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NAVADMIN 164/12: New Navy Uniform Regulations for 2012
NAVADMIN 164/12 announces CNO approved Navy Uniform Policy changes proposed during the 24 January 2012 and 3 April 2012 Navy Uniform Boards.
A summary of approved Navy Uniform Policy changes are:
NAVY SECURITY FORCE IDENTIFICATION BADGES
U.S. NAVY SECURITY FORCE IDENTIFICATION BADGE/PATCH WILL BE STANDARDIZED IN DESIGN AND COLOR REFLECTING THREE CATEGORIES OF SECURITY DUTIES: U.S. NAVY SECURITY FORCES, U.S. NAVY CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST AND U.S. NAVY COMMAND MASTER-AT-ARMS.
SECURITY BADGES WILL BE METAL OR EMBROIDERED PATCHES, GOLD IN COLOR, BLACK LETTERING AND APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 INCH IN HEIGHT BY 1 3/4 INCH IN WIDTH. METAL BADGES WILL BE STAMPED WITH RAISED INSIGNIA. THE FACE OF THE BADGE/PATCH WILL HAVE A RIGHT FACING EAGLE PERCHED ATOP A WREATHED SHIELD.
NEW SECURITY FORCE IDENTIFICATION BADGES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COMMAND PURCHASE AS A CONTROLLED ITEM VIA THE DEFENSE LOGISTIC AGENCY (DLA) COMMENCING IN JUNE 2013. THE PROCEDURE FOR ORDERING THE NEW SECURITY BADGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA FUTURE NAVADMIN.
STRATEGIC SEALIFT OFFICER WARFARE INSIGNIA (SSOWI)
THE STRATEGIC SEALIFT OFFICER WARFARE INSIGNIA IS APPROVED FOR WEAR BY OFFICERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN OPNAVINST 1534.1D.
DESCRIPTION. GOLD, TWO AND THREE-QUARTER INCHES BY SEVEN EIGHTHS OF AN INCH IN DIMENSION, REFLECTING THE BACKGROUND OF AN EAGLE FROM THE USS CONSTITUTION'S STERN, CROSSED NAVAL OFFICER SWORDS AND A U.S. SHIELD WITH FOULED ANCHOR FROM THE US MERCHANT MARINE FLAG.
AVAILABILITY. THE SSOWI WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE VIA NAVY EXCHANGE UNIFORM CENTERS, ON-LINE, AND 1-800 CALL CENTERS APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS AFTER THE RELEASE OF THIS NAVADMIN.
UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND (USCYBERCOM) IDENTIFICATION BADGE
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, SAILORS ASSIGNED TO THE STAFF OF U.S. CYBER FORCES ARE AUTHORIZED THE OPTIONAL WEAR OF THE USCYBERCOM IDENTIFICATION BADGE DURING THE DURATION OF THEIR ASSIGNMENT ONLY.
MARINE CORPS COMBATANT DIVER (MCD) BREAST INSIGNIA
EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE RELEASE OF THIS NAVADMIN, THE MCD BREAST INSIGNIA IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR ON NAVY UNIFORMS BY PERSONNEL THAT SUCCESSFULLY MEET ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN MILPERSMAN ARTICLE 1220-101.
DESCRIPTION. THE MARINE CORPS COMBATANT DIVER INSIGNIA IS A GOLD
PIN APPROXIMATELY 1-INCH HIGH AND 15/16 INCH WIDE, CONSISTING OF WET SUIT HEADGEAR AND LOW PROFILE FACEMASK WITH CHEST MOUNTED BREATHING APPARATUS. THE INSIGNIA IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN A MINIATURE SIZE (1/2" X 1/2") FOR WEAR WITH DINNER DRESS UNIFORMS. AN EMBROIDERED PATCH FOR WEAR WITH WORKING UNIFORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT A LATER DATE AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA FUTURE NAVADMIN.
THE MCD IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE VIA NAVY EXCHANGES UNIFORM CENTERS, ON-LINE AND 1-800 CALL CENTERS.
