Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

17–2. Composition
a. The class A Army green maternity uniform consists of the Army green maternity skirt or slacks, tunic, the AG
shade 415 long- or short-sleeved maternity shirt, and black neck tab. For accessories and other items authorized for
wear on the class A Army green maternity uniform, see paragraph 17–11.
b. The class B Army green maternity uniform consists of the Army green maternity skirt or slacks, and the AG
shade 415 long- or short-sleeved shirt. Soldiers will wear the neck tab with the long-sleeved shirt when it is worn with
or without the tunic. (See para 17–11 for accessories and other items authorized for wear with the class B Army green
maternity uniform.)
c. The Army green maternity dress uniform (authorized for all pregnant soldiers) consists of the Army green
maternity skirt, tunic, AG shade 415 long- or short-sleeved shirt, and black neck tab. The black beret is authorized for
wear with this uniform. When the Army green maternity dress uniform is worn for evening social occasions (after
retreat), headgear is not required. The Army green maternity dress uniform is equivalent to the Army blue and white
uniforms. Organizational items, such as brassards and MP accessories, are not authorized for wear with the Army green
maternity dress uniform. All other accessories and insignia that are authorized for wear with the class A Army green
maternity uniform are authorized for wear with the Army green maternity dress uniform (see para 17–11 below).
17–3. Classification
The Army green maternity service uniform is provided as a supplemental issue uniform to enlisted soldiers, according
to CTA 50–900 and AR 700–84. The Army green maternity service uniform is classified as an optional dress uniform
for all female personnel during pregnancy. The beret is an organizational issue item. DA Pam 710–2–1 governs turn-in
and reissue of the beret.
17–4. Occasions for wear
a. All pregnant soldiers may wear the Army green maternity service uniform (class A) and authorized variations
(class B maternity uniform) when on duty, off duty, or during travel. These uniforms also are acceptable for formal and
informal social functions after retreat. Pregnant soldiers may wear appropriate civilian maternity attire in lieu of the
uniform for social functions, in accordance with paragraphs 1–7 and 1–8.
b. The following are appropriate occasions for pregnant soldiers to wear the Army green maternity dress uniform.
(1) At social functions of a private or official nature, either before or after retreat.
(2) When designated by the host.
17–5. Materials
a. The skirt, slacks, and tunic are all made of 100 percent, texturized polyester, AG shade 491.
b. For headgear material, see paragraph 16–5c of this regulation.
17–6. Tunic, Army green, maternity
a. Design. The tunic will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The tunic is hip length with a V-neck design, pockets at the side seams, and pleats that form
below the bustline.
17–7. Skirt, Army green, maternity
a. Design. The skirt will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The skirt is knee length, with an elastic waistband and a nylon-knitted, stretch-front panel.
17–8. Slacks, Army green, maternity
a. Design. The slacks will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The slacks are straight legged, with an elastic waistband and nylon-knitted, stretch-front
panel.
c. Slack leg ornamentation. Ornamental braid is sewn on each outside seam of the slack leg, from the bottom of the
waistband to the bottom of the slack leg, as follows:
(1) General officers. Each slack leg has two 1 ⁄2-inch-wide black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braids sewn
1 ⁄2 inch apart.
(2) Other officers. Each leg has one braid, 1-inch wide, made of black mohair, polyester, or mercerized cotton braid.
(3) Enlisted personnel. The slack leg is plain.
86 AR 670–1 3 February 2005