specific uniform will be prescribed for functions involving the civilian community. Local commands may address special uniform requirements to the prescribing authority if a waiver is necessary.

5. REGULATIONS. Each prescribing authority will publish uniform guidelines. They must be punitively en-forceable with the force of a general order and thus are recommended for review by the cognizant Judge Advocate to ensure enforceability. Each prescribing authority shall send a copy of their instruction to Bureau of Naval Person-nel (Pers-333), 2 Navy Annex, Washington, DC, 20370-3330.

a. Guidance. The following guidance is for preparing regional uniform directives.

(1) When a departure from former uniform policy is planned, review the new policy with Navy uniform centers to ensure adequate availability.

(2) Consider potential financial impact which could occur from an abrupt shift in policy. (Early planning doesn't ensure spending).

(3) Area directives should specifically address uniform requirements for personnel in medical, industrial, or other unique jobs.

(4) Wearing nonstandard accoutrements, unauthorized combinations of uniform components, and local-ly designed uniform components is prohibited.

(5) Special Situations - Request waivers from the Chief of Naval Operations via the chain of command for any uniform requirements of training commands or of-ficer accession commands that deviate from these regula-tions.

(6) Organizational clothing, i.e., foul weather jackets, green flight jackets, coveralls, etc., is authorized for wear with working uniforms only during actual performance of special work or duties for which organizational clothing is designed.

(7) El-E6 personnel may only be required to wear items listed on <Tables 3-1-1 and 3-1-2>.

(8) Optional items may be worn but not required.

TABLE 1-2-1

AREA COORDINATION ASSIGNMENTS

AND

REGIONAL COORDINATORS WITHIN THOSE AREAS

1. COMMANDER IN CHIEF U.S. ATLANTIC FLEET (EAST COAST

ATLANTIC)

COMMANDER SUBMARINE GROUP TWO (NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK,

CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, NEW HAMP-

SHIRE, VERMONT and CANADA)

COMMANDER NAVAL BASE, NORFOLK, VA (VIRGINIA (less Northern Virginia Area assigned to COMNAVDIST WASHINGTON DC) PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE and NORTH CAROLINA)

COMMANDER NAVAL BASE JACKSONVILLE (FLORIDA (Less Pensacola and Florida Panhandle Area Assigned to CNET), GEORGIA and SOUTH CAROLINA)

COMMANDER NAVAL AIR FORCE, U.S. ATLANTIC FLEET (ICE-

LAND, BERMUDA, and AZORES)

COMMANDER, WESTERN HEMISPHERE GROUP (PUERTO RICO, CUBA,

and WEST INDIES)

COMMANDING OFFICER, U.S. NAVAL STATION, PANAMA CANAL

(CENTRAL and SOUTH AMERICA)

2. COMMANDER IN CHIEF U.S. PACIFIC FLEET (WEST

COAT/PACIFIC)

COMMANDER, NAVAL BASE, SAN DIEGO, CA (CALIFORNIA and

NEVADA)

COMMANDER, NAVAL BASE, SEATTLE, WA (OREGON, WASHINGTON,

and ALASKA)

COMMANDER, NAVAL BASE, PEARL HARBOR, HI (HAWAII and ISLANDS OF MIDWAY, KURE, WAKE, JOHNSON, PALMYRA AND kINGMAN

REEF)

COMMANDER U.S. NAVAL FORCES, JAPAN (JAPAN and OKINAWA)

COMMANDER U.S. NAVAL FORCES, KOREA (KOREA)

COMMANDER U.S. NAVAL FORCES, MARIANAS (GUAM, TRUST

TERRITORY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND,

INDONESIA and SINGAPORE)

COMMANDING OFFICER, U.S. NAVY SUPPORT FACILITY, DIEGO

GARCIA (DIEGO GARCIA)

3. COMMANDER IN CHIEF U.S. NAVAL FORCES, EUROPE

(EUROPE/AFRICA, less East African Littoral States assigned to COMUSNAVCENT)

COMMANDER FLEET AIR, MEDITERRANEAN (MEDITERRANEAN

LITTORAL (less Egypt) ISLANDS IN MEDITERRANEAN SEA and

PORTUGAL)

COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL ACTIVITIES, UNITED KINGDOM (UK

and NORTHERN EUROPE)

4. COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAND (MIDDLE

EAST/AFRICA, INCLUDING EAST AFRICAN LITTORAL STATES OF

EGYPT, SUDAN, ETHIOPIA, DJIBOUTI, SOMALIA and KENYA)

5. CHIEF OF NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (EAST

CENTRAL/SOUTHWEST)

