U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations
Summary of Changes (23 June 2022)
This Summary of Changes provides a brief description of changes made to Navy Uniform
Regulations (NAVPERS 15665J) since the last update of 17 November 2021. The changes
identified in this summary reflect the correction of noted policy discrepancies found within
NAVPERS 15665J. For specific details of changes, please refer to the noted chapters,
sections and articles below.
Updates to Navy Uniform Regulations contained in this summary of changes include:
Hosiery wear update.
Grooming Standards for retirees update.
Optional wear of white slacks for females update.
Metal Insignia images and verbiage update.
UPDATES TO NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS
1. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components Hosiery
(Females), Article 3501.29
Deleted:
3501.29. Hosiery (Females)
Description. Made of nylon, wearer's skin tone, undecorated and
seamless. They may be panty/hose combination.
Correct Wear. Wear right side out.
Ownership Markings. Initials only, near the top.
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Added:
3501.29. Hosiery (Females)
Description. Made of nylon, wearer's skin tone, undecorated and
seamless. Hosiery may be panty/hose combination as
appropriate for the item being worn. Hosiery options include
ankle high, calf high, thigh high and pantyhose.
Correct Wear. Wear right side out. Wear of hosiery is optional
when wearing slacks or skirts and dress shoes (pumps) or flats.
When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot liners will be
worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize foot abrasions and
blisters.
Ownership Markings. Initials only, near the top.
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2. Chapter 3, Section 5 Shoes, Dress (Black/Brown/White), Correct Wear,
Females, Article 3501.54,
Deleted:
Females:
Dress pumps and Flats will be worn in the same manner as dress shoes to include hosiery.
Added:
Females:
Dress pumps and Flats will be worn in the same manner as dress shoes. When wearing
pumps or flats, hosiery is optional. Hosiery when worn will be flesh tone (article 3501.29).
When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes
and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
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3. Chapter 3, Section 5 Shoes, Formal, Black (Females), Article 3501.55
Deleted:
3501.55. Shoes, Formal, Black (Females)
Figure 3501.55-1
Formal Black Shoes
(Females)
a. Description. Plain black pumps with closed heels and
toes, of suede, silk or peau de soie (figure 3501.55-1) and
meeting the same heel requirements as the black dress
pumps (article 3501.54).
b. Correct Wear. Keep clean and in good repair. Wear
with flesh tone hosiery (article 3501.29).
Added:
3501.55. Shoes, Formal, Black (Females)
Figure 3501.55-1
Formal Black Shoes
(Females)
a. Description. Plain black pumps with closed heels and
toes, of suede, silk or peau de soie (figure 3501.55-1) and
meeting the same heel requirements as the black dress
pumps (article 3501.54).
b. Correct Wear. Keep clean and in good repair. The wear
of hosiery is optional (article 3501.29). Hosiery when worn
will be flesh tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-show
socks or foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and
to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
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4. Chapter 3, Section 5, Shoes, Formal, Black, Flat (Females), Article 3501.56
Deleted:
3501.56. Shoes, Formal, Black, Flat (Females)
Figure 3501.56-1
Formal Black Flat Shoes
(Females)
Added:
3501.56. Shoes, Formal, Black, Flat (Females)
Figure 3501.56-1
Formal Black Flat Shoes
(Females)
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5. Chapter 3, Section 5, Skirt, Blue, Formal (Females), Article 3501.61
Deleted:
3501.61. Skirt, Blue, Formal (Females)
Figure 3501.61-1
Formal Dress Blue Skirt
a. Description. A plain, blue, floor length, six-gored skirt
made of authorized fabric, with optional slit(s) on either side
no higher than mid-calf (figure 3501.61-1).
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29) and side zipper on the left. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
in front, inside on the waistband.
Added:
3501.61. Skirt, Blue, Formal (Females)
Figure 3501.61-1
Formal Dress Blue Skirt
a. Description. A plain, blue, floor length, six-gored skirt
made of authorized fabric, with optional slit(s) on either side
no higher than mid-calf (figure 3501.61-1).
b. Correct Wear. Wear side zipper on the left. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. The wear of hosiery is
optional (article 3501.29). Hosiery when worn will be flesh
tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot
liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize foot
abrasions and blisters.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
in front, inside on the waistband.
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6. Chapter 3, Section 5, Skirt, Blue, Unbelted (Females), Article 3501.62
Deleted:
3501.62. Skirt, Blue, Unbelted (Females)
Figure 3501.62-1
Blue Unbelted Skirt
a. Description. A plain, blue, six-gored skirt made of
authorized fabric, with a waistband pocket in the upper right
front (figure 3501.62-1). The welt pocket style may be worn
as long as serviceable. Skirt matches the coat in color and
fabric.
