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NAVPERS 15665
US Navy Uniform Regulations
Question | Answer |
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What is the maximum length a man can have his hair? | No longer than 4 inches and may not touch the ears, collar, extend below the eyebrows when headgear is removed, show under the front edge of headgear, or interfere with the proper wear of headgear |
What is the size of the CPO collar device? | 1 inch |
Where does the first stripe start on the sleeve of an officer? | It starts 2 inches from the edge of the sleeve, multiple stripes have 1/4 inch intervals in between |
In the event that ordering special uniform items is not practical, Navy women are authorized to wear what male uniform items until when? | Peacoat, all-weather coat, jacket and sweaters, shoes, rating badges, coveralls, belts and buckles, utility shirts and trousers, working Khaki shirts and trousers; as long as they are serviceable |
How far above the visor shall the insignis for a ball cap be placed? | 1-1/4 inch above the visor |
What will an ensign wear on their sleeve? | One 1/2 inch stripe |
What will a Fleet Admiral wear on their sleeve? | One 2 inch stripe with four 1/2 inch stripes above it |
What are the widths of the stripes worn on the sleeves of officers? | 2 inch, 1/2 inch, or 1/4 inch |
What is the maximum of camll barrettes/combs/clips that are similar to hair coloring that may be used? | Two |
How shall the hair above the ears and around the neck for men be? | Tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward not greater than 3/4 inch to blend with hairstyle; hair must not touch the collar |
How should the cap be worn? | Wear squarely on the head, double folded approximately 2-1/2 inches to 3 inches, with the bottom edge parallel to and 1-1/2 inches above the eyebrows |
what is the correct wear of the beret for women? | Wear the beret toward the front of the head approximately 3/4 inch fro mthe forehead hairline, and tilted slightly to the right, align insignis above the left eye |
Who is the Uniform Board guided and established by? | SECNAV and CO |
Who is responsible for uniform policy affloat? | Senior Officer Present (SOPA) |
What is the annual clothing replacement allowance? | A cash allowance provided for replacing a minimum quanitity of each required uniform and paid over the estimated useful life of the articles |
When a hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, braids shall be smaller in diameter than approximately... | 1/4 inch |
What is the maximum bulk of hair for men and women? | Shall not exceed approximately 2 inches as measured from the scalp |
What will a Rear Admiral (Lower Half) wear on their sleeve? | One 2 inch stripe |
What will a Captain wear on their sleeve? | Four 1/2 inch stripes |
What kind of military creases are not authorized with the uniform? | Sewn in |
What elements are grooming standards based on? | Neatness, Cleanliness, Safety, Military image, and Appearance |
Which personnel are not authorized to wear any facial hair? | Brig awardees, brig prisoners, and restrictees |
Where does the first stripe on the sleeve of an officer? | 2 inches from the edge of the sleeve, multiple stripes have 1/4 inch intervals in between |
What is the regulation for embroidery on the utilities and coveralls? | 1/2 in high blocked letters on the utilities and 3/4 inch high blocked letters on the coveralls |
What is the size of the CPO miniature cap device? | 1-1/4 inch |
How are men and women belts to be worn? | Men wear the belt with the clip to the left of the buckle and women wear the belt with clip to the right of the buckle |
What is the maximum length that the mustache may be? | 1/2 inch |
When are covers required to be worn while out to sea? | On specific watches or on cermonial occassions |
Who is responsible for monitoring and ensuring individuals with shaving waivers are following the treatment regimen? | Supervisor |
What is the regulation for stencils? | Stencil letters shall be approximately 3/8 inch high blocked letters |
As a part of a full seabag, how many pairs of coveralls are required? | 2 |
What is the cap device for commissioned warrant officers? | Consists of a gold crossed fouled anchor, of a size to be inscribed in a circle 2-1/4 inches in diameter |
Who is responsible for paying for the soiled uniforms that are damaged due to lack of adequate protective garments? | Command |
What is the size of the CPO cap device? | 1-3/4 inch |
What are the earring uniform regulations for women? | One earring per ear centered on the earlobe, 4mm-6mm approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch plain with shiny or brushed matte finish, screw on or with post |
When may former members of the Armes Forces wear a military uniform? | Former members who served honorably during a war and whose most recent service was terminated under honorable conditions may wear the uniform of the highest paygrade held |
As a part of a full sea bag how many sets of utilities are required? | 4 |
When can't conservatice sunglasses be worn? | In military formations |
When is the hair regulation for women while in uniform? | The hair may touch, but not fall below the horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar. With the jumper uniform, hair may extend a maximum of 1 1/2 inches below the top of the jump collar |
When is the Service Dress Blue uniform authorized for wear while traveling? | Anytime |
Where may former memebers of the Armed Forces wear a military uniform if they are authorized to wear one? | Military funerals, weddings, inaugurals and patriotic parades or ceremonies which any active or reserve United States military unit is taking part |
When the Commanding Officer authorizes a deserter's uniforms to be sold, what should be done to the uniforms? | The name of the former owner shall be obliterated with a red "D.c>" stamp and teh purchaser's name shall be placed above, below, or next to it |
Women's uniforms were designed to duplicate what? | Fashion trends |
How many rings are authorized to be worn in uniform? | One ring per hand, plus wedding/engagement ring set |
On what side do men and women coats button? | Women's coats button on the left and men's button to the right |
What is the policy on military creases? | Military creases are an individual option, sewn in creases are not authorized |
What are men authorized to wear to cover natural baldness or physcial disfurgement? | Wig or hairpiece |
When is it authorized to wear covers indoors? | Those members in a duty status and wearing side arms |
What is on the visor of flag officers? | 2 rows of gold leaves and acorns |
Historically, uniforms have been the product of a sailor's enviornment by what three things? | Physical, Geographical, and Technical |