NAVADMIN 10-287 – NWU Seabag Inspection due by 31 December 2010
NAVAMIN 10-287 mandates a full NWU Seabag inspection by 31 December 2010. The NWU seabag includes:
A. FOUR NWU BLOUSES AND TROUSERS
B. ONE PAIR OF NWU BOOTS
C. TWO-EIGHT POINT UTILITY CAPS
D. FIVE 100% BLUE COTTON T-SHIRTS
E. FIVE PAIRS OF BOOT SOCKS
F. ONE MOCK TURTLE NECK SWEATER
G. ONE FLEECE LINER
H. ONE GORTEX PARKA
The Full NAVADMIN can be read at: www.npc.navy.mil
Type II and III Navy Working Uniform Pictures
Brand New Pictures of the SPECWAR/SPECOPS Type II and Type III Uniforms
Front and back of The Type II and Type III Navy Working Uniform
EOD in a Type III Uniform
New Navy Type II and Type III Navy Working Uniform
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Two new Navy Working Uniforms (NWU) will hit the fleet in fiscal year 2011.
The first, NWU Type II, a desert digital camouflage uniform of four colors with the anchor, Constitution and eagle (ACE) logo embedded in the print, will be worn by special warfare operators and Sailors who support them during deployment and deployment training exercises.
“The desert camouflage uniform is not going away,” said Capt. Vince Drouillard, branch head within Navy’s personnel, plans and policy division. “Sailors, other than Navy special warfare operators and supporting Sailors, will continue to wear the current tricolor desert camouflage utility uniform in desert environments when issued by authorizing commands.”
The second, NWU Type III, is a woodland digital camouflage uniform which also has four colors and the ACE logo embedded in the print. It will be the standard camouflage uniform worn in non-desert environments and stateside.
Both uniforms, announced in NAVADMIN 374/09, are organizational clothing provided to Sailors by commands authorized to issue them.
The unisex uniforms will begin conformance testing to validate design, fit and wear later in fiscal year 2010. Fleet implementation is expected to begin in late 2011 with deploying combat and direct command support commands and units receiving priority in the distribution process.
Both new uniforms have an authorized matching pattern Gortex parka with a removable fleece liner. Sailors can get complete information on the new NWU Type II and Type III uniforms in NAVADMIN 374/09 available at www.npc.navy.mil.
Service Khaki Uniform Wear Testing
The new service Khaki Uniform is now being wear tested!
The navy is now starting wear testing of the new service khaki uniform.
Wear testing is now being conducted in six locations to include Washington DC, Norfolk, Millington TN, Yokosuka Japan, Newport, and Pearl Harbor.
Once the wear test concludes in August, a decision will be made on whether this will be come an official new navy uniform.
Even more important than the “official wear testing” is our sailors reaction to this new uniform. Leave your comments and let me know how you like the throwback khakis.
Thanks,
Webmaster
NAVADMIN 228/10 – Reporting of Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts
R 121224Z JUL 10
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N4//
TO NAVADMIN
NAVADMIN 228/10
SUBJ/IMMEDIATE INSPECTION AND REPORTING OF THE ENHANCED SMALL ARMS PROTECTIVE INSERTS (ESAPI)//
REF/A/MSG/DA WASHINGTON DC DALO-SU/091748Z JUN 10//
NARR/REF A IS THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MSG DIRECTING AN ARMY-WIDE INSPECTION OF ESAPI PLATES TO IDENTIFY AND TURN-IN SELECTED PLATES MANUFACTURED BY ARMORWORKS.//
RMKS/1. (U) THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO DIRECT A NAVY-WIDE INSPECTION OF ESAPI PLATES TO IDENTIFY AND TURN-IN SELECTED PLATES MANUFACTURED BY ARMORWORKS.
2. (U) THE NAVY REQUIRES THE RETURN OF SPECIFIC ESAPI PLATES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE REPLACEMENTS UNDER WARRANTY FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE ESAPI PLATES REQUESTED FOR RETURN SUCCESSFULLY PASSED BALLISTIC TESTING CRITERIA, BUT DO NOT MEET ALL OF THE PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. COMMANDERS MUST INSPECT ALL ESAPI PLATES AND TAKE ACTION IAW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. THIS IS AN OPNAV DIRECTED ACTION AND SHALL BE COMPLETED NLT 30 JULY 2010.