(ALSO, RETAINS REGIONAL COORDINATION FOR FLORIDA

(PENSACOLA AND FLORIDA PANHANDLE BOUNDED BY THE EASTERN

BOUNDARIES OF THE COUNTIES OF CALHOUN, JACKSON and GULF), ALABAMA and MISSISSIPPI)

CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL (KENTUCKY, WEST VIRGINIA and

TENNESSEE)

CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING (TEXAS, ARIZONA, NEW MEX-

ICO, COLORADO, UTAH, IDAHO, MONTANA and WYOMING)

COMMANDER, NAVAL TRAINING CENTER, GREAT LAKES, IL

(ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, OHIO and WISCONSIN)

6. COMMANDER, NAVAL RESERVE FORCE, NEW ORLEANS, LA

(MID-CONUS)

COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR RESERVE FORCE (LOUISIANA, ARKAN-

SAS, OKLAHOMA, KANSAS, MISSOURI and NEBRASKA)

COMMANDER, NAVAL RESERVE READINESS COMMAND REGION

SIXTEEN (MINNESOTA, IOWA, NORTH DAKOTA and SOUTH DAKOTA)

7. COMMANDANT, NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON, DC (NAVAL DIS-

TRICT WASHINGTON, ENCOMPASSING MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA, AND THE VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF ARLINGTON, FAIRFAX,

FAUQUIER, LOUDOUN, PRINCE WILLIAM and STAFFORD) (RETAINS

REGIONAL COORDINATION FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

(less Counties of Anne Arundel, Kent, Queen Annes, Caro-line, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, Worchester, St. Mary's, Calvert and Charles and Northern Virginia Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun, and Cities located within their outer boundaries)

SUPERINTENDENT, UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY (MARYLAND

(COUNTIES OF ANNE ARUNDEL, KENT, QUEEN ANNES, CAROLINE,

TALBOT, DORCHESTER, WICOMICO, SOMERSET and WORCESTER)

COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (MARYLAND (COUN-

TIES OF ST. MARY'S, CALVERT and CHARLES))

COMMANDING GENERAL, MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT

COMMAND (NORTHERN VIRGINIA COUNTIES OF STAFFORD, PRINCE

WILLIAM and FAUQUIER, and CITIES LOCATED WITHIN THEIR OUTER

BOUNDARIES)

SECTION 3: TRAVEL UNIFORM

Article

1. GENERAL...................................1301.1

2. REGIONAL TRAVEL...........................1301.2

3. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION.................1301.3

4. COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION.................1301.4

5. COMMUTING.................................1301.5

1301. TRAVEL UNIFORM

1. GENERAL. When traveling on leave, TAD or trans-fer, Service Dress Blue may be worn during any season.

2. REGIONAL TRAVEL. For travel within a region, wear either the uniform of the day as prescribed for destination or Service Dress Blue uniform for the entire trip. For travel between regions, wear either the uniform of the day for destination or point of departure for actual travel. A change to the uniform of the day at destination is required to conduct business, or Service Dress Blue may be worn for the entire trip. Working uniforms are not normally autho-rized for official travel, but area coordinators may autho-rize working uniforms in specific geographic regions or situations when warranted by local conditions.

3. GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION. Navy personnel travel-ing aboard any military organic or commercial contracted (chartered) aircraft may wear civilian clothing when trav-eling on regular/emergency leave or Space A travel. Per-sonnel on PCS or TAD orders may travel in civilian clothing unless otherwise directed by cognizant authority. Those who wear a uniform will observe regional travel require-ments. Navy personnel must ensure that their dress or personal appearance is appropriate for the occasion and conforms to required standards set forth in Chapter 7.

Members wearing civilian clothing will ensure it is warm enough for inflight operations and destination. Personnel traveling overseas should consult the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide for any particular uniform or civilian clothing requirements for their destination.

4. COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION. When traveling on commercial international flights, Navy personnel in a duty, leave, or liberty status will wear an appropriate uniform or civilian clothing as required by the USAF Foreign Clear-ance Guide. For travel in the United States, Navy person-nel using a commercial mode of transportation may wear an appropriate uniform or civilian clothing.

5. COMMUTING. The prescribing authority may autho-rize working uniforms for commuting to and from work.

Commuting is defined as a direct route from place of resi-dence to place of work by means of a private vehicle.

Other than emergencies, no stops are authorized when com-muting in a working uniform. Wear of organizational cloth-ing, except flight suits and brown leather flight jackets, is not authorized while commuting.

