U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations

Summary of Changes (26 February 2020)

Enclosure (1)

This Summary of Changes provides a brief description of changes made to Navy Uniform

Regulations (NAVPERS 15665I) since the last update of 30 January 2020. The changes

identified in this summary reflect the correction of noted policy discrepancies found within

NAVPERS 15665I. For specific details of changes, please refer to the noted chapters,

sections and articles below.

Significant updates to Navy Uniform Regulations contained in this summary of changes

include:

Discontinued authorized wear of the female E1-E6 service dress blue coat and

associated components effective 31 January 2020 as directed by NAVADMIN 236/15 and

updated by NAVADMIN 075/19.

UPDATES TO NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS

1. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Table of

Contents.

Deleted: Coat, Service Dress Blue (Male Officers/CPOs and All Females) (article 3501.16)

Added: Coat, Service Dress Blue (Officers/CPOs) (article 3501.16)

Deleted: Jumper, Blue Dress (Males, E6 and below) (article 3501.32)

Added: Jumper, Blue Dress (E1-E6) (article 3501.32)

Deleted: Trousers, Blue, Jumper (Broadfall) (Males E6 and below) (article 3501.92)

Added: Trousers/Slacks, Blue, Jumper (Broadfall) (E1-E6) (article 3501.92)

Deleted: Overblouse, Khaki, Service (Female E-6 and below) (article 3602.1)

Added: Overblouse, Khaki, Service (Females) (article 3602.1)

Added: Skirt, White, Unbelted (Female Officers/CPOs) (article 3501.66)

Added: Slacks, White, Summer, Belted (Females) (article 3501.76)

Added: Trousers, Blue, Dress (Males) (article 3501.90)

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2. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female Enlisted (E1-E6), Dinner

Dress Uniforms.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6) Dinner Dress Uniforms

Dinner Dress Blue Jacket

Dinner Dress White Jacket

Dinner Dress White

Dinner Dress Blue Jumper

Dinner Dress Blue

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Added:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6) Dinner Dress Uniforms

Dinner Dress Blue Jacket

Dinner Dress White Jacket

Dinner Dress Blue

Dinner Dress White

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3. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female, Dinner Dress, Dinner

Dress Blue.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6)

Dinner Dress Uniform Dinner Dress Blue

BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

Coat, Dinner Dress Blue

Shirt, White, Dress

Slacks, Blue, Unbelted (2)

Cap, Combination, White

Shoes, Service, Black (2)

Socks, Black

Brassiere

Underpants

Necktie, Black

Rating Badge/Service Stripes

Miniature Medals

PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS

Gloves, Black Leather

OPTIONAL ITEMS

All-Weather Coat, Single Breasted

All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted

Black Neck Gaiter (w/authorized

outergarment only)

Cuff Links, Black or Silver (7)

Earrings, Pearl

Gloves, White

Handbag, Black

Handbag, Black Dress

Hosiery, Flesh Tone

Peacoat

Scarf (w/outergarment only)

Shirt, White, Formal

Shoes, Dress, Black (2)

Shoes, Formal, Black (2)

Shoes, Formal, Black, Flat (2)

Skirt, Blue, Formal (2)

Skirt, Blue, Unbelted (2)

Slip

Studs, Black or Silver (7)

Umbrella, Black

ARTICLE

3501.16

3501.49

3501.69

3501.9

3501.58

3501.78

3501.6

3501.100

3501.34

4221

5315

3501.24

3501.1

3501.1a

3501.5

3501.19

3501.23

3501.24

3501.25

3501.26

3501.29

3501.41

3501.43

3501.50

3501.54

3501.55

3501.56

3501.61

3501.62

3501.77

3501.79

3501.99

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Occasions For Wear

Worn to official functions when civilians

normally wear black tie. This is a

prescribable Winter Uniform.

See Footnotes

4. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female Enlisted (E1-E6),

Ceremonial Uniforms.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6)

Ceremonial Uniforms

Full Dress Blue Full Dress Blue Jumper

Full Dress White

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Added:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6)

Ceremonial Uniforms

Full Dress Blue

Full Dress White

5. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female, Ceremonial, Full Dress

Blue.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted Ceremonial Uniform

Full Dress Blue

BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

Coat, Service Dress Blue

Shirt, White, Dress

Slacks, Blue, Unbelted2

Cap, Combination, White

Shoes, Service, Black2

Socks, Black

Brassiere

Underpants

Necktie, Black

Rating Badge/Service Stripes

Large Medals/Ribbons

PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS

Gloves, Black Leather

ARTICLE

3501.16

3501.49

3501.69

3501.9

3501.58

3501.78

3501.6

3501.100

3501.34

4221

5314/5313

3501.24

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Undershirt, White

OPTIONAL ITEMS

All-Weather Coat, Single Breasted

All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted

Black Neck Gaiter (w/authorized

outergarment only)

Earrings, Silver Ball, Pearl

Gloves, White

Handbag, Black

Hosiery, Flesh Tone

Peacoat

Shoes, Dress, Black2

Skirt, Blue, Unbelted2

Slip

Scarf (2/outergarment only)

Umbrella, Black

Occasions For Wear

Worn on the following formal occasions:

1. Participating in Change of

Command Ceremonies.

2. Official visits with honors as pre-

scribed in Navy Regulations.

3. Occasions of State, Ceremonies

and Solemnities.

