Wear of the air force uniform except when authorized to wear civilian clothes according to afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of the air force personnel, airmen will wear the appropriate air force uniform while performing their military duties. Air force guidance memorandum to afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel this is an air force guidance memorandum immediately changing afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel. Air force initial pt assessment airmens time commanders arrival briefing dress appearance physical training immunizations intro to classroom procedures military entitlements and educational opportunities suicide awareness and prevention chapel guide meeting second clothing issue dress and appearance service uniform interview sessions. Dress and appearance standards afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel airmen are. For guidance on air force food service uniforms refer to air force manual afman 34240. Washington the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018.
Air force service dress uniform, which was initially adopted in 1994 and made mandatory on 1 october 1999, consists of a threebutton coat with silvercolored buttons featuring a design known as hap arnold wings, matching trousers, and either a service cap or flight cap, all in shade 1620, also known as air force blue. Uniforms of the united states air force military wiki fandom. Dress and personal appearance of air force personnel male. Jan 19, 2017 air force special operations command recently announced new policies on dress and appearance for air commandos worldwide. Air force service dress uniform, which was initially adopted in 1993 and made mandatory on 1 october 1999, consists of a threebutton coat, similar to that of a mens sport jacket with silver mirrorfinish u. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms and. Air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force. Afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force. The blue service dress uniform was initially adopted by the air force in 1994 and continues to be used as of.
It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal. The uniforms of the united states air force are the standardized military uniforms worn by. Bmt and airmens week in processing haircuts learn reporting statement flight assignment clothing and equipment issue dorm and drill basics individual duty assignment reporting and saluting entry control procedures medical and dental appointments fitness and nutrition educational benefits briefing mgibpost 911 air force history 101 id. Title 5 national guard employees are not authorized to wear military uniforms. Service dress uniform outer garments mess dress part i part ii part i. Jul 16, 2018 washington afns the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018. Medical and dental appointments fitness and nutrition educational benefits briefing.
Air force guidance memorandum to afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel this is. The uniforms of the united states space force are the standardized military uniforms worn by. It is worn with a long or shortsleeved light blue shirt. Uniform and insignia wear and appearance of army uniforms. It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all air force personnel and, consistent with dodi 0. Air force initial pt assessment airmens time commanders arrival briefing dress appearance physical training immunizations intro to classroom procedures military entitlements and. Air force s blue service dress uniform, which was first used by general raymond at the signing of the 2020 national defense authorization act on 20 december 2019, which created the u. Afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, applies where dress and appearance standards are not specified in this document. Jul 18, 2018 washington afns the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018. Washington afns the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective. Afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, applies where dress and appearance standards.
The air force dress and appearance program website is a onestop shop for all questions on wear of the uniform, insignias, awards and decorations. Cadets will wear the standard air force laminated ultramarine blue name tag. The first air forcespecific blue dress uniform, introduced in 1949, was in shade 1683, also dubbed uxbridge blue after the. The us lapel insignia consists of name tag, ribbons, chevrons. Air force guidance memorandum to afi 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel pdf. The ocp will bring back air force heraldry with unit patches the air force will maintain the distinctive uniforms in blues, service dress, mess dress, and pt gear.
Early air force leaders wanted an unadorned dress uniform, but things. Tie tack or tie clasp air force symbol, grade insignia or wing and star is optional. Uniforms of the united states space force wikipedia. Dress and grooming policy for hawaii national guard fulltime. Jul 25, 2018 the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018. The service dress uniform includes the mens and womens blue service dress coat and trousers or skirt. Afcenta1 director is the lead for dress and appearance standards. It also provides the latest news updates and policy changes. Air forces blue service dress uniform, which was first used by general raymond at the signing of the 2020 national defense authorization act.
Air force updates to afi362903, dress and personal. Air force service dress uniform, which was initially adopted in 1994 and made mandatory on 1 october 1999, consists of a threebutton coat with silvercolored buttons. The new supplement clarifies the proper wear of the operational camouflage pattern ocp uniform, and a2cu twopiece flight suit. The air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018. Air force special operations command recently announced new policies on dress and appearance for air commandos worldwide.
Bmt and airmens week in processing haircuts learn reporting statement flight assignment. Afsoc evolves policies, maintains high standards air force. Afsoc evolves policies, maintains high standards air. Jul 16, 2018 the air force announced a series of uniform updates to air force instruction 362903, dress and personal appearance of air force personnel, effective july, 2018. Uniforms of the united states air force military wiki. Additional information afpc dress and appearance page. Current service dress uniforms worn by senior general officers and the chief master sergeant of the air force. The blue service dress uniform was initially adopted by the air force in 1994 and continues to be. Personnel assigned to non air force military installations will comply with the order of. These changes stemmed from the 100th air force uniform board, which incorporated direct feedback from airmen, said lt. For local installation guidance, consult your chain of command for clarification and further guidance on standards and policies. The air forces guidelines on dress and appearance allow personnel the choice to wear their uniforms on domestic and overseas flights commercial airlines or not. Awards of military societies and other organizations1114.
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