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NAVADMIN 188/09 Navy Working Uniform Authorized for Off Base
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NAVADMIN 188/09 announced that Sailors are now authorized to wear the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) during routine stops off-base, and at eating establishments during workday. The new NWU wear policy differs from NAVADMIN 343/08 by allowing Sailors to make routine stops in their Navy Working Uniform. Under the new wear policy Sailors are allowed routine stops at gas stations, child care, convenience stores and banks.
NAVADMIN 188/09 states that the NWU or CUU is restricted inside the National Capital Region (NCR). Sailors on staffs may not wear the above uniforms as the uniform of the day. In some cases Commander's may make exceptions to the above policy.
NAVADMIN 188/09 announced that Sailors are now authorized to wear the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) during routine stops off-base, and at eating establishments during workday. The new NWU wear policy differs from NAVADMIN 343/08 by allowing Sailors to make routine stops in their Navy Working Uniform. Under the new wear policy Sailors are allowed routine stops at gas stations, child care, convenience stores and banks.
NAVADMIN 188/09 states that the NWU or CUU is restricted inside the National Capital Region (NCR). Sailors on staffs may not wear the above uniforms as the uniform of the day. In some cases Commander's may make exceptions to the above policy.
Anthropologists Conduct Army and Marine Corps Uniform Research
Lt Jennifer Gragg from AFPS is reporting that the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research Center is conducting research to help design better uniforms in support of the Army and Marine Corps. Thousands of soldiers and Marines have been had their body dimensions measured and entered into a database. The database will be used to conduct research and determine uniform applications for the modern military over the next 10 to 15 years. The centers research will be used to help design everything designed or purchased for future warfighters.
The Army has maintained a database dating back to WWII and is comprised of 132 body dimensions from over 9,000 soldiers. The last Army survey was conducted in 1988. Everything soldiers wear today is based somewhat on that survey. The Marine Corps' last survey was conducted in 1994.
Everything soldiers carry or wear is based upon research by Army anthropologists.
Resources:
Scientists look at how uniforms fit Scientists look at how uniforms fit
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Air Force 98th Virtual Uniform Board Results
Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office reported that the Air Force has announced policy updates from the 98th Virtual Air Force Uniform Board
The following is an overview of Air Force Uniform Board Policy changes:
-Effective 1 Oct, 2010 trousers on utility uniforms will be tucked (no longer optional) into boots to give a bloused appearance.
-The All-Purpose Environmental Clothing System liner (green fleece) is now authorized for wear Air Force-wide as an outer garment. (Name, rank and service designators are authorized)
-Personal Cell Phones may be used by Airmen when walking. Cell phones may be worn on the right or left sides, but must be conservative in color. Cell phone use is no excuse for proper Military customs and courtesies. (In other words talking on the cell phone is not an excuse for not saluting). Hands free devices worn on the ears are prohibited.
-Effective 1 Jan, 2010, chevron's will be worn on the sleeves of the light weight blue jacket instead of metal insignias on the collar.
-Boot laces must be tucked in.
-The Airman Battle Uniform lower leg pocket length will increase by approximately 1/2 inch.
- Airmen who are awarded the Army Parachute Riggers badge are authorized to wear it on all uniform combinations. On the ABU and Battle Dress Uniforms the badge will be blue. On the DCU the badge will be brown.
-The black Army Air Assault Badge is authorized for wear on the Battle Dress Uniform upon graduation from Air Assault School.
-Air Force Organizational Ball Caps are not authorized to be attached to either DCU trouser leg cargo pocket.
The Air Force plans on releasing follow-on messages with further guidance. The above information will be also incorporated into AFI 36-2903.
Airmen can read more information in Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle's article Air Force officials update uniform board decisions.
The following is an overview of Air Force Uniform Board Policy changes:
-Effective 1 Oct, 2010 trousers on utility uniforms will be tucked (no longer optional) into boots to give a bloused appearance.
-The All-Purpose Environmental Clothing System liner (green fleece) is now authorized for wear Air Force-wide as an outer garment. (Name, rank and service designators are authorized)
-Personal Cell Phones may be used by Airmen when walking. Cell phones may be worn on the right or left sides, but must be conservative in color. Cell phone use is no excuse for proper Military customs and courtesies. (In other words talking on the cell phone is not an excuse for not saluting). Hands free devices worn on the ears are prohibited.
