NAVADMIN 164/12 — NAVY UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE
R 182102Z MAY 12 PSN 211438K19
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
SUBJ: UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE
NAVADMIN 164/12
REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS 15665I/01JAN03//
REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/301439ZAUG11//
REF/C/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/022305ZDEC11//
REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/261511ZJUN09//
NARR/REF A IS U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 259/11.
REF C IS NAVADMIN 366/11. REF D IS NAVADMIN 186/09.
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS (CNO) APPROVED
UNIFORM POLICY CHANGES PROPOSED DURING THE 24 JANUARY 2012 AND
3 APRIL 2012 NAVY UNIFORM BOARDS. THE NAVY UNIFORM BOARD IS LED BY THE CHIEF
OF NAVAL PERSONNEL (PRESIDENT) AND INCLUDES REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FLEET,
OPNAV, RESERVE FORCES, COMMANDER, NAVAL INSTALLATIONS COMMAND, NAVAL SUPPLY
SYSTEM COMMAND, NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND, AND U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY.
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIFORM BOARD ARE OUTLINED IN REF A. Read the rest of this entry »
NAVADMIN 154/12 — WOMEN’s UNIFORM INITATIVES
R 071312Z MAY 12
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
TO NAVADMIN
SUBJ: WOMEN’S UNIFORM INITIATIVES
REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/032100ZMAR11//
REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/301451ZAUG11//
NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 075/11, NAVY UNIFORM UPDATE. REF B IS NAVADMIN 260/11,
NAVY UNIFORM UPDATE.//
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES NEW UNIFORM INTIATIVES THAT INVOLVE THE
EVALUATION OF FEMALE UNIFORMS, AND UNIFORM CHANGES TO ADDRESS NOTED CONCERNS.
AS A RESULT OF FLEET FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM FEMALE SAILORS DURING NAVY
LEADERSHIP ALL HANDS CALLS AND INPUTS RECEIVED BY THE NAVY UNIFORM BOARD
REGARDING WOMEN’S UNIFORM QUALITY, DESIGN AND FIT ISSUES, THE CHIEF OF NAVAL
PERSONNEL, AS PRESIDENT OF THE NAVY UNIFORM BOARD, DIRECTED A COMPREHENSIVE
EVALUATION OF WOMEN’S UNIFORM CONCERNS. Read the rest of this entry »
New Army PT Test
The Army is also updating their physical test and breaking it up into the Physical Readiness Test (PRT) and Combat Readiness Test (CRT)
NAVADMIN 366/11 — NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I, II AND III EXPANDED OCCASION FOR W EAR AND REVISED MANNER OF WEAR
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// TO NAVADMIN NAVADMIN 366/11 SUBJ/NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I, II AND III EXPANDED OCCASION FOR WEAR AND REVISED MANNER OF WEAR// REF/A/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/301439ZAUG11// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/312021ZMAR10// REF/C/DOC/NAVPERS 15665I/01JAN03// NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 259/11 NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I, II AND III. REF B IS NAVADMIN 118/10 UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE. REF C IS NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.// RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS DECISION TO EXPAND AND STANDARDIZE THE OCCASION FOR WEAR OF THE NAVY WORKING UNIFORM (NWU) - TYPE I, II AND III; UPDATES THE OCCASION FOR WEAR POLICIES CONTAINED IN REFS A AND C; AND REVISES THE MANNER OF WEAR POLICIES CONTAINED IN REF C. THIS POLICY IS EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2012 AND APPLIES TO CONUS, HAWAII AND GUAM BASED COMMANDS.
NAVADMIN 260/11 – UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE
R 301451Z AUG 11 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO AL NAVADMIN
NAVADMIN 260/11
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 18 JULY 2011 NAVY UNIFORM BOARD. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE UNIFORM BOARD ARE OUTLINED IN REF A. APPROVED UNIFORM CHANGES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
NAVADMIN 259/11 – /NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I, II AND III, CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORMS
NAVADMIN 259/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/AUG//
SUBJ/NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I, II AND III, CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORMS//
RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN:
A. UPDATES REFS A AND B;
B. SUPERSEDES REF C;
C. ANNOUNCES THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS FINAL DESIGN APPROVAL OF THE NAVY WORKING
UNIFORM (NWU) TYPE II (DIGITAL DESERT) AND III (DIGITAL WOODLAND) (NWU TYPE II/III);
D. ANNOUNCES POLICY UPDATES ON THE NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE I(NWU TYPE I);
E. DESCRIBES THE NWU TYPE II/III FLEET IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; AND
F. UPDATES STATUS OF THE DESERT CAMOUFLAGE UTILITY UNIFORM (CUU DESERT).
Uniform Trivia
UNIFORM PHRASEOLOGY and UNIFORM TRIVIA
Basic Uniform Components. Uniform items required as part of the basic uniform.