See Footnotes

3501.101

3501.1

3501.1a

3501.5

3501.23

3501.24

3501.25

3501.29

3501.41

3501.54

3501.62

3501.77

3501.43

3501.99

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6. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female Enlisted (E1-E6),

Service Dress Uniforms.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6) Service Dress Uniforms

Service Dress Blue

Service Dress Blue

Jumper

Service Dress White

Added:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6) Service Dress Uniforms

Service Dress Blue

Service Dress White

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7. Chapter 3, Section 4, Enlisted (E6 and Below) – Female, Service Dress, Service

Dress Blue.

Deleted:

Female Enlisted (E1-E6)

Service Dress Uniform Service Dress Blue

BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

Coat, Service Dress blue

Shirt, White, Dress

Slacks, Blue, Unbelted (2)

Cap, Combination, White

Shoes, Service, Black

Socks, Black

Brassiere

Underpants

Necktie, Black

Rating Badge/Service Stripes

Ribbons

PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS

Gloves, Black Leather

Undershirt, White

OPTIONAL ITEMS

All-Weather Coat, Single Breasted

All-Weather Coat, Double Breasted

Black Neck Gaiter (w/authorized

outergarment only)

Cap, Garrison, Black (4)

Cap, Knit Watch (8)

Earmuffs (w/outergarment only)

Earrings, Silver Ball

Gloves, White

Handbag, Black

Handbag, Dress, Black

Hosiery, Flesh Tone

Jacket, Black (1,3)

Peacoat

Scarf (w/outergarment only)

Shoes, dress, Black (2)

Skirt, Blue, Unbelted (2)

Slip

Sweater, V-Neck, Black (3,4)

Umbrella, Black

Name/Identification Tag (5)

Jumper, Dress Blue

ARTICLE

3501.16

3501.49

3501.69

3501.9

3501.58

3501.78

3501.6

3501.100

3501.34

4221

5305/5312

3501.24

3501.101

3501.1

3501.1a

3501.5

3501.10

3501.11

3501.22

3501.23

3501.24

3501.25

3501.26

3501.29

3501.30

3501.41

3501.43

3501.54

3501.62

3501.77

3501.83

3501.99

5201.4

3501.32

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Occasions For Wear

May be prescribed for wear year-round to

all official functions when Dinner Dress or

Full Dress Uniforms are not prescribed

and civilian equivalent dress is coat and

tie.

See Footnotes

8. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Cap,

Combination, Article 3501.9.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components Cap, Combination

Article 3501.9

UNISEX OFFICER

UNISEX CPO

UNISEX CPO

Description

a. Male and Female Officers/CPOs. A military style cap with

black visor, rigid standing front, flaring circular rim and black cap

band worn with detachable khaki or white cap cover, as

required. Fabric match of cap cover and uniform

is required. When wearing an all-weather coat, a clear plastic

combination cap rain cover may be worn. For hat band

insignia/ornamentation, see articles 4311 for officers and 4321

for CPOs.

b. Females E6 and below. A military style cap with black visor,

rigid standing front, flaring circular rim and black cap band worn

with white cap cover. When wearing an all-weather coat, a clear

plastic combination cap rain cover may be worn and will be

replaced by the enlisted white hat. As of 31 January 2020, the

female E1-E6 Combination Cover is no longer authorized to be

worn. For hat band insignia/ornamentation, see article 4331 for

E6 and below.

Correct Wear

Wear squarely on the head, with bottom edge parallel to and 1-

1/2 inch above the eyebrows.

Ownership Markings

On designated nameplate.

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FEMALE E6 & BELOW

Notes:

1. As of 31 October 2016, the enlisted white hat is mandatory for

wear by all female E1-E6 Sailors with jumper style dress

uniforms.

2. As of 31 October 2018, the alternate and unisex Combination

Covers are mandatory for wear by all female officers and chief

petty officers.

3. The enlisted White Hat is mandatory for wear by all female

E1-E6 Sailors wearing jumper style dress uniforms.

Added:

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3501.9. Cap, Combination

Figure 3501.9-1

Unisex Officer Cover

(sample white cover)

Figure 3501.9-2

Unisex CPO Cover (sample khaki cover)

a. Description. A military style cap with black

visor, rigid standing front, flaring circular rim and

black cap band worn with detachable khaki or white

cap cover, as required (figures 3501.9-1 and

3501.9-2). Wear white cover with Dinner Dress,

Full Dress, Service Dress, and Summer White

uniforms. Wear khaki cover with Service Khaki

uniform. When wearing an all-weather coat or

black Cold Weather Parka, a clear plastic

combination cap rain cover may be worn. For hat

band insignia/ornamentation, see articles 4311 for

officers and 4321 for CPOs. There are two sizing

options – both the standard and the Alternate

Combination Cover (ACC) are designated as unisex

uniform items and may be worn by male and

female officers and CPOs. The ACC is similar in

design to the standard combination cover, but is

smaller with an oval vice round opening.

b. Correct Wear. Wear squarely on the head, with

bottom edge parallel to and 1-1/2 inch above the

eyebrows.

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9. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Coat,

Service Dress Blue (Male Officers/CPOs and All Females), Article 3501.16.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

Coat, Service Dress Blue (Male Officers/CPOs and All Females)

Article 3501.16

Description

a. Males. A double-breasted coat made of authorized navy blue

fabric with three outside pockets, one on each hip and one on left

breast, and three 35-line Navy eagle gilt buttons down each

forefront. Officer's coat has a sword slit over the left hip.

