Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Shirts, long- and short-sleeved

a. The clothing bag (issue) shirt is a pre-cured, durable press, 65/35 polyester and cotton broadcloth shirt, AG shade 415, in short- and long-sleeved versions. The shirt is a tuck-in design with front princess seams, a convertible collar, and shoulder loops. The collar and shoulder loops have fusible interlinings, and the collar has stays. b. Optional purchase shirts. Soldiers are authorized to wear the optional purchase polyester/wool (AG shade 469) and polyester/cotton (AG shade 415)…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Skirt, Army green

a. Design. The skirt will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. (1) The skirt is knee length, slightly flared, with a waistband and zipper closure on the left side. This skirt is authorized for wear until 30 September 2003. (2) A newly designed skirt replaces the older style, as of 1 October 2003. The new design skirt is tapered and incorporates a non-slip waistband, back zipper closure, back open (kick)…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Slacks, Army green

a. Design. The slacks will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. (1) The slacks are straight legged, have a zipper front closure on the center front with a button fly tab, and two side pockets. These slacks are authorized for wear until 30 September 2003. (2) Newly designed slacks replace the older style as of 1 October 2003. The newer design incorporates belt loops and a non-slip waistband. When wearing…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Male

Coat, Army green

a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. 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 black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braid 11⁄2 inches wide, sewn on each sleeve with the lower edge parallel to, and 3 inches…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Materials

a. The mandatory date for possession of the materials described in paragraph 16–5b, below, is extended until 1 Oct 2003. Until that time, females are authorized to wear the green service uniform components in AG shades 344 (poly/ wool) and 434 (polyester). b. Coat, slacks, and skirt. The coat, slacks, and skirt will be made of the same material and shade. (1) Polyester/wool serge, 11.8 ounce (standard-issue fabric), AG shade 489. (2) Polyester/wool gabardine, 10.6…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Occasions for wear

a. The Army green service uniform (class A) and authorized variations (class B) are authorized for wear by all female personnel when on duty, off duty, or during travel. These uniforms also are acceptable for informal social functions after retreat, unless the host prescribes other uniforms. b. The following are appropriate occasions for enlisted personnel to wear the Army green dress uniform. (1) At social functions of a private or official nature either before or…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Composition

a. The class A green service uniform consists of the Army green coat, skirt or slacks, an AG shade 415 short- or long-sleeved tuck-in shirt, and a black neck tab. (For accessories and other items authorized for wear on the class A green service uniform see para 16–11.) b. The class B green uniform consists of the Army green skirt or slacks and an AG shade 415 long- or short-sleeved tuck-in shirt. Soldiers will wear…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Authorization for wear

The class A and B Army green uniforms are authorized for year-round wear by all female personnel. The class A service uniform is an optional dress uniform for all female enlisted personnel when worn with the skirt, a white shirt, and the neck tab. The Army green dress uniform, with white shirt and neck tab, is equivalent to the Army blue and white uniforms. (For the Army green uniform with slacks, officer, see fig 16–1;…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Male

General guidelines

a. The Army green service uniforms are intended for wear during most duty, non-field, or utility occasions, and for travel and off-duty purposes. While both the class A and B uniforms are authorized for year-round wear, the appropriate uniform is worn based on weather conditions, duties, and the formality of the occasion. When a specific service uniform is not prescribed for formations or other occasions when uniformity in appearance is not required, soldiers may wear…

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