Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Figure 23–9. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, warrant officers
(c) Previously authorized sleeve ornamentation, which consists of the sleeve band, the branch insignia centered in
the space formed by the lower curves of the trefoil and the upper edge of the sleeve band, and the number of trefoils
appropriate to the specific grade of the wearer, is authorized for wear for the life of the jacket. This option is for
commissioned officers only, and it applies only to jackets purchased prior to 11 August 1975. This ornamentation is
not authorized for jackets purchased after 11 August 1975.
(d) Enlisted personnel wear a 1 ⁄8–inch soutache braid of gold-colored nylon or rayon 3 inches above the bottom of
each sleeve (see fig 23–10).
Figure 23–10. Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, enlisted
23–6. Skirts
a. The all-white mess uniform skirt is a white knee-length skirt, with a one-panel front and four-panel back of
straight design, with a waistband and a zipper closure on the left side.
b. The white mess skirt is a black knee-length skirt, with a one-panel front and a four-panel back of straight design,
with a waistband and a zipper closure on the left side.
c. The white evening mess skirt is a black full-length skirt, with a one-panel front and four-panel back of straight
design, with a waistband, a zipper closure on the left side, and an overlapped center back pleat.
23–7. Blouse, white formal
The blouse is a tuck-in style made of polyester and cotton fabric, with a front closure containing seven removable
dome-shaped buttons. On each side of the front opening, there are three vertical rows of ruffles. The blouse has short
sleeves and a rounded collar.
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