3. (U) NAVY COMMANDS UTILIZING AND/OR STOCKING ESAPI PLATES ARE
DIRECTED TO INSPECT ALL ESAPI PLATES. REPORT OF INSPECTIONS (NEGATIVE REPORTS REQUIRED) SHOULD BE MADE AS DESCRIBED BELOW. ECHELON 2 COMMANDS SHALL ENSURE ALL SUBORDINATE COMMANDS RECEIVE AND COMPLY WITH THIS NAVADMIN. AFFECTED ESAPI PLATES CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE CONTRACT NUMBER (SPM1C1-08-D-1023) WITH ONE OF TWO DESIGN CODES: DD3V2 OR MP2. THE CONTRACT NUMBER AND THE DESIGN CODE ARE LOCATED ON THE ESAPI DATA TAG ON THE BACK OF THE ESAPI PLATE. THE CONTRACT NUMBER IS IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE DATA TAG. THE DESIGN CODE IS THE LAST THREE TO FIVE LETTERS/NUMBERS OF THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE (DOM) / LOT NUMBER. NSN’S OF THE AFFECTED LOT FOLLOW:
SIZE NSN
X-SMALL 8470-01-520-7360
SMALL 8470-01-520-7370
MEDIUM 8470-01-520-7373
LARGE 8470-01-520-7385
X-LARGE 8470-01-520-7382
4. (U) MESSAGE ADDEES WILL REPORT VIA EMAIL USING THE FORMAT SPECIFIED
BELOW:
UIC/DODAAC:
POC NAME:
POC EMAIL:
POC PHONE:
INSPECTION PERCENTAGE COMPLETE:
NUMBER OF DEFECTIVE PLATES FOUND:
NUMBER OF DEFECTIVE PLATES AWAITING DISPOSITION LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS:
DEADLINE TO REPORT COMPLETION OF THE INSPECTION TO NAVICP MECHANICSBURG IS 30 JUL 10, WITH WEEKLY STATUS REPORTS UNTIL COMPLETE DUE EACH FRIDAY, BEGINNING 16 JUL 10. EMAIL REPORTS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING NAVICP POC: CINDY HAAS, NAVICP 85412, COMMERCIAL 717-605-2951, DSN 430-2951, E-MAIL: CINDY.HAAS@NAVY.MIL.
5. (U) IF THE ESAPI DATA TAG IS MISSING, CONTACT DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER PHILADELPHIA (DSCP) FOR FURTHER IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES. THE DSCP POINT OF CONTACT (POC) IS: DAVE FARRELL, COMMERCIAL 215-737-0568, DSN: 444-0568, E-MAIL: DAVE.FARRELL@DLA.MIL, OR KEVIN FITZPATRICK, E-MAIL KEVIN.FITZPATRICK@DLA.MIL, COMMERCIAL: 215-737-3275, DSN: 444-3275.
6. (U) DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFECTED ESAPI PLATES ARE
FORTHCOMING FROM DLA. ONCE RECEIVED, DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE PROMULGATED TO THE APPROPRIATE COMMANDS VIA EMAIL.
7. (U) SUPPLY ACTIVITIES REPORT VIA SF 368 PQDR TO NAVICP MECHANICSBURG, PA, CODE 85412. DISPOSITION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE IDENTIFIED ESAPI PLATES WILL FOLLOW WHEN AVAILABLE. ALL SUPPLY ACTIVITY ACTION REPORTED VIA SF 368 PQDRS SHOULD INCLUDE: TOTAL NUMBER OF ESAPI’S INSPECTED; TOTAL NUMBER OF DEFECTIVE ESAPI’S IDENTIFIED; AND TOTAL NUMBER OF EXCHANGED ESAPI’S, IF APPLICABLE. THE PREFERRED METHOD OF REPORTING THE SF 368 IS VIA PDREP, CLEARLY INDICATING “SCREENING RESPONSE” IN
BLOCK 22. QUANTITIES SUSPENDED MAY ALSO BE REPORTED VIA EZPQDR AT: HTTPS://PDREP.CSD.DISA.MIL/SPQDR/HOME.DO.
