should cover the shoes at the heel by 1 inch.
Working uniforms. Working uniforms consist of
belted blue slacks or skirt and blue winter shirt.
Dungarees (fig. 10-6) are also authorized. Black socks,
a garrison cap, black service shoes, and a black handbag
may be worn with each. Command ball caps, berets, and
the blue cardigan are other items that may be prescribed.
Shoes. Black dress shoes are pumps made of
smooth leather, calf, or synthetic leather. They will be of
plain design with closed heels and toes. The heels will
be no higher than 2 5/8 inches nor less than 5/8 inch
when measured from the forward edge of the heel.
Wedge heels are not authorized. The black service shoes
will be laced leather or synthetic oxfords with one line
of black stitching around the top of the toe.
Hat. The combination hat may be worn with all
dress uniforms. It is oval in shape, with a stiffened
crown. The brim is rolled at the sides and straight in
front and back. The hat is worn with a detachable white
hat cover. Enlisted women E-6 and below may wear the
garrison cap as an option with blues only when wearing
the black v-neck sweater instead of the service dress
blue coat. As with the enlisted male E-6 and below,
command or navy ball caps are only authorized with
dungaree uniforms.
UNIFORM OF THE DAY
The uniform of the day is that uniform prescribed by
proper authority to be worn on occasions such as work,
liberty, and inspections. The prescribed uniform of the
day is published in the Plan of the Day or the Plan of the
Week. Wear your uniform with pride in self, the Navy,
and the United States.
REVIEW 1 QUESTIONS
Q1. What is the length of the dress blue jumper for
men?
Q2. What uniform should enlisted women E-1
t h r o u g h E - 6 w e a r w i t h t h e b l a c k s i l k
neckerchief?
10-6
Student Notes:
Figure 10-6.—Enlisted women’s uniforms (continued).