SERVICE DRESS KHAKI (SDK)
THE CNO HAS APPROVED THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGN SDK FOR OPTIONAL WEAR. DETAILED GUIDANCE ON THE OCCASION FOR WEAR, FLEET AVAILABILITY AND WEAR COMMENCEMENT DATE WILL BE PROMULGATED IN A FUTURE NAVADMIN.
UPON AVAILABILITY, THE SDK WILL BE SOLD VIA SPECIAL ORDER FROM NAVY EXCHANGE SERVICE COMMAND (NEXCOM) UNIFORM CENTERS. BECAUSE IT WILL BE AN OPTIONAL UNIFORM, THE COST TO OWN WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE SDK MUST ONLY BE PURCHASED FROM AN OFFICIAL NAVY-CERTIFIED SOURCE.
E1-E6 SERVICE DRESS BLUE (SD
AN IMPROVED DESIGN OF THE MALE E1-E6 SERVICE DRESS BLUE UNIFORM IS APPROVED. SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING FLEET AVAILABILITY WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA A FUTURE NAVADMIN.
THE NEW DESIGN INCORPORATES A SIDE ACCESS ZIPPER ON THE JUMPER AND A HIDDEN CENTER ZIPPER ON THE TROUSERS. THE TRADITIONAL 13 BUTTONS ARE COSMETICALLY ATTACHED AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. OCCASION FOR WEAR. PRESCRIBED FOR WEAR YEAR-ROUND TO ALL OFFICIAL
FUNCTIONS WHEN DINNER DRESS OR FULL DRESS UNIFORMS ARE NOT PRESCRIBED AND
CIVILIAN EQUIVALENT DRESS IS COAT AND TIE.
INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW MALE E1-E6 SDB IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN 1 OCTOBER 2015 AT RTC GREAT LAKES. FLEET AVAILABILITY WILL COMMENCE 1 OCTOBER 2018.
E1-E6 SERVICE DRESS WHITE (SDW)
AN IMPROVED DESIGN JUMPER STYLE SERVICE DRESS WHITE JUMPER IS APPROVED. SPECIFIC DETAILS REGARDING FLEET AVAILABILITY WILL BE PROVIDED VIA A FUTURE NAVADMIN.
THE IMPROVED DESIGN JUMPER STYLE SERVICE DRESS WHITE JUMPER INCORPORATES A SIDE ACCESS ZIPPER, FRONT AND REAR YOKE, NAVY BLUE PIPING ON THE FLAP, SLEEVE CUFFS WITH NAVY BLUE PIPING AND BUTTON FASTENERS. OCCASION FOR WEAR. MAY BE PRESCRIBED FOR SUMMER WEAR AND WHEN DINNER DRESS OR FULL DRESS UNIFORMS ARE NOT PRESCRIBED AND CIVILIAN EQUIVALENT IS COAT AND TIE.
INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW E1-E6 SDW WILL BEGIN 1 OCTOBER 2015 AT RTC GREAT LAKES. FLEET AVAILABILITY WILL COMMENCE1 OCTOBER 2018.
KHAKI MATERNITY BLOUSE
A REDESIGNED KHAKI MATERNITY BLOUSE FOR ENLISTED AND OFFICER FEMALES HAS BEEN APPROVED.
THE NEW KHAKI MATERNITY TOP IS MADE OF 100 PERCENT POLYESTER FABRIC. DESIGN FEATURES INCLUDE: ADJUSTABLE WAIST SIDE TABS WITH THREE BUTTONS, HIDDEN VERTICAL SIDE POCKETS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE SEAMS AND AN OPENED NOTCHED COLLAR.
THE NEWLY DESIGNED MATERNITY TOP IS SHORTER IN LENGTH THAN THE CURRENT DESIGN
AND IS AVAILABLE IN REGULAR AND LONG LENGTHS.
OCCASION FOR WEAR. THE REDESIGNED KHAKI MATERNITY BLOUSE WILL BE
AN OPTIONAL SERVICE UNIFORM COMPONENT WORN WITH APPLICABLE SERVICE UNIFORMS
UNTIL 1 APRIL 2015 WHEN IT WILL THEN BECOME MANDATORY AS NEEDED.