8. (U) TECHNICAL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NAVADMIN SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND, POC ED GRAY (NAVSEA05P14), COMMERCIAL: 202-781-5262, DSN: 326-5262, E-MAIL: EDWARD.GRAY1@NAVY.MIL. POLICY QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS OPERATIONS AND POLICY BRANCH POC CATHY ALEXANDER (OPNAV N413J), COMMERCIAL: 703-604-9948, DSN: 664-9948, E-MAIL:
CATHERINE.ALEXANDER.CTR@NAVY.MIL.
9. RELEASED BY VADM W. R. BURKE, N4.//
Navy Working Uniform Quick Fit Guide
Download the Navy Working Uniform Quick Fit Guide from NPC.navy.mil
Navy Working Uniform Wear Guide
Navy Working Uniform Video
Random Webmaster Thoughts
Three years ago when all this discussion of “recreating the Navy Uniform” started I thought one of the objectives was to reduce the seabag. Is anyone but me missing something here? Since I work for a NECC command I have three, yes THREE sets of cammie uniforms. Additionally, I’m now required to buy a set of Dress Khakies.
What uniform have I given up, or removed from my seabag, in exchange for these two additional uniforms? Oh yes, my tropical whites. Remember the white shorts with socks pulled all the way up? They have finally gone the way of the dinosaur.
Thanks guys…
Link Exchange
As this is a fairly new website I am looking to exchange links with other Navy or Uniform related sites. If you are interested in a one for one link swap please leave feedback below. (not to worry, I wont make the feedback public)
Please leave your Name, Website, and e-mail.
Thanks much, Have a good one,
Webmaster
New Information Dominance Warfare Pin
The New Information Dominance Warfare Pin Was Just released
I’m not so sure how well I like it. Looks a bit to much like a Marine Corps Pin to me. Leave me your comments.
Permanent Makeup FAQ’s
Q: What is Permanent Makeup?
A: Permanent Makeup is a cosmetic procedure where extremely tiny amounts of natural pigments are inserted into the dermal layer of the skin. This is an increasingly popular cosmetic option for females.
Q: Why would a young female sailor want Permanent Makeup?
A: Permanent makeup may be desired by females who don’t want to spend a lot of time applying makeup every day. This procedure is especially attractive to females who have light, sparse or half eyebrows or sparse eye lashes or no eye lashes, are physically active, or who have oily skin that sheds makeup easily. Females that possess poorly defined or descending lips may also desire this procedure.
Q: May female sailors pick their own colors?
A: Yes, but the colors must fall within the acceptable guidelines. Females shall use makeup colors and shades that compliment their natural skin tone. Eyebrows shall be black, brown or natural red that matches natural hair color. Eyeliner shall be black, brown, light blue and light green and not to extend past the natural corner of the eye. Lip liner and lipstick shall be the color of your natural lip or shades of pink and moderate reds only.
Q: What if a female sailor wants to change the color after the procedure?
A: Permanent makeup works to enhance your natural features. Regular makeup can be applied over top or permanent makeup can be touched-up.
Q: Does the pigment pose allergy problems?
A: Yes, it’s always possible for someone to have an allergic reaction, and female sailors should be advised to ensure their technician is using hypoallergenic pigment. In the research conducted, there have been very few reactions to the pigments being used in civilian clinics. Some doctors recommend that females with known allergies have permanent cosmetic procedures done so they avoid cosmetic products that they are sensitive to. Knowing the medical history of females is vitally important as they could be highly allergic to many substances. A patch test can be done prior to the permanent makeup procedure to mitigate reactions.
Q: Is the procedure painful?
A: Yes, but it will depend on the females threshold or tolerance for pain. Topical anesthetic ointments are normally used during procedures. Everyone experiences pain differently. Some discomfort, from very mild to moderate, comparable to tweezing could be experienced. Females must understand that experiencing some pain is possible and likely, especially during the healing process when anesthetic wears off.
Q: How long does the procedure take?
A: Times varies with each individual, but the average time allotted for eyebrows, eyeliner and lip liner is one hour. Full lipstick may take up to three hours.
Q: What’s the recovery time?
