Maternity Work Uniform

Insignia and accouterments

The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on the maternity work uniform. a. Badges, special skill (para 29–17). b. Brassards (para 28–29). c. Branch insignia (paras 28–10b and 28–12b). d. Grade insignia (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7). e. Headgear insignia (para 28–3). f. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization (para 28–16e(2)). g. Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (para 28–17c(2)). h. Name and U.S. Army distinguishing tapes (paras 28–24a and 28–24b). i. Organizational flash…

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Maternity Work Uniform

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. Fabric is 100 percent ripstop cotton (old fabric blend), or a 50/50 nylon and cotton ripstop poplin (new fabric blend). b. Uniform composition. (1) Beret (para 3–2b(1)). (2) Cap, patrol (formerly BDU) (para 3–2b(2)). (3) Coat, cold weather, camouflage pattern (para 3–2a(1)). (4) Coat, maternity, woodland camouflage pattern. A single-breasted coat style design with a collar, two patch pockets with flaps, a straight-cut bottom, sleeve tabs, and pleated side-body panels with take-up…

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Maternity Work Uniform

Occasions for wear

a. The maternity work uniform is worn on duty when prescribed by the commander. Females may wear the maternity work BDUs off post unless prohibited by the commander. They may not wear the maternity work uniform for commercial travel, unless authorized by para 1–10c of this regulation. Soldiers may not wear the maternity work uniform in establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the establishment sells alcohol and food, soldiers may not wear utility uniforms if…

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Maternity Work Uniform Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms

General guidelines

a. These uniforms are designed to fit loosely; alterations to make them fit tightly are not authorized. A tight fit reduces the airflow needed for ventilation and cooling. The only alterations authorized are those listed in AR 700-84. Personnel are authorized to mix and match hot-weather and enhanced hot-weather coats, trousers, and patrol caps. However, personnel may not mix hot-weather and temperate uniform items, to include the patrol cap. b. The coat is worn outside…

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