DA PAM 670-1: 17-8. Skirts, blue mess and blue evening mess
Quick Answer
The blue mess skirt is knee-length with a one-piece front, four-piece back, left-side slide fastener, and sewn-on waistband. The blue evening mess skirt is full-length with the same construction plus an overlapped center back pleat. Both are fully lined.
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View DA PAM 670-1, Section 17-8 (Pages 115-116)Full Details
17-8. Skirts, blue mess and blue evening mess
a. Design. The blue mess and blue evening mess skirts will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description.
(1) The Army blue mess skirt is knee-length with a one-piece front with waist darts (one on each side), a four-piece
back, a slide fastener closure on the left side, and a sewn-on waistband that is closed with three hooks and eyes. The skirt is fully lined.
(2) The Army blue evening mess skirt is full-length with a one-piece front with waist darts (one on each side), a
four-piece back, a slide fastener closure on the left side, a sewn-on waistband that is closed with three hooks and eyes, and an overlapped center back pleat. The skirt is fully lined.
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