A: Sailors can return to full duty within 1-2 days for eyebrows, eyeliner and lip liner. Full lipstick takes a day longer for swelling to decrease. Immediately following the procedure, colors will look 20-30% stronger than the final result. It takes approximately 4 to 6 days for the skin to completely heal. Sailors should procure such treatments during a time where any potential complication would not interfere with mission accomplishment (e.g. be available for shore-based medical care for a minimum of two weeks after the procedure).
Q: Is the procedure safe?
A: If proper sterilization and sanitary guidelines are met, permanent makeup procedures should be completely safe.
Q: How can I confirm that a technician’s license is valid and current?
A: You can call the individual state medical boards or consult their individual state medical websites to verify that a permanent makeup technician is licensed.
Q: What are some of the associated risk factors?
A: Some known risk factors which would increase the likelihood of complications or undesired affects from permanent makeup application include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Individuals prone to skin infections
- Individuals who are prone to conjunctivitis (if done on eyelid margin)
- Those with known sensitivities to any compounds in inking agent
- Individuals who keloid or are prone to hypertrophic scarring
- People with recurrent herpes virus infections in areas to be tattooed
- People who tan frequently or those that do not take sun safety precautions (UV rays can sometimes discolor/change pigment tones after placement)
- A person undergoing major life stress (death of family member, divorce, etc.) to ensure placement is a well thought-out decision
- Use of alcohol, aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (motrin) or anticoagulant medications
- Inability to refrain from contact lens use for a week after the procedure
- Inability to refrain from submerged activities for a week after the procedure
If an individual has questions regarding the suitability of permanent makeup procedures, she should seek the advice of her Primary Care Physician who can more specifically question the patient about goals, expectations, and their reasons to pursue a permanent procedure, especially with consideration to the above risk factors.
Q: What if I want the permanent makeup removed?
A: There are no current or expected facilities within the DOD that are performing surgical procedures or laser treatments to remove permanent makeup. Due to the light colors of the pigment, often times there can be paradoxical darkening of the skin after laser. The procedure is considered permanent. If the service member insists on having the permanent makeup removed, it can be procured by civilian experts at a personal cost.
April 2010 Navy Uniform NewsGram
The New April Uniform NewsGram News Gram 2010 AprilRev.pdf
NAVADMIN 116/10 – Special Uniform Situations for Sailors Serving with Army Units
R 310158Z MAR 10
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
TO NAVADMIN
INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/041911ZFEB10//
AMPN/REF A IS NAVADMIN 042/10, SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING WITH AN ARMY UNIT//
NAVADMIN 116/10
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR//
SUBJ/SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING WITH AN ARMY UNIT//
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN CANCELS REF A AND PROVIDES UPDATED GUIDANCE REGARDING SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONS FOR NAVY PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO AND SERVING WITHARMY UNITS.
2. NAVY PERSONNEL WHO MEET THE CRITERIA OUTLINED IN NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS (NAVPERS 156651) CHAPTER SIX, SECTION SIX FOR AUTHORIZED WEAR OF THE ARMY COMBAT UNIFORM (ACU), SHALL DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. ARMY UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE:
A. HEADGEAR: SAILORS SHALL ONLY WEAR THE PATROL CAP OR ACU SUN (BOONIE) HAT AS AUTHORIZED HEADGEAR WHEN NOT WEARING THE KEVLAR HELMET. SEWN- ON OR PIN-ON RANK INSIGNIA ARE AUTHORIZED ON THE ACU PATROL CAP, ACU SUN HAT,AND KEVLAR CAMOUFLAGE COVER.
B. IDENTIFICATION TAPES: NAME, RANK INSIGNIA AND SERVICE NAME TAPES SHALL BE MADE WITH UNIVERSAL CAMOUFLAGE BACKGROUND. THE PLACING OF RANK INSIGNIA WILL FOLLOW ARMY GUIDELINES. NAME TAPE IS AUTHORIZED ON THE PATROL CAP.
C. IDENTIFICATION BADGES: SKILL BADGES/SKILL TABS, AND IDENTIFICATIONBADGES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
D. UNIT PATCHES: ARMY UNIT PATCHES AND THE FIRST NAVY JACK ?DON’T TREAD ON ME FLAG? PATCH ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
E. INSIGNIA: THE WEAR OF SUBDUED PIN ON BREAST INSIGNIA (PRIMARY WARFARE ONLY) IS AUTHORIZED IN GARRISON (I.E. CONUS) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER. THE WEARING OF SUBDUED BREAST INSIGNIA WHILE DEPLOYED IS PERMITTED ON FORWARD OPERATING BASES OR IN AREAS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE THE WEAR OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER. SEWN-ON DEVICES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
F. U.S. FLAG: U.S. FLAG INSIGNIA SHALL BE WORN IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. ARMY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.
