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NOTICE: This publication is available digitally on the AFDPO WWW site at: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil. COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Personnel DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL OPR: HQ AFPC/DPSFM (TSgt Debra Campbell) Certified by: HQ AFPC/DPS (Col Michael Schiefer) Supersedes AFI 36-2903, 1 November 2001 Pages: 145 Distribution: F This Air Force instruction (AFI) implements Department of Defense Directives (DoDD) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform , 11 August 1969; 1348.33, Military Awards Program , 26 August 1985; DoDD 1300.17 , Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services , 3 February 1988; and Air Force Pol- icy Directive 36-29, Military Standards . It directs the wear of uniforms, insignias, awards, and decora- tions.

It describes minimum standards of personal appearance of Air Force members in uniform and standards of civilian dress and appearance. The Uniform Code of Military Justice applies to personnel who violate the specific prohibitions and requirements of this instruction. The Chief, Military Personnel Flight (MPF) assigns an office within the Customer Support Section to be the Office of Primary Respon- sibility (OPR) for this instruction.

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Glossary of references, abbreviations, acronyms, terms, and addresses. Refer to Attachment 2 for phaseout dates for uniform items. SUMMARY OF REVISIONS This change incorporates interim change (IC) 2002-01 ( Attachment 5 ). Table 2.5. has been renamed, and includes only body alteration/modification, body piercing, and tattoos issues. Table 2.6. also has been renamed, and includes the more benign clothing/ accessory items (e.g., watch, bracelet, rings, necklaces, etc.). Table 2.6. through Table 2.8. . have been renumbered accordingly without significant change to text. See the last attachment of the publication, IC 2002-1 for the complete IC. A bar ( | ) indicates revision from the previous edition. Chapter 1 4 COMMANDERS' AUTHORITY AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES 6 1.1. Commanders 9 Authority. ............................................................................................ 6 Table 1.1. Commanders 9 Responsibilities. ................................................................................. 6 Table 1.2. How Members Acquire Uniform Items (see notes). ................................................. 7 Table 1.3. Wearing the Uniform. ............................................................................................... . 8 2 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Table 1.4. Personal Grooming Standards (see notes.). .............................................................. 9 Chapter 2 4 SERVICE, DRESS, BATTLE DRESS, AND STANDARDIZED FUNCTIONAL UNIFORMS 13 2.1. Figures and Tables. .................................................................................................... 1 3 Figure 2.1. Men 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Retrofit, Officers). ......................................... 14 Figure 2.2. Men 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Enlisted). ........................................................ 16 Figure 2.3. Men 9s Service Dress Uniform (Officer and Enlisted). .............................................. 18 Figure 2.4. Men 9s Short-Sleeved Shirt. ....................................................................................... 20 Figure 2.5. Men 9s Long-Sleeved Shirt. ....................................................................................... 22 Figure 2.6. Men 9s Mess Dress Uniform. ..................................................................................... 24 Figure 2.7. Men 9s New Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. ................................................................ 25 Figure 2.8. Men 9s Semi-Formal Dress Uniform .......................................................................... 27 Figure 2.9. Men 9s Hospital White Uniform. ............................................................................... 29 Figure 2.10. Men 9s and Women 9s Headgear. ................................................................................. 30 Figure 2.11. Men 9s and Women 9s Battle Dress Uniform (Including Maternity) With and Without Aircrew Style Name Patch. ....................................................................... 31 Figure 2.12. 33 Figure 2.13. Women 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Retrofit, Officers). .................................... 34 Figure 2.14. Women 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Enlisted). .................................................. 36 Figure 2.15. Women 9s Service Dress Uniform (Officer and Enlisted). ........................................ 38 Figure 2.16. Maternity Service Dress Uniform (Jumper). ............................................................. 40 Figure 2.17. Women's Short-Sleeved Blouse. ............................................................................... 41 Figure 2.18. Women's Long-Sleeved Blouse. ............................................................................... 43 Figure 2.19. Maternity Uniforms. .............................................................................................. .... 45 Figure 2.20. Women 9s Short-Sleeved Maternity Blouse. ............................................................. 47 Figure 2.21. Women 9s Long-Sleeved Maternity Blouse. .............................................................. 49 Figure 2.22. Women's Mess Dress Uniform. ................................................................................ 51 Figure 2.23. Maternity Mess Dress Uniform. ............................................................................... 52 Figure 2.24. Women's New Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. ........................................................... 53 Figure 2.25. Women's Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. .................................................................... 54 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 3 Figure 2.26. Women 9s Semi-Formal Dress (Maternity). .............................................................. 55 Figure 2.27. Women's Hospital White Uniform. .......................................................................... 56 Table 2.1. Men's Service And Dress Uniforms. ......................................................................... 57 Table 2.2. Men's Battle Dress And Standardized Functional Uniforms. ................................... 63 Table 2.3. Women's Service And Dress Uniforms (see notes). ................................................. 69 Table 2.4. Women's Battle Dress and Standardized Functional Uniforms. ............................... 85 Table 2.5. Body Physical Appearance Modification Standards. ............................................... 92 Table 2.6. Clothing/Accessory Standards. ................................................................................. 