NAVPERS 15665I, Ch. 1&2, US NAV UNIFORM REGS

Question 1

Who issues the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations?

Answer 1

CNO

Question 2

Historically, uniforms have been the product of a sailor’s environment: Which included what three
factors?

Answer 2

Physical, geographical, and technical

Question 3

Historically, what were women’s uniforms designed to duplicate?

Answer 3

Civilian fashion trends

Question 4

Which type of headgear may be left on indoors?

Answer 4

Tiaras

Question 5

What type of uniforms must not be worn when operating in any operating fire room?

Answer 5

100% Polyester

Question 6

Which executive order delegated the authority to prescribe the quantity and kind of clothing or cash
allowances in lieu of clothing, for enlisted personnel, to the Secretary of Defense?

Answer 6

10113

Question 7

Which directive outlines uniform allowances policies and regulations?

Answer 7

DOD Directive 1338.5

Question 8

Which manual is the authority for clothing allowance payments?

Answer 8

Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual

Question 9

What type of cash allowance is provided for replacing a minimum quantity of each required uniform that is paid over the estimated useful life of the articles?

Answer 9

CRA

Question 10

Who is responsible for ensuring uniform policy compliance as issued by the prescribing authority
regarding liberty parties and members of the command operating ashore?

Answer 10

SOPA

Question 11

Which uniform may be worn during any season when traveling on leave, TAD or transfer?

Answer 11

Service Dress Blues

Question 12

Who may authorize working uniforms in specific geographic regions or situations when warranted by local conditions?

Answer 12

Area coordinators

Question 13

What should personnel traveling overseas consult for any particular uniform or civilian clothing requirements for their destination?

Answer 13

DoD Foreign Clearance Guide

Question 14

Which publication should Navy personnel in a duty, leave, or liberty status consult when traveling on
commercial international flights to determine what appropriate uniform or civilian clothing is required?

Answer 14

USAF Foreign Clearance Guide

Question 15

Which uniform may not be worn when commuting to and from work?

Answer 15

Navy Blue Coveralls

Question 16

What is the direct route from a place of residence to place of work by the means of a private vehicle
including all travel aboard DOD-owned/controlled aircraft referred to as?

Answer 16

Commuting

Question 17

What are personnel not allowed to consume while wearing NWUs off base?

Answer 17

Alcohol

Question 18

Within the National Capital Region (NCR) the NWU is authorized for wear at all locations with the
exception of inside the pentagon building, national mall area bounded by capitol hill and surrounding
senate and house offices, the white house and executive office building, state department and all what?

Answer 18

Monuments and memorials

Question 19

Which uniform is not authorized for wear during commercial travel (e.g. airlines, railways, or bus, etc.) but is authorized on commuter transportation (e.g. Metrorail, metro bus, commuter bus, VRE, ferries)?

Answer 19

NWU

Question 20

Who must authorize tan flight suits to be worn in CONUS in hot weather environments?

Answer 20

TYCOM

Question 21

Which U.S. Navy Regulations article states that no person in the Naval service shall have any article of wearing apparel belonging to any other person in the naval service without permission from proper authority?

Answer 21

Article 1161

Question 22

Which section of Title 10, U.S. Code stipulates that no one person except members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, may wear uniform which has components similar to distinctive parts of Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps uniforms?

Answer 22

771

Question 23

Which medal, if awarded, allows personnel to wear their uniform at any time except under specific
circumstances?

Answer 23

Medal of Honor

Question 24

The Secretary of the Navy prescribed the following distinctive mark for members of military societies which are composed entirely of honorably discharged officers and enlisted personnel and the instructors and members of duly organized cadet corps. This distinctive mark is a diamond, how many inches long in the vertical axis, made of any fabric, white on blue, forestry green, or khaki clothing and blue on white
clothing?

Answer 24

3.5”

Question 25

What should the U.S. Flag never be used for?

Answer 25

Advertising

Question 26

What are the minimum items which must be worn on uniforms unless the prescribing authority directs otherwise?

