Dress And Appearance Flashcards
Military members will not wear items that….
Further political activities
Hair will
Be clean, natural and not touching eyebrow
Men’s hair will not exceed what length
1 1/4” and won’t touch each
Hair standards for woman
Not faddish or extreme in style, scrunches prohibited, hair must be 1”, no high and tights, will not exceed collar, loose ends will be tied up
Make up will not be worn ..
In field conditions
Unauthorized tattoos
Advocate sexual, racial, ethnic or religious discrimination
Tattoos will not exceed
1/4 coverage of exposed body part
Failure to follow provisions listed for tattoos is a violation of
Article 92
What will guide commanders in assessing acceptability of tattoos on a person?
AFI 36-2903
Body piercings
May not be visible
Is saluting required in Mess dress?
No
When is mess dress worn?
Social or official functions.
Mess dress jacket
Semi fitted, single breasted w/3 wing and star buttons.
Mess dress collar and lapels will be
Satin
Mess dress sleeves will end how far below wrist
1/4-1/2 inch
How big are male chevrons on mess dress uniform?
4”
How big will chevrons for woman’s mess dress uniforms be?
3 1/2 - 4” chevrons
What accouterments will be worn with mess dress?
Occupational/duty badge, command insignia, mini medals
Mess dress trousers will have what size blue striping?
7/8 -and no cuffs/pleats
Mess dress skirt
No higher then ankle or lower then bottom of heel. One panel front w/one or two panel back, seam on left side split to top of knee
Mess dress shirt
White long sleeve, french cuffs with pleats
Military crease is prohibited
Mess dress tie requirements
Blue satin bow tie, inverted V tie tab
Mess dress cuff links
Mandatory for men, optional for woman. Can be clear, pearl or silver rimmed
Mess dress shoes
Men- low quarters, woman- heels
NO BOOTS
What does the service dress uniform consist of?
Coat, trousers/skirt, light blue top, twill tie for men, tie tab for woman, service coat
When is wearing a uniform optional?
When departing an air field on DOD air craft