Required buttons are described in article 5403.

b. Females. A single-breasted coat made of authorized navy

blue fabric with one welt left breast pocket, and four 35-line Navy

eagle buttons on the left front. Buttons are gold for officers/CPOs

and silver for E6 and below. Officer's coat has a sword slit over the

left hip. Required buttons are described in article 5403. The coat

with two breast pocket flaps may be worn as long as serviceable.

Correct Wear

Button all buttons. Coat may be removed in immediate office

space. Commanders/ commanding officers should specify the areas

within the command where coats are required. For insignia, see

article 4101 for officers, 4211 for chief petty officers, and 4221

or 4222 for E6 and below.

Ownership Markings

On designated name label.

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3501.16. Coat, Service Dress Blue (Officers/CPOs)

Figure 3501.16-1 Coat, SDB (Male)

Figure 3501.16-2

Coat, SDB (Female)

a. Description

(1) Males. A double-breasted coat made of

authorized navy blue fabric with three outside pockets,

one on each hip and one on left breast, and three 35-line

Navy eagle gilt buttons down each forefront (see figure

3501.16-1). The coat has a sword/cutlass slit over the

left hip. Required buttons are described in article 5403.

(2) Females. A single-breasted coat made of

authorized navy blue fabric with one welt left breast

pocket, and four 35-line Navy eagle buttons on the left

front (see figure 3501.16-2). The coat has a

sword/cutlass slit over the left hip. Required buttons are

described in article 5403. The coat with two breast

pocket flaps may be worn as long as serviceable.

b. Correct Wear. Button all buttons. Coat may be

removed in immediate office space. Commanders/

commanding officers should specify the areas within the

command where coats are required. For insignia, see

article 4101 for officers and 4211 for chief petty officers.

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10. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Jumper,

Blue Dress (E6 and Below), Article 3501.32.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

Jumper, Blue Dress (E6 and Below)

Article 3501.32

Description

Made of dark blue 100% wool serge, loose fitting, open at the

neck and with a square sailor collar. The jumper has a front

and back yoke with one welt style pocket outside on the left

front and a side zipper on the left for improved ease in

donning and doffing. The bottom of the jumper is finished

with a turn-up hem and when worn covers all but the lowest

button on each side of the broadfall trouser/Slacks. The collar

has two stars on the jumper flap and is trimmed with three

white piping, each 3/16 inch wide and 3/16 inch apart with

outer piping 1/4 inch from collar edge. Sleeves have two navy

blue button fasteners on cuffs, trimmed with three piping of

white tape, each piping 3/16 inch wide and 3/16 inch apart,

centered horizontally on the cuff and blocked off each end by

a perpendicular white stripe 3/16 inch wide, connecting the

ends of the horizontal piping.

Distance from outer edge of perpendicular stripe cuff's open

end is approximately 1-3/8 inches. Buttons are 25-line, black,

with anchors.

Correct Wear

Wear jumpers hanging straight at the sides, fitting

comfortably across the shoulders without binding the

armholes, and covering all but the lowest button on each side

of the broadfall trousers. Sleeves are bloused so the bottom

edge of the buttoned cuff covers the wrist bone when the

elbow is bent across the front of the body. When wearing an

outergarment, the jumper collar is inside the garment. An

inverted sleeve crease extends down the arm at the inside and

outside edges. The body of the jumper has an outward crease

in the front, inverted crease in the back, and the collar has

three, evenly spaced outward vertical creases. When fitting

the jumper to the individual, the unbuttoned cuff's edge shall

reach the knuckles at the base of the fingers with hands

hanging naturally at sides.

Ownership Markings

Turn the Jumper inside out, front down, collar out facing away

from you. Using contrasting color ink, center surname, first

and middle initial (if applicable) left to right and 1/4 inch

below the collar seam.

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3501.32. Jumper, Blue Dress (E1-E6)

Figure 3501.32-1

SDB Jumper

a. Description. Made of dark blue 100% wool serge, loose

fitting, open at the neck and with a square Sailor collar. The

jumper has a front and back yoke with one welt style pocket

outside on the left front and a side zipper on the left for

improved ease in donning and doffing. The bottom of the

jumper is finished with a turn-up hem and when worn covers

all but the lowest button on each side of the broadfall

trouser/Slacks. The collar has two stars on the jumper flap

and is trimmed with three white piping, each 3/16 inch wide

and 3/16 inch apart with outer piping 1/4 inch from collar

edge. Sleeves have two navy blue button fasteners on cuffs,

trimmed with three piping of white tape, each piping 3/16

inch wide and 3/16 inch apart, centered horizontally on the

cuff and blocked off each end by a perpendicular white stripe

3/16 inch wide, connecting the ends of the horizontal

piping. Distance from outer edge of perpendicular stripe

cuff's open end is approximately 1-3/8 inches. Buttons are

25-line, black, with anchors (figure 3501.32-1). Male and

female jumpers have gender specific sizing.

b. Correct Wear. Wear jumpers hanging straight at the

sides, fitting comfortably across the shoulders without

binding the armholes, and covering all but the lowest button

on each side of the broadfall trousers. Sleeves are bloused

so the bottom edge of the buttoned cuff covers the wrist

bone when the elbow is bent across the front of the

body. When wearing an outergarment, the jumper collar is

inside the garment. An inverted sleeve crease extends down

the arm at the inside and outside edges. The body of the

jumper has an outward crease in the front, inverted crease

in the back, and the collar has three, evenly spaced outward

vertical creases. When fitting the jumper to the individual,

the unbuttoned cuff's edge shall reach the knuckles at the

base of the fingers with hands hanging naturally at sides.

c. Ownership Markings. Turn the jumper inside out, front

down, collar out facing away from you. Using contrasting

color ink, center surname, first initial and middle initial (if

applicable) left to right and 1/4 inch below the collar seam.

