Desert Battle Dress Uniform

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. (1) Desert coat, trousers and hat. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon twill (old weight material) or 50/50 cotton and nylon ripstop (new weight material), with infrared protection characteristics, and it is printed with a three-color desert camouflage pattern. (2) Desert coat, cold weather. Fabric is 50/50 cotton and nylon sateen, wind resistant, and it is printed with a three- color desert camouflage pattern. b. Uniform composition. (1) Coat, desert camouflage, daytime…

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Introduction

General guidelines

a. This uniform is designed to fit loosely; alterations to make the uniform fit tightly are not authorized. A tight fit reduces the airflow needed for ventilation and cooling. The coat is worn outside the trousers. Soldiers will not wear a belt with this uniform. Soldiers will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or blousing rubbers, if the trousers are not tucked into the boots. Personnel will not wrap the trouser legs around…

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Maternity Work Uniform

Insignia and accouterments

The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on the maternity work uniform. a. Badges, special skill (para 29–17). b. Brassards (para 28–29). c. Branch insignia (paras 28–10b and 28–12b). d. Grade insignia (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7). e. Headgear insignia (para 28–3). f. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization (para 28–16e(2)). g. Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (para 28–17c(2)). h. Name and U.S. Army distinguishing tapes (paras 28–24a and 28–24b). i. Organizational flash…

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Maternity Work Uniform

Composition and classification

a. Material composition. Fabric is 100 percent ripstop cotton (old fabric blend), or a 50/50 nylon and cotton ripstop poplin (new fabric blend). b. Uniform composition. (1) Beret (para 3–2b(1)). (2) Cap, patrol (formerly BDU) (para 3–2b(2)). (3) Coat, cold weather, camouflage pattern (para 3–2a(1)). (4) Coat, maternity, woodland camouflage pattern. A single-breasted coat style design with a collar, two patch pockets with flaps, a straight-cut bottom, sleeve tabs, and pleated side-body panels with take-up…

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Maternity Work Uniform

Occasions for wear

a. The maternity work uniform is worn on duty when prescribed by the commander. Females may wear the maternity work BDUs off post unless prohibited by the commander. They may not wear the maternity work uniform for commercial travel, unless authorized by para 1–10c of this regulation. Soldiers may not wear the maternity work uniform in establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the establishment sells alcohol and food, soldiers may not wear utility uniforms if…

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Maternity Work Uniform Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms

General guidelines

a. These uniforms are designed to fit loosely; alterations to make them fit tightly are not authorized. A tight fit reduces the airflow needed for ventilation and cooling. The only alterations authorized are those listed in AR 700-84. Personnel are authorized to mix and match hot-weather and enhanced hot-weather coats, trousers, and patrol caps. However, personnel may not mix hot-weather and temperate uniform items, to include the patrol cap. b. The coat is worn outside…

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Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms

Headgear

a. Beret. (1) General. The beret is the basic headgear for utility uniforms in garrison environments. The beret is not worn in the field, in training environments, or in environments where the wear of the beret is impractical, as determined by the commander. Additionally, the beret is not worn on deployments unless authorized by the commander. Personnel being transferred from one organization to another may continue to wear the beret and flash of the former…

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Desert Battle Dress Uniform Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms

Insignia and accouterments

The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on these uniforms: a. Badges (subdued). (1) Combat and special skill badges (pin on or embroidered sew on) (para 29–17d). (2) Special skill tabs (para 29–17d). (3) Subdued identification badges (para 29–18d). b. Brassards (para 28–29). c. Branch insignia (paras 28–10b and 28–12b). d. Combat leaders identification (para 28–21). e. Grade insignia (paras 28–5 through 28–7). f. Headgear insignia (para 28–3). g. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia,…

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