SECTION 4: LAWS, DIRECTIVES, U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS

PERTAINING TO UNIFORMS

Article

1. GENERAL....................................1401.1

2. U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS......................1401.2

3. EXCERPTS OF LAWS AND AMPLIFYING DIRECTIVES.1401.3

4. DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA.......................1401.4

5. DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG................1401.5

1401. LAWS, DIRECTIVES, U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS PERTAINING

TO UNIFORMS

1. GENERAL. Various laws, regulations and amplifying directives issued by competent authorities govern the wear of uniforms by Navy personnel. Applicable laws include:

a. Title 10, U.S. Code

(1) Sec. 771-Unauthorized wearing prohib-ited.

(2) Sec. 771a-Disposition on discharge.

(3) Sec. 772-When wearing by persons not on active duty authorized.

(4) Sec. 773-When distinctive insignia required.

(5) Sec. 774-Applicability of chapter.

(6) Sec. 6155-Uniforms, accoutrements and equipment; at cost.

(7) Sec. 6156-Uniforms; Sale to former members of the naval service.

b. Title 18, U.S. Code, Sec 244-Discrimination against person wearing the uniform of the Armed Forces.

c. Title 36, U.S. Code, Sec. 176-Display and use of the Flag.

d. Title 37, U.S. Code

(1) Sec. 415-Uniform Allowance: officers;

initial allowance.

(2) Sec. 416-Uniform Allowance: officers;

additional allowance.

(3) Sec. 417-Uniform Allowance: officers;

general provisions.

(4) Sec. 418-Clothing Allowance: enlisted members.

2. U.S. NAVY REGULATIONS. U.S. Navy Regulations article 1161 applies:

a. Clothing which is sold or issued by the United States to any person in the naval service shall not be sold, bartered, exchanged, pledged, loaned or given away, except as authorized by proper authority.

b. No person in the naval service shall have any article of wearing apparel belonging to any other person in the naval service without permission from proper authority.

3. EXCERPTS OF LAWS AND AMPLIFYING DIRECTIVES

a. Title 10, U.S. Code, Sec. 771 stipulates that no one person except members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, may wear

(1) The uniform, or a distinctive part of the uniform, of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps;

or

(2) A uniform which has components similar to distinctive parts of Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps uniforms.

b. Title 10, U.S. Code, Sec. 772 (e) states "The President, in Executive Order 10554 of 18 August 1954, delegated to the Secretary of Defense the authority to prescribe regulations under which persons not on active duty who served honorably in the Navy in time of war may wear uniforms." The following excerpts from DOD Instruc-tion 1334.1 of 11 August 1969 outline these instructions and prescribe limitations for members of the Armed Forces.

(1) Members of the Armed Forces (including retired members and members of reserve components). Wear-ing of uniforms is prohibited under any of the following circumstances:

(a) Any meeting or demonstration which is a function of, or sponsored by an organization, associa-tion, movement, group, or combination of persons which the Attorney General of the United States has designated, pursuant to Executive Order 10450 as amended, as totalitar-ian, fascist, communist, or subversive, or as having adopt-ed a policy of advocating or approving the commission of acts of force or violence to deny others their rights under the Constitution of the United States by unconstitutional means.

(b) During or in connection with polit-ical activities, private employment or commercial interest, that imply official sponsorship of the activity or inter-est.

(c) When participating in activities such as public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies or any public demonstration which implies the service supports the principles of the demonstration or activity. This rule may be waived by the service.

(d) When wearing of the uniform would discredit Armed Forces.

(e) When specifically prohibited by regulations of the department concerned.

(2) Former Members of the Armed Forces.

Unless discussed in DOD Directive 1334.1 or Title 10 U.S.

Code Sec. 772, former members who served honorably during a war and whose most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions, may wear the uniform of the highest grade held during their service only on the following occasions and during travel related to those occasions.

(a) Military funerals, memorial ser-vices, weddings and inaugurals.

(b) Patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve United States military unit is taking part. Wearing of the uniform or any part of it at any other time or for any other purpose is prohibited.

(3) Medal of Honor Holders. Persons who have been awarded the Medal of Honor may wear their uniform at any time except under the circumstances discussed in subparagraph b.(1) above.

(4) For Members of the Naval Service. The Secretary the Navy supports the following:

(a) Exercising the rights of freedom of speech and assembly does not include the right to use the inherent prestige and traditions represented by the uni-forms of the naval service to promote privately held con-victions on public issues.

(b) Members of the Navy and Marine Corps, including retired members and members of reserve components are prohibited from wearing uniforms of the naval service while attending or participating in a demon-stration, assembly, or activity knowing that a purpose of the demonstration, assembly, or activity supports personal or partisan views on political, social, economic, or reli-gious issues, except as authorized in advance by competent authority; or incident to attending or participating in a bona fide religious service or observance.

(5) Other Than Official Events. A command-ing officer may authorize wearing the uniform when assured that the service member is not appearing in uniform at the particular event, to promote privately held convictions or interests, or lead the observers to believe that the demon-stration, assembly, or activity does not relate to matters in public controversy.