Note. Male Sailors may continue to wear the previous

jumper design (without the Jumper side zipper) until no

longer serviceable.

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11. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Shirt,

White, Dress, Article 3501.49.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

Shirt, White, Dress Article 3501.49

Description

a. Male Officers/CPOs. Made of plain white

authorized fabric, with long sleeves with plain

buttons, convertible or French cuffs, with

epaulets, and with a single left breast pocket

without pocket flap. Collar points measure no

more than 3-1/4 inches with a medium spread.

b. Females E6 and below. Made of plain white

authorized fabric, with plain buttons,

short sleeves with plain buttons, two breast

pockets with button flaps, and epaulets. Collar

points measure no more than 3-1/4 inches with a

medium spread.

c. Female Officers/CPOs. A quality improved

white dress long sleeve shirt, made of 60/40

percent cotton/polyester fabric, designed with a

lower neckline, center front covered button

placket, and one-piece front, has been approved

as a replacement for the present shirt.

Correct Wear

Button all buttons. Officers and CPOs wear

appropriate soft shoulder boards on the

epaulets. E-6 and below wear appropriate rating

badge and Unit Identification Mark (UIM).

Ownership Markings

Vertically, beginning 1 inch from the bottom on

the inner side of the front fold on which the

buttons are sewn.

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3501.49. Shirt, White, Dress

Figure 3501.49-1

Shirt, White, Dress (male)

Figure 3501.49-2

Shirt, White, Dress (female)

a. Description

(1) Male Officers/CPOs. Made of plain white

authorized fabric, with long sleeves with plain

buttons, convertible or French cuffs, with epaulets,

and with a single left breast pocket without pocket

flap. Collar points measure no more than 3-1/4

inches with a medium spread (figure 3501.49-1).

(2) Female Officers/CPOs. A white dress long

sleeve shirt, made of 60/40 percent

cotton/polyester fabric, designed with a lower

neckline, center front covered button placket, and

one-piece front (figure 3501.49-2).

b. Correct Wear. Button all buttons. Officers and

CPOs wear appropriate soft shoulder boards on the

epaulets.

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12. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Slacks,

Blue, Dress, Unbelted (Females), Article 3501.69.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

Slacks, Blue, Dress, Unbelted (Females) Article 3501.69

Description

Made of plain, authorized blue fabric with fore and aft creases, left

side zipper, and a waistband pocket in the upper right front. Fabric of

slacks must match the Service Dress Blue coat. E-6 and below

55/45% poly/wool tropical, 9.0 oz fabric will phase-out on 1 Oct 03.

Correct Wear

Button all buttons, close all fasteners and wear a belt through all

loops. Slacks shall hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the

back of the shoe. Slacks should be tailored to include a 2 inch hem to

provide material for adjustments.

Ownership Markings

Center surname, first and middle initial (if applicable) inside right

front pocket.

Added:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components 3501.69. Slacks, Blue, Dress, Unbelted (Female Officers/CPOs)

Figure 3501.69-1

Slacks, Blue, Dress

a. Description. Made of plain, 55% Polyester/45% wool blue fabric

with fore and aft creases, left side zipper, and a waistband pocket

in the upper right front (see figure 3501.69-1). Fabric of slacks

must match the Service Dress Blue coat.

b. Correct Wear. Button all buttons and close all fasteners. Slacks

will hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the back of the

shoe. Slacks should be tailored to include a 2-inch hem to provide

material for adjustments.

Note. Female officers/CPOs may optionally wear the male

officer/CPO service dress blue trousers (article 3501.90).

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13. Chapter 3, Section 5, Description and Wear of Uniform Components, Trousers,

Blue Jumper (Broadfall) (Males E6 and Below), Article 3501.92.

Deleted:

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

Trousers, Blue, Jumper (Broadfall) (Males E6 and Below)

Article 3501.92

Description

Navy blue made of 100% wool serge with 13 non-functional

buttons and a hidden center-front zipper closure. Buttons are

25-line, and with black anchors. The design also includes left

and right front welt pockets, one right rear pocket, laced gusset

at the back, inverted side creases and flared legs.

Correct Wear

Button all buttons and lace gusset from inside out, bottom to

top, and tie. Bitter ends of lace are tucked in. Trousers shall

hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the back of the

shoe. Trousers should be tailored to include a 2 inch hem to

provide material for adjustments.

Ownership Markings

Turn trousers inside out, fly down, waistband away from

you. Center surname, first and middle initial (if applicable) on

rear pocket, a 1/4 of an inch below horizontal seam using white

ink; complete manufacturer's tag using indelible ink.