-Effective 1 Jan, 2010, chevron's will be worn on the sleeves of the light weight blue jacket instead of metal insignias on the collar.
-Boot laces must be tucked in.
-The Airman Battle Uniform lower leg pocket length will increase by approximately 1/2 inch.
- Airmen who are awarded the Army Parachute Riggers badge are authorized to wear it on all uniform combinations. On the ABU and Battle Dress Uniforms the badge will be blue. On the DCU the badge will be brown.
-The black Army Air Assault Badge is authorized for wear on the Battle Dress Uniform upon graduation from Air Assault School.
-Air Force Organizational Ball Caps are not authorized to be attached to either DCU trouser leg cargo pocket.
The Air Force plans on releasing follow-on messages with further guidance. The above information will be also incorporated into AFI 36-2903.
Airmen can read more information in Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle's article Air Force officials update uniform board decisions.
Stain-resistant boot research under way
The Air Force Uniform Office is conducting testing and research in order to find a stain-resistant ABU Utility boot that is low maintenance and will not stain. The goal is to find and test boots that are similar to the current black leather boot, but are Sage Green in color. They intend to find a boot that is easy to clean, doesn't stain and won't show scuffs or wear from flight line or other use.
200 Airmen are projected to participate in testing this summer at Luke Air Force Base.
Airman can find more information on the new Air Force Boot testing from Bradley Bradley Jessmer at AFNS.
200 Airmen are projected to participate in testing this summer at Luke Air Force Base.
Airman can find more information on the new Air Force Boot testing from Bradley Bradley Jessmer at AFNS.
Airmen, Ensure you Buy Authorized ABUs.
The Air Force Uniform Office wants to make sure that all Airman understand that they should only purchase Air Force authorized ABUs. The Air Force has only authorized an All-Season ABU for wear service wide.
The currently issued ABU was designed for all climates and is only available from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service.
The only exception is the 100% cotton Airman Battle Uniform which is only authorized for firefighter and electrician career fields.
Rip-stop material is not authorized and any claims by vendors selling a summer ABU are not authorized by the Air Force.
The Air Force Uniform Office wants to ensure that Airman are purchasing and wearing uniforms that are authorized by the Air Force. Airman that purchase uniforms from anywhere other than the exchange are risk of having an inferior uniforms.
Airman can find more information at the AF.mil website.
Chief Announces Navy Uniform Changes
U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Derek M. Poole (Released)
Navy uniform policy changes were announced in NAVADMIN 149/09 published on 20 May 2009. Navy uniform policy changes include Navy PT Uniforms, Navy Maternty Uniforms, the Air Force Space Badge and changes to Navy Uniform Board Membership.
- High Performance Navy PTU: A high performance Navy Physical Training Uniform (PTU) was approved for development and Fleet introduction during winter of 2009. The new high performance Navy PTU will be optional and can be worn in lieu of the standard issue PTU. More information will follow in future NAVADMINs.
-Navy PT Uniform Fitness Suit: A wear test will be conducted during fall of 2009. The fitness suit with the best performance will be chosen to replace or augment current Navy sweat pants and shirts. More information will follow in future NAVADMINs.
-Navy Service Maternity Uniform: Effective immediately female sailors (E1-E6) are authorized to wear the current (E7-O10) Service Khaki (100% CNT) Maternity Blouse with Winter Blue Maternity Slack/skirt as the new Navy Service Maternity Uniform.
-Air Force Space Badge: Effective immediately Navy personnel are no longer authorized to wear the USAF Space Badge. The USAF Space Badge has been redesigned & reclassified as an Air Force qualification/warfare insignia. Sailors cannot qualify for the new insignia.
-Navy Uniform Board Changes: Navy Uniform Board membership has been revised to provide more fleet representation. Navy Uniform Board membership consists of:
-Chief of Naval Personnel (Uniform Board President)
-Commander, Navy Expeditionary Command
-Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command
-Director, Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education Policy Division (N13)
-Director, MPTE Resource Management Division (N10)
-Director, Diversity and Women's Policy Division (N134)
-Master Chief Pettery Officer of the Navy
-Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Fleet Master Chief
-Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Fleet Master Chief
-Chief of Naval Personnel/Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (N1) Fleet Master Chief
Non-voting Members:
-Superintendant, U.S. Naval Academy
-Commander, Naval Installations Command Force Master Chief
-Commander, Navy Education & Training Command
-Chief of Navy Reserve Force Master Chief
-Two (O5/E9) female representatives from Pacific Fleet & Atlantic Fleet
Sailors can find more detailed information in NAVADMIN 149/09.
