Air Force officials have authorized wear of the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU), the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) and the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) for commercial travel while in an official capacity throughout CONUS.

Airmen traveling in the Utility Uniform are reminded to keep a professional appearance as public opinion is paramount to confidence in the Air Force.

Approximately 800 responses were received by the first Air Force Virtual Uniform Board since March of this year.  Airmen were able to submit uniform change requests via the IPDS between 5 March and 14 April.  Change requests are reviewed by the Uniform Enterprise Working Group. The group acts as non-voting advisor's to the Uniform Board. 

The 98th Air Force Uniform Board convenes during May to review the submissions and advisor's comments.  The board then votes to determine if suggestions from Airmen should be approved, disapproved or recommended for further action. 

Uniform Board voting membership is made up of Officers and enlisted Airmen.  Members are tasked with evaluating recommendations and voting on behalf of their major command.  The Air Force Manpower Agency developed a module which allows Virtual Uniform Board Members to log in from around the world.  Results are consolidated and an overall board recommendation is forwarded to the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Master Sergeant of the AIr Force, for review.  The Chief of Staff of the Air Force will then be briefed on the board results and determine final disposition of uniform board recommendations.

Note:  Airmen can continue submitting recommendations year round out of cycle. Recommendations not considered on the current board will be considered during the next scheduled uniform board.

• SUMMER SEASON (Begins with the change to DST): 
  
  -Blue Dress A/B Uniform (NCOs and below)/D
  -Blue -White Dress A/B Uniform (SNCOs and Officers)
  -Service Alpha A/C Uniform
  -Desert MARPAT Combat Utility Uniform with sleeves up
  
• WINTER SEASON (Begins with the change from DST):
  
  -Blue Dress A/B/C Uniform
  -Service Alpha A/B Uniform
  -Woodland MARPAT Combat Utility Uniform with sleeves down
  

• Weight, approx 2 lbs per boot
• Partial speed lace closure system
• Boot leather is breathable, water-resistant, flesh out and mildew resistant

Temperate Weather Combat Boots sizes range from 3N-16.5XW in mens, and 4RF-11WF in women's.

The boot is produced by 3 Manufacturer's.

Bates Uniform Footwear, Rockford, MI
www.batesfootwear.com

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Co, Belleville, IL
www.bellevilleshoe.comfederal/federal_4.htm#6

Danner, Inc, Portland, OR
www.danner.com/home.do



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