AVAILABILITY. THE REDESIGNED KHAKI MATERNITY TOP WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FLEET PURCHASE 1 JUNE 2013. UPON AVAILABILITY, THE NEW MATERNITY TOP MAY BE PURCHASED VIA NAVY EXCHANGE UNIFORM CENTERS, ON-LINE AND 1-800 CALL CENTERS.
NAVY FLIGHT SUIT REVISED OCCASION AND MANNER OF WEAR
EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE RELEASE OF THIS MESSAGE, FLIGHT SUIT OCCASION FOR WEAR IS ALIGNED WITH THE NWU OCCASION FOR WEAR POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN REF C, PARAGRAPHS 3 AND 4. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ONE-PIECE FLIGHT SUITS ONLY. THIS DECISION UPDATES THE MANNER AND OCCASION FOR WEAR POLICIES CONTAINED IN REFS A AND C.
OCCASION FOR WEAR: GREEN FLIGHT SUITS WILL BE THE PRIMARY FLIGHT SUIT WORN IN CONUS. TAN FLIGHT SUITS WILL ONLY BE WORN IN CONUS IN HOT WEATHER ENVIRONMENTS (FALLON, EL CENTRO, CHINA LAKE, LEMOORE, ETC.) AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TYCOM.
FLIGHT SUIT OUTER WEAR: BROWN LEATHER JACKET. GREEN NOMEX JACKETS ARE ONLY AUHTORIZED ON BASE AND AFLOAT. HEAD GEAR: KHAKI GARRISON CAP FOR OFFICERS AND CHIEFS, BLACK GARRISON CAP FOR E1-E6. BALLCAPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR OFF-BASE WEAR.
NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I PARKA
EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE RELEASE OF THIS NAVADMIN, OPTIONAL WEAR OF NAMETAPES ON THE LEFT SHOULDER POCKET FLAP OF THE NWU TYPE I PARKA IS AUTHORIZED. EFFECTIVE 1 OCTOBER 2013, NAME TAPES ON THE LEFT SHOULDER POCKET FLAP OF THE NWU TYPE I PARKA WILL BE MANDATORY.
THE WEARER'S LAST NAME WILL BE EMBROIDERED QQQQ ON THE MATCHING PATTERN NWU FABRIC STRIP. NAMETAPES WORN BY E1-E6 PERSONNEL WILL BE SILVER IN COLOR. NAMETAPES WORN BY E7 AND ABOVE PERSONNEL WILL BE GOLD.
NAMETAPES MAY BE PURCHASED VIA NAVY EXCHANGE UNIFORM CENTERS, ON-
LINE AND 1-800 CALL CENTERS. DURING THE OPTIONAL WEAR PERIOD, NAMETAPES WILL BE PURCHASED AT THE SAILOR'S EXPENSE. ONCE MANDATORY, ENLISTED SAILORS WILL RECEIVE A CLOTHING REPLACEMENT ALLOWANCE (CRA) ADJUSTMENT TO FACILITATE PURCHASE OF ONE ADDITIONAL NAMETAPE FOR THE NWU TYPE I PARKA.
NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I
EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE RELEASE OF THIS NAVADMIN, THE OPTIONAL WEAR OF A RIGGERS BELT IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE NWU TYPE I.
ONE AND THREE-FOURTH INCH WIDE, ONE PIECE ADJUSTABLE NYLON WEBBING, METAL OR PLASTIC BUCKLE WITH OR WITHOUT D RING.RIGGER BELTS WORN BY E1-E6 PERSONNEL WILL BE BLACK IN COLOR. RIGGER BELTS WORN BY E7 AND ABOVE PERSONNEL WILL BE TAN/KHAKI.
NWU TYPE I GORE-TEX TROUSER
EFFECTIVE 60 DAYS FROM THE RELEASE OF THIS NAVADMIN, PERSONAL PURCHASE OF NWU PATTERN FOUL WEATHER GORE-TEX TROUSERS IS AUTHORIZED.
