DA PAM 670-1: 20-33. Vest
Quick Answer
The white vest is an optional purchase item, single-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, fastened with three detachable white buttons. Worn by male personnel with the Army white or blue evening mess uniforms.
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View DA PAM 670-1, Section 20-33 (Page 165)Full Details
20-33. Vest
a. Type. The vest is an optional purchase item.
b. Description. The materials are white cotton twill, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in tropical weave, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in twill weave, or white polyester-textured woven serge. The white vest is single-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastened with three detachable, small white buttons.
c. How worn. Male personnel will wear the white vest when wearing the Army white or blue evening mess uniforms.
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