Army Green Service Uniform—Female

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, 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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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Headgear

a. Beret (para 3–2b(1)). (See figs 16–3 and 16–4.) b. Garrison cap, Army green. (See figs 16–2 and 16–6.) (1) Design. The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern. (2) Ornamental braid. Garrison cap braid refers to the piping that is secured to the tip edge of the curtain of the garrison cap and that is used for additional identification purposes. For junior and senior ROTC cadets, the cap has a cord…

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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

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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Army Green Service Uniform—Female

Items normally worn with the Army green uniform

a. Accessories. The following accessories are worn with the Army green uniform. (1) Belt, black web, 1-inch, with brass tip (para 27–2b). (2) Boots, combat, leather, black (only when bloused slacks are authorized; not authorized with the enlisted Army green dress uniform) (para 27–3). (3) Buckle, solid brass, 11⁄8 inch (para 27–2d). (4) Buttons (para 27–4). (5) Cap, service, cold weather, AG shade 489 (only when wearing the black all-weather coat or black windbreaker) (para…

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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

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

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

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—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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