Hospital Duty and Maternity Uniforms—Female

Authorization for wear

The female hospital duty uniforms are authorized for year-round wear by all female officers in the ANC and the AMSC, and by enlisted females with a medical, dental, or veterinary MOS. The term “hospital duty uniform” used throughout this chapter refers to both the hospital duty and hospital duty maternity uniforms. (See figs 9–1 and 9–2.) [1] [2]

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Hospital Duty Uniform—Male

General guidelines

a. Enlisted and Army Nurse Corps personnel. When prescribed for wear, the hospital duty uniform is worn with the medical assistant’s smock worn over the white trousers. Officer personnel wear white oxford shoes and white socks with these uniforms. Wear of the white oxfords and white socks by enlisted personnel is optional. Enlisted personnel will otherwise wear black oxford shoes and black socks with this uniform. Personnel may wear the optional purchase, black windbreaker with…

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Hospital Duty Uniform—Male

Occasions for wear

The male hospital duty uniform is worn on duty in Army health care facilities, as prescribed by the medical commander. The hospital duty uniform is not authorized for travel or for wear off military installations, except when in transit between an individual’s quarters and duty station. The commander may authorize medical personnel to wear this uniform off post when providing support for activities in the civilian community, such as parades or ceremonies. (See para 2–6c…

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Hospital Duty Uniform—Male

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. The fabric is white, durable-press cotton and polyester. b. Uniform composition. The male hospital duty uniform normally comprises the items listed below. However, the medical facility commander may authorize variations to this uniform, using clothing items listed in CTA 50–900 and CTA 8–100. (1) Smock, men’s, medical assistant’s. The smock is short-sleeved with a left breast pocket, a front button closure, and a straight-cut bottom. (2) Smock, physician’s white. The smock is…

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Cold-Weather Uniform

General guidelines

a. The OG 108 uniform is designed to fit loosely, with tabs available for adjustment. Alterations are not authorized. Soldiers should not wear the OG 108 shirt and trousers as outer garments if they could become unduly soiled, snagged, or otherwise damaged in the performance of duties. When the shirt is worn as an outer garment, it is worn inside the trousers and a belt is worn with the trousers. When the trousers are worn…

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Cold-Weather Uniform

Composition and classification

a. The following are the components of the ECWCS. (1) Parka, cold-weather, camouflage. (a) The parka fabric is a triple-layer, laminated, waterproof, windproof, and moisture-vapor permeable nylon material. The garment repels water, but it is sufficiently porous to prevent moisture buildup from perspiration. The parka has a hood with an attachment piece that allows fastening of the fur ruff; inside map pockets that can be opened without unzipping the parka; two large lower cargo pockets,…

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Cold-Weather Uniform

Occasions for wear

Soldiers may wear the OG 108 uniform only on duty, when prescribed by the commander. The OG 108 uniform is not authorized for travel or for wear off military installations, except in transit between the individual’s quarters and duty station. (See para 1–10c for exceptions to this policy.) The OG 108 uniform is an organizationally issued field uniform and is not intended for wear as an all-purpose uniform when other uniforms are more appropriate. Personnel…

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