95 Table 2.7. When to Wear Battle Dress, Hospital White, and Food Service White Uniforms. .. 96 Table 2.8. When To Wear Headgear. ........................................................................................ 97 Table 2.9. Religious Apparel Waivers. ..................................................................................... 9 8 Chapter 3 4 ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 99 3.1. Organizational Clothing and Equipment. .................................................................. 99 Table 3.1. Distinctive Uniforms--USAF Honor Guard, and Arlington National Cemetery ........ Chaplains. .................................................................................................................. 1 00 Table 3.2. Distinctive Uniforms--Installation and Base Honor Guard, Color Guard, Drill Team, and Military Funeral Detail. .......................................................................... 101 Table 3.3. Distinctive Uniforms--The USAF Band, USAF Band of the Rockies, USAF Regional Bands. ........................................................................................................................ 102 Table 3.4. Distinctive Uniforms--Security Police (SP). ............................................................ 103 Table 3.5. Distinctive Uniforms--Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Military Security Force. . 105 Table 3.6. Distinctive Uniforms--Miscellaneous. ...................................................................... 106 Chapter 4 4 AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 108 4.1. Wear Instructions. ...................................................................................................... 108 4.2. Foreign Decorations. .................................................................................................. 10 8 4.3. Non-Air Force Service Awards. ................................................................................ 108 4.4. Wear of Awards and Decorations by Retirees and Honorably Discharged Veterans. 108 4.5. Order of Precedence. .................................................................................................. 10 8 4.6. Description of Ribbons. ............................................................................................. 108 4.7. Description of Miniature Medals. .............................................................................. 109 Figure 4.1. Order of Precedence of Awards and Decorations. .................................................... 109 4 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 4.2. Placement of Devices on Ribbons and Medals. ......................................................... 112 Figure 4.3. Arrangement of Ribbons. .......................................................................................... 113 Table 4.1. Arrangement Of Medals By Rows (see note). .......................................................... 114 Table 4.2. Arrangement Of Ribbons On Service Uniforms (see notes). ................................... 116 Table 4.3. Placement Of Medals On Dress Coat Or Jacket (see note). ..................................... 117 Chapter 5 4 INSIGNIA, BADGES, AND DEVICES 118 5.1. Wear of Grade Insignia. ............................................................................................. 118 5.2. Wear of First Sergeant Device ................................................................................... 118 5.3. Name Tags. ............................................................................................................... . 118 5.4. USAF/NAME Tapes. ................................................................................................. 118 5.5. Aiguillettes ............................................................................................................. .... 118 5.6. Wear of Badges and Specialty Insignia on Service, BDU, and Dress Uniforms ...... 118 Table 5.1. Wear of Badges On The BDU, Service, Mess, Formal, and Semi-Formal Dress Uniforms (see notes). ................................................................................................. 119 Table 5.2. Wear Of Medical And Dental Certification Patches And Badges on Hospital White Uniform. ................................................................................................................... 12 1 Chapter 6 4 WEAR OF UNIFORMS BY RESERVE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD, RETIRED OR SEPARATED PERSONNEL 123 6.1. Conditions for Wear of Uniform ............................................................................... 123 Table 6.1. When Reserve, ANG, Retired, Or Separated Personnel Are Required Or Authorized To Wear The Uniform (See note 1). ......................................................................... 123 Chapter 7 4 UNIFORM CHANGES AND SUPPLEMENTS 127 7.1. How To Recommend Uniform Changes ................................................................... 127 7.2. Processing Supplements: ........................................................................................... 128 Attachment 1 4 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 129 Attachment 2 4 PHASEOUT DATES FOR UNIFORM ITEMS 131 Attachment 3 4 IC 98-1 TO AFI 36-2903, DRESS AND PERSONNEL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 132 Attachment 4 4 IC 2001-1 TO AFI 36-2903, DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 135 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 5 Attachment 5 4IC 2002-01 TO AFI 36-2903, DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 138 6 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Chapter 1 COMMANDERS 9 AUTHORITY AND INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1. Commanders 9 Authority. See Table 1.1. through Table 1.4. for commanders 9 responsibilities, how to wear uniform items, when to wear the uniform, and personal grooming standards. Table 1.1. Commanders 9 Responsibilities. OTES: 1. All military personnel working in Services activities, such as the gymnasium, wear same type clothing, same type in hobby shops, etc. 2. For the purpose of this AFI, the National Guard Bureau is considered a MAJCOM. To Maintain Uniformity and Good Order and Discipline Major Command Commanders Supplement this instruction. (See note 2). Authorize wear of functional clothing with service uniforms. Authorize wear of civilian clothing on-duty and standardize clothing by activity (see note 1). Prescribe wear of grade insignia, unit emblems, etc. on organizational or functional clothing. Determine acceptable off-base wear for flight clothing. Authorize subdued metallic command emblem. Provide at no cost to members, optional items directed to wear. Specify motorcycle and bicycle patrol uniforms. Installation Commanders Supplement this instruction. Prohibit offensive civilian clothes and personal grooming based on legal, moral, safety, or sanitary grounds. Require protective or reflective items when safety considerations make it appropriate. Authorize Table of Allowance (TA) 016 approved organizational clothing and equipment. Process requests for approval of distinctive clothing items. Authorize wear of functional clothing with service uniforms. Provide at no cost to members, optional items directed to wear. Process requests for issue allowance according to Air Force Manual (AFM) 67-1 , USAF Supply Manual. Prescribe wear of outergarments and accessories with security police uniforms. Theater Commanders Prescribe the dress and personal appearance standards in the theater of operations. Supplements are not required. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 7 Table 1.2. How Members Acquire Uniform Items (see notes). OTES: 1. Uniform clothing may be altered to improve fit. However, alterations must not change the intended appearance of garment as designed. 2. The omission of a specific item or appearance standard does not automatically permit its wear. Members: Airmen Procure and maintain all mandatory clothing items listed in AFI 36-3014 , Clothing Allowances for Air Force Personnel . Request a civilian clothing allowance when required to wear civilian clothes. Officers Procure and maintain all items necessary to meet standards of dress for assigned duties and mission readiness. Officers and Airmen Purchase items from the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Military Clothing Sales Stores (MCSS) supplied by the Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) or commercial vendors. Purchase items from commercial vendors when items have a USAF certification label. Do not purchase uniform items from unauthorized manufacturers. 8 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Table 1.3. Wearing the Uniform. OTES: 1. On other Services 9 installations, comply with order of dress for that Service. 2. TDY personnel will comply with local policies established at each TDY location. 3. Those choosing to wear civilian clothing will ensure it is neat, clean, and warm enough for inflight operations and appropriate for the mode of travel and destination. Examples of inappro- priate clothing include: ripped, torn, frayed, or patched clothing; tank tops, shorts, short skirts, undergarments worn as outergarment, bathing suits, sandals, and any garments which are reveal- ing or contain obscene, profane, or lewd words or drawings. 4. The Battle Dress Uniform is an acceptable uniform when traveling between military installations. Members: Wear Do not wear Optional When: X performing military duties (See notes 1 and 2.) X departing from a military airfield on DoD aircraft or US Government Commercial Contract Flights (service uniform combination) (See notes 3 and 4.) X departing from or arriving at commercial airports, or traveling on commercial contract flights (service uniform combination with tie or tie tab) (See note 3.) X traveling in a foreign country. Consult the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. X uniform items do not meet Air Force specifications. X required uniform items are not prescribed. X participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches or rallies, or in any public demonstration when the Air Force sanction of the cause for which the activity is conducted may be implied. X furthering political activities, private employment,or commercial interests. X working in an off-duty civilian capacity. X it would discredit the Armed Forces. X in civilian attire. For example; grade insignia, cap devices, badges and insignia, distinctive buttons, etc. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 9 Table 1.4. Personal Grooming Standards (see notes.). L A B C I N E Item of Grooming (M-Men, W-Women) Will be/have Will not Í 1 Beards (M) be worn except for health reasons when authorized by a commander on the advice of a medical officer. If commander authorizes, members keep facial hair trimmed not to exceed 1/4 inch in length. Individuals granted a shaving waiver will not shave any facial hair. Commanders and supervisors will monitor progress in treatment to control these waivers. (See note 3.) 2 Cosmetics (W) conservative and in good taste 3 Hair, Overall Standard (M & W) clean, well-groomed and neat. If dyed, will look natural. contain excessive amount of grooming aids, touch eyebrows when groomed or protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear. EXCEPTION: Hair may be visible in front of women's flight cap. 10 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 4 Hair Style (M) a tapered appearance on both sides and back, both with and without headgear. A tapered appearance is one that when viewed from any angle outlines the individual 9s hair so that it conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point. Block cut permitted with tapered appearance. be worn in an extreme or fad style or in such a way that exceeds length or bulk standards or violates safety requirements. Will not touch the ears and only closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck may touch the collar. Will not exceed 1 1/4 inches in bulk, regardless of length and not exceed 1/4 inch at the natural termination point. Will not contain or have any visible foreign items attached to it. 5 Hair Style (W) styled to present a professional appearance. Plain and conservative pins, combs, headbands, elastic bands, and barrettes similar to the individual 9s hair color permitted to keep hair in place. be worn in an extreme or fad style or violate safety requirements. Will not extend in length on all sides below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the bottom edge of the shirt collar at the back of the neck. Will not exceed 3 inches in bulk or prevent proper wear of headgear. Will not include hair ornaments such as ribbons or jeweled pins. L A B C I N E Item of Grooming (M-Men, W-Women) Will be/have Will not AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 11 6 Hairnets (M & W) worn as required for safety Made of cotton or a synthetic material; be of a conservative, solid color similar to the individual 9s hair color, be strong enough to support and control hair; and contain no metal fasteners. 7 Mustache (M) extend downward beyond the lipline of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth. (This does not apply to individuals with shaving waivers.) 8 Sideburns (M) neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut. Will be straight and of even width (not flared) and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. (This does not apply to individuals with shaving waivers.) 9 Wigs and Hairpieces (M & W) in conformance with the same standards required for natural hair, be of good quality, and fit properly. exceed limits stated for natural hair. Will not be worn by personnel engaged in aircraft flight line or in-flight operations. 10 Wigs and Hairpieces (M) of good quality and fit properly. Members must have their medical records documented to wear a wig or hairpiece to cover baldness or disfiguration. Other male personnel will not wear wigs or hairpieces. 11 Nail Polish (W) conservative, single color, and in good taste. contain any ornamentation. L A B C I N E Item of Grooming (M-Men, W-Women) Will be/have Will not 12 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 OTES: 1. The items listed represent common appearance issues. This list is not all inclusive. 