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3501.92. Trousers/Slacks, Blue, Jumper (Broadfall) (E6 and Below)

Figure 3501.92-1

Trousers, Blue, Jumper

a. Description. Navy blue made of 100% wool serge with 13

non-functional buttons and a hidden center-front zipper

closure. Buttons are 25-line, and with black anchors. The

design also includes left and right front welt pockets, one right

rear pocket, laced gusset at the back, inverted side creases and

flared legs (figure 3501.92-1). Male and female trousers/slacks

have gender specific sizing.

b. Correct Wear. Button all buttons and lace gusset from inside

out, bottom to top, and tie. Bitter ends of lace are tucked

in. Trousers/slacks will hang approximately 2 inches from the

floor at the back of the shoe. Trousers/slacks should be tailored

to include a 2-inch hem to provide material for adjustments.

c. Ownership Markings. Turn trousers inside out, fly down,

waistband away from you. Center surname, first and middle

initial (if applicable) on rear pocket, a 1/4 of an inch below

horizontal seam using white ink; complete manufacturer's tag

using indelible ink.

Note. Male Sailors may continue to wear the previous trouser

design (with functional front fastener buttons) until no longer

serviceable.

14. Chapter 4, Section 2, Part 2, E1 – E6 Rate Insignia, Unit Identification Marks

(UIMs), Article 4225.

Deleted:

4225. UNIT IDENTIFICATION MARKS (UIMs)

1. E1-E6 personnel assigned for permanent duty (not in transit), including Naval

Reserve Reinforcement and Augment Personnel, are required to wear UIMs on the right

sleeve of Dress Jumper uniforms and short sleeved white shirts. Exemptions to required

wear may be granted by the prescribing authority (area coordinators) to meet security

requirements. Commands will submit UIM wear exemption requests to their prescribing

authority for approval. UIMs have 1/4 inch white block letters, embroidered on a black

background ½ inch wide, and are worn with the top edge parallel to and 3/8 inch below

lower row of shoulder sleeve stitching. Center them on the outer face of the sleeve and sew

them on with colorfast blue thread. UIMs are authorized in two lengths, 5 inch and 5-3/4

inch. The UIMs are lettered with the approved short title of the command, as contained in

the Standard Navy Distribution Lists (SNDL) Parts 1 and 2 (OPNAV P09B2-105). Wear the

UIM of the parent command unless one of the following exists: (1) Have own UIC; (2)

Tenant command non-collocated with parent command. Upon reporting for duty, men and

women will be issued seven UIMs. Organizations are authorized to purchase UIMs from

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O&MN funds. Any ship/unit that is decommissioned/disestablished or transferred to reserve

status should forward ten UIMs for historical purposes, to the Naval Historical Center,

Curator for the Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, 20374-0571.

2. This information is provided for commands ordering UIMs. Use DD Form 1155 or any

authorized ordering forms. Order from: J&S Finishing Inc., 443 62nd Street, West New

York, NJ 07093. Please submit completed requisition

to UnitIdentificationMarkers@gmail.com. For assistance with your order and payment call:

(201) 854-0338. Use of IMPAC government purchase card authorized. For technical

assistance please contact Susan Krantz at (215) 737-7954 or DSN 444-7954. Each order

shall contain the following information:

a. Date of order.

b. Contract number: SP0100-03-D-4099.

c. Accounting and appropriation data.

d. Item description.

(1) Quantity ordered (minimum quantity per order: 50 and a +/-5% variation in

quantity must be considered).

(2) Destination.

(3) Pricing is dependent on quantity and will be provided on a J& S Finishing quote.

(4) Delivery, invoice, and payment provisions to the extent not covered by the basic

contract.

e. Authorized short title (Per SNDL Parts 1 and 2 OPNAV P09B2-105 7).

Added:

4225. UNIT IDENTIFICATION MARKS (UIMs)

1. E1-E6 personnel assigned for permanent duty (not in transit), including Navy

Reserve Personnel, are required to wear UIMs on the right sleeve of Dress Jumper uniforms,

Dress Blue maternity coat, and Dress/Summer White maternity shirt. Exemptions to

required wear may be granted by the prescribing authority (area coordinators) to meet

security requirements. Commands will submit UIM wear exemption requests to their

prescribing authority for approval. UIMs have 1/4 inch white block letters, embroidered on

a black background 1/2 inch wide, and are worn with the top edge parallel to and 3/8 inch

below lower row of shoulder sleeve stitching. Center them on the outer face of the sleeve

and sew them on with colorfast blue thread. UIMs are authorized in two lengths, 5 inch and

5-3/4 inch. The UIMs are lettered with the approved short title/Plain Language Address

(PLA) of the command, as contained in OPNAVINST 5400.45, Standard Navy Distribution

List (SNDL). Wear the UIM of the parent command unless one of the following exists: (1)

Have own UIC; (2) Tenant command non-collocated with parent command. Upon reporting

for duty, men and women will be issued enough UIMs for each required uniform (but no less

than four UIMs). Organizations are authorized to purchase UIMs from O&MN funds. Any

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ship/unit that is decommissioned/disestablished or transferred to reserve status should

forward ten UIMs for historical purposes, to the Naval Historical Center, Curator for the

Navy, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, 20374-0571.