Navy Uniform Board Report - Navy Uniform Updates
NAVADMIN 051/09 announced the Navy Uniform Changes recommended by the 13 Nov 2008 Navy Uniform Board and approved by the CNO.
The following is an overview of Navy Uniform Changes
-Sailors assigned to National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) facilities in CONUS and Hawaii are authorized to wear the NSA/CSS Service Badge.
-The Professional Aviation Maintenance Officer (PAMO) Designation insignia design has been approved. It is authorized for wear by Aviation Maintenance Officers who have successfully completed the PAMO qualification.
-Due to an increase in Navy Service Uniform availability the NSU will be available to purchase via designated Navy Exchange Uniform centers for Naval/Capital District Washington beginning in Feb 2009 and Tidewater beginning in Apr 2009. All other Navy Service Uniform rollouts remain as planned. Any changes will be announced via NAVADMIN.
Sailors can find more information in NAVADMIN 051/09.
USAF PT Uniform changes approved
Photo from Air Force Times
Col. Steve Gray from the 77th Aeronautical Systems Group Human Systems Program Office reports that Officials from the USAF Uniform Program Office have announced approved changes to the Air Force PT Uniform.
-Improved USAF Running suit design. Thinner, more flexible fabric. Streamlined design by removing collar hood and should vents. The Running suit redesign also includes a new liner with antimicrobial properties that will shed moisture at a faster rate.
- Improved USAF PT shorts. Softer, more flexible fabric, side-pockets, increased inseam length, and redesigned inner liner.
-Improved Air Force PT shirt. Lighter weight, higher performance fabric. Moisture wicking properties and odor reduction.
-Optional authorized Air Force PT gear for wear. New long sleeve T-shirt and sweatshirt are now available for purchase through the Army Air Force Exchange System. Optional running shorts to be introduced this summer.
New Air Force PT Uniform changes should be fielded in September:
Resources:
New PT Uniform get the go-ahead
New uniforms: Comfortable, functional are goals
Air Force Standardizes Informal Uniform
The Air Force Chief of Staff has approved standardization of the Air Force Informal Uniform. The USAF Informal Uniform will be mandatory for wear by all Air Force Personal beginning 1 Jan, 2011.
The change is a result of the 96th Air Force Uniform Board. The Air Force Chief of Staff for Manpower, Lt. Gen Newton, said "Standardizing this uniform will help demonstrate the professionalism of the Airmen wearing it while providing functionality during distinctive duties, travel and special events,"
The Air Force Informal Uniform includes:
-Dark blue, short or long-sleeved shirt with a "U.S. Air Force" logo on the front, upper left chest and a white functional identification monogram on the left sleeve above the elbow.
-Brushed silver name tags with rank and last name will be worn. Occupational badges are optional for wear. If worn, the badge should be centered a half inch above the name tag.
-White V-neck collar undershirt.
-Trousers will be pleated, khaki slacks without cuffs. Shorts are not authorized. A black belt with a silver clasp should be worn.
-Shoes will be plain, black business casual low quarters or plain black athletic shoes with black socks.
-A dark blue watch cap or baseball cap with the logo, "USAF" may be worn outdoors only. Also, a dark blue jacket with a removable fleece liner and small "USAF" logo on the front upper left chest is authorized for wear.
Resources:
Airmen can find more information on Air Force Link
Soldiers Prefer Patrol Caps to Black Berets
After eight years wearing the Army Black Beret some soldiers are calling for a return to the Army Patrol Cap. The Pacific Stars and Stripes is reporting that soldiers are dissatisfied with the Black Beret saying it isn't functional. It does not keep the sun out of your eyes.
Comments were made at the recent 8th Army Family Action Plan conference. A group of delegates recommended that the Army Beret be dropped in favor of the lighter Patrol Cap. Delegates said Patrol Caps are lighter, block the sun, are water proof and absorb sweat better.
Soldiers other complaints about the Black Beret are:
-Black Beret doesn't match the ACU
-Has to be shaved, washed and dried and doesn't easily hold its shape
-Is twice as costly as a Patrol Cap
-No standard way to wear the Beret.