2. Commanders do not have the authority to waive appearance and grooming standards except as identified in table 1.4, line 1. 3. During tours of less than 30 days, Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) chaplains not on extended active duty may request a waiver for religious observance when consistent with their faith. For Air Force Reserve waiver processing instructions, see AFMAN 36-8001. For ANG waiver processing instructions, submit requests to NGB/HC, 1411 Jefferson Davis HWY, Arling- ton, VA 22202-3231. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 13 Chapter 2 SERVICE, DRESS, BATTLE DRESS, AND STANDARDIZED FUNCTIONAL UNIFORMS 2.1. Figures and Tables. See Figure 2.1. through Figure 2.27. for examples of the proper wear of the uniform. See Table 2.1. and Table 2.2. for Men 9s Service, Dress, BDU, and Standardized Functional Uni- forms. See Table 2.3. and Table 2.4. for Women 9s Service, Dress, BDU, and Standardized Functional Uniforms. See Table 2.5. through Table 2.8. for clothing and accessory standards, when to wear the Bat- tle Dress, Hospital White, and Food Service Uniforms, when to wear headgear, and how to process reli- gious apparel waivers. 14 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.1. Men 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Retrofit, Officers). OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2-inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of pocket. Wear three or four-in-a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered, and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of welt AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 15 pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered. Wear highly polished badges only. 5. Center regular size grade insignia 5/8 inch from end of epaulet. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. 16 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.2. Men 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Enlisted). OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Aeronautical badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered, and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of welt AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 17 pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered. Wear highly polished badges only. 5. Center new 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. 18 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.3. Men 9s Service Dress Uniform (Officer and Enlisted). OTES: 1. (Mandatory) Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground; officer and enlisted wear US insignia without circle. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on lower portion of left pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket, and/or on right pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn on left pocket. Wear highly polished badges only. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 19 5. Airmen center 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 6. Officers center regular size grade insignia 5/8 inch from end of epaulet. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/ 8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. 7. Center name tag resting on but not over edge of pocket, between left and right edges (major gen- erals and below). 20 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.4. Men 9s Short-Sleeved Shirt. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above the first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of pocket between the left and right edges. Wear all, some, or none. 3. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on lower portion of left pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket, and/or on right pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn on left pocket. 4. (Optional) Center tie tack or tie clasp (Air Force coat of arms, grade insignia, or wing and star) between bottom edge of knot and bottom tip of tie. 5. (Mandatory for Major Generals and below) Center name tag on but not over edge of pocket. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 21 6. Officers place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Airmen center 3-inch or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and bottom edge of sleeve. Senior noncommissioned officers (SNCO) wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 22 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.5. Men 9s Long-Sleeved Shirt. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above the first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of pocket between the left and right edges. Wear all, some, or none. 3. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on lower portion of left pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket, and/or on right pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn on left pocket. 4. (Optional) Center tie tack or tie clasp (Air Force coat of arms, grade insignia, or wing and star) between bottom edge of knot and bottom tip of tie. 5. (Mandatory for Major Generals and below) Center name tag on but not over edge of pocket. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 23 6. Officers place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Airmen center 3-inch or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior noncommissioned officers (SNCO) wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 24 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.6. Men 9s Mess Dress Uniform. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above top row of medals or when not authorized med- als, midway between shoulder and top button. Wear either highly polished or satin finished badges, cuff links or studs. Wear cuff links and studs as a set. Do not mix highly polished or satin finish. 2. (Mandatory) Center miniature medals between lapel and arm seam and midway between top shoulder seam and top button of jacket. 3. (Optional) Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch below bottom row of medals or compara- ble position when no medals are authorized, and/or on top right side in same relative position as those badges worn on left. 4. (Mandatory) Officers: place shoulder board insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Air- men: center 4-inch sleeve chevron (either aluminum color on blue background or new style rank insignia) halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 25 Figure 2.7. Men 9s New Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered, and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of welt pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered. Wear highly polished badges only. 26 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 5. Center new 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 27 Figure 2.8. Men 9s Semi-Formal Dress Uniform OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground; both officers and enlisted wear US without circle. