United States Dress uniform

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1.1 u.s. air force
1.2 u.s. army
1.3 u.s. marine corps
1.4 u.s. navy
1.5 u.s. coast guard

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u.s. air force

the army air corps became air force in 1947.

the first air force dress uniforms known uxbridge blue , developed , manufactured @ former bachman uxbridge worsted company in uxbridge, massachusetts.

the united states air force auxiliary (civil air patrol), authorized congress wear united states air force uniform since recognized department of in 1942.

u.s. army

troops of 3rd united states infantry regiment wearing dress blue uniform wielding m1903 springfield.

the united states army has 1 blue uniform has served dress uniform officers , warrant officers since 1937. authorized wear enlisted men , women @ own expense when off duty. decided in 2006 u.s. army personnel transition blue uniform. new blue army service uniforms issued initial entry training soldiers beginning in 4th-quarter of fiscal year 2010. replaces army greens service dress, scheduled phased out of use in 4th-quarter of fiscal year 2015.

dark blue traditional color of continental/u.s. army uniforms 1774 until 1902. after introduction of khaki field wear in year dark blue tunics , light blue trousers continued in use full dress , off duty wear until 1917.

the army blue uniform comprises dark-blue coat, light-blue or dark-blue (general officers) trousers, white turndown-collar shirt, black four-in-hand or double windsor necktie, black beret, , ceremonial belt. when worn black bow tie, army blue uniform constitutes formal uniform , corresponds civilian tuxedo. when worn black four-in-hand or double windsor necktie, army blue uniform informal uniform.

personnel assigned select army bands, 3rd infantry regiment s commander-in-chief s guard, authorized 1 of several different styles of alternate dress uniforms public duties. cadets @ united states military academy wear grey swallow-tailed blouse white trousers , black shako parades , drills. finally, national guard units have unique, regimental uniforms used ceremonies.

u.s. marine corps

a united states marine enlisted member s dress blues uniform.

the marine corps has dress blue uniform, in addition green service uniform part of long line of historical marine corps uniforms dating american revolution. formal of marine s uniforms outside of elaborate evening dress uniforms of officers , senior enlisted, referred dress blues , due color (as distinguished green , khaki service uniforms), , can worn in many forms. uniform of united states military use of colors of nation s flag , incorporates button designs oldest military insignia still in use in united states armed forces day.

dress blue has long sleeve choker-collar midnight blue outer blouse, white barracks cover, medals , ribbons. enlisted coats have red trim , more buttons down middle of coat officers.
dress blue b same , ribbons , marksmanship badges worn instead of medals. dress blue (with medals worn) strictly reserved official ceremonies, while dress blue b may worn on leave or liberty.
dress blue c dress blue uniform worn long sleeve khaki shirt (without coat). ribbons , badges may worn.
dress blue d dress blue uniform worn short sleeve khaki shirt (without coat). ribbons , badges may worn

all blue uniforms have same trousers, cover, , black shoes, exception of general officers wear dark blue trousers in same color coat. officers, staff noncommissioned officers, , noncommissioned officers wear blood stripes on trousers. blood stripes 1.25 in width ncos , sncos, 1.5 officers, , 2 general officers.

a sword may worn when individual in command of troops in formation—the mameluke sword officers, nco sword ncos , sncos. when wearing sword , dress blue coat, officers wear sam browne belt. enlisted, sword worn white waistbelt , brass buckle when wearing dress blue coat. marine corps branch of united states military regularly allows ncos carry sword. enlisted marines, earn right carry nco sword , wear scarlet blood stripe on blue trousers when achieve rank of corporal.

prior 1998, ceremonial marine units, such silent drill platoon, wore blue/white dress uniform in white trousers substituted blue while performing ceremonial functions. blue/white version authorized summer uniform officers, sncos, , on functions, ncos. marine corps mounted color guard wears blue dress coat white riding breeches , polished black knee-high riding boots although in past have worn blue riding breeches red blood stripe.

another uniform, obsolete dress white uniform, white version of standard dress coat , trousers, authorized officers, , resembled navy s officer/cpo dress whites. no blood stripes authorized, , white shoes worn. uniform superseded blue/white dress uniform in 2000.

u.s. navy


lieutenant, junior grade shaina hayden of united states navy, performs military hand salute in november 2008.

u.s. naval officers , chief petty officers have several dress uniforms depending on season or location; dress white warm weather wear , dress blue cooler temperatures.

u.s. navy s women submariners meet president obama, 2012

the dress white uniform consists of stand-collar white tunic, white trousers, , white dress shoes. rank officers displayed on shoulder boards males , on sleeve cuffs females, while cpo rank insignia worn on collar both sexes. service dress white includes ribbons, whereas full dress white includes ribbons , medals. uniform informally called chokers , due stand-collar.

the dress blue uniform consists of black shoes, navy blue (black in appearance) coat , trousers, white shirt , either windsor or formal bowtie. white uniforms, ribbons worn service dress blue, while ribbons , medals worn full dress blue. depending on occasion, officers may wear swords either full dress white or blue. both white , blue uniforms worn distinctive combination cap white cover.

naval enlisted personnel ranked petty officer first class, e-6, , below have seasonal uniforms. dress white , blue uniforms both of traditional sailor suit or crackerjack type men, , women wear same summertime dress white uniform. consists of pullover shirt, called jumper, v-neck going square collar flap, black neckerchief, , bell-bottomed trousers. white uniform worn white belt , silver buckle, , sleeves come down middle of hand. blue uniform features thirteen button trousers, , has 3 rows of white piping on collar , cuffs. women wear uniform similar female officers , chiefs, silver buttons, , cover device spread eagle , usn .

u.s. coast guard

prior 1972, u.s. coast guard personnel wore same uniforms u.s. navy uniform distinctive coast guard insignia, distinctive cap devices officers , chief petty officers, incorporation of coast guard shield in lieu of line or staff corps insignia officers, , differentiated uniform buttons on dress uniforms.

in 1972, current coast guard dress blue uniform introduced wear both officers , enlisted personnel; transition completed during 1974. relatively similar in appearance old-style u.s. air force uniforms, uniform consists of blue four-pocket single breasted jacket , trousers in darker shade. light-blue button-up shirt pointed collar, 2 front button-flap pockets, enhanced shoulder boards officers, , pin-on collar insignia chief petty officers , enlisted personnel worn when in shirt-sleeve order (known tropical blue). similar world war ii–era uniforms worn coast guard surfmen. officer rank insignia parallels of u.s. navy gold navy line star being replaced gold coast guard shield , navy blue background color replaced coast guard blue. enlisted rank insignia similar navy coast guard shield replacing eagle on collar , cap devices. group rate marks (stripes) junior enlisted members (e-3 , below) follow u. s. navy convention white seaman, red fireman, , green airman. in departure u. s. navy conventions, petty officers e-6 , below wear red chevrons , chief petty officers wear gold. unlike u.s. navy, officers , cpo s not wear khaki; personnel wear same color uniform. see uscg uniform regulations [5] current regulations.