THE GORE-TEX TROUSER IS MADE OF LAMINATE MATERIAL AND INCORPORATES LOWER LEG SIDE ZIPPERS TO FACILITATE EASY DONNING AND DUFFING, AN ELASTICIZED WAIST TO PROVIDE FOR MULTIPLE SIZE WAISTS AND BELT LOOPS FOR STANDARD NAVY BELTS OR RIGGERS BELTS. IT HAS A WATERPROOF ONE-WAY FRONT ZIPPER CONCEALED BY A WELT WITH AN ADJUSTABLE WAIST DRAW CORD CLOSURES WITH BARREL LOCKS. THE TROUSERS ALSO CONTAINS TWO ANGLED FRONT HIP OPENINGS TO ACCESS NWU TYPE I TROUSER POCKETS WITH CONCEALED WATER RESISTANT SNAP FASTENER OPENING AND TWO BELLOWED THIGH CARGO POCKETS WITH FLAPS AND ADJUSTABLE LEG TABS. A NAMETAPE OF MATCHING NWU PATTERN AND FABRIC (CLOTH OR
GORE-TEX) WILL BE SEWN ON THE RIGHT LEG CARGO POCKET FLAP TO INDICATE OWNERSHIP.
GORE-TEX TROUSERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT SELECTED NAVY EXCHANGE UNIFORM CENTERS AND THE NAVY EXCHANGE UNIFORM SUPPORT CENTER VIA TELEPHONE AND ON-LINE COMMENCING 1 OCTOBER 2012.OPTIONALLY PURCHASED GORE-TEX TROUSERS WILL BE PURCHASED AT THE SAILOR'S EXPENSE.
ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE NEWLY APPROVED NAVY UNIFORM COMPONENTS AND INSIGNIAS WILL
BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON THE NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE WEBSITE AT
HTTP://WWW.PUBLIC.NAVY.MIL/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/UNIFORMS/PAGES/DEFAULT2.ASPX
Sailors for more detailed information see NAVADMIN 164/12
Intelligent Military Clothing Could Save US Lives
11 May 2012 05:14 PM ET
The Pentagon's wish list includes smart uniforms capable of reporting a soldier's wounds to medics and commanders.
When soldiers fall wounded on future battlefields, their smart uniforms may instantly report the location of gunshot wounds or even detect traces of nuclear, biological or chemical attacks in blood and sweat. That intelligent clothing could make a lifesaving difference in medical care and give U.S. commanders a sense of battles unfolding as casualties mount.
A paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, pulls security
during a combined U.S. – Afghan clearing operation April 28, 2012, in Ghazni province,
Afghanistan. He is set up in the ruins of an old kalat, or mud-wall building.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod
The smart uniforms would include medical sensors built into the fabric to monitor the health of U.S. troops, according to a notice issued by the Pentagon's Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on May 7. Such clothes would not only detect where wounds occurred and how deep they go, but also report a fallen soldier's location with GPS coordinates and pass along other critical information for battlefield medics.
Smart clothing fibers might even "estimate the depth of penetration" from bullets or shrapnel and how they affect surrounding organs, according to the DTRA solicitation. Sensors could also detect specific "biomarkers" in human blood, saliva, sweat or urine that reveal the presence of chemical or biological weapons, radiation from nuclear weapons or even traces of explosives left by a roadside bomb.
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Navy to test Gender Neutral Covers and Uniforms
US Navy male and female sailors may soon wear the same uniforms. According to the Navy Times unisex uniforms are a top priority of the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus. Juan Garcia, the Assistant for Navy Manpower and Reserve affairs said the service wants a Navy that looks and feels more uniform. “It’s a small thing, but separate covers was in some ways emblematic of a two-tiered sea service force,” “He wanted to take a look across the force where it was possible, where it made sense, with this study and if there’s an opportunity, to send a signal that our Navy ... reward[s] and keep[s] the best talent, regardless of gender.”
In an effort to further the "gender-blind" Navy, the Navy will test uniforms wear both males and females wear the same covers (Dixie Cups and Combination Covers). Navy officials will also test whether females should wear the same Blue Crackerjack uniforms as male sailors.