Answer 26

Basic uniform components

Question 27

Which type of uniform items may be directed or authorized for wear with the basic uniform?

Answer 27

Prescribable

Question 28

Which type of uniform items are purchased at the wearer's expense which may be worn with the basic uniform but are not prescribable?

Answer 28

Optional

Question 29

What is a style called that is followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal?

Answer 29

Faddish

Question 30

Who must authorize the fabrics to be used for manufacturing Naval uniforms?

Answer 30

Chief of Naval Operations

Question 31

Who ensures that specifications for all articles of uniform and insignia prescribed for naval personnel are prepared and maintained for approval of the Chief of Naval Operations?

Answer 31

Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command

Question 32

What is charged by the CNO to continually review all Navy uniform matters?

Answer 32

Navy Uniform Board

Question 33

How many communication devices may be worn at the same time on uniforms which can only be worn on the belt of the working and service uniforms aft of the elbow?

Answer 33

One

Question 34

Which type of uniform does not permit the wear of communication devices?

Answer 34

Service dress

Question 35

Black, matching NWU Type I pattern, along with what else are the authorized backpack colors that may be worn with uniforms?

Answer 35

Navy blue

Question 36

What situation prohibits personnel from wearing conservative sunglasses?

Answer 36

Military formations

Question 37

What type of solution may be used to brighten embroidered insignia?

Answer 37

Diluted ammonia

Question 38

Hair above the ears and around the neck shall be tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward not greater than what length to blend with hair-style for men?

Answer 38

3/4 inch

Question 39

How many inches is the maximum length for Men’s hair?

Answer 39

Four

Question 40

Approximately how many inches will the bulk of mens hair not exceed?

Answer 40

Two

Question 41

What is defined as the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp?

Answer 41

Bulk

Question 42

What part of the ear will sideburns not extend past?

Answer 42

Middle

Question 43

When a womans hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, the braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. what size), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance?

Answer 43

1/4 inch

Question 44

What is the maximum length that womens hair may extend past the top of the jumper collar?

Answer 44

1.5”

Question 45

What is the maximum length that the bulk of womens hair as measured from the scalp can be?

Answer 45

2”

Question 46

What is the maximum number of small barrettes, combs, or clips that are similar to the members hair color that may be used in womens hair?

Answer 46

Two

Question 47

The face shall be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer per what instruction?

Answer 47

BUPERSINST 1000.22

Question 48

Mustaches shall not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than what distance beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth?

Answer 48

1/4 inch

Question 49

What is the maximum length that an individual mustache hair that is fully extended can be?

Answer 49

1⁄2 inch

Question 50

If a shaving waiver is authorized, no facial/neck hair shall be shaved, manicured, styled or outlined nor exceed what length?

Answer 50

1/4 inch

Question 51

What form shall Female Service Members submit to their Commanding Officer to express their desire to obtain permanent makeup?

Answer 51

NAVPERS 1336/3

Question 52

Fingernails shall not extend past what distance for males?

Answer 52

Fingertips

Question 53

What is the maximum fingernail length measured from the fingertip that females can have?

Answer 53

1/4 inch

Question 54

While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. Rings are not authorized to be worn on what fingers?

Answer 54

Thumbs

Question 55

For women, one earring per ear (centered on earlobe) may be worn while in uniform. Earrings shall be what size ball, plain with shiny or brushed matte finish, screw on or with posts?

Answer 55

4mm - 6mm

Question 56

Content, location, size, along with what else are the four criterias that will be used to determine whether tattoos/body art/brands are permitted for Navy personnel?

Answer 56

Cosmetic

Question 57

What is defined as the intentional radical alteration of the body, head, face, or skin for the purpose of and or resulting in an abnormal appearance?

Answer 57

Mutilation

Question 58

Tattoos/body art/brands/mutilation/dental ornamentation may be waived if they existed prior to what date and are not prejudicial to good order, discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the naval service?

Answer 58

January 24th, 2003

Question 59

For men, no individual hair will measure more than how many inches in length?

Answer 59

4