Army Blue Uniform—Male

Materials

a. Coat
(1) Wool barathea, 14-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 150.
(2) Wool gabardine, 11- or 14.5-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 150.
(3) Wool elastique, 16-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 150.
(4) Wool tropical, 10.5-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 150.
(5) Polyester and wool-blend fabric in twill weave, 9.5-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 450.
(6) Polyester and wool-blend fabric in plain weave, 9.5-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 450.
b. Trousers.
(1) General officers. The coat and trousers will be made in the same material and shade.
(2) Other officers and enlisted personnel. The trousers are made in the same material as the coat, except the color
will be light blue, in Army shade 151 or 451.
c. Headgear, service cap. The service cap will be made in the same material and shade as the coat, except that
officers also are authorized to wear the service cap in fur felt, 9-ounce weight, dark blue, Army shade 250.
d. 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).