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29) and side zipper on the left. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Length may range from 1-
1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease behind the
knee.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) inside
right front pocket.
Added:
3501.62. Skirt, Blue, Unbelted (Females)
Figure 3501.62-1
Blue Unbelted Skirt
a. Description. A plain, blue, six-gored skirt made of
authorized fabric, with a waistband pocket in the upper right
front (figure 3501.62-1). The welt pocket style may be worn
as long as serviceable. Skirt matches the coat in color and
fabric.
b. Correct Wear. Wear side zipper on the left. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Length may range from 1-
1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease behind the
knee. The wear of hosiery is optional (article 3501.29).
Hosiery when worn will be flesh tone. When not wearing
hosiery, no-show socks or foot liners will be worn for hygiene
purposes and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) inside
right front pocket.
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7. Chapter 3, Section 5, Skirt, Khaki, Service (Female Officers/CPOs), Article
3501.63
Deleted:
3501.63 Skirt, Khaki, Service (Female Officers/CPOs)
Figure 3501.63-1
Service Khaki Skirt,
A-Line
Figure 3501.63-2
Service Khaki Skirt,
Straight-Line
a. Description. A plain, khaki, belted skirt made of 75%
Polyester/25% wool or 100% Polyester CNT fabric. The khaki
skirt comes in two configurations: A-line and Straight-line
openings. The A-line skirt (figure 3501.63-1) contains two
front welt pockets and back zipper closure. The Straight-line
skirt (figure 3501.63-2) has one hidden side pocket and side
zipper closure. The shirt and skirt fabric must match (i.e.
CNT with CNT and poly/wool with poly/wool).
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29), with the zipper centered in the back and a belt
through all loops. For shipboard restrictions, refer to article
1101.5. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2
inches below the crease behind the knee.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) inside
right front pocket.
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Added:
3501.63 Skirt, Khaki, Service (Female Officers/CPOs)
Figure 3501.63-1
Service Khaki Skirt,
A-Line
Figure 3501.63-2
Service Khaki Skirt,
Straight-Line
a. Description. A plain, khaki, belted skirt made of 75%
Polyester/25% wool or 100% Polyester CNT fabric. The khaki
skirt comes in two configurations: A-line and Straight-line
openings. The A-line skirt (figure 3501.63-1) contains two
front welt pockets and back zipper closure. The Straight-line
skirt (figure 3501.63-2) has one hidden side pocket and side
zipper closure. The shirt and skirt fabric must match (i.e.
CNT with CNT and poly/wool with poly/wool).
b. Correct Wear. Wear with the zipper centered in the back
and a belt through all loops. For shipboard restrictions, refer
to article 1101.5. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches
above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease behind the knee.
The wear of hosiery is optional (article 3501.29). Hosiery
when worn will be flesh tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-
show socks or foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes
and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) inside
right front pocket.
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8. Chapter 3, Section 5, Skirt, White, Belted (Females), Article 3501.65
Deleted:
3501.65. Skirt, White, Belted (Females)
Figure 3501.65-1
Belted White Skirt,
A-Line
Figure 3501.65-2
Belted White Skirt,
Straight-Line
a. Description. A plain, white, belted skirt made of 100%
Polyester fabric. The white skirt comes in two configurations: A-
line and Straight-line openings. The A-line skirt (figure 3501.65-
1) contains two front welt pockets and back zipper closure. The
Straight-line skirt (figure 3501.65-2) has one hidden side pocket
and side zipper closure.
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29), with the zipper centered in the back and a belt
through all loops. For shipboard restrictions, refer to article
1101.5. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2
inches below the crease behind the knee.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) on the right
rear pocket, in contrasting ink above the manufacturer's tag.
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Added:
3501.65. Skirt, White, Belted (Females)
Figure 3501.65-1
Belted White Skirt,
A-Line
Figure 3501.65-2
Belted White Skirt,
Straight-Line
a. Description. A plain, white, belted skirt made of 100%
Polyester fabric. The white skirt comes in two configurations: A-
line and Straight-line openings. The A-line skirt (figure 3501.65-
1) contains two front welt pockets and back zipper closure. The
Straight-line skirt (figure 3501.65-2) has one hidden side pocket
and side zipper closure.
b. Correct Wear. Wear with the zipper centered in the back and
a belt through all loops. For shipboard restrictions, refer to
article 1101.5. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-
1/2 inches below the crease behind the knee. The wear of
hosiery is optional (article 3501.29). Hosiery when worn will be
flesh tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot
liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize foot
abrasions and blisters.
c. Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs). Center
surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) on the right
rear pocket, in contrasting ink above the manufacturer's tag.
