Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 19-4. Materials

Quick Answer

The female white jacket and skirt are made of polyester/rayon gabardine (6 or 8 oz) or polyester serge (6.5 oz), both in white. The black skirt (knee and full-length) is wool tropical (8.5 oz, shade 149) or polyester/wool plain weave (10 oz, shade 332).

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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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19-4. Materials

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

a. Female white jacket and skirt.

(1) Polyester and rayon blend in gabardine weave, 6- or 8-ounce weight, white.

(2) Texturized polyester serge, 6.5-ounce weight, white.

b. Black skirt, knee- and full-length.

(1) Wool tropical, 8.5-ounce weight, Army black shade 149.

(2) Polyester and wool blend in plain weave, 10-ounce weight, Army black shade 332.

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