
UNITED STATES DEFENSE FORCE
REGULATION 2: Standing Orders for Dress
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CHAPTER 1: Standard Uniforms
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WORKING UNIFORM
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WORKING UNIFORM
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The first uniform you will wear upon graduating IRDT.
This uniform is mandatory for personnel ranked E1-E3, and then optional for E4+
Reenlisted personnel may only wear previously earned medals at E4+.
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Undershirt color must be as follows:
No DFMAP: Non-HC Khaki
DFMAP Gray: Non-HC White
DFMAP Green: Non-HC Olive Green
DFMAP Brown: Non-HC Dark Brown
DFMAP Black: Non-HC Black
Working Uniform Composition:
Personnel may adjust this uniform with the following alternatives:
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This uniform is mandatory for personnel ranked E1-E3, and then optional for E4+
Reenlisted personnel may only wear previously earned medals at E4+.
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Undershirt color must be as follows:
No DFMAP: Non-HC Khaki
DFMAP Gray: Non-HC White
DFMAP Green: Non-HC Olive Green
DFMAP Brown: Non-HC Dark Brown
DFMAP Black: Non-HC Black
Working Uniform Composition:
Personnel may adjust this uniform with the following alternatives:
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![]() ROUND SHOES | ⠀ | ![]() SNEAKERS ⠀ | ⠀ | ![]() BOOTS ⠀ |
![]() GUN BELT1 ⠀ | ![]() DOG TAGS ⠀ | ![]() COMMAND BADGE2 |
1 - Must have completed Basic Marksmanship Training to wear 2 - Must be in a ML3+ position to wear |
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SERVICE UNIFORM
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This is the standard uniform worn by personnel ranked E4+ (NCOs, WOs, Officers).
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Shoes can be HC Black. If wearing HC Black shoes, square belt must be made HC Black
(except for rank groups with different belt colors, such as Marines E4-E6, Air Force E7-W5, etc)
Medals can be worn with this uniform.
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Commissioned Officers (O1+) without HC must wear the Working Uniform (scroll above).
Navy O1+ personnel have an additional uniform option; they may substitute the shirt, belt and pants color with Non-HC Khaki, and the shoes color with Non-HC Dark Brown.

Service Uniform Composition: Color Composition:
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Female personnel may wear pants & round shoes instead of skirt & heels, refer to the male avatars for examples.
Female personnel may also wear the following alternatives:
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STRIPED SKIRT1 | FLATS | BOW SHOES2 |
1 - Striped Skirt's secondary color changes to HC Grey at O5-O6, then to Non-HC Gold at O7+ 2 - Secondary color for bow shoes must be non-HC/HC white |
For more customization, see Standard Uniform Customization
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COMMAND UNIFORM
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Uniform for personnel in some command positions.
Medals can be worn with this uniform.
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BHNCOs, SWOAs and SEAC may wear the Branch Command Uniform
Officers in ML1+ positions may wear the O1-O12 uniform in accordance with their rank
Officers ranked O7+ in an ML2 position may wear the O7-O12 command uniform.
JSD+ can wear the O1-O12 uniform OR the JSD+ uniform
Officers in ML1+ positions and O7+ officers in ML2 positions who are on stage during a parade/ceremony may wear their respective Command Uniform instead of the Ceremonial Uniform.
Officers in the Navy who are in ML1+ positions may substitute jacket and pants/skirt color with Non-HC Khaki, and the shoes color with Non-HC Dark Brown.
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Command Uniform Composition:
Female personnel may wear pants, round shoes & belt instead of skirt & heels, refer to the male avatars for examples.
Female personnel may wear the following alternatives:
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STRIPED SKIRT1 | FLATS | BOW SHOES2 |
1 - Striped Skirt's secondary color changes to HC Grey at O5-O6, then to Non-HC Gold at O7+ 2 - Secondary color for bow shoes must be non-HC/HC white |
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CEREMONIAL UNIFORM
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Uniform for all ranks, typically worn in ceremonial parades.
Medals may be worn with this uniform.
This uniform cannot be worn with face blushes, facial hair, glasses or accessories.
Officers in ML1+ positions who are on stage during a parade/ceremony may wear their respective Command Uniform instead of the Ceremonial Uniform.