Navy Uniform testing begins with Dixie Cups and Combo Covers this summer with women assigned to ceremonial guard and the Fleet Forces and Pacific Fleet Bands. Naval Academy females will also take part in cover testing which begins in August, 2012. Navy Uniform Testing will be complete by January with over 1,050 female sailors, Officers and Chiefs and midshipmen taking part.
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Maxpedition JUMBO Versipack Review
Other JUMBO Versipack specifications include: A Water- and abrasion-resistant light-weight ballistic Nylon fabric; 3 zippered accessory pockets, 2 sleeve pockets and 1 drawstring pocket fitted for a 32oz./1L Nalgene water bottle or a radio; 3 places for modular expansion with other Maxpedition accessories using Malice clips.
Maxpedition JUMBO VERSIPACK - Khaki
External and internal shoulder strap keypers hold gloves and keys. The rear slip compartment is equipped with large Velcro patches. The Maxpedition JUMBO Versipack is triple polyurethane coated for high water resistance and all stress points are double stiched and box stitched for additional strenght and durability.
The Maxpedition JUMBO VERSIPACK - Khaki weighs 1.5 lbs and is very highly rated. It comes in ACU pattern, Black, Foliage Green, Khaki or Olive Drab.
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2012 Military Clothing Allowance Rates
DFAS just published the Military Clothing Allowance rates for 2012. (Effective 1 Oct, 2011)
The Clothing Allowance is to pay for a service man or woman's uniform and other clothing costs. Every service member receives an initial clothing allowance upon entering service. DoD policy allows each respective service Secretary or the Commandant of the Marine Corps to determine what uniforms are issued and maintained.
The following is an overview of 2012 Clothing Allowances by service for enlisted personnel only.
Initial Military Clothing Allowance
ARMY MALE: $1,438.78 FEMALE: $1,662.46
NAVY MALE: $1697.30 FEMALE: $1,921.22
USAF MALE: $1.428.29 FEMALE: $ 1,643.36
USMC MALE: $1,733.55 FEMALE: $1,788.80
2012 Cash Clothing Replacement Allowance
ARMY Clothing Allowance
Basic: MALE: $309.60 FEMALE: $345.60
Standard: MALE: $440.86 FEMALE: $493.76
Special: MALE: 0 FEMALE: 0
NAVY Clothing Allowance
Basic: MALE: $338.40 FEMALE: $338.40
Standard: MALE: $482.40 FEMALE: $338.40
Special: MALE: $716.40 FEMALE: $763.20
USAF Clothing Allowance
Basic: MALE: $230.40 FEMALE: $234.00
Standard: MALE: $331.20 FEMALE: $334.80
Special: MALE: 0 FEMALE: 0
USMC Clothing Allowance
Basic: MALE: $410.40 FEMALE: $414.00
Standard: MALE: $583.20 FEMALE: $604.80
Special: MALE: 0 FEMALE: 0
Resources:
2012 Military Pay Table
5.11 Tactical® Taclite Pro Pant Review
The 5.11 Tactical® Taclite Pro Pant is an extremely functional pant that maintains a neat, clean and professional appearance. Ideal for hot weather. Teflon treated for stain and soil resistance. It has excellent reviews as being durable, well-fitting and comfortable.
SIZES: 28-44 Waist / Even Inseams 30-36
COLORS: Black, Coyote, Dark Navy, TDU Green, TDU Khaki or Tundra
MARADMIN 695/11: USMC UNIFORM BOARD 212 RESULTS
MARADMIN 695/11 published the results of Marine Corps Uniform Board 212. The message was released on 5 Dec, 2011.
Highlights of CMC approved decisions are:
-Marines are authorized to wear commercial or organizational backpacks while dressed in camouflage utility uniforms. Backpacks must be conservative in nature with minimal logo representation. Authorized colors are black, olive brad, brown, tan or a combination or MARPAT.
-Combat Utility coat (blouse) will be worn with sleeves down year around.
-Honor Bracelets (or KIA Bracelets). Per ALMAR 043/11 Honor Bracelets are authorized for visible wear in uniform. Bracelets will be silver or black in color and 1/2 inch wide with engraving. Engraving includes Rank, Name, Date Captured/Missing/Killed, Operation/Location of action. Multiple names on one bracelet are authorized. Only one bracelet will be worn at at time.
