NAVADMIN 025/11  announces CNO approved Navy Uniform Policy changes that were recommended by the 16 December 2010 Navy Uniform Board.



Approved  U.S. Navy Uniform Changes are:

-Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Cutlass design.  A twenty-six inch stainless steel blade and four laser engraved CPO anchors (CPO, SCPO, MCPO and MCPON) on the base, the new cutlass is expected to be available for purchase in August. The Cutlass is an optional uniform item.  the Uniform Board sought to ensure uniformity in appearance by directing the cutlass to be worn only when all members of an official party are wearing swords. The CPO Cutlass is expected to be available for purchase in August of 2011.

-Use of Portable Communications Devices.  Effective 60 days from NAVADMIN 025/11 communication devices (cell phones, blackberries etc.) are authorized for wear and use while in uniform (to include walking). "Although authorized, the device must be conservative in color and design, cannot distract from the appearance of the uniform, must be worn on the belt aft of the elbow and cannot interfere with the rendering of military courtesies and honors."

-Khaki Overblouse for Female Officers and CPOs. Effective 60 days from NAVADMIN 025/11 female Officers and CPOs are authorized to wear the Poly/Wool Khaki Overblouse as an optional component of the Navy Service Khaki Uniform. "Since the roll-out of the service uniform for junior enlisted, the Office of Women's Policy had received regular feedback from the fleet, requesting a similar overblouse option for female officers and CPOs to wear with their service khaki uniform. When this change takes effect in sixty days, female officers and CPOs will be able to wear the overblouse with slacks or skirts."

-Navy Flight Suit Manner of Wear.  Effective 1 October 2011 only Green Flight Suits will be worn in CONUS.  Tan Flight Suits will be worn while OCONUS as determined by the Navy Component Commander.  The only exception to this policy is the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels).



Sailors should refer to NAVADMIN 025/11  or the Navy Compass article Navy Announces New Uniform Components and Rules for more information.