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2-inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on lower portion of left pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket, and/or on right pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn on left pocket. Wear highly polished badges only. 28 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 5. Center 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 6. Nametag is not worn . AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 29 Figure 2.9. Men 9s Hospital White Uniform. OTES: 1. Center name tag on the right side of the shirt with bottom edge parallel to the top of the left breast pocket or in the same relative position if no pocket. 2. (Optional) Center metal certification badge or cloth certification patch 1/2 inch above name tag. 3. Aeronautical badges are mandatory, others are optional. Center the metal Air Force occupational badge 1/2 inch above the left breast pocket or same relative position if no pocket. 4. (Commanders 9 discretion) Center metal or cloth MAJCOM or subordinate unit emblem 1/2 inch above name tag. 30 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.10. Men 9s and Women 9s Headgear. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 31 Figure 2.11. Men 9s and Women 9s Battle Dress Uniform (Including Maternity) With and Without Aircrew Style Name Patch. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center subdued embroi- dered badge (aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous) 1/2 inch above US AIR FORCE tape. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above the first badge. A third badge (miscellaneous) may be worn on lower portion of left pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and bottom of pocket. NOTE : Missile and missile maintenance badges are worn in this location. 2. Center US AIR FORCE tape immediately above left breast pocket. Center name tape immediately above right breast pocket. Cut off or fold tapes to match pocket width. Maternity: Place in same relative position. 3. (Commanders 9 discretion) Center emblems (subdued and/or full color) on lower portion of pocket between left and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket. Center emblem over right pocket 1/2 inch above name tape. When wearing a badge on an emblem designated area, do not wear the 32 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 emblem. Maternity: Place in same relative position. NOTE : Personnel attached to Army units may wear associate unit patch, only while attached to unit. 4. General officers wear 3/4- or 5/8 inch subdued cloth or subdued metal pin-on grade insignia. Officers: center regular size subdued cloth or subdued metal pin-on grade insignia. Airmen: cen- ter 3-, 3 1/2-, or 4-inch (women) or 4-inch (men) sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow when bent at 90-degree angle. Wear either the current or new style rank insignia. Refer to Figure 2.10. for placement of officer grade insignia. EXCEPTION: Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals wear 1-inch stars on Field Jacket. 5. NAME/USAF tapes are mandatory on 1 Oct 97. Do not wear the Aircrew Style Name Patch beyond 30 Sep 97. Refer to Table 2.4. , line 15 for placement. Maternity: Place in same relative position. Refer to Table 2.4. , line 15 for placement. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 33 Figure 2.12. 34 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.13. Women 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Retrofit, Officers). OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered, and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of welt AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 35 pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges may be worn 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered. Wear highly polished badges only. 5. Center regular size grade insignia 5/8 inch from end of epaulet. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. 36 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.14. Women 9 s New Service Dress Uniform (Enlisted). OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Aeronautical badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered, and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of welt AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 37 pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges may be worn 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and centered. Wear highly polished badges only. 5. Center new 3 1/2- or 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. 38 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.15. Women 9s Service Dress Uniform (Officer and Enlisted). OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground; both officers and enlisted wear US without circle. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. 3. Center ribbons on left side between lapel and arm seam, 1 to 3 inches higher than top button, hor- izontal with ground. Bottom of ribbons will be even with the bottom of name tag. Wear all or some. 4. Center name tag on right side between lapel and arm seam, 1 to 3 inches higher than top button. 5. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. 6. Officers: Center regular size grade insignia 5/8 inch from end of epaulet. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/ 8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. Air- AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 39 men: Center 3-, 3 1/2-, or 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow when bent at 90-degree angle. Wear current or new style rank insignia. 40 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.16. Maternity Service Dress Uniform (Jumper). OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 2. Pointed Collar: Center on left side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than, the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: Center ribbons on left side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. Wear all or some. 3. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on right side with bottom edge of badge parallel to bottom edge of ribbons. Wear highly polished badges only. 4. Officers: place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam; button epaulets of blouse over jumper. Airmen: center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear chevrons only. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 5. Name tag is not worn. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 41 Figure 2.17. Women 9s Short-Sleeved Blouse. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center badge parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center ribbons on left side parallel with ground. Align bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the name tag. Wear all, some, or none. 3. (Mandatory for major generals and below) Pointed Collar: center name tag on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: center name tag on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 5. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. 