Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

4–2. Composition and classification
a. Material composition. Fabric is 100 percent ripstop cotton (old fabric blend), or a 50/50 nylon and cotton ripstop
poplin (new fabric blend).
b. Uniform composition.
(1) Beret (para 3–2b(1)).
(2) Cap, patrol (formerly BDU) (para 3–2b(2)).
(3) Coat, cold weather, camouflage pattern (para 3–2a(1)).
(4) Coat, maternity, woodland camouflage pattern. A single-breasted coat style design with a collar, two patch
pockets with flaps, a straight-cut bottom, sleeve tabs, and pleated side-body panels with take-up tabs.
(5) Trousers, maternity, woodland camouflage pattern. The trousers have a front stretch panel with an elasticized
waistband and side pockets, with flaps on both legs.
c. Accessories. The following accessories are normally worn with this uniform.
(1) Boots, combat, leather, black (para 27–3).
(2) Chaplain’s apparel (para 27–7)
(3) Coat, black all weather (para 27–8). (See para 4–5d for wear policy.)
(4) Gloves, black, leather shell, with inserts (para 27–12a).
(5) Handbags.
(a) Black, clutch type, optional purchase (para 27–13a).
(b) Black, shoulder (para 27–13d).
(6) Hat, drill sergeant (para 27–14a).
(7) Military Police accessories (para 27–16).
(8) Neckgaiter (para 27–17).
(9) Scarves.
(a) Black (with black overcoat only) (para 27–21a).
(b) Olive-green 208 (para 27–21b).
(10) Socks, black, cushion sole (para 27–24a).
(11) Undergarments (para 27–28).
(12) Undershirt, brown (para 27–28e).
(13) Organizational clothing and equipment, as determined by the commander, according to CTA 50–900.
(14) Personal hydration systems, as determined by the commander.
d. Classification. The maternity work uniform is an organizationally issued utility and field uniform. The beret is an
organizational issue item. DA Pam 710–2–1 governs turn-in and reissue of the beret.
4–3. Occasions for wear
a. The maternity work uniform is worn on duty when prescribed by the commander. Females may wear the
maternity work BDUs off post unless prohibited by the commander. They may not wear the maternity work uniform
for commercial travel, unless authorized by para 1–10c of this regulation. Soldiers may not wear the maternity work
uniform in establishments that primarily sell alcohol. If the establishment sells alcohol and food, soldiers may not wear
utility uniforms if their activities in the establishment center on drinking alcohol only.
b. Utility uniforms are not normally considered appropriate for social or official functions off the installation, such
as memorial services and funerals. The maternity work uniform is issued as an organizational utility or field maternity
uniform and is not intended for wear when other maternity uniforms are more appropriate.
4–4. Insignia and accouterments
The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on the maternity work uniform.
a. Badges, special skill (para 29–17).
b. Brassards (para 28–29).
c. Branch insignia (paras 28–10b and 28–12b).
d. Grade insignia (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7).
e. Headgear insignia (para 28–3).
f. Subdued shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization (para 28–16e(2)).
g. Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (para 28–17c(2)).
h. Name and U.S. Army distinguishing tapes (paras 28–24a and 28–24b).
i. Organizational flash (para 28–31a).
22 AR 670–1 3 February 2005