Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Materials

a. White jacket and skirt. (1) Polyester and rayon blend fabric in gabardine weave, 6– or 8–ounce weight, Army white. (2) Texturized polyester serge, 6.5–ounce weight, Army white. b. Black skirt, knee and full length. (1) Wool tropical, 8.5–ounce weight, Army black shade 149. (2) Polyester and wool blend fabric in tropical weave, 10–ounce weight, Army black shade 332.

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Composition

There are three variations to the Army white mess uniform. a. The Army white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, the Army black knee-length skirt, the black cummerbund, and the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab (see fig 23–1). [1] b. The Army all-white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, the Army white knee-length mess skirt, white cummerbund, and the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab (see fig 23–2).…

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Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female

Authorization for wear

a. The Army white mess, all-white mess, and evening white mess uniforms are authorized for wear by all female 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). b. There are two versions of the Army white jacket. The older version of the jacket is authorized for wear by officers only. The newer version of the jacket is…

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