a. General fitting instructions for this uniform are provided in chapter 1 of this regulation. Suspenders are authorized for wear with this uniform. Personnel may wear optional purchase gold or gold-colored cuff links and studs with this uniform at social functions. The black scarf and black leather dress gloves are authorized for wear with the black all- weather coat. Soldiers may wear white gloves with the basic uniform. When weather conditions warrant, the AG 489…
As an option, all officers are authorized to wear the Army blue cape instead of the black all-weather coat, when wearing the Army blue uniform after duty hours. Enlisted personnel may not wear the cape. (See para 27â6 for design and wear policy.)
a. Accessories. (1) Belt with buckle/suspenders (paras 27â2b and d, and 27â25). (2) Buttons (para 27â4). (3) Cape (officers only) (para 27â6c). (4) Chaplainâs apparel (para 27â7). (5) Coat, black, all weather (para 27â8). (6) Cuff links and studs, gold (para 27â10). (7) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27â12b). (b) White, dress (para 27â12c). (8) Headgear, cap, service, cold weather, AG 489 (para 27â5). (9)…
a. Design. The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern, in a standard Army design. Officers have the option of wearing the cap frame with a removable cover made of the same material as the rest of the uniform. b. Visor and visor ornamentation. The visor is plain black leather, or poromeric with a leather finish. The visor ornamentation is as follows: (1) General and field grade officers. The top of the…
A commercial long-sleeved white shirt with barrel or French cuffs and a standard turndown collar is worn with the Army blue uniform. (See para 27â22c for a complete description.)
a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. (1) Low-waisted. The low-waisted blue trousers are straight-legged without cuffs, with side and hip pockets. The left hip pocket has a buttonhole tab and button. (2) High-waisted. The high-waisted blue trousers are authorized for wear with the Army blue uniform instead of low-waisted trousers. The high-waisted trousers are required for wear with the Army blue mess and evening mess…
a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The Army blue coat is a single-breasted, peak-lapel, four-button coat extending below the crotch, fitting easily over the chest and shoulders, with a slight draped effect in front and back. The coat is fitted slightly at the waist, conforming to the body shape without tightness and with no prominent flare. c. Shoulder buttons. (1) Officers authorized to wear an…
The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army blue uniform. a. On duty, as prescribed by the local commander. b. For social functions of a general or official nature, before or after retreat. c. On other appropriate occasions, as desired by the individual.
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.…
The Army blue uniform comprises a dark-blue coat, dark-blue or light-blue trousers, a white turndown-collar shirt, and a black bow tie or black four-in-hand necktie. When worn with a black bow tie, the Army blue uniform constitutes a formal uniform and corresponds to a civilian tuxedo. When worn with a black four-in-hand necktie, the Army blue uniform is an informal uniform. (For the Army blue uniform, officer, see fig 20â1; for the service cap, blue,…