Army White Uniform—Male

General guidelines

General fitting instructions for this uniform are provided in chapter 1 of this regulation. When the Army white uniform is worn to social functions, soldiers may wear gold or gold-colored cuff links and studs. The black all-weather coat is authorized for wear. Personnel may wear white gloves with the basic uniform. Black oxford shoes with black socks are the only authorized footwear.

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Army White Uniform—Male

Items normally worn with the Army white uniform

a. Accessories. (1) Belt and buckle/suspenders (paras 27–2b and d, and 27–25). (2) Buttons (para 27–4). (3) Cape (officers only) (para 27–6c). (4) Chaplain’s apparel (para 27–7). (5) Coat, black, all-weather (para 27–8). (6) Cuff links and studs, gold (para 27–10). (7) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b). (b) White, dress (para 27–12c). (8) Neckties. (a) Black, bow (worn after retreat) (para 27–19a). (b) Black,…

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Army White Uniform—Male

Service cap, Army white

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…

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Army White Uniform—Male

Occasions for wear

a. The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army white uniform. (1) On duty in all areas, when appropriate and authorized by the local commander. (2) Off duty, for social occasions. b. Personnel may wear the Army white uniform with either the black bow tie or the black four-in-hand tie. When worn with a black bow tie, the Army white uniform constitutes a dress uniform and corresponds to a civilian summer tuxedo.…

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Army White Uniform—Male

Coat, Army white

a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The 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 the front and back. The coat is fitted slightly at the waist, conforming to body shape without tightness and with no prominent flare. c. Coat sleeve ornamentation. (1) General officers. The sleeve has a…

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