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Berets are mandatory for E1-E6, while E7+ may choose between beret or Combination Cover.
Beret matches shirt color, however OJSIG/OJAG/OISA/SOCOM may substitute the standard beret color with their office color.
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Combination Cover's primary color matches shirt color, whereas secondary color matches button color,
however Marines will wear a white Combination Cover at all times (secondary color still matches button color).
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CHAPTER 2: Special Uniforms
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WARFARE UNIFORM
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Special uniform worn during war time or PTPs: SS & AMT
Civilians must wear the warfare uniform of the branch they "retired" in.
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LOBBY GUIDE UNIFORM
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Uniform for personnel on the Lobby Guide duty in HQ.
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Personnel without HC must wear the beret AND scarf.
Personnel with HC must wear the beret AND vest.
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Service Uniform Customization rules apply to this uniform.
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PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM
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Uniform to be worn on the PT grounds, during PT sessions. Must be worn by both trainer and trainees.
No hats are permitted with this uniform.
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DFMAP UNIFORM
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Uniform to be worn on the DFMAP grounds during DFMAP sessions. Must be worn by both trainer and trainees.
No hats are permitted with this uniform.
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CHAPTER 3: Office Uniforms
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WARFARE UNIFORM
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Special uniform worn during war time or PTPs: SS & AMT
Civilians must wear the warfare uniform of the branch they "retired" in.
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LOBBY GUIDE UNIFORM
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Uniform for personnel on the Lobby Guide duty in HQ.
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Personnel without HC must wear the beret AND scarf.
Personnel with HC must wear the beret AND vest.
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Service Uniform Customization rules apply to this uniform.
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PHYSICAL TRAINING UNIFORM
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Uniform to be worn on the PT grounds, during PT sessions. Must be worn by both trainer and trainees.
No hats are permitted with this uniform.
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DFMAP UNIFORM
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Uniform to be worn on the DFMAP grounds during DFMAP sessions. Must be worn by both trainer and trainees.
No hats are permitted with this uniform.
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CHAPTER 3: Office Uniforms
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JDT UNIFORM
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Uniform for the members of Joint Drill Team and its leadership.
Medals may be worn with this uniform.
This uniform cannot be worn with face blushes, facial hair, glasses or accessories.
This uniform can only be worn during JDT practice or when performing at ceremonies, but JDT Leadership may authorise its use in HQ for special occasions.
XO JDT and CO JDT will wear a HC White Combination Cover with a HC Gold band.
Assistant Platoon Leaders and Platoon Leaders will wear a HC White Combination Cover with their team color band.
AD JDT+ will wear a HC White Combination Cover with a HC Gold band AND HC Gold shirt buttons.
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SOCOM UNIFORM
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Uniform for the members of SOCOM.
Permitted for wear in HQ and other USDF facilities.
SOCOM beret is optional.
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OSD/CIVILIAN UNIFORM
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Free-form uniform for members of OSD+ except Branch Chiefs. This uniform must also be worn by any Officer on a Leave of Absence.
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Authorized personnel should dress in a professional and respectable manner, resembling business professional or business casual attire, including colors.
Hats cannot be worn with this uniform.
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Civilian OSD+ must be fully appointed to wear. Fully appointed civilian OSD+ may still wear the military uniform options.
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CHAPTER 4: AVATAR
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JDT UNIFORM
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Uniform for the members of Joint Drill Team and its leadership.
Medals may be worn with this uniform.
This uniform cannot be worn with face blushes, facial hair, glasses or accessories.
This uniform can only be worn during JDT practice or when performing at ceremonies, but JDT Leadership may authorise its use in HQ for special occasions.
XO JDT and CO JDT will wear a HC White Combination Cover with a HC Gold band.
Assistant Platoon Leaders and Platoon Leaders will wear a HC White Combination Cover with their team color band.
AD JDT+ will wear a HC White Combination Cover with a HC Gold band AND HC Gold shirt buttons.
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SOCOM UNIFORM
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Uniform for the members of SOCOM.
Permitted for wear in HQ and other USDF facilities.
SOCOM beret is optional.
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OSD/CIVILIAN UNIFORM
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Free-form uniform for members of OSD+ except Branch Chiefs. This uniform must also be worn by any Officer on a Leave of Absence.
