DA PAM 670-1: 17-6. General guidelines
Quick Answer
The knee-length mess skirt is worn 1 inch above to 2 inches below the knee crease; the evening mess skirt is full-length. Black pumps with sheer stockings are the only authorized footwear. No headgear is authorized because these uniforms are worn only after retreat.
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View DA PAM 670-1, Section 17-6 (Page 115)Full Details
17-6. General guidelines
a. Personnel will wear the knee-length mess skirt no longer than 1 inch above or 2 inches below the crease in the back of the knee. The blue evening mess skirt is worn full-length.
b. Personnel may wear the black dress gloves and black dress scarf when wearing the black all-weather coat. Personnel may wear white gloves with all uniforms.
c. The black pumps or the black fabric pumps with sheer stockings are the authorized footwear for the female blue mess and blue evening mess uniforms.
d. No headgear is authorized for wear by female personnel with the Army blue mess or blue evening mess uniforms because these uniforms are only authorized for wear after retreat (see AR 670–1).
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