DA PAM 670-1: 12-2. Composition

12-2. Composition

a. The female ASU and dress variation consist of the following:

(1) Coat, Army blue, female (Army blue 450 or 150) (see para 12–7).

(2) Slacks (see para 12–8).

(a) Light blue (Army blue 451 or 151).

(b) Dark blue (general officers only) (Army blue 450 or 150).

(3) Skirt, blue (optional) (Army blue 450 or 150) (see para 12–9).

(4) Shirt, white, short- or long-sleeved (see para 12–10).

(5) Neck tab, black, service (see para 20–21b).

(6) Undergarments (see para 20–32).

(7) Belt, black, web waist, brass tip; and buckle, belt, brass (see paras 20–3c and 20–3e).

(8) Headgear (see paras 12–11 and 20–4).

(9) Footwear (see para 20–27).

(10) Socks or stockings (see para 20–28).

b. The variations of the female ASU are as follows:

(1) The female Class A ASU includes the Army blue coat, slacks or skirt (optional), white short- or long-sleeved

shirt, and black service neck tab (see figs 12–1 through 12–5 and 12–8). The beret is the standard headgear worn with this uniform (see paras 12–3 and 12–5 for accessories and other items authorized for wear on the female Class A ASU).

(2) The female Class B ASU includes the Army blue slacks or skirt (optional) and white short- or long-sleeved

shirt. Soldiers will wear a black service neck tab with the long-sleeved white shirt (see figs 12–6 and 12–7). The beret is the standard headgear worn with this uniform (see paras 12–3 and 12–5 for accessories and other items authorized for wear on the female Class B ASU).

(3) The female ASU dress variation includes the Army blue coat, slacks or skirt (optional), long-sleeved white

shirt, and black service neck tab. When this uniform is worn for evening social occasions (after retreat), headgear is not required. Combat boots and organizational items (such as brassards and MP accessories) are not authorized for wear with the female ASU dress variation (see fig 12–8) (see paras 12–3 and 12–5 for accessories and other items authorized for wear on the female ASU dress variation).