2. This information is provided for commands ordering UIMs. Use DD Form 1155 or any

authorized ordering forms. Order from: J&S Finishing Inc., 443 62nd Street, West New

York, NJ 07093. Please submit completed requisition

to UnitIdentificationMarkers@gmail.com. For assistance with your order and payment call:

(201) 854-0338. Use of IMPAC government purchase card authorized. For technical

assistance please contact Susan Krantz at (215) 737-7954 or DSN 444-7954. Each order

shall contain the following information:

a. Date of order.

b. Contract number: SP0100-03-D-4099.

c. Accounting and appropriation data.

d. Item description.

(1) Quantity ordered (minimum quantity per order: 50 and a +/-5% variation in

quantity must be considered).

(2) Destination.

(3) Pricing is dependent on quantity and will be provided on a J& S Finishing quote.

(4) Delivery, invoice, and payment provisions to the extent not covered by the basic

contract.

e. Authorized short title/PLA (Per OPNAVINST 5400.45, SNDL).

15. Chapter 4, Section 2, Part 2, E1 – E6 Rate Insignia, Collar Insignia, Article

4227.

Deleted:

4227. Collar Insignia

a. E4-E6 personnel shall wear anodized (highly polished) 1-1/4 inch collar devices

(article 4331.2c) on the collar of the blue single-breasted all-weather coat. On the double-

breasted all-weather coat and black relaxed fit jacket, wear metal rank insignia

(approximately 1-1/4 inch) 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.

b. E2-E6 personnel wearing the male Service Uniform (SU) Khaki Shirt or female

Overblouse will also wear anodized (highly polished) miniature rank/collar devices (article

4331.2e) on both shirt collars points as prescribed below. Rate specialty marks (e.g.

caduceus, cross quills, ship’s helm, etc) are not authorized to be worn on the collar of the

SU khaki shirt or khaki overblouse.

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c. Personnel who qualify for gold service stripes outlined in articles 4232 and 4233

may wear gold chevrons vice cardinal on the collar devices for Navy coveralls. Additionally,

those same personnel are authorized to wear gold chevrons on the epaulets of the optional

black relax fit (stand-up knit collar) jacket when wearing the SU.

d. Place collar devices at point (A) 1 inch from the front and lower edges of the collar

and place the vertical axis of the insignia along an imaginary line (B) bisecting the angle of

the collar point. Eagles face toward the front (inward). See diagram and photos below.

Service Uniform E-2/E-3 Collar Device Placement

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Service Uniform E-2/E-3 Collar Device Placement

Added:

4227. COLLAR, SHOULDER AND CHEST INSIGNIA

1. Outergarment Insignia

a. All Weather Coat and Black Relax Fit Jacket. E4-E6 personnel shall wear

anodized (highly polished) miniature size collar devices (article 4331.2c) on the collar of the

blue single-breasted all-weather coat. On the double-breasted all-weather coat and black

relaxed fit jacket, wear regular size metal rank insignia (article 4331.2c) 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. Personnel who qualify for gold service stripes outlined in

articles 4232 and 4233 may optionally wear gold chevrons on the epaulets of the black relax

fit jacket.

b. Cold Weather Parka. Rank insignia may be metal or matching black fabric.

E4-E6 personnel wear the regular size insignia (article 4331.2c) centered on the chest rank

tab.

c. NWU Type III Parka and Black Fleece Liner. E4-E6 personnel wear the NWU

pattern-matching embroidered rank chest insignia. The rank insignia is embroidered in

black thread on fabric matching the NWU camouflage pattern with the exception that the

pattern will not contain black pixels, unless otherwise authorized.

2. Service Uniform (SU) Insignia. Rate specialty marks (e.g. caduceus, cross quills,

ship’s helm, etc) are not authorized to be worn on the collar of the SU khaki shirt or khaki

overblouse.

a. E2-E3 personnel wearing the SU Khaki Shirt or female Overblouse wear

anodized (highly polished) miniature rank/collar devices as shown in figure 4227.2a-1.

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E3 Collar Device E2 Collar Device

5/8” 5/8”

Figure 4227.2a-1

b. E4-E6 personnel wearing the male SU Khaki Shirt or female Overblouse will

wear anodized (highly polished) miniature rank/collar devices (figure 4227.2a-2) on both

shirt collar points as prescribed below (eagle faces inward).

PO1 Miniature PO2 Miniature PO3 Miniature

Collar Device Collar Device Collar Device

1-1/4" 1” 7/8”

Figure 4227.2a-2

c. Placement. Center the collar devices 1 inch from the front and lower edges of

the collar with the vertical axis of the insignia along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of

the collar point. Eagles face toward the front (inward). See figures 4227.2a-3 through

4227.2a-6.

Figure 4227.2a-3

Measurement of PO, E3, and E2 Collar Devices Placement on the Service Uniform

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Figure 4227.2a-4

PO Collar Device Placement on the Service Uniform

Figure 4227.2a-5

E3 Collar Device Placement on the Service Uniform

Figure 4227.2a-6

E2 Collar Device Placement on the Service Uniform

16. Chapter 4, Section 3, Part 1, Headgear Insignia, Commissioned Officers and

Warrant Officers Headgear Insignia, Article 4311.