G. FOOTWEAR: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
H. HANDBAGS: AS AUTHORIZED BY LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
I. OPTIONAL OUTERWEAR: GREEN OR BLACK FLEECE LINER OF THE GORTEX COLD WEATHER COAT IS AUTHORIZED.
3. THE ACU WILL BE LOOSE FITTING AND COMFORTABLE; ALTERATIONS TO MAKE THEM FIT TIGHTLY ARE NOT AUTHORIZED. THE ONLY ALTERATIONS AUTHORIZED ARE THOSE LISTED IN AR 700-84. ITEMS SHOULD BE FITTED LOOSELY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR SOME SHRINKAGE WITHOUT RENDERING THE GARMENT UNUSABLE.
4. THE WEAR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS OR OTHER APPLICABLE PURPOSES IS PERMITTED AS DIRECTED BY THE LOCAL U.S. ARMY COMMANDER.
5. SAILORS MAY REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL COSTS DIRECTLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE REQUIRED PURCHASE OF UNIFORM ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY ISSUED, BY SUBMITTING FORM SF 1164 VIA THEIR CHAIN OF COMMAND.
6. POINTS OF CONTACT:
- HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: MR. ROBERT B. CARROLL, AT (703) 614-5076/DSN 224, OR EMAIL AT ROBERT.B.CARROLL(AT)NAVY.MIL.
- ASSISTANT HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE: CMDCM(AW) JERRY FEATHERSTONE, AT (703) 614-5075 OR EMAIL AT JERRY.FEATHERSTONE(AT)NAVY.MIL.
7. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
NAVADMIN 118/10 – Uniform Board Update
R 312021Z MAR 10
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1//
TO NAVADMIN
NAVADMIN 118/10
SUBJ/UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE//
REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS 15665I/01JAN03/
AMPN/REF A IS U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS (CNO) APPROVED UNIFORM POLICY CHANGES PROPOSED BY THE 4 FEBRUARY 2010 NAVY UNIFORM BOARD. THE NAVY UNIFORM BOARD IS LED BY THE CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL (PRESIDENT). THE FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIFORM BOARD ARE OUTLINED IN REF A. APPROVED UNIFORM CHANGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CPO) CUTLASS: UPON FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL, A CEREMONIAL CUTLASS IS APPROVED FOR OPTIONAL WEAR. THE CUTLASS IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR BY CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS DESIGNATED AS MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY DURING CEREMONIES THAT PRESCRIBE FULL DRESS UNIFORMS. TO ENSURE UNIFORMITY IN APPEARANCE, THE CUTLASS MAY ONLY BE WORN IF ALL MEMBERS OF THE OFFICIAL PARTY ARE WEARING CUTLASSES OR SWORDS. THE CUTLASS SHALL BE PURCHASED AT THE MEMBER?S EXPENSE.
B. POST-TOUR COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (SEL) IDENTIFICATION BADGE: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE POST-TOUR COMMAND SEL IDENTIFICATION BADGE MANNER OF WEAR (POSITION WORN ON UNIFORM) SHALL BE THE SAME AS PRESCRIBED FOR THE INCUMBENT COMMAND SEL IDENTIFICATION BADGE PER REF A, CHAPTER FIVE, SECTION ONE.
C. NAVY AND COMMAND BALL CAP: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, NAVY AND COMMAND BALL CAPS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE FOLLOWING UNIFORMS ONLY: WASH KHAKI, UTILITIES, PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM, COVERALLS, AND FLIGHT SUIT. BALL CAPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE NAVY WORKING UNIFORM (NWU)/ CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM (CUU) WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS:
(1) WHEN UNDERWAY ONBOARD U.S. NAVY VESSELS, BALL CAPS MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE NWU/CUU ONLY BY BRIDGE WATCH TEAMS AND COMMAND TRAINING TEAMS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER.
