Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

8–2. Composition and classification
a. Material composition. The fabric is white, durable-press cotton and polyester.
b. Uniform composition. The male hospital duty uniform normally comprises the items listed below. However, the
medical facility commander may authorize variations to this uniform, using clothing items listed in CTA 50–900 and
CTA 8–100.
(1) Smock, men’s, medical assistant’s. The smock is short-sleeved with a left breast pocket, a front button closure,
and a straight-cut bottom.
(2) Smock, physician’s white. The smock is knee-length with a front button closure, and upper and lower pockets.
(3) Trousers, men’s, medical assistant’s. The trousers have four pockets (two slash pockets in front, and two patch
pockets in back), with a button closure on the left side, a front zipper closure, and belt loops.
c. Accessories. The following accessories are normally worn with the male hospital duty uniform.
(1) Belt, web, with open-faced black buckle (paras 27–2a and b).
(2) Coats.
(a) Black, all weather (para 27–8).
(b) Coat, cold weather, woodland camouflage pattern (BDU field jacket) (para 3–2b(3)).
(3) Gloves, black leather shell with inserts (para 27–12a).
(4) Headgear.
(a) Beret (para 3–2b(1)).
(b) Cap, service, cold weather, AG 489 (only with the black all-weather coat) (para 27–5).
(5) Scarves.
(a) Black (with black overcoat only)(para 27–21a).
(b) Olive-green 208 (with field jacket only) (para 27–21b).
(6) Shoes.
(a) Oxford, black (para 27–23c).
(b) Oxford, white (para 27–23e).
(7) Socks.
(a) Black, dress (para 27–24b).
(b) White (para 27–24c).
(8) Sweater, white unisex cardigan (para 27–26b).
(9) Undergarments (para 27–28).
(10) Undershirt, white (para 27–28f).
(11) Windbreaker, black (para 27–30).
(12) Organizational clothing and equipment, as determined by the medical facility commander for wear within the
medical treatment facility, according to CTA 50–900 or CTA 8–100.
d. Classification. The hospital duty uniform is an organizational issue utility uniform. The beret is an organizational
issue item. DA Pam 710–2–1 governs turn-in and reissue of the beret.
8–3. Occasions for wear
The male hospital duty uniform is worn on duty in Army health care facilities, as prescribed by the medical
commander. The hospital duty uniform is not authorized for travel or for wear off military installations, except when in
transit between an individual’s quarters and duty station. The commander may authorize medical personnel to wear this
uniform off post when providing support for activities in the civilian community, such as parades or ceremonies. (See
para 2–6c for other exceptions to this policy.)
8–4. Insignia and accouterments
The following insignia and accouterments are authorized for wear on the male hospital duty uniforms.
a. Branch insignia, non-subdued (para 28–12a).
b. Grade insignia, non-subdued (paras 28–5, 28–6, and 28–7).
c. Headgear insignia (para 28–3).
d. Nameplate (para 28–24c).
e. Organizational flash (para 28–31a).
8–5. General guidelines
a. Enlisted and Army Nurse Corps personnel. When prescribed for wear, the hospital duty uniform is worn with the
medical assistant’s smock worn over the white trousers. Officer personnel wear white oxford shoes and white socks
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