Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

22–13. General guidelines
Personnel may wear the black dress gloves when wearing the black all-weather coat with these uniforms. Personnel
may wear the white gloves with the basic uniform. The black oxford shoes with black socks are the only authorized
footwear for these uniforms.
Chapter 23
Army White Mess, All-White Mess, and Evening White Mess Uniforms—Female
23–1. Authorization for wear
a. The Army white mess, all-white mess, and evening white mess uniforms are authorized for wear by all female
personnel. Personnel normally wear these uniforms from April to October, except in clothing zones I and II, where
they may wear them year-round (see CTA 50–900).
b. There are two versions of the Army white jacket. The older version of the jacket is authorized for wear by
officers only. The newer version of the jacket is authorized for wear by all females. Officers may continue to wear the
older version jacket as long as it is serviceable.
23–2. Composition
There are three variations to the Army white mess uniform.
a. The Army white mess uniform comprises the Army white jacket, the Army black knee-length skirt, the black
cummerbund, and the formal white blouse with black dress neck tab (see fig 23–1).
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