Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 20-33. Vest

Quick Answer

The white vest is an optional purchase item, single-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, fastened with three detachable white buttons. Worn by male personnel with the Army white or blue evening mess uniforms.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

Full Details

20-33. Vest

a. Type. The vest is an optional purchase item.

b. Description. The materials are white cotton twill, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in tropical weave, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in twill weave, or white polyester-textured woven serge. The white vest is single-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastened with three detachable, small white buttons.

c. How worn. Male personnel will wear the white vest when wearing the Army white or blue evening mess uniforms.

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