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Authorized personnel should dress in a professional and respectable manner, resembling business professional or business casual attire, including colors.
Hats cannot be worn with this uniform.
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Civilian OSD+ must be fully appointed to wear. Fully appointed civilian OSD+ may still wear the military uniform options.
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CHAPTER 4: AVATAR
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SKIN TONES
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Skin tones with a red line are not permitted.
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Skin tones with a red line are not permitted.
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FACES
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Permitted eyewear for specific faces:
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HAIRSTYLES
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Permitted Colors: All
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Face Legend ⠀ 1 - Secondary color must match skin color 2 - May only be worn with SOCOM, Warfare or Working Uniform * - May only be worn with eyewear specified below |
Permitted eyewear for specific faces:
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HAIRSTYLES
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Permitted Colors: All
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Hairstyle Legend 1 - All Covers Excluding Combination Cover and Garrison Cap⠀ 2 - All Covers Excluding Combination Cover 3 - All Covers Excluding Garrison Cap 4 - All Covers Excluding Ballcap 5 - Ball Cap and OJFD Campaign Cover Only 6 - Combination Cover and OJFD Campaign Cover Only 7 - OJFD Campaign Cover Only 8 - OJFD Campaign Cover, Beret and Garrison Cap Only 9 - All Covers Excluding Combination Cover and Beret N - No covers permitted |
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FACIAL HAIR
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FACIAL HAIR
Natural Hair Color permitted.
May only be worn with Non-Natural Hair Colors if matching hair color.
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Facial hair may only be used by male personnel.
May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
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Facial hair may only be used by male personnel.
May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
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Facial Hair Legend ⠀ 1 - Restricted to the following colors: Non-HC Dark Brown, Non-HC Black, HC Black, HC Brown, HC Light Grey (2nd) ⠀ |
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CHAPTER 5: HEADWEAR
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EYEWEAR
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Permitted Colors: See Legend
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EYEWEAR
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Permitted Colors: See Legend
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May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
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Eyewear Legend ⠀ 1 - Non-HC Dark Blue, Non-HC Light Blue, Non-HC White, HC White, Non-HC Black, and HC Black 2 - Non-HC Black and HC Black Only 3 - Non-HC Black, HC Black and White Only 4 - Non-HC White and HC White Only 5 - May only be worn by personnel with all FEATs 6 - HC Dark Red 7 - Non-HC Black and White, HC Black and White Only (as both primary and secondary in any combination) |
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FACE ACCESSORIES
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Permitted Colors: See Legend
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Wrinkles, face paint and blushes (1st row) are permitted for all uniforms with the exception of below uniforms.
May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
Bandages are permitted for Working Uniform, SOCOM Uniform, and Warfare Uniform only
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HEAD ACCESSORIES
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Permitted Colors: All
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May only be worn by female personnel
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May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
Cannot be used with hats
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HATS
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FACE ACCESSORIES
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Permitted Colors: See Legend
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Wrinkles, face paint and blushes (1st row) are permitted for all uniforms with the exception of below uniforms.
May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
Bandages are permitted for Working Uniform, SOCOM Uniform, and Warfare Uniform only
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Face Accessories Legend ⠀ 1 - Matches skin color (if it is not possible, use the next best match) |
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HEAD ACCESSORIES
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Permitted Colors: All
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May only be worn by female personnel
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May NOT be used with Ceremonial Uniform or Command Uniform during a ceremonial parade.