These are the minimum items which must be worn unless the prescribing authority
directs otherwise.
Prescribable Items. Uniform items which may be directed or authorized with the
basic uniform. Prescribable items may be worn with the basic uniform at the
individual’s discretion unless otherwise directed.
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NAVADMIN 238-11 Minimalist Footwear
R 051519Z AUG 11 PSN 075960K27 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN SUBJ: MINIMALIST FOOTWEAR REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS 156651/01JAN03// AMPN/REF A IS NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS// RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN AUTHORIZES THE WEARING OF MINIMALIST FOOTWEAR WITH THE NAVY PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM (PTU) DURING COMMAND/UNIT DIRECTED PHYSICAL TRAINING (PT), INDIVIDUAL PT, AND ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE THE SEMI-ANNUAL PHYSICAL READINESS TEST (PRT).
NAVADMIN 81/11 – Navy Uniform Update
R 111947Z MAR 11 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO AL NAVADMIN NAVADMIN 081/11 SUBJ/NAVY UNIFORM UPDATE// RMKS/1. THIS NAVADMIN ANNOUNCES THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS APPROVAL OF A MATCHING NAVY WORKING UNIFORM (NWU) PATTERN GORE-TEX FOUL WEATHER TROUSER FOR SAILORS E1 THROUGH O10. 2. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, A MATCHING NWU PATTERN GORE-TEX FOUL WEATHER TROUSER IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR AS ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING. Read the rest of this entry »
NAVADMIN 75/11 – Uniform Board Update
R 032100Z MAR 11
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
TO AL NAVADMIN
NAVADMIN 075/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/MAR//
SUBJ/UNIFORM BOARD UPDATE//
REF/A/MSG/NAVADMIN 070/11/021717ZMAR 11// REF/B/DOC/NAVPERS 15665I/01JAN03//
NARR/REF A IS NAVADMIN 070/11 ANNOUNCING UNIFORM POLICY CHANGES. REF B IS U.S.
NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS//
RMKS/1. THIS MESSAGE MODIFIES REF A AS IT PERTAINS TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUTHORIZED USE OF PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES WHILE IN UNIFORM AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF WEAR OF THE KHAKI OVERBLOUSE FOR FEMALE OFFICERS AND CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS (CPOS) AND CLARIFIES THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR WEAR OF FLIGHT SUITS AT DESIGNATED EVENTS CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF NAVAL AVIATION. Read the rest of this entry »
NAVADMIN 025/11 – CPO Cutlass, Cell Phone, Flight Suit, and Female Blouse Policy
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
TO AL NAVADMIN
NAVADMIN 025/11
MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JAN//
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 APPROVED
UNIFORM POLICY CHANGES AS PROPOSED BY THE 16 DECEMBER 2010 NAVY UNIFORM BOARD
(NUB). THE NUB IS LED BY THE CHIEF OF NAVAL PERSONNEL (PRESIDENT). THE
FUNCTIONS OF THE NUB ARE OUTLINED IN REF A. APPROVED UNIFORM CHANGES ARE AS
FOLLOWS: Read the rest of this entry »
Navy Announces New Uniform Components and Rules
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The chief of naval operations approved Navy Uniform Board recommendations Jan. 25.
The recommendations include a new cutlass for chiefs, an overblouse for female officers and chiefs, updated rules for portable communication devices and clarification on the manner of wear for flight suits. Read the rest of this entry »
CO’s Suggestion Box
Got a Suggestion regarding the Navy Uniform? Leave it in the CO’s Suggestion Box
Nearly 45,000 Sailors Receive Targeted Payment for Navy Working Uniforms
WASHINGTON (NNS) — More than 44,000 Sailors received a one-time, targeted clothing replacement allowance (CRA) Nov. 15, to ensure they are fully compensated for their Navy Working Uniforms (NWU)..
Earlier this year, the Navy determined Sailors who entered recruit training between Oct. 1, 2007 and April 26, 2009, were either not issued a full set of NWUs or were not provided adequate clothing allowances for their purchase. Once these Sailors were identified and the best method of ensuring proper compensation was determined, Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, announced the plan to issue the one-time payments recently received. “With these payments, the Navy has ensured Sailors are fully and equally compensated for their uniforms,” said Ferguson.
“These affected Sailors now have the means to maintain their professional appearance as the Fleet prepares to fully transition to the Navy Working Uniform.”
Dec. 31, 2010, is the fleet-wide mandatory wear date of the NWU and is the deadline for the majority of Sailors to have a full complement in their seabags. For those Sailors receiving the targeted payment, they will not be required to have a full complement until Sept. 30, 2011. Read the rest of this entry »