UNCLASSIFIED//
MARADMIN 695/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CMC//
SUBJ/UNIFORM BOARD 212 RESULTS//
REF/A/DOC/MCUB/2 AUG 2011//
REF/B/DOC/MCUB/18 MAR 2008//
NARR/REF A CMC DECISION MEMO; UNIFORM BOARD 212/ REF B IS MCO P1020.34G CHANGE 1-5; THE MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS.//
POC/YA2 M. BOYT/-/MCUB/-/TEL703)432-3333 OR DSN 378-3333/EMAIL MARY.BOYT(AT)USMC.MIL/ AND MR. R. SLOAN/-/MCUB/-/TEL703)432-3299 OR DSN 378-3299/EMAIL RONALD.SLOAN.CTR(AT)SMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. PER REF A, ON 17 OCT 2011, CMC RENDERED DECISIONS ON UNIFORM BOARD NO. 212.
2. CMC DECISIONS ARE DETAILED BELOW.
A. AGENDA ITEM A: 8TH AND I SUPPLEMENTAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCES
(1) RECOMMENDATION 1: AUTHORIZE A SUPPLEMENTAL EVENING DRESS (CASH) ALLOWANCE FOR COMPANY GRADE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL AIDE PROGRAM. CMC DECISION: APPROVED.
(2) RECOMMENDATION 2(A): AUTHORIZE A SUPPLEMENTAL FEMALE DRESS CAP AND SERVICE CAP (CASH) ALLOWANCE TO ALL FEMALE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO MARINE BARRACKS 8TH AND I. CMC DECISION: APPROVED.
(3) RECOMMENDATION 2(: AUTHORIZE A SUPPLEMENTAL FEMALE SERVICE CAP ALLOWANCE TO ALL ENLISTED FEMALES (EXCLUDING DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS MEMBERS) ASSIGNED TO MARINE BARRACKS 8TH AND I. CMC DECISION: APPROVED.
B. AGENDA ITEM B: SUPPLEMENTAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR FIELD MEDICAL TRAINING BATTALIONS (FMT RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL CLOTHING ALLOWANCE FOR INSTRUCTORS AT FMTB-WEST AND EAST. CMC DECISION: APPROVED.
C. AGENDA ITEM C: WEAR OF COMMERCIAL BAGS IN UTILITIES RECOMMENDATION: AUTHORIZE THE WEAR OF BLACK, OLIVE DRAB, BROWN, TAN OR A COMBINATION THERE OF, OR MARPAT COMMERCIAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL BACKPACKS, OF A CONSERVATIVE NATURE WITH MINIMAL LOGO REPRESENTATION (MANUFACTURE TAGS/LOGOS IN SUBDUED COLORS NO LARGER THAN 5 INCHES LONG BY 2 INCHES WIDE), OVER BOTH SHOULDERS WITH THE MARINE CORPS COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORMS. CMC DECISION: APPROVED. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: CHANGE PARAGRAPH 1004.4.B OF REF B TO READ: "B. BLACK, OLIVE DRAB, BROWN, TAN OR A COMBINATION THERE OF, OR MARPAT COMMERCIAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL BACKPACKS, OF A CONSERVATIVE NATURE WITH MINIMAL LOGO REPRESENTATION (MANUFACTURE TAGS/LOGOS IN SUBDUED COLORS NO LARGER THAN 5 INCHES LONG BY 2 INCHES WIDE), ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR OVER BOTH SHOULDERS WITH THE MARINE CORPS COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORMS. THIS AUTHORITY DOES NOT EXTEND BEYOND COMMERCIAL/ORGANIZATIONALLY ISSUED BACKPACKS. GYM/DUFFEL BAGS, COMPUTER BAGS WILL CONTINUE TO BE HAND CARRIED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 3014, PURSES/HANDBAGS WILL NOT BE CARRIED (OVER THE SHOULDER, IN THE HAND OR OVER THE ARM) IN THE UTILITY UNIFORM."
