73.5 Uniform Flashcards
There are four types of uniforms authorized for wear by uniformed employees of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). These uniforms are:
(a) Formal Uniform;
(b) Work Uniform;
(c) Utility Uniform; and
(d) Cold Weather Uniform.
T/F
All uniformed employees, regardless of rank or assignment, shall possess and maintain two properly fitting formal uniforms.
False, just one
The formal uniform (shall/should/may) be worn by all uniformed personnel when representing the Department at official functions such as funerals,
Shall
T/F
Employees may wear the formal uniform as a work uniform at their discretion. However, the formal uniform shall not be worn when the need for uniformity or officer safety dictates otherwise.
True
T/F
The utility uniform is also intended to provide specified personnel whose regular duties would expose their work uniform to excessive soiling and damage an alternative uniform ONLY while they are actually engaged in the performance of those duties.
True
T/F
The utility uniform may have the departmental cloth badge stitched to the area above the wearer’s left shirt pocket of the utility uniform.
False, shall
Cold weather Areas are those commands, designated by the Division commander, where:
(a) Extremely cold weather conditions are seasonally normal on an annual basis.
(b) An employee’s health, welfare, or ability to perform required duties would be impacted by lack of special cold weather clothing.
(c) The work or formal uniform would provide inadequate protection against cold weather.
T/F
When a jacket is worn with the cold weather uniform, either the mock turtleneck or dickey is required.
True
T/F
When performing patrol duties, uniformed employees operating a patrol car should keep the campaign hat (felt or straw) readily available within the vehicle.
False, shall
The left pocket flap is reserved solely for:
the Medal of Valor, Officer of the Year, United States (U.S.) flag, U.S. military flag, or other special pin (e.g., Peace Officers’ Memorial), as determined by the Commissioner.
The Medal of Valor pin shall be attached to the ____ pocket flap of the shirt or green dress jacket, ___ inch below the top edge of the flap and _________ above the button.
left
1/2
centered
The Officer of the Year or us flag pin shall be attached to the ____ pocket flap of the shirt or green dress jacket, ____ _____ to the ____ of the _____ edge and centered midway between the top and bottom of the flap.
left
one inch
Left of the right edge
Officers who have received an Officer of the Year pin, and wish to wear the U.S. flag pin, may attach the Officer of the Year pin on the left pocket flap one inch to the ____ of the ____ edge.
right
Left
T/F
Employees who have been honorably discharged from one of the U.S. armed forces, or who are currently serving in the active or reserve forces, may wear the U.S. military flag pin. These dual flag pins shall be worn in lieu of, and in the same location as, the U.S. flag pin
True
T/F
The U.S. flag decals may be placed on all motorcycle, mounted duty, bicycle patrol, and aviation helmets.
False, shall
The Long-sleeve shirt with shoulder patches is compromised of:
55 percent dacron polyester/45 percent wool gabardine
The formal trousers or breeches (as applicable) are comprised of:
100 percent wool.
The work uniform trousers are comprised of:
55 percent dacron polyester/45 percent wool.
The blue utility uniform shall be comprised of the following:
65 percent polyester/35 percent cotton ripstop material;