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9. Chapter 3, Section 5, Skirt, White, Unbelted (Female Officers/CPOs), Article
3501.66
Deleted:
3501.66. Skirt, White, Unbelted (Female Officers/CPOs)
Added:
3501.66. Skirt, White, Unbelted (Female Officers/CPOs)
Figure 3501.66-1
Unbelted White Skirt
a. Description. A plain, white, six-gored skirt made of
authorized fabric, with a waistband pocket in the upper right
front (figure 3501.66-1). The welt pocket style may be worn as
long as serviceable. Skirt matches the coat in color and fabric.
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29), with the zipper on the left side. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Length may range from 1-
1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease behind the
knee.
Figure 3501.66-1
Unbelted White Skirt
a. Description. A plain, white, six-gored skirt made of
authorized fabric, with a waistband pocket in the upper right
front (figure 3501.66-1). The welt pocket style may be worn as
long as serviceable. Skirt matches the coat in color and fabric.
b. Correct Wear. Wear with the zipper on the left side. For
shipboard restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Length may
range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease
behind the knee. The wear of hosiery is optional (article
3501.29). Hosiery when worn will be flesh tone. When not
wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot liners will be worn for
hygiene purposes and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
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10. Chapter 3, Article 6, Beltless, Service Uniform (Female E1-E6), Article 3602.3
Deleted:
3602.3. Skirt, Black, Beltless, Service Uniform (Female E1-E6)
Figure 3602.3-1
E1-E6 Service
Uniform Skirt
a. Description. Black in color and made of 75% Polyester/25%
wool fabric with zipper centered in the back and two side
pockets (figure 3602.3-1).
b. Correct Wear. Wear skirt with flesh tone hosiery (article
3501.29), with the zipper centered in the back. For shipboard
restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Skirts shall fit comfortably
without pulling open the side pockets and center back
closure. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2
below the crease behind the knee.
c. Ownership Markings. Center surname, first initial and
middle initial (if applicable) inside the skirt on front pocket.
Added:
3602.3. Skirt, Black, Beltless, Service Uniform (Female E1-E6)
Figure 3602.3-1
E1-E6 Service
Uniform Skirt
a. Description. Black in color and made of 75% Polyester/25%
wool fabric with zipper centered in the back and two side
pockets (figure 3602.3-1).
b. Correct Wear. Wear with the zipper centered in the
back. For shipboard restrictions, refer to article 1101.5. Skirts
shall fit comfortably without pulling open the side pockets and
center back closure. Length may range from 1-1/2 inches
above to 1-1/2 below the crease behind the knee. The wear of
hosiery is optional (article 3501.29). Hosiery when worn will
be flesh tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or
foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize
foot abrasions and blisters.
c. Ownership Markings. Center surname, first initial and
middle initial (if applicable) inside the skirt on front pocket.
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11. Chapter 3, Footnotes for Chapter 3, Paragraph 2
Deleted:
2. For male and females, socks color shall match service shoes, except khaki socks shall be
worn with brown shoes. For females, when wearing slacks with dress or formal shoes
(pumps or flat), hosiery is required. When wearing slacks with service shoes (oxford),
socks are required. When wearing skirts, hosiery is required instead of socks and a slip if
the skirt worn is unlined.
Added:
2. For male and females, socks color shall match service shoes, except khaki socks shall be
worn with brown shoes. For females, when wearing slacks with dress or formal shoes
(pumps or flat), hosiery is optional. When wearing slacks with service shoes (oxford), socks
are required. When wearing skirts, hosiery is optional, and wear a slip if the skirt worn is
unlined. Hosiery when worn will be flesh tone. When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks
or foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
12. Chapter 3, Section 2, Female Officer, Service Dress Uniform, Service Dress
White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Cold Weather Parka
Earmuffs (w/outer garment only)
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5305-5312
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.1b
3501.22
3501.23
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
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Slip
Handbag, White
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Umbrella, Black
Name/Identification Tag
5
3501.77
3501.25
3501.26
3501.29
3501.99
5201.4
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Cold Weather Parka
Earmuffs (w/outer garment only)
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Handbag, White
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Umbrella, Black
Name/Identification Tag
5
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5305-5312
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.1b
3501.22
3501.23
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.25
3501.26
3501.29
3501.99
5201.4
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13. Chapter 3, Section 3, Female Chief Petty Officer, Service Dress Uniform,
Service Dress White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Cold Weather Parka
Earmuffs (w/outer garment only)
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
Name/Identification Tag
5
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5305/5312
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.1b
3501.22
3501.23
3501.25
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.77
3501.99
5201.4
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Cold Weather Parka
Earmuffs (w/outer garment only)
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
Name/Identification Tag
5
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5305/5312
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.1b
3501.22
3501.23
3501.25
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.99
5201.4
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14. Chapter 3, Section 2, Female Officer, Formal and Dinner Dress Uniform, Dinner
Dress White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Miniature Medals
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.54
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5315
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.23
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.77
3501.99
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Miniature Medals
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.54
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5315
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.23
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.99
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15. Chapter 3, Section 3, Female Chief Petty Officer, Dinner Dress Uniforms,
Dinner Dress White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Miniature Medals
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double
Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.58
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5315
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
.