42 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Airmen: Center 3-inch or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and bottom edge of sleeve. Senior NCOs wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 43 Figure 2.18. Women 9s Long-Sleeved Blouse. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center badge parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center ribbons on left side parallel with ground. Align bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the name tag. Wear all, some, or none. 3. (Mandatory for major generals and below.) Pointed Collar: Center name tag on right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: Center name tag on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 5. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/8-inch stars. Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals center 1-inch stars. 44 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Airmen: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow when bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 45 Figure 2.19. Maternity Uniforms. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center ribbons on left side, horizontal with ground. Bottom of the ribbons is even with bottom of name tag. Wear all, some, or none. 3. Pointed Collar: Center name tag on right side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than, the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: Center name tag on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. 5. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam; button epaulets of blouse over jumper. Airmen: Short-sleeved: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and bottom of sleeve. Long-sleeved: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chev- 46 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 ron halfway between sleeve and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Button epaulets of blouse over jumper only when wearing shoulder marks. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 47 Figure 2.20. Women 9s Short-Sleeved Maternity Blouse. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center name tag on left side, horizontal with ground. Bottom of the ribbons is even with bottom of name tag. Wear all, some, or none. 3. Pointed Collar: Center name tag on right side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than, the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: Center name tag on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 48 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 5. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Airmen: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and bottom of sleeve. Senior NCOs wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 49 Figure 2.21. Women 9s Long-Sleeved Maternity Blouse. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 2. Center name tag on left side, horizontal with ground. Bottom of the ribbons is even with bottom of name tag. Wear all, some, or none. 3. Pointed Collar: Center name tag on right side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than, the first exposed button. Rounded Collar: Center name tag on right side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above name tag. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. 50 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 5. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Airmen: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between sleeve and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 51 Figure 2.22. Women 9s Mess Dress Uniform. NOTE 1 and 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above top row of medals or when not authorized medals, mid- way between shoulder and top button. Wear second badge above first badge when authorized. Wear satin finish or highly polished badges. Do not mix highly polished or satin finish. 3. Center miniature medals between lapel and arm seam and midway between top of shoulder seam and top button of jacket. 4. Officers: place shoulder board insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam. Airmen: center 3-, 3 1/2-, or 4-inch sleeve chevron (either aluminum color on blue background or new style rank insignia) halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. 5.Center duty or miscellaneous badge on top right side in same relative position as those badges worn on left. 52 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.23. Maternity Mess Dress Uniform. OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above medals. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 2. Center miniature medals on left side, horizontal with ground. Rounded Collar: Center on left side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. Pointed Collar: Center on left side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than, the first exposed button. 3. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on right side with bottom edge of badge parallel to top of medals or comparable position when not authorized medals. Wear highly polished badges only. 4. Officers: Place shoulder mark insignia as close as possible to shoulder seam; button epaulets of blouse over jumper. Airmen: Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear sleeve chevrons only. Wear the cur- rent or new style rank insignia. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 53 Figure 2.24. Women 9s New Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. OTES: 1. Place US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with the ground. 2. Center ribbons resting on but not over edge of welt pocket and between left and right edges. Wear three or four in a row. Wear all or some. 3. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge 1 1/2 inches below top of welt pocket and/or on right side centered between arm seam and lapel, with bottom edge of badge parallel with top of welt pocket. EXCEPTION: Missile and missile maintenance badges may be worn in this location. Wear highly polished badges only. 5. Center new 3 1/2- or 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. 54 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.25. Women 9s Semi-Formal Dress Uniform. OTES: 1. Place highly polished US insignia halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it. Bottom of insignia is horizontal with ground; both officers and enlisted wear US without circle. 2. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above top row of ribbons. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 3. Center ribbons on left side, 1 to 3 inches higher than top button, horizontal with ground. Wear all or some. 4. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on right side with bottom edge of badge parallel to bottom edge of ribbons. 