Category: Army White Uniform—Female

a. Accessories. (1) Buttons (para 27–4). (2) Capes (officers only). (a) Black (para 27–6a). (b) Blue (para 27–6b). (3) Chaplain’s apparel (para 27–7). (4) Coat, black, all weather (para 27–8). (5) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b). (b) White, dress (para 27–12c). (6) Handbag, white dress (para 27–13c). (7) Scarf, black (only with black all-weather coat or windbreaker) (para 27–21a). (8) Shirt, white, short-sleeved (para…

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a. The skirt is worn no longer than 1 inch above, or 2 inches below the crease in the back of the knee. The black all-weather coat is authorized for wear with this uniform. Personnel may wear white gloves with the basic uniform. Females may carry the white leather handbag during duty or after duty hours; they may carry the white fabric handbag only after duty hours, however. White pumps and sheer stockings are the…

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As an option, all female officers are authorized to wear the Army blue or the Army black cape instead of the black all- weather coat, when wearing the Army white uniform after duty hours. Enlisted personnel may not wear the cape. (See paragraph 27–6 for a complete description.)

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A short-sleeved white shirt with black neck tab is worn with the Army white uniform. (See para 27–22a for a complete description.)

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a. Design. The hat will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The hat has an oval-shaped crown and a detachable hatband for placement of insignia. Hat insignia is worn centered and secured through the hatband. (See para 28–3 for a description of insignia wear.) c. Hatband. The detachable hatband has three rows of stitching of matching thread at the top of the band, and ornamentation as follows. (1) General and…

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a. Design. The skirt will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The skirt is knee length, with a three-piece front and three-piece back, slightly flared, with a waistband and a zipper closure on the left side.

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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…

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The Army white uniform comprises the Army white coat, skirt, and a white short-sleeved shirt with black neck tab.

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The material for this uniform is white polyester and texturized woven serge, 6.5–ounce weight.

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The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army white uniform. a. On duty in all areas, when appropriate and authorized by the local commander. b. Off duty, for social occasions.

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