3501.23
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.77
3501.99
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Miniature Medals
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double
Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White Dress
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.58
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5315
3501.24
3501.101
3501.1a
.
3501.23
3501.26
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.99
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16. Chapter 3, Section 2, Female Officer, Ceremonial Uniforms, Full Dress White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Large Medals/Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Sword (LCDR and above)
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5314/5313
3501.24
3501.84
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.23
3501.25
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.77
3501.99
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Shoulder Boards (Hard)
Large Medals/Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Gloves, White
Sword (LCDR and above)
Undershirt, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
ARTICLE
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4103.2
5314/5313
3501.24
3501.84
3501.101
3501.1a
3501.23
3501.25
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.99
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17. Chapter 3, Section 3, Female Chief Petty Officer, Ceremonial Uniforms, Full
Dress White.
Deleted:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Large Medals/Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Undershirt, White
Gloves, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double
Breasted
CPO Cutlass
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
Article
3501.17
3501.74
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5314/5313
3501.101
3501.24
3501.1a .
3501.20.1
3501.23
3501.25
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.77
3501.99
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Added:
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
Coat, Service Dress White
Slacks, White, Belted
2
Cap, Combination, White
Shoes, Service, White
2
Socks, White
Brassiere
Underpants
Collar Insignia
Large Medals/Ribbons
PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS
Undershirt, White
Gloves, White
OPTIONAL ITEMS
All-Weather Coat, Double
Breasted
CPO Cutlass
Earrings, Gold Ball, Pearl
Handbag, White
Hosiery, Flesh Tone
Scarf (w/outer garment only)
Shoes, Dress, White
2
Skirt, White, Unbelted
2
Slacks, White, Unbelted
2
Slip
Umbrella, Black
Article
3501.17
3501.76
3501.9
3501.58
3501.78
3501.6
3501.100
4212
5314/5313
3501.101
3501.24
3501.1a .
3501.20.1
3501.23
3501.25
3501.29
3501.43
3501.54
3501.66
3501.74
3501.77
3501.99
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18. Chapter 6, Section 10, Article 61002.5
Deleted:
5. GROOMING STANDARDS. Retired personnel must comply with the grooming standards
in these regulations, but uniforms and equipment may either be those prescribed here or
those authorized at the time of their retirement.
Added:
5. GROOMING STANDARDS. Retired personnel must comply with the grooming standards
in these regulations, with the exception of facial hair. Retired personnel are authorized
facial hair when wearing Navy uniforms during functions and events. Facial hair must be
properly groomed and no longer than 2 inches in length extending from the face outward.
Uniforms and equipment may either be those prescribed here or those authorized at the
time of their retirement.
19. Chapter 4, Section 1, Shoulder Insignia, Article 4103
Deleted:
4103. SHOULDER INSIGNIA
1. Description. Consists of hard shoulder boards, soft shoulder boards, and metal
grade insignia.
2. Hard Shoulder Boards. Combination insignia indicating wearer's grade and
line or staff corps are curved to fit the shoulder and secured at their inner ends by a Navy
eagle, gilt button. Officers wear hard shoulder boards on reefers, overcoats, and designated
uniforms. Women wear men's shoulder boards when wearing the men's reefer and
women's shoulder boards when wearing the women's reefer.
a. Flag Officers (Line). The surface is covered with gold lace showing
a 1/8 inch blue cloth margin on each of the long sides. A silver embroidered fouled anchor
is placed with its center line along the shoulder board's longer dimension and the crown
pointing toward the squared end of the board. The unfouled arm of the stock points to the
front of the wearer (right and left). Designation of grade consists of silver embroidered
five-pointed star(s), placed between the crown of the anchor and the squared end of the
shoulder board.
b. Flag Officer (Staff Corps). The shoulder marks are the same as
those described in subparagraph a., above, with an appropriate corps device, of the same
size as that prescribed for wear on the shirt collar, superimposed on the anchor's shank.