Deleted:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 3: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 1: COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS

HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4311.1

2. VISOR ORNAMENTATION 4311.2

3. CHIN STRAPS 4311.3

4. HEADGEAR 4311.4

4311. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS)

1. Cap Device

a. Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers. Consists of two gold

crossed fouled anchors with burnished silver shield surmounted by a burnished silver spread

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eagle facing to wearer's right. It may be embroidered or made of metal (standard or high

relief). The device is attached to the mount of the combination cap band. Miniature cap

devices have the same design but the overall size is reduced by one-half.

b. Warrant Officers, W-1. Consists of two crossed gold color foul anchors, of a size

to be inscribed in a circle 2-1/4 inches in diameter. The unfouled arm of the stock shall

point inward. It may be embroidered or made of metal. The device shall be attached to the

mount of the combination cap band.

2. Visor Ornamentation:

a. Male and female flag officers' cap visors are covered with dark blue cloth,

embroidered with two rows of gold oak leaves and acorns. The hat band is encircled at the

top by gold braid piping approximately 1/8 inch wide.

b. For Captains and Commanders the visor/hat band ornamentation is one vice two

rows of the same ornamentation as for Flag Officers.

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c. For officers of the rank of Lieutenant Commander and below the visor/hat band is

plain.

3. Chin Straps

a. For all commissioned officers and commissioned warrant officers, chin straps shall

be ½ inch wide, faced with gold lace, and shall be secured at each side of the cap by a Navy

eagle, gilt button.

b. For warrant officers, W-1, chin straps shall be 1/4 inch wide, faced with gold lace,

and shall be secured at each side of the cap by a Navy eagle, gilt button.

4. Headgear

a. Combination Cap. Insignia on combination caps consists of a cap device, chin

strap, and retaining buttons. An embroidered visor/hat band is worn by officers of the rank

of Commander and above. Female officers, O-5 and above, do not wear the gold chin strap.

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b. Garrison Cap. Insignia on the garrison cap consists of metal collar size grade

insignia and miniature cap device.

(1) Miniature Cap Device

(a) Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers). Metal

insignia designed like the cap device for combination caps, but reduced by one-half.

(b) Warrant Officers, W-1. Metal insignia of the same design and color as the

cap device described for wear on the combination cap except that each dimension shall be

reduced by one-half.

(2) Position. Cap devices and rank devices, for garrison caps, are worn on the

left and right side, respectively.

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Added:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 3: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 1: COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS

HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4311.1

2. VISOR ORNAMENTATION 4311.2

3. CHIN STRAPS 4311.3

4. HEADGEAR 4311.4

4311. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS)

1. Cap Device

a. Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers. Consists of two

gold crossed fouled anchors with burnished silver shield surmounted by a burnished silver

spread eagle facing to wearer's right. It may be embroidered or made of metal (standard or

high relief). The device is attached to the mount of the combination cap band. Miniature

cap devices have the same design but the overall size is reduced by one-half.

b. Warrant Officers, W-1. Consists of two crossed gold color foul anchors, of a

size to be inscribed in a circle 2-1/4 inches in diameter. The unfouled arm of the stock shall

point inward. It may be embroidered or made of metal. The device will be attached to the

mount of the combination cap band.

2. Visor Ornamentation

a. Male and female flag officers' cap visors are covered with dark blue cloth,

embroidered with two rows of gold oak leaves and acorns.

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b. For Captains and Commanders the visor ornamentation is one vice two rows

of the same ornamentation as for Flag Officers.

c. For officers of the rank of Lieutenant Commander and below the visor is plain.

3. Chin Straps

a. For all commissioned officers and commissioned warrant officers, chin straps

shall be 1/2 inch wide, faced with gold lace, and shall be secured at each side of the cap by

a Navy eagle, gilt button.

b. For warrant officers, W-1, chin straps shall be 1/4 inch wide, faced with gold

lace, and shall be secured at each side of the cap by a Navy eagle, gilt button.

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4. Headgear

a. Combination Cap. Insignia on combination caps consists of a cap device, chin

strap, and retaining buttons. An embroidered visor is worn by officers of the rank of

Commander and above.

b. Garrison Cap. Insignia on the garrison cap consists of metal collar size grade

insignia and miniature cap device.

(1) Miniature Cap Device

(a) Commissioned Officers and Commissioned Warrant Officers). Metal

insignia designed like the cap device for combination caps, but reduced by one-half.

(b) Warrant Officers, W-1. Metal insignia of the same design and color as

the cap device described for wear on the combination cap except that each dimension shall

be reduced by one-half.

(2) Position. Miniature cap devices and rank devices, for garrison caps, are

worn on the left and right side, respectively. The center of the devices will be 2 inches from

the front crease of the garrison cover and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom of the cover as

shown in the figure below.

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c. Navy/Command Ball Cap. Miniature grade insignia as described in article

4104.5 may be worn on the Navy/Command ball cap by WO1-O10 personnel. Center the

device on the front of the ball cap, and 1-1/4 inches above the visor as shown in the figure

below.

17. Chapter 4, Section 3, Part 2, Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Headgear Insignia,

Article 4321.

Deleted:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 3: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 2: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4321.1

2. CHIN STRAP 4321.2

3. HEADGEAR 4322.3

4321. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (CPO)

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1. Cap Device (CPO). Cap devices consist of a gold fouled anchor with silver block

letters "USN" superimposed on the anchor's shank. One, two, or three silver stars are

attached above the anchor's stock indicating Senior Chief, Master Chief, and Master Chief

Petty Officer of the Navy.

