a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description.
(1) Old version. The coat is a single-breasted, four-button, hip-length coat with two slanted front pockets, button-
down shoulder loops, and an easy-fitting open collar and lapels.
(2) New version. The coat is a single-breasted, four-button, hip-length coat, with two slanted flap front pockets,
button-down shoulder loops, a notched collar, and side-body construction.
c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.
(1) General officers. The sleeve has a band of white mohair or white mercerized cotton braid 11â2 inches wide sewn
on each sleeve, with the lower edge parallel to, and 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.
(2) Other officers. The sleeve has a band of white mohair or white mercerized cotton braid 1â2 inch wide sewn on
each sleeve, with the lower edge parallel to, and 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve. (3) Enlisted personnel. The sleeve is plain.