(1) Fleet Admiral
(2) Admiral
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(3) Vice Admiral
(4) Rear Admiral
(5) Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
c. Officers below Flag Grade. The surface is black cloth. Gold lace
stripes, the same width, number, and spacing, specified for stripes on sleeves of the blue
coat, designate rank. The first stripe starts 1/4 inch (½ inch for Ensigns) from the widest
end. Line and staff corps devices replicate sleeve insignia and are placed as far from the
stripes as specified for devices on sleeves of blue coats.
d. Warrant Officers. The surface is black cloth. Stripe widths are as
specified for sleeves of blue coats but the blue break(s) are ½ inch rather than 2 inches
apart. The stripe starts ½ inch from the widest end. Line or staff corps devices are sized as
specified for devices on sleeves of blue coats.
W-5
W-4
W-3
W-2
W-1
3. SOFT SHOULDER BOARDS. Combination insignia indicating the wearer's
grade and corps are 3/4 the size of the men's hard shoulder boards. Soft shoulder boards
are worn on white epaulette shirts when worn with Service Dress Blue, and on the Navy
black V-neck sweater.
Rear Admiral
Officer Below Flag
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4. METAL GRADE INSIGNIA. Wear regular size metal grade insignia centered
on shoulder straps of blue all-weather coats, khaki jackets, blue jackets and black jack-
ets. Dimensions of regular size metal grade insignia are provided in article 4104.5. Place
the outer edge of each device 3/4 inch from the squared end of the shoulder strap.
a. Wearing Metal Grade Insignia
(1) Flag Officer. Wear insignia lengthwise on the strap so that
the single rays of each star point toward the collar.
Fleet Admiral
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
(2) Captain. Wear with the top of eagle's head toward the
collar, and head and olive branch pointing to the front (right and left).
(Right)
(Left)
(3) Commander. Wear with the stem of silver oak leaf away
from the collar.
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(4) Lieutenant Commander. Wear with the stem of the gold
oak leaf away from the collar.
(5) Lieutenant. Two silver bars, attached near the ends. Place
bars on the center line of each shoulder strap with bars in a fore and aft line.
(6) Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Place one silver bar on center
line of each shoulder strap, with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore and aft line (flat
bar).
(7) Ensign. Wear one gold bar on the shoulder strap as for Lieutenant (Junior Grade).
(8) Warrant Officers. Place on the center line of each shoulder
strap with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore and aft line.
(a) Chief Warrant Officer, W-5 - Silver background with
one 1/4 inch blue stripe centered along the silver bar.
(b) Chief Warrant Officer, W-4 - Blue background with
two 1/4 inch silver breaks across, separated by 1/4 inch of blue background in center.
(c) Chief Warrant Officer, W-3 - Blue background broken
across the center by a silver break 1/4 inch wide.
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(d) Chief Warrant Officer, W-2 - Same as for Chief
Warrant Officer W-4 but the breaks are gold.
(e) Warrant Officer, W-1 - Same as for Chief Warrant
Officer W-3, except that the break is gold.
W-5
W-4
W-3
W-2
W-1
Added:
4103. SHOULDER INSIGNIA
1. Description. Consists of hard shoulder boards, soft shoulder boards, and metal
grade insignia.
2. Hard Shoulder Boards. Combination insignia indicating wearer's grade and
line or staff corps are curved to fit the shoulder and secured at their inner ends by a Navy
eagle, gilt button. Officers wear hard shoulder boards on reefers, overcoats, and designated
uniforms. Women wear men's shoulder boards when wearing the men's reefer and
women's shoulder boards when wearing the women's reefer.
a. Flag Officers (Line). The surface is covered with gold lace showing
a 1/8 inch blue cloth margin on each of the long sides. A silver embroidered fouled anchor
is placed with its center line along the shoulder board's longer dimension and the crown
pointing toward the squared end of the board. The unfouled arm of the stock points to the
front of the wearer (right and left). Designation of grade consists of silver embroidered
five-pointed star(s), placed between the crown of the anchor and the squared end of the
shoulder board.
b. Flag Officer (Staff Corps). The shoulder marks are the same as
those described in subparagraph a., above, with an appropriate corps device, of the same
size as that prescribed for wear on the shirt collar, superimposed on the anchor's shank.
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(1) Fleet Admiral
(2) Admiral
(3) Vice Admiral
(4) Rear Admiral
(5) Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
c. Officers below Flag Grade. The surface is black cloth. Gold lace
stripes, the same width, number, and spacing, specified for stripes on sleeves of the blue
coat, designate rank. The first stripe starts 1/4 inch (½ inch for Ensigns) from the widest
end. Line and staff corps devices replicate sleeve insignia and are placed as far from the
stripes as specified for devices on sleeves of blue coats.
d. Warrant Officers. The surface is black cloth. Stripe widths are as specified for sleeves of
blue coats but the blue break(s) are ½ inch rather than 2 inches apart. The stripe starts ½
inch from the widest end. Line or staff corps devices are sized as specified for devices on
sleeves of blue coats.