(2) ASHORE, BALL CAPS MAY BE WORN WITH THE NWU AND CUU BY COMMAND TRAINING TEAMS DURING FIELD EXERCISES HELD IN RESTRICTED AREAS TO PROVIDE VISUAL IDENTIFICATION OF SUPERVISORS, CONTROLLERS AND SAFETY OBSERVERS. THIS POLICY MODIFICATION IS ALLOWED DURING THE PRESCRIBED WINDOW OF TRAINING/EVOLUTION. WEARING OF BALL CAPS IS NOT AUTHORIZED DURING TRANSIT TO AND FROM EXERCISE EVENTS, OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE COMMAND AREA.
D. NAVY BLUE COVERALL: BEGINNING 1 JANUARY 2011, THE NAVY BLUE COVERALL OCCASION FOR WEAR SHALL BE LIMITED TO AN UNDERWAY UNIFORM (I.E. FROM STATIONING AND SECURING THE SEA AND ANCHOR DETAIL/MANEUVERING WATCH WHEN LEAVING AND ENTERING PORT RESPECTIVELY). COMMANDING OFFICERS CAN AUTHORIZE THE WEAR OF NAVY BLUE COVERALLS ASHORE IN ENVIRONMENTS THAT PLACE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WEAR ON WORKING UNIFORMS. PER REF A, THIS POLICY DOES NOT ALLEVIATE THE COMMAND?S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROCURE COVERALLS FOR WORK IN AREAS THAT ARE LIKELY TO PERMANENTLY SOIL OR PREMATURELY DESTROY THE UNIFORM.
E. BLUE 100 PERCENT COTTON T-SHIRT: BEGINNING 1 JANUARY 2011, THE BLUE 100 PERCENT COTTON T-SHIRT (THE T-SHIRT AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE NWU) WILL REPLACE THE WHITE T-SHIRT AS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED T-SHIRT WORN WITH NAVY BLUE COVERALLS.
F. BACKPACKS: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY BACKPACKS MAY BE WORN OVER EITHER THE LEFT SHOULDER OR BOTH SHOLDERS WHILE WEARING SERVICE AND WORKING UNIFORMS. AUTHORIZED COLORS OF BACKPACKS INCLUDE BLACK, NAVY BLUE, AND WHEN AVAILABLE THE MATCHING NWU PATTERN (BLUE/GREY/BLACK). THE MATCHING NWU PATTERN BACKPACK IS ONLY AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE NWU. NO PERSONAL ORNAMENTATION SHALL BE ATTACHED ON OR TO THE BACKPACK.
G. SERVICE GARRISON CAP OCCASION FOR WEAR: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, THE E1 – E6 BLACK GARRISON CAP IS AUTHORIZED FOR OPTIONAL WEAR WITH THE NAVY FLIGHT SUIT BY E1 ? E6 PERSONNEL WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE FLIGHT SUIT. THE SERVICE KHAKI GARRISON CAP IS AUTHORIZED FOR OPTIONAL WEAR WITH THE NAVY FLIGHT SUIT BY OFFICER AND CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE FLIGHT SUIT.
2. ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE FINAL DESIGN AND MANNER OF WEAR OF THE CPO CUTLASS AND OTHER UNIFORM INITIATIVES WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA FUTURE NAVADMINS AND POSTED ON THE UNIFORM MATTERS WEBSITE AT: HTTP://WWW.NPC.NAVY.MIL/COMMANDSUPPORT/USNAVYUNIFORMS/ .
3. FILE THIS NAVADMIN UNTIL REVISIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE BUPERS DIRECTIVE CD-ROM CHANGE CONTAINING REF A.
4. POINTS OF CONTACT:
- MR. ROBERT B. CARROLL, HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS OFFICE, AT (703) 614-5076/DSN 224, OR EMAIL AT ROBERT.B.CARROLL(AT)NAVY.MIL.
- CMDCM(AW) JERRY FEATHERSTONE, DEPUTY HEAD, NAVY UNIFORM MATTERS, AT (703) 614-5075/DSN 224, OR EMAIL AT JERRY.FEATHERSTONE(AT)NAVY.MIL.
5. RELEASED BY VADM MARK FERGUSON, N1. MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
Navy Working Uniform Offical Wear Guide
The Navy Working Uniform Official Wear Guide (pdf)