4. DISTINCTIVE INSIGNIA. (Title 10 U.S. Code Sec.

773 refers). The Secretary of the Navy prescribed the following distinctive mark for members of military socie-ties which are composed entirely of honorably discharged officers and enlisted personnel and the instructors and members of duly organized cadet corps. This distinctive mark is a diamond, 3-1/2 inches long in the vertical axis, made of any fabric, white on blue, forestry green, or khaki clothing and blue on white clothing. Wear this mark on all outside clothing on the right sleeve, at the point of the shoulder, placing the upper tip of the diamond 1/4 inch below the shoulder seam.

5. DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG. (Title 36 U.S. Code Sec. 0176 refers).

a. Never fasten, display, use, or store the flag where it could be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any-way.

b. The flag should never have placed upon it, or have attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing.

c. Never use the flag for advertising. It should not be embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or reproduced on paper napkins, boxes or anything that is disposable or used as part of a costume or athletic uniform.

SECTION 5: UNIFORM STANDARDS

Article

1. STANDARD PHRASEOLOGY......................1501.1

2. REGULATION CLOTHING AND INSIGNIA..........1501.2

3. AUTHORIZED FABRICS........................1501.3

4. SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD SAMPLES.......1501.4

5. UNIFORM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT............1501.5

6. CONTINUING REVIEW.........................1501.6

1501. UNIFORM STANDARDS

1. STANDARD PHRASEOLOGY. When making official refer-ences to the uniforms, insignia, and grooming standards in any official publication, the terms set forth in these regulations shall be used.

a. Basic Uniform Components. Uniform items required as part of the basic uniform. These are the minimum items which must be worn unless the prescribing authority directs otherwise.

b. Prescribable Items. Uniform items which may be directed or authorized for wear with the basic uniform.

Prescribable items may be worn with basic uniform at the individual's discretion unless otherwise directed.

c. Optional Items. Uniform items purchased at the wearer's expense, which may be worn with the basic uniform, but which are not prescribable. Optional items may be worn with the basic uniform at the individual's discretion unless otherwise directed.

d. Conspicuous. Obvious to the eye, attracting attention, striking, bright in color. Should blend with (not stand out from) a professional appearance in uniform.

What is conspicuous on one person may not be noticeable on another. If attention is naturally drawn to or distracted from the professional appearance, it is conspicuous.

e. Conservative. Not conspicuous or detracting from the professional appearance while in uniform.

f. Faddish. A style followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal. Styles are enduring, fads are generally short in duration and frequently started by an individual or event in the civilian community. Fads are generally conspicuous and detract from a professional appearance.

Name:

Service No.:

Trousers, Blue, 100% Wool Serge Contract No.: DSA 100-00-0-000

UNIFORM CERTIFICATION

This garment is warranted to meet or exceed the require-ments established by the U.S. Navy Certification Program and was produced under certification #00-000-00 for basic

U.S. NAVY CERTIFICATION

#0-000

This item is warranted by the manufac-

g. Compliments Skin Tone. A conservative color which contributes to the wearer's natural skin tone.

Conservative colors are generally inconspicuous and do not detract from a professional appearance in uniform.

2. REGULATION CLOTHING AND INSIGNIA

a. LABEL. Uniform clothing, equipment and accessories issued or sold through the Navy Supply System are regulation and will be labeled like the following sample:

b. CERTIFICATION. All other uniform components and accessories will conform to the specifications for regulation items. The purchaser is responsible for ensur-ing that each garment meets approved specifications.

Garments having the following label are certified to be regulation:

All authorized insignia shall be stamped with a cer-tification number and the following information will be included on packaging:

Where gold or silver are specified for insignia, synthetic metal base substitutes, certified by Navy Cloth-ing and Textile Research Facility, are authorized.

Uniform components acquired from other than Navy approved sources must conform to all military specifica-tions regarding fabric, style, and appearance. The pur-chaser is responsible for ensuring that each garment meets approved specifications.

3. AUTHORIZED FABRICS

a. Only those fabrics which are approved by the Chief of Naval Operations are authorized for the manufac-ture of naval uniforms. Presently approved fabrics are listed on <Table 3-1-3>.

4. SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD SAMPLES

a. The Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command ensures that specifications for all articles of uniform and insignia prescribed for naval personnel are prepared and maintained for approval of the Chief of Naval Operations.

The standard regulation samples of uniforms and insignia, made in accordance with military specifications and ap-proved by the Chief of Naval Operations, shall be main-tained at the U.S. Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility. All articles issued to personnel in the Navy must conform to the standard sample and its specification.

b. Regulation samples of enlisted uniforms may be requested from the Commander,…