W-5
W-4
W-3
W-2
W-1
3. SOFT SHOULDER BOARDS. Combination insignia indicating the wearer's
grade and corps are 3/4 the size of the men's hard shoulder boards. Soft shoulder boards
are worn on white epaulette shirts when worn with Service Dress Blue, and on the Navy
black V-neck sweater.
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Rear Admiral
Officer Below Flag
4. METAL GRADE INSIGNIA. Wear regular size metal grade insignia centered
on shoulder straps or epaulet with the bottom edge of the device approximately ¾ inch
from the squared end of the shoulder strap or epaulet of Black Relaxed Fit Jackets and
Double-Breasted All Weather Coats. Metal grade insignia may also be worn centered on the
Cold Weather Parka rank tab. Dimensions of regular and miniature size metal grade
insignia are provided in article 4104.5.
a. Wearing Metal Grade Insignia
(1) Flag Officer. Wear insignia lengthwise on the strap so that the single rays of
each star point toward the collar.
Fleet Admiral
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
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(2) Captain. Wear with the top of eagle's head pointing toward
the collar, with the eagle (right and left) facing the front of the outer garment.
(Right)
(Left)
(3) Commander. Wear with the stem of silver oak leaf away
from the collar.
(4) Lieutenant Commander. Wear with the stem of the gold
oak leaf away from the collar.
(5) Lieutenant. Two silver bars, attached near the ends. Place
bars on the center line of each shoulder strap with bars in a fore and aft line.
(6) Lieutenant (Junior Grade). Place one silver bar on center
line of each shoulder strap, with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore and aft line (flat
bar).
(7) Ensign. Wear one gold bar on the shoulder strap as for
Lieutenant (Junior Grade).
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(8) Warrant Officers. Place on the center line of each shoulder
strap with the longer dimension of the bar in a fore and aft line.
(a) Chief Warrant Officer, W-5 - Silver background with
one 1/4 inch blue stripe centered along the silver bar.
(b) Chief Warrant Officer, W-4 - Blue background with
two 1/4 inch silver breaks across, separated by 1/4 inch of blue background in center.
(c) Chief Warrant Officer, W-3 - Blue background broken
across the center by a silver break 1/4 inch wide.
(d) Chief Warrant Officer, W-2 - Same as for Chief
Warrant Officer W-4 but the breaks are gold.
(e) Warrant Officer, W-1 - Same as for Chief Warrant
Officer W-3, except that the break is gold.
W-5
W-4
W-3
W-2
W-1
20. Chapter 4, Section 1, Shoulder Insignia, Article 4104
Deleted:
4104. COLLAR GRADE INSIGNIA
1. General. Wear miniature sized metal grade insignia on the collar points of
khaki and blue shirts. Wear miniature sized embroidered grade insignia tapes on Navy
coveralls. (NOTE: Embroidered collar devices may be slightly larger than metal collar
devices.)
2. Description. Collar grade insignia replicates metal shoulder insignia except
flag officers' miniature multiple stars which are connected as follows:
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
(Lower Half)
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3. Manner of Wearing. Line officers wear the grade insignia on both collar
points. Captains wear with the top of the eagle's head toward the collar, and head and olive
branch pointing to the front (both staff corps and line officers). Staff Corps officers and
chief warrant officers wear grade insignia on the right collar point and staff insignia on the
left collar point.
a. Long Sleeve Shirt. On long sleeve shirts that require a collar
insignia, center the insignia 1 inch from the front and upper edges of the collar, except for
Flag Officers. Admirals, Vice Admirals, and Rear Admirals, center the first star 1 inch from
the front and upper edge of the collar, and position the vertical axis of the insignia at right
angles (the horizontal axis parallel) to the upper edge of the collar. This procedure applies
whether the collar is worn open or closed.
b. Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirts and Navy Coveralls. Center the
insignia 1 inch from the front and lower edges of the collar and position the vertical axis of
the insignia along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point.
c. Flag Officers. Wear collar insignia on open collar short sleeve shirts
and Navy coveralls in the manner shown below:
4. LINE AND STAFF CORPS COLLAR INSIGNIA. Consists of insignia indicating
staff corps or line. Staff corps officers and warrant officers wear them on the left collar
point of shirts in the manner described for collar grade insignia. The vertical axis of the
insignia is aligned with the bisecting line of the collar point on open collar shirts. They have
the same design as those worn on the sleeves of blue coats but the dimensions conform to
the specifications and standards sample. These devices are primarily in gold color metal
with silver symbol as applicable. Leaves are veined, but otherwise smooth, and do not
simulate embroidery.
