Category: Dress Uniforms

a. Accessories. (1) Belt and buckle/suspenders (paras 27–2b and d, and 27–25). (2) Buttons (para 27–4). (3) Cape (officers only) (para 27–6c). (4) Chaplain’s apparel (para 27–7). (5) Coat, black, all-weather (para 27–8). (6) Cuff links and studs, gold (para 27–10). (7) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b). (b) White, dress (para 27–12c). (8) Neckties. (a) Black, bow (worn after retreat) (para 27–19a). (b) Black,…

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As an option, all officers are authorized to wear the Army blue 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 para 27–6 for design and wear policy.)

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a. Design. The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern, in a standard Army design. Officers have the option of wearing the cap frame with a removable cover made of the same material as the rest of the uniform. b. Visor and visor ornamentation. The visor is plain black leather, or poromeric with a leather finish. The visor ornamentation is as follows. (1) General and field grade officers. The top of the…

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A commercial, long-sleeved white shirt with barrel or French cuffs, and standard turndown collar is worn with the Army white uniform. (See para 27–22c for a complete description.)

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a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern. b. General description. The trousers are straight legged without cuffs, and with front and hip pockets that are cut in a civilian style. Trousers that are made from 100 percent polyester should be lined. There is no ornamentation on the Army white trousers.

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a. The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army white uniform. (1) On duty in all areas, when appropriate and authorized by the local commander. (2) Off duty, for social occasions. b. Personnel may wear the Army white uniform with either the black bow tie or the black four-in-hand tie. When worn with a black bow tie, the Army white uniform constitutes a dress uniform and corresponds to a civilian summer tuxedo.…

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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…

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The Army white uniform comprises the Army white coat and trousers, white shirt, and black bow tie or black four-in- hand necktie.

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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 Army white uniform is authorized for wear by all male personnel as an optional dress uniform. Personnel normally wear this uniform from April to October, except in clothing zones I and II, where they may wear it year-round (see CTA 50–900). (For Army white uniform, officer, see fig 18–1; for service cap, white, general and field grade officers, see fig 18–2; for service cap, white, company grade officers, see fig 18–3; for service cap,…

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