NAVPERS 15665I, Ch. 3, US NAV UNIFORM REGS Flashcards
DoD Directive 1338.5 along with what other instruction contain the uniform requirements that the initial clothing articles issued to enlisted personnel must meet?
DoD Instruction 1338.18
Who is responsible for approving the fabrics used for Naval uniform manufacturing?
Chief of Naval Operations
Which personnel must have their seabags inspected at regular intervals to ensure that they possess the
required items?
E1-E3
Approximately how high should stencil letters be?
3/8 inch
What should the size of the embroidered letters on Navy coveralls be?
3/4 inch
Coveralls shall be embroidered in gold for officers and CPOs and what color for E6 and below?
Silver
Navy coveralls and NWU’s are required to have U.S. NAVY tape of what size, worn centered side to
side over the wearer’s left breast pocket?
1/4 inch
Who must authorize the transfer or exchange of an enlisted person’s uniform?
Commanding Officer
On the Dinner Dress Blue Jacket, how many 35-line, Navy eagle, buttons are there down each side of the front, with a front closure held in by buttons placed inside each front facing secured with an elastic closure (older style)?
Three
The Newer style Dinner Dress Blue jacket is without buttons placed inside each front facing and is secured with how many 28-line Navy eagle gilt buttons with a link chain closure?
Two
Approximately how many inches from the floor at the back of the shoe will Male Trousers, Blue, Evening?
2
Dress shoes shall be plain toed, oxford style black, brown, or white, low quarter, lace shoe, made of
smooth leather or synthetic leather. The heel shall be an outside heel that is how high with a flat sole?
3/4 inch - 7/8 inch
What should be the approximate thickness of the soles in womens dress heels?
1/4 inch
The Male Necktie, Bow, Black shall be plain style with square ends between 2 inches and how many
inches in vertical width?
2.75”
The All-Weather Coat, Blue is a black, single-breasted, beltless, water repellent coat made of a
poly/cotton poplin fabric mix of what percent poly what percent cotton poplin?
65/35
Inside the All-Weather Coat, Blue lining, ownership markings must be 3 inches below collar seam, and inside on outer shell on manufacturer’s tag, how many inches from bottom left front?
5
For Male Officers/CPOs, the overcoat, blue extends what amount of the distance from kneecap to
ground, shaped at waist, held by a two section half-belt at back with the end of the belt overlapped and
fastened with two 40-line Navy eagle, gilt buttons?
1/3
The female version of the blue overcoat has a single row of how many 40-line Navy eagle, gilt buttons
on each forefront?
Four
The white combination cap may be worn squarely on the head, with the bottom edge parallel to and
how far above the eyebrows?
1.5 inch
How many inches should the Male Officer/CPO boat cloak extend below the kneecap?
2
On the all weather coat, anodized metal shoulder rank insignias shall be worn by E4 through O-10
personnel on each epaulet, centered from side to side with the bottom edge of the device approximately
what length from the squared end of the epaulet?
0.75”
The cumberbund when worn shall be worn with pleats up, around the waist overlapping the
skirt/trouser top by at least what length?
1”
The male version of the white dinner dress coat jacket is semi-peaked with narrow lapels with the back
tapered to a point, and loops for shoulder boards. There are two 35-line, Navy eagle, buttons down each side of the front, with a front closure held together by two 28-line Navy eagle buttons with a link approximately how long?
3⁄4”
Warrant Officers shoulder insignia surface is black cloth. Stripe widths are as specified for sleeves of
blue coats but what length are the blue break(s) rather than being 2 inches apart?
1⁄2 inch
Collar points of the CPO/Officer males white dress shirt worn with the dinner dress uniform measure
no more than how many inches with a medium spread?
3.25”
Approximately how many inches from the floor at the back of the shoe should dress blue trousers hang?
2”
Which side of the buckle do women wear the belt with clip with the exception of the Navy Working
Uniform (NWU) and Coveralls?
Right
How many detachable 35-line Navy eagle gilt buttons on the right front are there on the service dress
white officers/CPO coat?
5
The male Officer Necktie, Black, Four-in-Hand is made of authorized fabric measuring no more than
how many inches wide?
3.25”
Within what distance of the top of the belt buckle does the bottom of the male Officer Necktie, Black,
Four-in-Hand hang?
1”
The sword worn with the ceremonial uniform for LCDR and above shall have a cut and thrust blade,
from 22 inches to how many inches long, half basket hilt, and fit in a scabbard of plain black grain leather or synthetic material presenting the leather appearance?