5. REGULAR AND MINIATURE SIZES OF GRADE INSIGNIA. Regular and
miniature sizes of grade insignia have dimensions shown below:
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Added:
4104. COLLAR GRADE INSIGNIA
1. General. Wear miniature sized metal grade insignia on the collar points of
khaki shirts.
2. Description. Collar grade insignia replicates metal shoulder insignia except
flag officers' miniature multiple stars which are connected as follows:
Admiral
Vice Admiral
Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral
(Lower Half)
3. Manner of Wearing. Line officers wear the grade insignia on both collar
points. Captains wear with the top of the eagle's head toward the collar, and head and olive
branch pointing to the front (both staff corps and line officers). Staff Corps officers and
chief warrant officers wear grade insignia on the right collar point and staff insignia on the
left collar point.
a. Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirts. Center the insignia 1 inch from
the front and lower edges of the collar and position the vertical axis of the insignia along an
imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point.
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b. Flag Officers. Wear collar insignia on open collar short sleeve shirts in the manner
shown below:
4. LINE AND STAFF CORPS COLLAR INSIGNIA. Consists of insignia indicating
staff corps or line. Staff corps officers and warrant officers wear them on the left collar
point of shirts in the manner described for collar grade insignia. The vertical axis of the
insignia is aligned with the bisecting line of the collar point on open collar shirts. They have
the same design as those worn on the sleeves of blue coats but the dimensions conform to
the specifications and standards sample. These devices are primarily in gold color metal
with silver symbol as applicable. Leaves are veined, but otherwise smooth, and do not
simulate embroidery.
5. REGULAR AND MINIATURE SIZES OF GRADE INSIGNIA. Regular and
miniature sizes of grade insignia have dimensions shown below (regular – largest, miniature
– smallest):
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21. Chapter 4, Section 2, Enlisted Rate/Rating Insignia, CPO Rate Insignia, Article
4211.3
Deleted:
3. Position. Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve of Service Dress Blue
Jacket, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket, and Dinner Dress White Jacket centered on the sleeve
midway between the shoulder seam and the elbow.
Added:
3. Position. Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve of Service Dress Blue
Jacket, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket, and Dinner Dress White Jacket centered on the sleeve
midway between the shoulder seam and the elbow.
22. Chapter 4, Section 2, CPO Collar Insignia, Article 4212.3
Deleted:
3. Manner of Wearing. Collar grade insignia are worn on both collar points.
a. Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt and Navy Coveralls. Center the insignia
at a point 1 inch from the front and lower edges of the collar and position the vertical axis of
the insignia along an imaginary line (A) bisecting the angle of the collar point.
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b. Service Dress White
(1) Men wear collar insignia on the standing collar of the Service Dress
White coat. The anchor shank will be parallel to the vertical edge of the collar, with the
center of the insignia on the midline of the standing collar, 1 inch from the vertical edge of
the collar.
(2) Women wear collar insignia on the ends of the collar of the Service Dress
White coat with lapels. The anchor shank will be in the vertical (upright) position, with the
center of the insignia approximately 1 inch from the bottom edge of the collar and midway
between the edges (seam and outer edge) of the collar. On the Service Dress White Coat
with stand-up collar (choker), wear collar insignia on the standing collar. The anchor shank
of each collar device will be parallel to the vertical edge of the collar, with the center of the
insignia on the midline of the standing collar, 1 inch from the vertical edge of the collar.
Added:
3. Manner of Wearing. Collar grade insignia are worn on both collar points.
a. Open Collar Short Sleeve Shirt. Center the insignia at a point 1 inch from the front
and lower edges of the collar and position the vertical axis of the insignia along an
imaginary line (A) bisecting the angle of the collar point.
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b. Service Dress White. Wear collar insignia on the standing collar of the Service Dress
White coat. The anchor shank will be parallel to the vertical edge of the collar, with the
center of the insignia on the midline of the standing collar, 1 inch from the vertical edge of
the collar.
23. Chapter 4, Section 1, Metal Rank Insignia on Outergarments, Article 4213
Deleted:
4213. METAL RANK INSIGNIA ON OUTERGARMENTS
1. General. CPOs wear metal devices on the epaulette of black relaxed fit
jackets (with knit collar), and double-breasted All Weather Coats. (CPO rank insignia is not
worn on reefers and overcoats.)
