Army White Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Male

Composition

a. The Army white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, black high-waisted trousers, white semiformal dress shirt with a turndown collar, black bow tie, and black cummerbund (see figs 22–1 and 22–3). b. The Army white evening mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, black high-waisted trousers, white formal dress shirt with a wing collar, white vest, and white bow tie (see fig 22–2).

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Army White Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Male

Authorization for wear

The Army white mess and Army white evening mess uniforms are authorized for optional wear by all male personnel. Personnel normally wear these uniforms from April to October, except in clothing zones I and II, where they may wear them year-round (see CTA 50–900). (See fig 22–1 for Army white mess uniform, general officers; see fig 22–2 for Army white mess uniform, other officers; see fig 22–3 for Army white mess uniform, enlisted.) [1] [2]…

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