Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Figure 18–6. Service cap, white, enlisted
18–2. Composition
The Army white uniform comprises the Army white coat and trousers, white shirt, and black bow tie or black four-inhand
necktie.
18–3. Occasions for wear
a. The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army white uniform.
(1) On duty in all areas, when appropriate and authorized by the local commander.
(2) Off duty, for social occasions.
b. Personnel may wear the Army white uniform with either the black bow tie or the black four-in-hand tie. When
worn with a black bow tie, the Army white uniform constitutes a dress uniform and corresponds to a civilian summer
tuxedo. When worn with a black four-in-hand tie, the Army white uniform is an informal uniform.
18–4. Materials
The material for this uniform is white polyester and texturized woven serge, 6.5–ounce weight.
18–5. Coat, Army white
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 band of white mohair or white mercerized cotton braid 1 1 ⁄2 inches wide sewn
on each sleeve, with the lower edge parallel to, and 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.
(2) Other officers. The sleeve has a band of white mohair or white mercerized cotton braid 1 ⁄2 inch wide sewn on
each sleeve, with the lower edge parallel to, and 3 inches above the bottom edge of each sleeve.
(3) Enlisted personnel. The sleeve is plain.
18–6. Trousers, Army white
a. Design. The trousers will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The trousers are straight legged without cuffs, and with front and hip pockets that are cut in
a civilian style. Trousers that are made from 100 percent polyester should be lined. There is no ornamentation on the
Army white trousers.
18–7. Shirt, white
A commercial, long-sleeved white shirt with barrel or French cuffs, and standard turndown collar is worn with the
Army white uniform. (See para 27–22c for a complete description.)
18–8. Service cap, Army white
a. Design. The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern, in a standard Army design. Officers
have the option of wearing the cap frame with a removable cover made of the same material as the rest of the uniform.
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