2. Description. Same device as worn on garrison cap (approximate size: 1-
1/4 inch). Refer to article 4321.
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3. Manner of Wearing. Wear metal rank insignia on each epaulet centered
from side to side with the bottom edge of the device approximately 3/4 inch from the
squared end of the epaulet.
Added:
4213. METAL RANK INSIGNIA ON OUTERGARMENTS
1. General. Wear metal insignia centered on shoulder straps or epaulet with
the bottom edge of the device approximately ¾ inch from the squared end of the shoulder
strap or epaulet of Black Relaxed Fit Jackets and Double-Breasted All Weather Coats. Metal
insignia may also be worn centered on the Cold Weather Parka rank tab. (CPO rank insignia
is not worn on reefers and overcoats.)
2. Description. Same device as worn on garrison cap (approximate size: 1-
1/4 inch). Refer to article 4321.
24. Chapter 4, Section 2, ENLISTED RATE/RATING INSIGNIA, Article 4221
Deleted:
4221. E4-E6 RATING BADGES
1. Description
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a. Rating badges with Navy blue backgrounds are worn on Navy blue
uniforms. There are two blue background materials: (1) 55/45% poly/wool gabardine used
on women's Service Dress Blue Coat; (2) 100% wool serge used on peacoats and the
Service Dress Blue Jumper.
PETTY OFFICER
FIRST CLASS
PETTY OFFICER
SECOND CLASS
PETTY OFFICER
THIRD CLASS
b. Rating badges with Navy blue backgrounds are worn on Navy blue
uniforms. There are two blue background materials: (1) 75/25% poly/wool and 55/45%
poly/wool gabardine used on women's Service Dress Blue; (2) 100% wool serge used on
peacoats and men's Service Dress Blue Jumper
c. Rating badges for E-6 and below Dinner Dress Blue Jacket is made
of the same material as the uniform component. Rating badges with white backgrounds
match the fabric of uniforms on which they are worn. Colors of the eagle, specialty mark,
chevrons, and service stripes for prescribed uniforms and components are mandatory as
indicated on the following chart:
UNIFORM
RATING BADGE
BACKGROUND
EAGLE, SPECIALTY
MARK
CHEVRONS
SERVICE
STRIPES
DINNER DRESS
BLUE JACKET
NAVY BLUE
WHITE/SILVER
CARDINAL/GOLD
CARDINAL/GOLD
DINNER DRESS
WHITE JACKET
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE/GOLD
BLUE/GOLD
SERVICE
DRESS BLUE
NAVY BLUE
WHITE/SILVER
CARDINAL/GOLD
CARDINAL/GOLD
SERVICE
DRESS WHITE
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
PEACOAT
NAVY BLUE
WHITE
CARDINAL
NONE
2. Position
a. Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve centered between the
shoulder seam and the elbow as shown for the uniforms listed below.
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Maternity Blue
Service Dress Jumpers
White Shirts (SS only)
Dinner Dress Coats
Service Dress Coats
Peacoats
Added:
4221. E4-E6 RATING BADGES
1. Description
a. Rating badges with Navy blue background are worn on Navy blue
uniforms. There are two background materials:
(1) 100% serge wool used for pea coats and service dress blue jumpers
(2) Matching fabric used for dinner dress blue uniform jacket, slacks and skirt.
b. Rating badges with white background match the fabric of uniforms
on which they are sewn-on. Rating badges for E-6 and below Dinner Dress Blue Jacket is
made of the same material as the uniform component.
PETTY OFFICER
FIRST CLASS
PETTY OFFICER
SECOND CLASS
PETTY OFFICER
THIRD CLASS
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c. Colors of the eagle, specialty mark, chevrons, and service stripes
for prescribed uniforms and components are mandatory as indicated on the following chart:
UNIFORM
RATING BADGE
BACKGROUND
EAGLE, SPECIALTY
MARK
CHEVRONS
SERVICE
STRIPES
DINNER DRESS
BLUE JACKET
NAVY BLUE
WHITE/SILVER
CARDINAL/GOLD
CARDINAL/GOLD
DINNER DRESS
WHITE JACKET
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE/GOLD
BLUE/GOLD
SERVICE
DRESS BLUE
NAVY BLUE
WHITE/SILVER
CARDINAL/GOLD
CARDINAL/GOLD
SERVICE
DRESS WHITE
WHITE
BLUE
BLUE
BLUE
PEACOAT
NAVY BLUE
WHITE
CARDINAL
NONE
2. Position
a. Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve centered between the
shoulder seam and the elbow as shown for the uniforms listed below.
Maternity Blue/White
Service Dress Jumpers
Dinner Dress Coats
Peacoats