Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

j. Personnel will not wear foreign badges on this uniform.
4–5. General guidelines
a. This uniform is designed to fit loosely; alterations to make the uniform fit tightly are not authorized. A tight fit
reduces the airflow needed for ventilation and cooling. The coat is worn outside the trousers. Soldiers will not wear a
belt with this uniform. Soldiers will wear the trousers bloused, using the draw cords or blousing rubbers, if the trousers
are not tucked into the boots. Personnel will not wrap the trouser legs around the leg tightly enough to present a
pegged appearance. Soldiers will not blouse the boots so that the trouser leg extends down to the ankle area. When
bloused, the trousers should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot. When soldiers wear the sleeves
of the coat rolled up, the camouflage pattern will remain exposed. Personnel will roll the sleeves neatly above the
elbow, no more than 3 inches above the elbow.
b. The commander may require that soldiers press the maternity work uniform when an especially sharp appearance
is required for special occasions, such as parades, reviews, inspections, or other ceremonial occasions. Soldiers are
authorized to starch the maternity work uniform; however, commanders may not require soldiers to do so. Soldiers are
authorized to press military creases in the BDU coat (see para 1–9a(4)).
c. The black beret became the basic headgear for this uniform on 14 June 2001. (See para 3–5 of this regulation for
wear policy of the beret and other headgear.)
d. Soldiers may wear the black all-weather coat with the uniform in garrison. When coats are worn, soldiers may
wear them unbuttoned and unzipped, if necessary. Soldiers may wear the black leather shell gloves with this uniform
without cold weather outer garments, provided that the sleeves are rolled down. When the cold weather coat or other
authorized cold-weather outer garments are worn, personnel may wear the olive-green scarf and the black leather shell
gloves, but they are not required to do so. Soldiers will wear the shirt collar inside the cold-weather coat and other
outer garments. Personnel may carry handbags with this uniform, but only while in a garrison environment.
e. Commanders may authorize the use of a camouflage personal hydration system only in the following situations:
in a field environment, in high-heat areas, or on work details. Soldiers will not carry hydration systems in a garrison
environment unless the commander has authorized it for one of the situations described above. Soldiers will not let the
drinking tube hang from their mouths when the device is not in use.
Chapter 5
Desert Battle Dress Uniform
5–1. Authorization for wear
The desert battle dress uniform (DBDU) is authorized for year-round wear by all personnel when issued as organizational
clothing and prescribed by the commander. (See figs 5–1 through 5–4.)
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