Current (2021)

DA PAM 670-1: 11-9. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, white, male

Quick Answer

The white ASU shirt is available in short and long sleeves with permanent creases, two chest pockets, and tapered shoulder loops. The short-sleeved shirt has a convertible collar; the long-sleeved has a standup collar designed to be worn with a tie.

Important

Unit and command policies may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command for local policies.

Full Details

11-9. Shirt, short- and long-sleeved, white, male

a. Design. The white ASU shirt will be made from an approved specification or pattern.

b. General description. The shirt is available in both short and long sleeves. The shirt has two plain chest pockets

with button through flaps. The shirt has tapered shoulder loops and cuffs. Each shirt will have permanent creases:

three creases on the back and one on each front of shirt. The creases will have a continuous appearance on the front

through the shirt, front of each pocket and pocket flap. The short-sleeved shirt is a dress style with a convertible collar,

collar stand, and yoke. The long-sleeved shirt is a dress style with a standup collar, collar stand, and yoke. The long-

sleeved shirt has two button interlined cuffs and is designed to be worn strictly with a tie.

c. How worn. The collar should fit snugly, but not uncomfortably. The shirt should fit easily over the back and

chest, allowing free use of arms. The sleeve length of the long-sleeved shirt should fall to the lower part of the

wristbone. The rise should fit without looseness or constriction (see TM 10–227 for additional fit guidance).

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