a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The coat is a single-breasted, peak-lapel, four-button coat extending below the crotch, fitting easily over the chest and shoulders, with a slight draped effect in the front and back. The coat is fitted slightly at the waist, conforming to body shape without tightness and with no prominent flare.
c. Coat sleeve ornamentation.
(1) General officers. The sleeve has a band of black mohair, polyester, or 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 black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braid 3â4 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.