5. Center 3-, 3 1/2-, or 4-inch sleeve chevron halfway between shoulder seam and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 6. Nametag is not worn . AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 55 Figure 2.26. Women 9s Semi-Formal Dress (Maternity). OTES: 1. Aeronautical and chaplain badges are mandatory. Others are optional. Center aeronautical, occu- pational, or miscellaneous badge 1/2 inch above the ribbons. When not wearing ribbons, center parallel to the name tag. Center additional badge 1/2 inch above first one. Wear highly polished badges only. 2. Rounded Collar: Center ribbons on left side 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches below bottom of the tab, parallel with ground. Pointed Collar: Center on left side even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button. Wear all or some. 3. Center duty or miscellaneous badge on right side with bottom edge of badge parallel to bottom edge of ribbons. 4. Center 3- or 3 1/2-inch sleeve chevron halfway between sleeve and elbow bent at 90-degree angle. Senior NCOs wear chevrons only. Wear the current or new style rank insignia. 5. Nametag is not worn. 56 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Figure 2.27. Women 9s Hospital White Uniform. OTES: 1. Center name tag over the right breast pocket or same relative position if no pocket. 2. (Optional) Center metal certification badge or cloth certification badge 1/2 inch above name tag. 3. Aeronautical badges are mandatory; others are optional. Center the metal occupational badge 1/2 inch above the left breast pocket or same relative position if there is no pocket. 4. (Commanders 9 discretion) Center metal or cloth MAJCOM or subordinate unit emblem 1/2 inch above name tag. AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 57 Table 2.1. Men 9s Service And Dress Uniforms. A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Uniform Long Sleeved Shirt Short Sleeved Dress Mess Dress Formal Dress Semi-Formal Wear Instructions/Materials 1 Coat X X ? Polyester and wool blend, serge weave; semi-drape, single-breasted with three buttons, one welt pocket on upper left side, and two lower pocket flaps. Do not wear name tag. With arms hanging naturally, sleeves will end approximately 1/4 inch from the heel of the thumb. Ensure the bottom edge of coat extends 3 to 3 1/2 inches below the top of the thigh; sleeves and lapel will be roll-pressed. Officers wear the braid style rank insignia on the coat sleeves with 1/4 inch spacing between braids; General officers: braid style is aluminum color with silver general officer clouds and darts, 2 inches wide, with additional braid being 1/2 inch wide; all other officers: braid style will be aluminum color, 1/2 and 1/4 inch widths; 2 inches from end of sleeves. Enlisted personnel wear the new 4-inch chevrons. Coat and trouser will match in shade and material. Officers do not wear beyond 30 September 1996. Coat (Retrofit) X ? Polyester and wool blend, serge weave; semi-drape, single-breasted with three buttons, one welt pocket on upper left side, and two lower pocket flaps. Do not wear name tag. With arms hanging naturally, sleeves will end approximately 1/4 inch from the heel of the thumb. Ensure the bottom edge of coat extends 3 to 3 1/2 inches below the top of the thigh; sleeves and lapel will be roll-pressed. Colonels and below wear regular size metal grade insignia on epaulets and 1/2 inch blue sleeve braid 3 inches from end of sleeve. Generals wear 3/4- or 5/ 8- inch stars; Lieutenant generals, major generals, and brigadier generals wear 1-inch stars and 1 1/2-inch blue sleeve braid 3 inches from end of sleeve. Coat and trouser will match in shade and material. Coat X X Semi-drape, single-breasted with four buttons, pleated breast pockets, and inside hanging lower pockets; pockets have flaps with buttons centered on bottom edge of flap. The bottom of coat extends to length of fingertip with hands slightly cupped; will not be form fitting; suppressed at waist with ease in shoulders, chest, and underarms. Officers wear 1/2-inch blue sleeve braid 3 inches from end of sleeve. Officers wear standard metal grade insignia. Enlisted personnel wear 4-inch chevrons. Available in 100% polyester or polyester wool tropical. Coat and trousers will match in shade and material. 58 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 Coat (Cont.) X Mandatory for officers and optional for airmen; worn for social functions of general or official nature (black tie affairs), tuxedo is civilian equivalent. Semi-fitted; sleeves will end approximately 1/4 inch from heel of the thumb; single-breasted, straight back with three USAF or Wing and Star buttons diagonally on both sides and a two-button length chain as a front closure; satin shawl collar and lapels; center back length will be 3 1/2 inches to 4 inches below natural waistline; general officers wear 3/4-inch wide silver sleeve braid 3 inches from end of sleeve; all other officers wear 1/2-inch wide silver sleeve braid 3 inches from end of sleeve; jacket and trousers must match in shade and material. X Authorized for Officers only; worn for official formal evening functions and state occasions (white tie affairs); tuxedo is civilian equivalent. Same as mess dress. EXCEPTION: Chain fasteners are not worn on jacket. X Authorized for Airmen only; same as new service dress and service dress. 2 Shirt (Long- Sleeved) X X X Blue. Worn with tie. Collar of shirt shows 1/4 or 1/2 inch above coat collar; with arms hanging naturally, sleeves extend to heel of thumb. It has two pleated pockets and convertible cuffs; tapered fit is optional; military creases are prohibited. (Long- Sleeved) X White. Conventional soft dress-type with turn-down collar and French cuffs with pleated or plain front. X White. Commercial design full dress with wing collar. X X X White. Plain knitted or woven, commercial type with short or medium point collar, without design with button or French cuff. (Short- Sleeved) X X X X Tie is optional unless worn with service dress uniform or new semi-formal. Collar of shirt shows 1/4 or 1/2 inch above coat collar; with arms bent at a 90-degree angle, sleeve should barely touch or come within 1 inch of the forearm; will have tapered fit; military creases are prohibited. A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Uniform Long Sleeved Shirt Short Sleeved Dress Mess Dress Formal Dress Semi-Formal Wear Instructions/Materials AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 59 3 Trousers X X X X X Trim-fitted with no bunching at waist or bagging at seat; knee and bottom leg widths not altered beyond current specifications for the waist size; front of trouser legs rests on the front of shoe or boot with a slight break in the crease; back of trouser legs will be approximately 7/8 inch longer than the front. Full cut, straight hanging and without cuffs; available in 100% polyester, polyester wool tropical, and polyester or wool blend, serge weave. X X Without cuffs, high rise with side pockets, 7/8-inch blue striping, no pleats. 4 Belt X X X X X Silver tip end of the belt extends beyond the buckle facing the wearer 9s left; no blue fabric shows. Woven cotton web or elastic, solid or woven, belt with matching silver-color metal tip and buckle (oxidized silver or chrome-like finish); General officers may wear the "wing and star" design, shiny finish emblem and belt buckle. 