AMB 1300 Uniform Guidelines

Question 1

Service stars are placed on the _____ sleeve.

Answer 1

Left

Question 2

Service stars are awarded for how many years of federal service?

Answer 2

5 years

Including prior military time

Question 3

Which class of uniform is not considered a working class?

Answer 3

Class 1

Note: Class 2 may be worn to court

Question 4

Service stars are placed how far above the highest point on the left sleeve above the dark brown cuff?

Answer 4

One inch

Then every 3/4” from star center to center

Question 5

A mustache should not extend more than how far below the corners of the mouth?

Answer 5

1/4 inch

Question 6

Women may not wear more than ______ pair of earrings?

Answer 6

One

Question 7

Hair Standard Men

Answer 7

Trimmed, groomed, and may not touch ears or the collar when standing and natural color if dyed.
Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the ear and end with horizontal line

Question 8

Hair Standard Women

Answer 8

Neat, natural color if dyed, arranged so that it does not extend below the bottom edge of the collar when standing. Pins, combs, and elastic bands that are plain and conservative are allowed.

Question 9

Facial Hair

Answer 9

Beards are not permitted at academy or supervisory agents (unless medical exemption)
Mustaches shall not extend more than 1/4” below horizontal line through corners of mouth and may not be heavily waxed or twisted

Question 10

Male fingernails

Answer 10

Shall not extend beyond the fingertips

No false nails or polish

Question 11

Female fingernails

Answer 11

Shall not be more than 1/4” beyond fingertips

Neutral color polish

Question 12

Jewelry- Rings

Answer 12

No more than a total of three rings on both hands collectively

Question 13

Jewelry- necklaces

Answer 13

Allowed one necklace, medallion, or chain that is concealed, not visible

Question 14

Jewelry-Earrings

Answer 14

Male = prohibited
Female = only one pair that is plain, stud type and no more than 1/4” diameter

Question 15

Jewelry-Bracelets

Answer 15

Prohibited (other than medical alert bracelets)

Question 16

Jewelry-watches

Answer 16

Authorized one conservative or military style watch with watchbands gold, silver, black, brown, dark blue, or dark green

Question 17

Eyewear

Answer 17

Conservative in style and color, no bright frames or mirrored lenses
Straps that are black may be worn
Does not apply to safety glasses or issued eyewear

Question 18

Body Piercing

Answer 18

May not be visibly while on duty (including tongue rings)

Question 19

Tattoos/Brands

Answer 19

Racial, gang related, sexual in nature, or obscene must not be visible

Tattoos on neck, face, head, and hands are not permitted (exceptions for existing tattoos with color photo and memorandum)

All tattoos covered if: recruiting, public affairs, hiring boards, international liaison, community affairs, judicial proceedings)

Local supervisors may require all to be covered while on duty

Question 20

Body Alterations

Answer 20

Are prohibtied

Question 21

Badge Wear Policy

Answer 21

6c (gun carrying) agents shall display a metal badge or wear a uniform with official AMO bright badge patch

Also must carry badge, credentials, and a restraint device when wearing duty weapon

Question 22

Uniform Classes

Answer 22

Ceremonial uniforms
Class 1-full ceremonial uniform
Class 2a-dress long sleeve
Class 2b-dress short sleeve

Working uniforms
Class 3-tactical uniform
Class 4-Administrative/Enforcement polo
Class 5-flight suit (1 & 2 piece)

Question 23

Tie Tack Location

Answer 23

In line with buttons on shirt pocket and centered on tie

Question 24

Marine Insignias

Answer 24

Entry level = academy trained
Basic level = mission trained to be vessel commander (VC)
Senior level = 3000 hrs & 7 years of service
Master level = 4,500 hrs & 15 years of service

Question 25

Aircrew Wings (AEA)

Answer 25

Basic = mission trained
Senior = 1,500 hrs & 7 years of service
Master = 3,000 hrs & 15 years of service

Question 26

Pilot Wings (AIA)

Answer 26

Basic = mission trained to be PIC
Senior = 1,500 hrs & 7 years
Master = 3,000 hrs & 15 years

Question 27

Rank Structure

Answer 27

4 stars = EAC (Executive Assistant Commissioner)
3 stars = Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner, Executive Director Operations & Training/Safety/Standards & Mission Support
2 stars = Executive Director NASOC, AMO Center, Regional Executive Directors

Question 28

Where should the CBP and AMO patches be worn?

Answer 28

CBP = right shoulder sleeve
AMO = left shoulder sleeve

Question 29

Award bars can only be worn with what uniform?

Answer 29

Class 1

Can’t be worn with Class 2a or 2b