D. AGENDA ITEM D: FEMALE SKIRT REQUIREMENT RECOMMENDATION: MAKE THE SERVICE, DRESS BLUE AND DRESS WHITE OFFICER AND ENLISTED SKIRTS OPTIONAL (THE SLACKS WOULD BE REQUIRED). CMC DECISION: DISAPPROVED. FEMALE MARINES WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN BOTH SKIRTS AND SLACKS.
E. AGENDA ITEM E: WARRANT OFFICER (WO) INSIGNIA DESIGN RECOMMENDATION: REVISE THE MARINE CORPS WO RANK INSIGNIA. CMC DECISION: DISAPPROVED.
F. AGENDA ITEM F: SLEEVE POSITION IN THE MC COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORM (MCCUU) RECOMMENDATION: REQUIRE THE SLEEVES OF THE MCCUU TO BE WORN DOWN, YEAR AROUND. CMC DECISION: APPROVED, EFFECTIVE 24 OCT 2011, AS ANNOUNCED VIA MARADMIN 621/11.
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTE: CHANGE PARAGRAPH 3038.3 OF REF B TO READ:
"3. THE COMBAT UTILITY COAT WILL BE WORN OUTSIDE THE TROUSERS. SLEEVES WILL BE WORN DOWN, YEAR AROUND. SLEEVE CUFFS SHOULD NOT BE FOLDED UP AND SHOULD BE BUTTONED SO THAT THE CUFF OF THE SLEEVE COVERS THE WRIST BONE TO A POINT 2 INCHES ABOVE THE SECOND JOINT FROM THE END OF THE THUMB. IN HOT WEATHER THE SLEEVE SHOULD BE LOOSELY CUFFED TO PROMOTE AIR CIRCULATION. IN TEMPERATE/COLD WEATHER THE SLEEVE CUFFS SHOULD BE TIGHTENED IN AN EFFORT TO RETAIN BODY HEAT. WHEN COMBAT BOOTS ARE WORN, THE TROUSERS WILL BE BLOUSED IN A NEAT UNIFORM MANNER. WHEN THE COMBAT UTILITY UNIFORM IS PRESCRIBED FOR PARADES, REVIEWS AND CEREMONIES, THE HELMET WITH CAMOUFLAGE COVER MAY ALSO BE PRESCRIBED."
3. HONOR BRACELETS. PER ALMAR 043/11, KIA BRACELETS, KNOWN OFFICIALLY AS "HONOR BRACELETS," ARE AUTHORIZED FOR VISIBLE WEAR IN UNIFORM. THE BELOW SUBPARAGRAPH HAS BEEN INCORPORATED INTO PARAGRAPH 1004.5.A: "(6) PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION (POW/MIA) AND HONOR BRACELETS (ALSO KNOWN AS KILLED IN ACTION (KIA) BRACELETS), ARE AUTHORIZED FOR VISIBLE WEAR IN UNIFORM. THE BRACELETS WILL BE SILVER OR BLACK IN COLOR, 1/2 INCH WIDE AND ENGRAVED WITH: RANK/ RATE, NAME, DATE CAPTURED/MISSING/ KILLED, AND OPERATION/ LOCATION THE INDIVIDUAL WAS CAPTURED/WENT MISSING/ KILLED. MULTIPLE NAMES ON ONE BRACELET ARE AUTHORIZED, BUT ONLY ONE BRACELET WILL BE WORN AT A TIME. NO OTHER BRACELETS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR IN UNIFORM."
4. MARINE CORPS RUNNING SUITS. ADD JACKET, ATHLETIC AND PANTS, ATHLETIC, QTY 1 EACH, TO THE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENT LISTS, TABLES 9-2 AND 9-1 OF REF B.
5. RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY COL J. D. ALFORD, PRESIDENT, PERMANENT MARINE CORPS UNIFORM BOARD.//
NAVADMIN 366/11 NWU WEAR RULES EXPANDED
NAVADMIN 366/11 published on 2 Dec, 2011 announces expanded occasion and revised manner of wear for the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I, II AND III.
