United States NavyUniform Regulations

PS1(SW/AW) FILES703-699-3669

Service Dress UniformWhite

The Important Details

Inverted sailor collar has three evenly spaced creases. Bottom of jumper should be loose fitting and fall 1” above the side pockets opening on the slacks.

Neckerchief is a 36” square made of plain black silk or synthetic fabric. Square not that should fall at the bottom of the V-Neck opening with both ends of the neckerchief even.

Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve centered between the shoulder seam and the elbow.

Chevrons on rating badges for men measure 3-1/4 inches wide. Chevrons on women's rating badges measure 2-1/2 inches wide.

• Jumper Male/Female- Made of 100% polyester (Navy Twill)

Service Dress Uniform Blue

The Important Details

Male Jumper- made of 100% wool serge. Shirt covers all but the last two buttons of the trousers.

Collar is trimmed with three stripes of white tape, 3/16” wide and 3/16” apart. The outer stripe is 1/4” from the collar edge.

Sleeves have two button cuffs trimmed with three strips of white tape measuring 3/16” and apart. Stripes are centered horizontally on the cuff and are blocked off on the end by a perpendicular stripe 3/16”.

Wear jumpers straight with sleeves bloused so they don’t pass the wrist bone.

THE IMPORTANT DETAILS

-Neckerchief worn with a square knot that falls at the bottom of the v-neck on the jumper; with ends of the neckerchief even.

Chevrons on rating badges for men, E-4 through E-6, measure 3-1/4 inches wide.

Female Jacket Rating badges are sewn on the left sleeve centered between the

shoulder seam and the elbow. Chevrons on women's rating badges measure 2-1/2 inches wide.

-Neck tab worn with outer edges parallel to outer edges of the collar. An equal amount of neck tab should be shown on each side of shirt collar. (WOMEN ONLY)

Navy Working Uniform- NWU• BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS ARTICLE• Shirt, NWU • Trousers, NWU • Cap, Eight Point • Boot, Black, Leather 9" (Men)• Sock, Black, Boot • Undershirt, Cotton, Blue, Crewneck • Undershorts • Belt, Black, Cotton or Nylon w/Silver Clip • Buckle, Silver • Insignia, Collar (Embroidered) • Name/U.S. NAVY Service Tapes (Identification

Markings) • Straps, Blousing • PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS• Coat, Parka (w/ Black Fleece Liner) • Cap, Knit (Watch), Black • Mockneck, Black • OPTIONAL ITEMS• •Boot, Black, Rough Out 9" (Men) • Earmuffs (w/outergarment only) • Overshoes • Gloves, Black Leather

NWU

• The NWU is intended for year-round wear and shall be the standard working uniform ashore. The NWU is designed to accommodate male and female sailors and to fulfill multi-functional/geographical uniform requirements at sea and ashore.

Service Uniform

Worn year round for office work, watch-standing, liberty, or business ashore when prescribed as uniform of the day.

-Metal cap device is worn centered 1-1/2 inches from bottom of cap and 2 inches right of center on the left side of the garrison cap.

-Jacket Insignia- shall wear metal rank insignia on each epaulet centered from side to side with the bottom edge of the device approximately 3/4 inch from the squared end of the epaulet.

-Collar Insignia- E2-E6 Personnel shall Center the insignia at a point 1 1/2" inches from the point of the collar and position the vertical

-Ribbon Placement (Male) Wear ribbons with the lower edge of the bottom row centered 1/4 inch above the left breast pocket and parallel to

the deck. Center Name Tags 1/4 inch above the right breast pocket.

-Female ribbon placement shall be 6-1/4” down the left split front seam and centered. Warfare insignia should be place ¼” above ribbons. Name tags should worn in the same manner on wearers right side.

FEMALES- SERVICE UNIFORM Female Wear of this uniform:

T-shirts are not mandatory but can be worn.

The length of the over blouse shall hang comfortably over the hips, without pulling, and fall between 1 inch above to 1 inch below the bottom of the side pocket openings of the slacks and skirt.

Slack waist shall fit comfortably on waistline, fitting 2 fingers comfortably inside the waistband.

Skirt waist shall fit comfortably on waistline, fitting 2 fingers inside the waistband comfortably. Skirt length SHOULD fall between 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the knee crease at the back of the leg. Kick pleat shall be worn at the center back.

OVER BLOUSE SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE WHEN WEARING JACKET OR SWEATER.

MALES- SERVICE UNIFORM Males: Shirt shall fit over chest, with T-shirt (ALWAYS REQUIRED FOR MEN), with

at least 4-6 inches of ease and waistline shall fit with at least 4 inches of ease.

Trouser waist shall fit comfortably on waistline, fitting 2 fingers comfortably inside the waistband, with shirt tucked in.

The thigh area of the garment shall hang straight from the fullest part of the seat straight to the floor; it shall not hug the seat area.

Trouser length shall be sufficient to turn up a hem of 2 inches.

PT• BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

ARTICLE• Shirt, PTU (Short Sleeve)• Shorts, PTU• Shoes (Sneakers)• Socks, Athletic • PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS• Same as Basic Uniform Components• OPTIONAL ITEMS• Cap, Ball • Cap, Knit (Watch) • Shirt, PTU (Long Sleeve)• Shorts, Compression, Navy

Blue/Black• Shirt, Sweat, Navy • Pant, Sweat, Navy

PTU Designed primarily for group/unit physical training activities and semi-

annual physical fitness assessment (PFA).

In-port and when performing "group/unit" Physical training activities, semi-annual PFA (to include body Composition assessment (BCA) and physical readiness test (PRT)), the PTU shirt will be tucked into the shorts. Shorts will be worn fully on the waist. The length of the shorts will not extend below the top of the knee.

Running shoes will be comfortable and support the planned exercise. Athletic socks must be worn and shall not extend above mid-calf. Low cut socks are permitted.

Pregnant sailors will wear the shirt out and will discontinue wearing the PTU when it becomes too tight.

PTU- CONTINUED Female sailors will wear a sport or dress brassiere when wearing

the PTU.

At sea, the wearing of the PTU will be at the discretion of the commanding officer.

During individual pt, shirts may be worn in or out of shorts. All other requirements are the same as "in-port."

While on liberty, components of the PTU are authorized to wear Individually or collectively. The PTU will not be worn while in a duty status or when conducting official business on base (e.g., PSD's, Medical treatment facilities, galleys, legal).

Reference

• NAVPERS 15665, U. S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS

CH 3, SECT 4, 5