Cannot be used with hats
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HATS
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ITEM | RANK / OFFICE | AUTHORIZED FOR | PRIMARY COLOR | SECONDARY COLOR | SPECIAL CONDITIONS |
![]() EIGHTFOLD CAP |
E1+ No Office Requirement |
Working Uniform Warfare Uniform |
WORKING UNIFORM Khaki WARFARE UNIFORM Match Pants Color | Match Primary Color |
JSD+ may wear a fully HC Black variation on Warfare Uniform only |
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E1+ No Office Requirement |
Working Uniform Service Uniform Warfare Uniform |
Match Branch Color or Uniform Top BRANCH COLOR AIR FORCE Non-HC Dark Blue ARMY Non-HC Olive Green MARINES Non-HC Dark Red NAVY Non-HC Khaki | N/A |
WO+ JUMPER Match Collar Color WORKING UNIFORM Match Branch Color or Non-HC Khaki |
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E4+ Selectee |
SELECTEES Mandatory on all uniforms |
SELECTEES Non-HC White | N/A |
Selectees are required to wear this beret at all times, up until receiving their full rank. |
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E7+ No Office Requirement |
Service Uniform Ceremonial Uniform Command Uniform |
SERVICE/COMMAND UNIFORM NAVY E7-W5: Non-HC Khaki MIDN: Non-HC White O1+: HC White or Non-HC Khaki* *Khaki Service Uniform only MARINES E7-W5: Non-HC White MIDN: Non-HC White O1+: HC Olive Green ARMY E7-W5: Non-HC Black OC: Non-HC Black O1+: HC Black AIR FORCE E7-W5: Non-HC Dark Blue OC: Non-HC Black O1+: HC Dark Blue JSD+: HC White CEREMONIAL UNIFORM E7+: Match Ceremonial Top color MARINES E7+: Non-HC White |
SERVICE/COMMAND UNIFORM NAVY E7-E9: Non-HC Khaki W1-W5: Non-HC Black MIDN: Non-HC Black MARINES E7-E9: Non-HC White W1-W5: Non-HC Black MIDN: Non-HC Black ARMY E7-E9: Non-HC Dark Brown W1-W5: Non-HC Black OC: Non-HC Black AIR FORCE E7-E9: Non-HC Dark Blue W1-W5: Non-HC Black OC: Non-HC Black ALL OFFICERS O1-O4: HC Black O5+: Match Shoulder Bars JSD+: Match Shoulder Bars CEREMONIAL UNIFORM E7+: Matches Ceremonial Top button color |
Not compatible with every hairstyle See Hairstyle Section |
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E4+ No Office Requirement |
Service Uniform Command Uniform |
NAVY E4-E6: Non-HC Black E7-W5: Non-HC Khaki O1+: HC White or Non-HC Khaki* *Khaki Service and Command Uniform only MARINES E4-W5: Non-HC Khaki O1+: HC Olive Green ARMY E4-E6: Non-HC Olive Green E7-W5: Non-HC Dark Brown O1+: HC Black AIR FORCE E4-W5: Non-HC Dark Blue OC: Non-HC Black O1+: HC Dark Blue MIDN/OC All Branches: Non-HC Black JSD+: HC Black |
TRIM ALL RANKS EXCEPT O1+ Match Cap Color ALL OFFICERS O1-O4: HC Black O5+: Match Shoulder Bars |
Not compatible with every hairstyle See Hairstyle Section |
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CHAPTER 6: UNIFORM CUSTOMIZATION
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STANDARD UNIFORM
CUSTOMIZATION
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STANDARD UNIFORM
CUSTOMIZATION
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ACCESSORY | RANK | AUTHORIZED FOR | PRIMARY COLOR | SECONDARY COLOR | CONDITIONS |
![]() PARADE JACKET | E9C+ | Command Uniform | NAVY E9C: Non-HC Khaki O1+: HC White OR Non-HC Khaki MARINES E9C: Non-HC Khaki O1+: HC Olive Green ARMY E9C: HC Black O1+: HC Black AIR FORCE E9C: HC Dark Blue O1+: HC Dark Blue JSD+ O1+: HC Black | E9C-O4: Same as Primary O5-O6: HC Light Grey (2nd) O7+: Non-HC Gold | Worn with Abs and Bikini Only E9C+: Same as Primary JSD: HC Bright Red |
![]() OVERCOAT | W1+ | Service Uniform | Non-HC Black | BUTTONS W1-W5: Non-HC Black O1+: Non-HC Gold UNDERSHIRT Non-HC Black | Cannot be worn with a skirt AUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES Medals Scarf OJSIG/OJAG Pin Command Badge |
