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PDG CHAPTER 17
DRESS AND APPEARANCE
Question | Answer |
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How did the military uniform combinations evolve into what Air Force personnel wear today? | From a design of many devices to one that is plain yet distinctive, providing the appearance of a military professional. |
Where can you find information regarding less common uniform items and combinations? | AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. |
When wearing the uniform, you must adhere to standards of neatness, cleanliness, safety and military image. Name three additional requirements. | You must 1) procure and maintain all mandatory clothing items; 2) follow local supplements and procedures; and 3) and keep your uniforms neat, clean, pressed, buttoned and maintained. |
When may enlisted members request a civilian clothing allowance? | When required to wear civilian clothes (for reasons such as safety or security) to perform assigned duties. |
While in uniform, you may not walk while smoking, using smokeless tobacco, drinking or eating. What other restrictions apply? | You may not 1) stand or walk with your hands in your pockets, other than to insert or remove items; or 2) walk in uniform while using cell phones, radios or hands-free headsets unless required for official duties using a government-issued device. |
When enlisted members must wear _____ or functional items, installation commanders provide them at no cost. | Organizational. |
When performing duties on other services' installations, members must comply with their order of dress. T/F | True. (Within Air Force standards.) |
You must wear your uniform when you depart from a military airfield on DoD aircraft or US government commercial contract flights. T/F | False. (It is optional.) |
Civilian clothing worn when departing from a military airfield on DoD aircraft or US government commercial contract flight must meet what standards? | It must be neat, clean, warm enough for in-flight operations and appropriate for the mode of travel and destination. |
List some clothing items considered inappropriate when departing from a military airfield on DoD aircraft or a US government commercial flight. | Ripped, torn, frayed or patched clothing; tank tops; shorts; short skirts; undergarments worn as outer garments; bathing suits; sandals; and any garments that are revealing or contain obscene, profane or lewd words or drawings. |
Is the battle dress uniform (BDU) acceptable when traveling between military installations? | Yes. |
Name three of the four restrictions on wearing the uniform. | Do not wear the uniform if uniform items don't meet Air Force specifications; 2) at a public event, if wearing it implies Air Force endorsement of a cause; 3) to further political activities; or 4) for private employment or commercial interests. |
Men and women's hair must be clean, well-groomed and neat, with a minimum amount of grooming aids. Can hair be dyed? | Yes, if it looks natural. |
Hair will not touch the eyebrows or protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear. What exception applies for women? | Hair may be visible in front of the women's flight cap |
Men's hair must have a(n) _____ appearance on both sides and back, with and without headgear. | Tapered. |
Men's hair will not exceed _____ inch(es) in bulk, regardless of length, and will not exceed _____ inch(es) at the natural termination point. | 1 1/4 inches; 1/4 inch. |
Men's and women's hair is not worn in extreme or fad styles. It cannot exceed length or _____ standards, or violate safety requirements | Bulk. |
Men's hair will not touch the ears. What part is allowed to touch the collar? | Only the closely cut or shaved hair on the back of the neck. |
For men, the block cut is permitted with a tapered appearance. T/F | True. |
May men shave their head, wear a flat top or have a military high-and-tight haircut? | Yes. (Women may not. |
Women's hairstyles must present a(n) _____ appearance. | Professional. |
Women's hair cannot extend below any side of an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground at the _____ edge of the shirt collar, regardless of length. | Bottom. |
Which of these items may not be worn in women's hair - conservative hairpins, combs, headbands, scrunchies, elastic bands or barrettes? | Scrunchies. |
What are the length and bulk limitations for women's hair? | Hair must be at least 1 inch in length and/or bulk, not to exceed 3 inches in bulk. |
What are the standards for women wearing hair pins and headbands? | They must match the hair color. |
For women, long hair must be secured with no loose ends. What are the standards for wearing bangs? | If worn, they will not touch the eyebrows. |
What are the standards for wigs and hairpieces? | They must 1) be in accordance with the standards for natural hair; 2) be of good quality; 3) fit properly; and 4) not exceed the limits for natural hair. |
Are personnel working in flight operations or on the flight line authorized to wear wigs or hairpieces? | No. |
When can beards be worn? | Only for health reasons, when authorized by a commander on the advice of a medical official. |
If your commander authorizes a beard, your facial hair must be trimmed to not exceed _____ inch(es) in length. | 1/4 inch. |
If granted a shaving waiver, can you shave any facial hair? | No. |
Describe the appearance standards for mustaches. | Mustaches cannot extend downward beyond the upper lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth. |
Sideburns must be neatly trimmed and tapered in the same manner as the haircut, straight and of even width, and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. What are the length limits? | They will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening. |
What are the standards for women's cosmetics? | They must be conservative and in good taste, and will not be worn in field conditions. |
Fingernails must not extend more than _____ inch past the tip of the finger. | |