Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

. There are two versions of the Army white coat that officer and enlisted females may wear. The older version was
designed prior to 10 August 1992 and is described in paragraph 19–5b(1), below. The military specification for the
Army white coat was changed on 10 August 1992 to the same pattern as the Army green coat. The new version is
described in paragraph 19–5b(2), below. Soldiers may continue to wear the older version of the coat (with rounded
collars) as long as the uniform is in serviceable condition.
19–2. Composition
The Army white uniform comprises the Army white coat, skirt, and a white short-sleeved shirt with black neck tab.
19–3. Occasions for wear
The following are appropriate occasions for personnel to wear the Army white uniform.
a. On duty in all areas, when appropriate and authorized by the local commander.
b. Off duty, for social occasions.
19–4. Materials
The material for this uniform is white polyester and texturized woven serge, 6.5–ounce weight.
19–5. Coat, Army white
a. Design. The coat will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description.
(1) Old version. The coat is a single-breasted, four-button, hip-length coat with two slanted front pockets, buttondown
shoulder loops, and an easy-fitting open collar and lapels.
(2) New version. The coat is a single-breasted, four-button, hip-length coat, with two slanted flap front pockets,
button-down shoulder loops, a notched collar, and side-body construction.
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.
19–6. Skirt, Army white
a. Design. The skirt will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The skirt is knee length, with a three-piece front and three-piece back, slightly flared, with a
waistband and a zipper closure on the left side.
19–7. Shirt, white
A short-sleeved white shirt with black neck tab is worn with the Army white uniform. (See para 27–22a for a complete
description.)
19–8. Capes, Army blue and black
As an option, all female officers are authorized to wear the Army blue or the Army black cape instead of the black allweather
coat, when wearing the Army white uniform after duty hours. Enlisted personnel may not wear the cape. (See
paragraph 27–6 for a complete description.)
19–9. Service hat, Army white
a. Design. The hat will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
b. General description. The hat has an oval-shaped crown and a detachable hatband for placement of insignia. Hat
insignia is worn centered and secured through the hatband. (See para 28–3 for a description of insignia wear.)
c. Hatband. The detachable hatband has three rows of stitching of matching thread at the top of the band, and
ornamentation as follows.
(1) General and field grade officers. The hat has two arcs of laurel leaves grouped in twos, embroidered in gold
bullion, synthetic metallic gold-colored braid, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braid.
(2) Company grade officers and warrant officers. The hat has a band of 1 ⁄2-inch, two-vellum gold, gold-colored
synthetic metallic braid, or gold-colored nylon or rayon braid, placed on the bottom edge of the hatband.
(3) Enlisted personnel. There is no ornamentation on the hatband.
d. Wear. All female personnel may wear the Army white service hat with the Army white uniform. Personnel are
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