Current (2021)

AR 670-1: 5-3. Occasions for wear

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The maternity work uniform is worn on duty when prescribed by the commander and may be worn off-post. It is not authorized in establishments primarily selling alcohol, not appropriate for off-installation social or official functions, and not authorized for field wear.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

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5-3. Occasions for wear

a. All-purpose wear. The maternity work uniform is issued as an organizational utility or field maternity uniform

and is not intended for wear when other maternity uniforms are more appropriate.

b. Approved wear.

(1) The maternity work uniform is worn on duty when prescribed by the commander. Females may wear the ma-

ternity work uniforms off-post, unless prohibited by the commander.

(2) Soldiers may wear the maternity work uniform for commercial travel per paragraphs 3–7b through 3–7c.

c. Restrictions on wear.

(1) Personnel may not wear the maternity work uniform in off-post establishments that primarily sell alcohol for

consumption on the premises. If the off-post establishment sells alcohol and food for consumption on the premises, Soldiers may not wear the maternity work uniform if their activities in the establishment center on the drinking of alcohol.

(2) The maternity work uniform is not normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the in-

stallation, such as memorial services, funerals, weddings, inaugurals, patriotic ceremonies, and similar functions.

(3) Commanders may further restrict wear of the maternity work uniform per paragraphs 2–6, 2–7a, and 2–7b.

d. Organizational equipment items. The commander may prescribe organizational and individual equipment items

in accordance with CTA 50–900 when the maternity work uniform is prescribed for parades, reviews, and ceremonies.

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