5 Tie X X X X X Polyester herringbone twill. Wear with service dress coat or trousers. Wear with semi-formal only when wearing new service dress uniform. X X X Without design or sheen, 2 to 3 inches wide; may be tapered at the center with a pointed end or untapered with a square end. Polyester or wool, synthetic, or blends; woven and pretied ties are optional. Bow Tie X X Blue satin, 5 to 5 1/2 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide with square ends without design. X White, with square ends. X Black, no wider than 2 1/2 inches with square ends, silk, or synthetic without design. 6 Footwear (Low Quarters) X X X X X X X ? Black oxford; lace-up style with a plain rounded toe or a plain rounded capped toe; without perforation or design; sole will not exceed 1/2 inch in thickness and the heel will not exceed 1 inch in height (measured from the inside front of the heel); may have low wedge heel; smooth or scotch-grained leather or manmade material; high gloss or patent finish. (Combat Boots) X X X X Black, with or without safety toe; must have a plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without perforated seam; zipper or elastic inserts are optional; no designs. (Trousers are tucked into combat boots when required.) (Dress Boots) X X X X Black with rounded plain or rounded capped toe; zipper or elastic inserts optional; no design; sole will not exceed 1/2 inch in thickness and shoe heels will not exceed 1 inch in height (measured from the inside front of the heel). A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Uniform Long Sleeved Shirt Short Sleeved Dress Mess Dress Formal Dress Semi-Formal Wear Instructions/Materials 60 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 7 Socks (Black) X X X X X X X Plain without design. EXCEPTION: Plain white socks are authorized with boots. 8 Outer Gar-ments X X X X X X X Wear outdoors and remove in an office environment; use good judgment in choosing appropriate garments for wear based on weather conditions and duties. Wear with civilian clothes if grade is removed. (Pullover Sweater) X X ? All wool, V-neck, long-sleeved, with cuffed sleeves. Indoor or outdoor garment; tie is optional; wear collar of shirt inside or outside sweater; not exposed when wearing another outergarment. NOTE: Local commanders retain the option to require the wear of a tie or tab with all uniform combinations based on specific circumstances. (Light- weight Blue Jacket) X X Zip up at least halfway; not authorized for wear when service dress uniform is designated or more appropriate. Wear over pullover sweater is authorized; however, sweater is not exposed; partially lined, water repellent, waist length, zipper front, with two slant pockets and knitted cuffs and waistband; worn with or without insulated liner. (Single- Breasted All- Weather Coat) X X X X X X X Coat will fit over service coat loose enough to accommodate shoulders of service coat without binding at armholes when arms are moved. Sleeves will extend 1/2 inch beyond service coat sleeves; length of coat will fall between knee length to 6 inches below back crease of knee; top button may be left unbuttoned. Fly front, with a zip-out liner, split raglan sleeves, stand-up collar, slash-through pockets, center vent and epaulets. (Double- Breasted All- Weather Coat) X X X X X X X Same as single-breasted. Stand-up collar, six button front, shoulder epaulets with buttons, sleeve straps with buckles, split raglan and set in the back. (Rain-coat) X X X X X X X Sleeves extend 1/2 inch beyond service coat sleeves; loose fitting with bottom of coat extending to between bottom of knee cap and mid calf; neck button may be left unbuttoned. Single-breasted with fly front; waterproof polyvinyl butyl nylon. (Overcoat) X X X X X X X Same as all-weather coat; water resistant, double-breasted with belt and buckle, button throat closure, shoulder straps, sleeve straps, center back vent, facing tabs, and zip-out liner. 9 Scarf (White or Gray) Tucked in with authorized outergarments, except pullover sweater; will not exceed 10 inches in width; all wool or cotton simplex, with or without napped surface. A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Uniform Long Sleeved Shirt Short Sleeved Dress Mess Dress Formal Dress Semi-Formal Wear Instructions/Materials AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 61 10 Gloves or Mittens (Black or Gray) X X X X X ? Leather, knitted, tricot and suede, or a combination of leather, knitted, tricot, and suede. 11 Head-gear (Service Cap) X X X X Squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap; large size hat insignia (officer or airman, as appropriate) is centered on the front of the cap. Visor-type service cap is banded with dark blue 1 3/ 4-inch braid; has front black chin strap; an optional version with braid of an open mesh construction, and an optional black leather back strap. (Mandatory for majors and above 1 October 1997, optional for all others.) (Flight Cap) (Manda- tory) X X X X ? Slightly to the wearer 9s right with vertical crease of the cap in line with the center of the forehead, in a straight line with the nose; the cap extends approximately 1 inch from the eyebrows in the front; if not worn, tuck under the belt on either side, between first and second belt loops; cap will not fold over belt. Cap has dark-blue colored edge braid for airmen, silver-colored edge braid for general officers, and silver and blue in a diamond pattern edge braid for all other officers; all shades and material of hat is authorized with any uniform combination. (Blue Winter Cap) X X X X X Only with full length outergarments. Commercial design with ear and neck flaps, ribbon tie or strap with covered metal snap fastener; rank insignia is not worn; wool and polyester serge mouton, snap fastener cover. 12 Ear-muffs X X X X X Solid dark blue, black, or gray (commercial design of any material). Wear only with authorized outergarments and service dress uniforms. 13 Cuff Links X X X X X "Wing and Star" design, oval cuff links bearing the Air Force coat of arms (satin finish or highly polished, only highly polished with service dress uniform) or plain, silver, satin finish or highly polished cuff links. X Pearl. 14 Cummer- bund X Blue satin. Worn with open edge of pleats facing upward (pleated without design). 15 Studs X Plain, silver, satin finish, or highly polished to match cuff links. X Pearl. 16 Suspen- ders X Solid white, blue, or black; will not be visible. A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Uniform Long Sleeved Shirt Short Sleeved Dress Mess Dress Formal Dress Semi-Formal Wear Instructions/Materials 62 AFI36-2903 29 SEPTEMBER 2002 17 Vest X White, single-breasted, low-cut, rolled collar vest with pointed collar. Wear instead of a cummerbund. 18 Under- garments (manda tory) X X X X X X X Wear undershorts and undershirt (V-neck, U-neck, or athletic style) with all service and dress uniforms; the white crew-neck style undershirt is authorized when wearing closed collar service and dress uniforms. 19 Accouter- ments X X X X X X X Figure of each uniform shows proper placement of accouterments and gives a description of each. The finish of all accouterments must match. A B C D E F G H I L I N E Items New Service Dress Uniform Service Dres

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