Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 18-4. Materials

Quick Answer

The male white mess jacket and vest are made of cotton twill (8.2 oz), polyester/wool tropical weave (9 oz), polyester/wool gabardine (10.5 oz), or polyester woven serge (6.5 oz), all in white. Trousers are commercial black tuxedo-type lightweight material.

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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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18-4. Materials

The male white mess uniform will be made of the following materials and shades:

a. Male white mess jacket and vest.

(1) Cotton twill, 8.2-ounce weight, white.

(2) Polyester and wool blend in plain weave, 9-ounce tropical weight, white.

(3) Polyester and wool blend in gabardine, 10.5-ounce weight, white.

(4) Polyester texturized woven serge, 6.5-ounce weight, white.

b. Trousers. Commercial, black, of a tuxedo-type lightweight material.

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