Navy ACU wear regulations for Sailors
NAVADMIN 042/10 published 4 Feb, 2010 outlines Army Combat Uniform (ACU) wear regulations for Sailors serving with Army units and other services. The uniform regulation allows Sailors to wear the ACU when wearing the Navy equivalent is "inappropriate".
This should be at no cost and Sailors can apply for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for ACU uniform items through their chain of command.
NAVADMIN 042/10 stated that Sailors "who meet the criteria outlined in Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPER 156651) Chapter Six, Section Six, for authorized wear of the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), shall do so in accordance with U.S. Army Uniform Regulations and the following additional guidance:"
-ACU Headgear: Only the Patrol Cap or ACU Boonie hat is authorized when not wearing a helmet. Sailors are authorized to sew on rank insignia to the above head gear, including the helmet cover.
-ACU Name Tape/Service Insignia: Will be made with universal camouflage background and the placement will follow Army guidelines. Name tape is authorized on the ACU Patrol Cap.
-Navy Skill badges/Tapes, Unit Patches/Insignia and Sewn-on devices are not authorized.
-Subdued Pin on Breast Insignia (Warfare only): Authorized for wear in garrison only.
-U.S. Flag Insignia: Worn in accordance with Army uniform regulations.
-ACU Footwear: To be worn as authorized by the local Army Commander.
-Black Fleece Gortex Liner: Is authorized.
Sailors should refer to NAVADMIN 042/10 for more information
UPDATE - NAVADMIN 116/10
R 310158Z MAR 10
NAVADMIN 116/10
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR//
SUBJ/SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING
WITH AN ARMY UNIT//
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN CANCELS REF A AND PROVIDES UPDATED GUIDANCE REGARDING
SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING WITH
ARMY UNITS.
2. NAVY PERSONNEL WHO MEET THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS
(NAVPERS 156651) CHAPTER SIX, SECTION SIX FOR AUTHORIZED WEAR OF THE ARMY
COMBAT UNIFORM (ACU), SHALL DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. ARMY UNIFORM
REGULATIONS AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE:
A. HEADGEAR: SAILORS SHALL ONLY WEAR THE PATROL CAP OR ACU SUN
(BOONIE) HAT AS AUTHORIZED HEADGEAR WHEN NOT WEARING THE KEVLAR HELMET.
SEWN-
ON OR PIN-ON RANK INSIGNIA ARE AUTHORIZED ON THE ACU PATROL CAP, ACU SUN HAT,
AND KEVLAR CAMOUFLAGE COVER.
B. IDENTIFICATION TAPES: NAME, RANK INSIGNIA AND SERVICE NAME TAPES
SHALL BE MADE WITH UNIVERSAL CAMOUFLAGE BACKGROUND. THE PLACING OF RANK
INSIGNIA WILL FOLLOW ARMY GUIDELINES. NAME TAPE IS AUTHORIZED ON THE PATROL
CAP.
C. IDENTIFICATION BADGES: SKILL BADGES/SKILL TABS, AND IDENTIFICATION
BADGES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
D. UNIT PATCHES: ARMY UNIT PATCHES AND THE FIRST NAVY JACK
?DON'T TREAD ON ME FLAG? PATCH ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
E. INSIGNIA: THE WEAR OF SUBDUED PIN ON BREAST INSIGNIA (PRIMARY WARFARE
ONLY) IS AUTHORIZED IN GARRISON (I.E. CONUS) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL
U.S. ARMY COMMANDER. THE WEARING OF SUBDUED BREAST INSIGNIA WHILE DEPLOYED IS
PERMITTED ON FORWARD OPERATING BASES OR IN AREAS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE
WEAR
OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY
COMMANDER. SEWN-ON DEVICES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
F. U.S. FLAG: U.S. FLAG INSIGNIA SHALL BE WORN IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S.
ARMY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.
G. FOOTWEAR: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
H. HANDBAGS: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
I. OPTIONAL OUTERWEAR: GREEN OR BLACK FLEECE LINER OF THE GORTEX COLD
WEATHER COAT IS AUTHORIZED.
3. THE ACU WILL BE LOOSE FITTING AND COMFORTABLE; ALTERATIONS TO MAKE THEM
FIT TIGHTLY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. THE ONLY ALTERATIONS AUTHORIZED ARE THOSE
LISTED IN AR 700-84. ITEMS SHOULD BE FITTED LOOSELY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SOME
SHRINKAGE WITHOUT RENDERING THE GARMENT UNUSABLE.
4. THE WEAR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR
OTHER APPLICABLE PURPOSES IS PERMITTED AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY
COMMANDER.
5. SAILORS MAY REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL COSTS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH
THE REQUIRED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, BY SUBMITTING
FORM SF 1164 VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND.
6. POINTS OF CONTACT:
- HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: MR. ROBERT B. CARROLL, AT
(703) 614-5076/DSN 224, OR EMAIL AT ROBERT.B.CARROLL(AT)NAVY.MIL.
- ASSISTANT HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: CMDCM(AW) JERRY FEATHERSTONE,
AT (703) 614-5075 OR EMAIL AT JERRY.FEATHERSTONE(AT)NAVY.MIL.
7. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
This should be at no cost and Sailors can apply for reimbursement of out of pocket expenses for ACU uniform items through their chain of command.
NAVADMIN 042/10 stated that Sailors "who meet the criteria outlined in Navy Uniform Regulations (NAVPER 156651) Chapter Six, Section Six, for authorized wear of the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), shall do so in accordance with U.S. Army Uniform Regulations and the following additional guidance:"
-ACU Headgear: Only the Patrol Cap or ACU Boonie hat is authorized when not wearing a helmet. Sailors are authorized to sew on rank insignia to the above head gear, including the helmet cover.
-ACU Name Tape/Service Insignia: Will be made with universal camouflage background and the placement will follow Army guidelines. Name tape is authorized on the ACU Patrol Cap.
-Navy Skill badges/Tapes, Unit Patches/Insignia and Sewn-on devices are not authorized.
-Subdued Pin on Breast Insignia (Warfare only): Authorized for wear in garrison only.
-U.S. Flag Insignia: Worn in accordance with Army uniform regulations.
-ACU Footwear: To be worn as authorized by the local Army Commander.
-Black Fleece Gortex Liner: Is authorized.
Sailors should refer to NAVADMIN 042/10 for more information
UPDATE - NAVADMIN 116/10
R 310158Z MAR 10
NAVADMIN 116/10
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR//
SUBJ/SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING
WITH AN ARMY UNIT//
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN CANCELS REF A AND PROVIDES UPDATED GUIDANCE REGARDING
SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING WITH
ARMY UNITS.
2. NAVY PERSONNEL WHO MEET THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS
(NAVPERS 156651) CHAPTER SIX, SECTION SIX FOR AUTHORIZED WEAR OF THE ARMY
COMBAT UNIFORM (ACU), SHALL DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. ARMY UNIFORM
REGULATIONS AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE:
A. HEADGEAR: SAILORS SHALL ONLY WEAR THE PATROL CAP OR ACU SUN
(BOONIE) HAT AS AUTHORIZED HEADGEAR WHEN NOT WEARING THE KEVLAR HELMET.
SEWN-
ON OR PIN-ON RANK INSIGNIA ARE AUTHORIZED ON THE ACU PATROL CAP, ACU SUN HAT,
AND KEVLAR CAMOUFLAGE COVER.
B. IDENTIFICATION TAPES: NAME, RANK INSIGNIA AND SERVICE NAME TAPES
SHALL BE MADE WITH UNIVERSAL CAMOUFLAGE BACKGROUND. THE PLACING OF RANK
INSIGNIA WILL FOLLOW ARMY GUIDELINES. NAME TAPE IS AUTHORIZED ON THE PATROL
CAP.
C. IDENTIFICATION BADGES: SKILL BADGES/SKILL TABS, AND IDENTIFICATION
BADGES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
D. UNIT PATCHES: ARMY UNIT PATCHES AND THE FIRST NAVY JACK
?DON'T TREAD ON ME FLAG? PATCH ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR AT THE DISCRETION OF
THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
E. INSIGNIA: THE WEAR OF SUBDUED PIN ON BREAST INSIGNIA (PRIMARY WARFARE
ONLY) IS AUTHORIZED IN GARRISON (I.E. CONUS) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL
U.S. ARMY COMMANDER. THE WEARING OF SUBDUED BREAST INSIGNIA WHILE DEPLOYED IS
PERMITTED ON FORWARD OPERATING BASES OR IN AREAS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE
WEAR
OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY
COMMANDER. SEWN-ON DEVICES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
F. U.S. FLAG: U.S. FLAG INSIGNIA SHALL BE WORN IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S.
ARMY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.
G. FOOTWEAR: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
H. HANDBAGS: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
I. OPTIONAL OUTERWEAR: GREEN OR BLACK FLEECE LINER OF THE GORTEX COLD
WEATHER COAT IS AUTHORIZED.
3. THE ACU WILL BE LOOSE FITTING AND COMFORTABLE; ALTERATIONS TO MAKE THEM
FIT TIGHTLY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. THE ONLY ALTERATIONS AUTHORIZED ARE THOSE
LISTED IN AR 700-84. ITEMS SHOULD BE FITTED LOOSELY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SOME
SHRINKAGE WITHOUT RENDERING THE GARMENT UNUSABLE.
4. THE WEAR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR
OTHER APPLICABLE PURPOSES IS PERMITTED AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY
COMMANDER.
5. SAILORS MAY REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL COSTS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH
THE REQUIRED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, BY SUBMITTING
FORM SF 1164 VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND.
6. POINTS OF CONTACT:
- HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: MR. ROBERT B. CARROLL, AT
(703) 614-5076/DSN 224, OR EMAIL AT ROBERT.B.CARROLL(AT)NAVY.MIL.
- ASSISTANT HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: CMDCM(AW) JERRY FEATHERSTONE,
AT (703) 614-5075 OR EMAIL AT JERRY.FEATHERSTONE(AT)NAVY.MIL.
7. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
Posted by JWB at 2/5/2010 2:09 PM 
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