Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

(1) Type. The shoes are optional purchase items.
(2) Description. The pumps are of a commercial design in black or white fabric. The pumps are untrimmed, with a
closed toe and heel. The heel must be at least 1 ⁄2 inch but no more than 3 inches. The sole thickness will not exceed 1 ⁄2
inch. When a handbag is carried, the shoes and handbag must be made of the same material.
(3) Wear.
(a) Black dress fabric pumps are authorized for wear with the blue, black, and white mess uniforms; with all
evening mess uniforms; and with the Army blue uniform after duty hours.
(b) White dress fabric pumps are authorized for wear with the all-white mess uniform, and with the Army white
uniform after duty hours.
27–24. Socks
a. Socks, black, cushion sole.
(1) Type. The socks are clothing bag issue items.
(2) Description. The socks are black nylon and wool blend, stretch type, calf-length with a cushion sole.
(3) How worn. The black, cushion sole socks are worn by all personnel when wearing combat or organizationally
issued boots. They can also be worn as a two-sock system with the standard liner sock (also called the black dress
sock) for additional foot protection.
b. Socks, dress black, and sock, boot liner.
(1) Type. The socks are clothing bag issue items for male personnel and optional purchase items for females.
(2) Description. The socks are made from an approved specification or commercial design. They are calf-length,
black polyester and nylon.
(3) How worn. Black socks are worn with black oxford shoes.
c. Socks, white, service.
(1) Type. The socks are optional purchase items.
(2) Description. The socks are of an approved specification or commercial design. They are white cotton, or cotton
and nylon, plain, ribbed, stretch type, or with an elastic top.
(3) How worn. Males wear the white socks with the white oxford shoes. Females may wear the white socks instead
of white stockings when wearing the hospital duty pantsuit with the white oxford shoes.
d. Stockings, sheer.
(1) Type. The stockings are a one-time cash allowance as part of the initial clothing bag allowance.
(2) Description. The stockings are sheer or semi-sheer, without seams, and of tones complementary to the wearer’s
skin tone and to the uniform. No patterned or pastel stockings are authorized while in uniform.
(3) How worn. The stockings are worn with the service, dress, and mess uniforms. As an option when wearing
slacks, females may wear black socks with the black oxford shoe or the optional ankle boots. The socks must be calf
length, plain, black cotton, or cotton and nylon (see para 27–24a, above).
e. Stockings, white.
(1) Type. The stockings are optional purchase items.
(2) Description. They are sheer or semi-sheer, without seams.
(3) How worn. Females wear the white stockings with the hospital duty uniforms, when wearing the white oxford
shoes. Females may wear white socks instead of white stockings when wearing the hospital duty pantsuit.
27–25. Suspenders
a. Type. Suspenders are optional purchase items.
b. Description. They are of commercial design.
c. How worn. Males may wear suspenders with the dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms, as long as they are not
visible when worn.
27–26. Sweaters
a. Cardigan, black, unisex.
(1) Type. The black cardigan is an optional purchase item.
(2) Description. The black cardigan is 50/50 acrylic and wool, in a long-sleeved coat style, with five buttons, and
shoulder epaulets (see fig 27–14).
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