Chapter 10 Uniforms and Formations

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CHAPTER 10 UNIFORMS AND FORMATIONS Today’s Navy has narrowed the gap between men’s and women’s career paths. Women now perform many of the same tasks and have the same specialties as their male counterparts. These changes caused Navy uniform policy to change, bringing the uniforms of both men and women more closely in line with each other. Navy uniforms are distinctive visual evidence of the authority and responsibility vested in their wearer by the United States. Because Navy ways are new to you, many questions probably have crossed your mind, such as, “What is that officer’s rank”? “What does that petty officer’s insignia mean”? “What does that pin stand for”? This chapter explains officer grades; precedence; authority; the enlisted rating structure; and how to wear, mark, and exchange uniforms. The United States Navy has had a basic uniform policy for many years. The purpose of the uniform policy is to ensure that naval personnel have attractive, distinctive, and practical uniforms. U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, NAVPERS 15665, provides the basic naval uniform policy. You can download the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations from the BUPERS homepage at www.bupers.navy.mil. When you get to this page, select the “services” button and look under “uniform matters.” WEARING THE UNIFORM Learning Objective: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Recognize uniform components. Identify the proper procedures for wearing uniforms. Your dress and conduct should always reflect credit upon yourself, the Navy, and the United States. It should be a matter of personal pride to present the best possible appearance in your manner of dress and grooming. You are given a complete issue of regulation clothing when you enter the Navy. The maintenance of your uniform and the replacement of articles of clothing are your responsibility. You cannot use the excuse, “I have nothing fit to wear,” or “I’m out of clean uniforms.” ENLISTED MEN Look at figures 10-1 and 10-2. Here, most enlisted (E-6 and below) men’s uniforms are shown. Uniforms must be tailored according to the specifications in the following paragraphs: The dress blue and dress white jumpers must hang straight and be the same length. The sleeves of the dress white jumper are cut square at the cuff openings. The dress white trousers have a zipper front and are the same length as the blue trousers. A white belt with a regulation buckle is worn with the white uniform. The belt should be of the same fabric as the uniform. The neckerchief is 36 inches square and made of black silk, acetate, or other suitable material. It is folded diagonally to form a triangle, then rolled (fig.10-3) and placed around the neck under the collar. It is tied (fig. 10-4) in a square knot with both ends of equal length and falling naturally. The upper edge of the knot must be even with the lowermost point of the collar opening. Neckerchiefs are worn with both the dress blue and the dress white uniforms. (NOTE: For enlisted women neckerchiefs are worn with dress white uniform only.) Dress blue and dress white jumpers. The dress 10-1 You shall wear your uniforms properly as described in these regulations. Naval personnel must present a proud and professional appearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy, and the United States. The uniforms of the United States Navy and the indications of rank and specialty displayed thereon, are but outward symbols of naval organization and military rank or rating. As such, the Navy uniform is a visibly important element in the morale, pride, discipline and effectiveness of the organization. —U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations, NAVPERS 15665

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