36”
The traditional sword belt is made of plain black grain leather, or synthetic material presenting the
same appearance, 1-3/4 inch wide, with sling straps of the same material, 3/4 inch wide. The buckle and
mounting are gold plated with the buckle how many inches in diameter?
2”
What is the maximum width that tie clasps are authorized to be?
5/16 inch
How far below the center of the tie in a horizontal position may tie clasps be worn on the four-in-hand
tie?
1”
The blue garrison cap will be worn squarely on the head, with fore and aft crease centered vertically
between the eyebrows and the lowest point approximately what distance above the eyebrows?
1 inch
The black jacket should be worn with the zipper closed at least what amount of the way up?
3⁄4
Which personnel will not wear insignia on the sweater?
E6 and below
Which uniform is miniature command insignia not worn with?
Full Dress
Poly/cotton may be worn only as Working Khaki effective as of what year?
1999
Approximately how many inches from the floor at the back of the shoe shall service khaki trousers
hang?
2 inches
Which fabric makes up 100 percent of the dress white jumper?
Polyester
Approximately how many inches from the floor at the back of the shoe shall coveralls hang?
2 inches
When authorized, coverall sleeves will be rolled with the inside out, forming a roll approximately how
many inches wide, and terminating at a point approximately 2 inches above the elbow?
Three
The watch cap will worn with a single fold approximately 3.5 inches - 4 inches diagonally from the base of the back of the head, across the ears and on the forehead with the bottom of the fold what distance above the eyebrows?
1⁄4 inch
The Navy ballcap shall be worn squarely on the head, with bottom edge parallel to and at least how far
above the eyebrows?
1.5 inch
What type of fabric is the optional gold long sleeve PTU shirt 100% made of with anti-microbial and
moisture wicking materials and a crewneck collar?
Polyester
When authorized, NWU sleeves will be rolled (cuff right-side out) forming a 3 inch wide band covered
by the cuff of the shirt (the outside digital camouflage pattern of the NWU will show). Approximately how
many inches above the elbow will the termination point of the roll be?
Two
How many of the top boot eyelets should be covered by the blouse from the NWU trouser legs?
Three
The appropriate embroidered rank/rate collar insignias will be worn on the NWU by E-4 to O-10
personnel. Except for flag officers, the center of the insignia will be placed at a point at approximately
what distance from the front and lower edges of the collar and the vertical axis of the insignia will lie along an imaginary line bisecting the angle of the collar point?
1 inch
NWU identification markings will be embroidered in approximately 3/4 inch block letters on
approximately 1-1/4 inch wide fabric strips. Names exceedingly long can be embroidered in approximately what size letters?
1/2 inch
Authorized (current assignment) Force or command/unit patch may be worn on the NWU wearer’s right breast pocket. The size of the patch shall not exceed how many inches in length/width/diameter?
3 to 3-1/2
At least what percent of the way should the NWU Parka zipper be closed?
75%
The tip end of the utility belt will pass through the buckle, feeding back around the locking bar to the wearer’s left, extending how many inches beyond the buckle?
2-4
White hats shall be worn squarely on the head with the lower front edge approximately what distance above the eyebrows and not crushed, bent, or rolled?
1.5”
Which type of dark blue fabric is the dress blue jumper made from?
Wool serge
The dress blue jumper collar is trimmed with three stripes of white tape, each 3/16 inch wide and 3/16
inch apart with the outer stripe at what distance from the collar edge?
1/4 inch
What size is the plain black silk or synthetic fabric square that the neckerchief is made from?
36”
What percentage of the distance from the wrist to the knuckles should the pettycoat sleeves reach when the arms are hanging naturally at the sides?
75%
Approximately how many inches above the floor at the back of the shoe should the black trousers for the E-6 and below service uniform hang?
1 to 2 inches
What color are the ball earrings worn by E6 and below personnel?
Silver
How many inches below the crease behind the knee can the Female Officer Formal and Dinner Dress
Uniform Skirt Length be?
1.5 inches
How deep must civilian handbags be when worn with the full dress uniform?
2-4”
Approximately what distance from the forehead hairline tilted slightly to the right shall women wear the
beret toward the front of the head?
3/4 inch
What two leg length sizes do PTU shorts come in?
6”or 8”
What shall athletic socks not extend past?
Mid-calf
