Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Male

Materials

a. Jacket.
(1) Wool barathea, dark blue, 14–ounce weight, Army shade 150.
(2) Wool gabardine, dark blue, 11– or 14.5–ounce weight Army shade 150.
(3) Wool elastique, dark blue, 15–ounce weight, Army shade 150.
(4) Wool tropical, dark blue, 9–ounce weight, Army shade 150.
(5) Polyester and wool blend gabardine, dark blue, 9.5–ounce weight, Army shade 450.
(6) Polyester and wool blend fabric in plain weave, dark blue, 9.5–ounce tropical weight, Army shade 450.
b. Trousers.
(1) General officers. The trousers will be made in the same material and shade (dark blue) as the jacket.
(2) Other officers and enlisted personnel. The trousers will be made in the same material as the jacket, except the
color will be light blue, Army shade 151 or 451.
(3) Braid. Nylon gold-colored braid or synthetic metallic gold braid is more suitable than gold bullion when attached
to lightweight fabrics (11 ounces or less).