The NAVADMIN updates NWU Regulations and takes effect on 1 Jan, 2012 for all CONUS, Hawaii and Guam commands and announces increased authorized stops that the NWU may be worn while commuting. The new policy allows the NWU to worn at selected venues as authorized by Commanding Officers or the Regional Commander.
NWU Type I, II and III occasion for wear
-The NWU Type (I,II,III) is authorized for commuting and all normal tasks associated with stops (child care, gas stations, off base shopping, DMV & dining) before, during and after the workday.
-As the Navy Working Uniform is not a liberty uniform alcohol consumption in NWUs while off-base is prohibited.
-Regional Commanders (Navy Uniform Regulations Para 1201.2) may further restrict uniform policy in their area.
-The NWU Type, I, II & III is authorized for wear at all locations with the exception of inside the Pentagon and the National Mall area bounded by Capitol Hill and surrounding Senate & House Offices, the White House & Executive Office Building, State Dept and all Monuments and Memorials. (Metro, Public Transportation and Slug Lines are authorized)
-The Navy Service Uniform & Service Dress Uniforms remain the Uniform of the Day at the above restricted locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).
-NWU wear on CONUS commercial travel (Airlines, Railway, Bus) is prohibited.
-NWU wear on commuter transportation (Metrorail, Metrobus, Commuter bus, VRE, Ferries) is authorized.
Resources for Sailors
NAVADMIN 366/11
Slides depicting NWU NCR prohibited wear areas
ALMAR 043/11: WEAR OF HONOR (KIA) BRACELETS IN UNIFORM
UNCLASSIFIED//
ALMAR 043/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS //
SUBJ/WEAR OF HONOR BRACELETS IN UNIFORM//
REF/A/MSGIDOC/CMC WASHINGTON DC MCUB/31MAR2003//
AMPN/REF A IS MCO P1030.34G W/CH 1-5, MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS.//
POC/M. BOYT/YA-2/UNIT:MCUB/NAME:QUANTICO VA/TEL:COML 703-432-3333 /TELSN 378-3333/EMAIL:MBOYT(AT)USMC.MIL//
POC/R. SLOAN/-/UNIT:MCUB/NAME:QUANTICO VA/TEL:COML 703-432-3299 /TELSN 378-3299
/EMAIL:ROBERT.SLOAN.CTR(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. MARINES, OUR CORPS HAS BEEN AT WAR SINCE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. THE ENSUING TEN YEARS OF CONTINUOUS COMBAT HAS CLAIMED THE LIVES OF MANY OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHOSE MEMORY WILL LIVE WITH US FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES. IT IS IN THIS SPIRIT OF REMEMBRANCE THAT I AM OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZING THE WEAR OF HONOR BRACELETS WHILE IN UNIFORM. HONORING OUR FALLEN IS IN KEEPING WITH OUR MOTTO OF SEMPER FIDELIS. ACCORDINGLY, THIS ALMAR ANNOUNCES REGULATIONS FOR THE WEAR OF HONOR BRACELETS IN UNIFORM. HONOR BRACELETS ARE SIMILAR IN DESIGN TO THE VIETNAM WAR ERA PRISONER OF WAR/MISSING IN ACTION BRACELETS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR PER REFERENCE (A), AND THE KILLED IN ACTION OR DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION BRACELETS FROM OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM WORN TO REMEMBER AND HONOR FALLEN FRIENDS AND FELLOW SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN.
2. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, HONOR BRACELETS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR IN UNIFORM SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
A. NO MORE THAN ONE BRACELET MAY BE WORN AT A TIME.
B. THE BRACELET WILL BE SILVER OR BLACK IN COLOR, 1/2 INCH WIDE, AND ENGRAVED WITH THE RANK/RATE, NAME, DATE CAPTURED/MISSING/DECEASED, AND OPERATION/LOCATION WHERE CAPTURED/MISSING/DECEASED. MULTIPLE NAMES ON THE SINGLE BRACELET ARE AUTHORIZED.
3. REFERENCE (A) WILL BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE.
4. SEMPER FIDELIS. JAMES F. AMOS, GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS, COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS.//