Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

26–8. Neck tab, black, dress
The material is polyester and cotton broadcloth, in Army shade 305. It is a quarter-moon neck tab, which fits under the
collar of the white formal blouse.
26–9. Capes, Army black and blue
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 black uniform after duty hours. (See paras 27–6a and b for a complete
description.)
26–10. Cummerbund, black
The cummerbund will be made from a commercial design. It is made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats
running the entire length of the cummerbund. The black cummerbund is worn with the pleats facing down.
26–11. Headgear
No headgear is authorized for wear with the Army black mess or black evening mess uniforms.
26–12. Items normally worn with the Army black mess and black evening mess uniforms
a. Accessories.
(1) Buttons (para 27–4).
(2) Capes.
(a) Black (para 27–6a).
(b) Blue (para 27–6b).
(3) Coat, black all weather (para 27–8).
(4) Gloves.
(a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b).
(b) White, dress (para 27–12c).
(5) Handbag, black, dress fabric (para 27–13b).
(6) Scarf, black (para 27–21a).
(7) Shoes, pumps, black (paras 27–23f and g).
(8) Stockings, sheer (para 27–24d).
(9) Umbrella, black (para 27–27).
(10) Undergarments (para 27–28).
b. Insignia, awards, badges, and accouterments worn on the Army black mess and evening mess uniforms.
(1) Aiguillette, dress (officers only) (para 28–26).
(2) Insignia.
(a) Branch insignia (paras 28–10 and 28–12a). Officers wear branch insignia as prescribed in para 26–5d(1).
(b) Grade insignia (paras 28–5 through 28–8). Officers wear grade insignia as prescribed in para 26–5d(1) and (2).
(c) Regimental distinctive insignia (para 28–23).
(3) Decorations and service medals, miniature (para 29–9).
(4) U.S. badges (combat and special skill, dress miniature, and identification) (paras 29–17c and 29–18c).
26–13. General guidelines
Personnel will wear knee-length mess skirts no longer than 1 inch above or 2 inches below the crease in the back of
the knee. The black evening mess skirt is worn full length. Personnel may wear the black dress gloves and black scarf
when wearing the black all-weather coat. Personnel may wear white gloves with all uniforms. The black fabric pumps
with sheer stockings are the only authorized footwear for these uniforms.
Part Five
Accessories, Decorations, and Insignia
Chapter 27
Uniform Accessories
27–1. General
This chapter lists, in alphabetical order, most uniform accessories referenced in the individual uniform chapters.
27–2. Belts, web waist and buckles
a. Belt, web waist, black tip.
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