2. Chin Strap. The chin strap is ½ inch wide made of black patent leather or vinyl, and

adjusted to fit snugly against the cap. Wear the chin strap with the grommet to your left.

3. Headgear

a. Combination Cap. The combination cap has a cap device as described

above. Gold navy eagle buttons attach the black chin strap to the cap frame through a

black mounting band. The cap device is attached to the mounting band with the stock's

unfouled arm to the wearer's right.

b. Garrison Cap. Center a miniature CPO cap device on the left side of the garrison cap

in the manner shown below.

c. Dimensions of CPO Devices

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Cap Device

1-3/4 inch

Miniature Cap Device

1-1/4 inch

Collar Device

1 inch

Added:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 3: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 2: CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4321.1

2. CHIN STRAP 4321.2

3. HEADGEAR 4322.3

4321. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (CPO)

1. Cap Device (CPO). Cap devices consist of a gold fouled anchor with silver block

letters "USN" superimposed on the anchor's shank. One, two, or three silver stars are

attached above the anchor's stock indicating Senior Chief, Master Chief, and Master Chief

Petty Officer of the Navy.

2. Chin Strap. The chin strap is ½ inch wide made of black patent leather or vinyl,

and adjusted to fit snugly against the cap. Wear the chin strap with the grommet to your

left.

3. Headgear

a. Combination Cap. The combination cap has a cap device as described

above. Gold navy eagle buttons attach the black chin strap to the cap frame through a

black mounting band. The cap device is attached to the mounting band with the stock's

unfouled arm to the wearer's left.

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b. Garrison Cap. Center a miniature CPO cap device on the wearer’s left side of

the garrison cap, with the center of the device placed 2 inches from the front crease of the

garrison cover and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom of the cover as shown in the figure below.

c. Navy/Command Ball Cap. Miniature Cap Device insignia may be worn on the

Navy/Command ball cap by E7-E9 personnel. Center the device on the front of the ball cap,

and 1-1/4 inches above the visor as shown in the figure below.

d. Size of CPO Devices

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Cap Device Miniature Cap Device Collar Device

1-3/4 inch 1-1/4 inch 1 inch

18. Chapter 4, Section 3, Part 3, E1 – E6 Headgear Insignia, Article 4331.

Deleted:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 4: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 3: E1 – E6 HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4331.1

2. HEADGEAR 4331.2

4331. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (E1-E6)

1. Cap Device (E1-E6). Device consists of anodized (highly polished) spread eagle, with

block letters "USN" placed horizontally between the wing tips and centered above the

eagle's head.

2. Headgear

a. Combination Hat (Women). Attach the cap device to a mount and place behind

the cap band.

b. Garrison Cap. E4-E6 personnel center cap rank device (same size insignia as

worn on Navy/command ball cap)<(article 4331.2c)> on the left side of the garrison cap in

the same relative position as described for Chief Petty Officers, <article 4321.3b>. Insignia

consists of an eagle and chevrons of either bright shiny silver or gold finish. Petty officers

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entitled to wear gold rating badges and service stripes on their Service Dress Blue uniform

wear gold chevrons vice silver on their cap device. E1-E3 wear no insignia on the garrison

cap.

c. Navy/Command Ball Cap. Regular size insignia may be worn on the

Navy/Command ball cap by E4-E6 personnel. Insignia consists of an eagle and chevron(s)

of either bright shiny silver or gold finish. Petty officers entitled to wear gold rating badges

and service stripes on their Service Dress Blue uniform wear gold chevrons vice silver on

their cap device. Center the device on the front of the ball cap, and 1-1/4 inches above the

visor.

Regular Miniature

Added:

RANK/RATE INSIGNIA

SECTION 4: HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

PART 3: E1 – E6 HEADGEAR INSIGNIA

Article

1. CAP DEVICE 4331.1

2. HEADGEAR 4331.2

4331. HEADGEAR INSIGNIA (E1-E6)

1. Cap Device (E1-E6). Device consists of anodized (highly polished) spread eagle, with

block letters "USN" placed horizontally between the wing tips and centered above the

eagle's head. This cap device is used with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Washington,

D.C. Cold Weather Cap described in article 6201.1a(9).

2. Headgear

a. Garrison Cap. E4-E6 personnel center cap rank device (regular size insignia) on the

left side of the garrison cap with the center of the device placed 2 inches from the front

crease of the garrison cover and 1-1/2 inches from the bottom of the cover as shown in the

picture below. Insignia consists of an eagle and chevrons of either bright shiny silver or gold

finish. Petty officers entitled to wear gold rating badges and service stripes on their Service

Dress Blue uniform may optionally wear gold chevrons vice silver on their cap device. E1-E3

wear no insignia on the garrison cap.

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b. Navy/Command Ball Cap. Regular size insignia may be worn on the Navy/Command

ball cap by E4-E6 personnel. Insignia consists of an eagle and chevron(s) of either bright

shiny silver or gold finish. Petty officers entitled to wear gold rating badges and service stripes

on their Service Dress Blue uniform may optionally wear gold chevrons vice silver on their cap

device. Center the device on the front of the ball cap, and 1-1/4 inches above the visor as

shown in the figure below.

c. Size of Petty Officer Devices

PO1 PO1 PO2 PO2 PO3 PO3

Regular Miniature Regular Miniature Regular Miniature

1-3/4" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 1” 1-1/4" 7/8”