![]() JUMPER | W1+ | Service Uniform | FEMALE JUMPER HC Black MALE JUMPER Match Uniform Top | FEMALE JUMPER Match Uniform Top MALE JUMPER HC Black | FEMALE JUMPER May be worn with skirt or pants. Must wear gunbelt if wearing pants. FEMALE JUMPER - OPA If wearing the jumper + skirt combo, OPA members can wear the radiobelt or no belt If wearing the jumper + pants combo, OPA members must wear gunbelt or radiobelt MALE JUMPER Can only be worn with pants Can only be worn with gunbelt MALE JUMPER - OPA Can only be worn with pants Must be worn with gunbelt or radiobelt AUTHORIZED ACCESSORIES Medals OJSIG/OJAG Pin Command Badge OOT&E Satchel |
![]() SCARF | W1+ | Service Uniform Working Uniform | SERVICE UNIFORM Match Pants Color WORKING UNIFORM Non-HC Khaki | Same as Primary Color | SERVICE UNIFORM Worn with overcoat only WORKING UNIFORM Must be worn with the gunbelt |
![]() TIE | E4+ | Service Uniform | NAVY E4-E6: Match Shoes Color E7-W5: Non-HC Khaki O1+: HC White Khaki Variant (O1+): Non-HC Khaki MARINES All Ranks: Match Shirt Color ARMY All Ranks: Match Shoes Color AIR FORCE All Ranks: Non-HC Dark Blue O1+: HC Dark Blue MIDN/OC All Branches: Non-HC Black | Same as Primary Color | Must be worn with a long sleeve shirt; long sleeves are only allowed when paired with a tie ![]() ![]() (Left: Female, Right: Male) Cannot be worn with any other uniform |
![]() STRIPED SKIRT | E4+ | Service Uniform Command Uniform | Match Service Uniform Pants Color | SERVICE UNIFORM E4-O4: Same as Primary O5-O6: HC Light Grey (2nd) O7+: Non-HC Gold COMMAND UNIFORM Match Shoulder Bars | - |
![]() GUN BELT | ALL RANKS | Service Uniform Working Uniform Warfare Uniform | Match Shoe Color | Non-HC/HC White | Must have completed BMT to wear Cannot be worn with a skirt |
![]() DOG TAGS | ALL RANKS | Working Uniform Warfare Uniform PT Uniform | Non-HC White | Non-HC White | N/A |
![]() COMMAND BADGE | ML3+ | All Uniforms | ML3: Non-HC Black ML2 CO: Non-HC Light Brown ML1 EA: Non-HC Dark Red ML1: Non-HC White EL7+: Non-HC Gold | N/A | Must be in ML3+ position to wear |
![]() 'IN THE SPOTLIGHT' MEDAL | E4+ | Service Uniform Working Uniform Command Uniform | N/A | N/A | Must be mentioned in the current month of 'In The Spotlight' |
![]() SASH BELT | W1+ | Service Uniform | W1+ Match Shirt Color MIDN/OC All Branches: Non-HC Black | Must be ranked W1+ to wear Cannot be worn with a tie, skirt, overcoat or jumper |
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![]() LOBBY GUIDE VEST | ALL RANKS | Lobby Guide Uniform | HC Bright Yellow | N/A | HC users only |
![]() LOBBY GUIDE SCARF | ALL RANKS | Lobby Guide Uniform | Non-HC Gold | N/A | Non-HC users only |
![]() MICROPHONE HEADSET | ALL RANKS | DDO | N/A | N/A | |
![]() KEVLAR VEST | See Conditions | Warfare Uniform | NAVY Non-HC Khaki MARINES Non-HC Light Brown ARMY Non-HC Light Brown AIR FORCE HC Dark Blue | N/A | MEDAL REQUIREMENT (Any of the below) MEDAL OF HONOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS SILVER STAR BRONZE STAR PURPLE HEART JSD+ who meet this condition have an additional option to wear the vest in HC black |
![]() BULLET CHAIN | ALL RANKS | Warfare Uniform | Non-HC Gold | Non-HC Dark Brown | Must have completed BMT and AMT |
![]() GLOVES | ALL RANKS | Warfare Uniform JDT Uniform | WARFARE UNIFORM Match HC Shoe Color JDT HC White | N/A | N/A |
![]() BAR APRON | E4+ | Service Uniform | Non-HC Dark Green | N/A | Optional for bartending Cannot be worn outside of the bar |
![]() BANDANA | E4+ | Service Uniform | Non-HC Dark Green | N/A | Optional for bartending Cannot be worn outside of the bar |
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![]() JDT GUN BELT ![]() JDT COMBINATION COVER | JDT | JDT GUN BELT Service Uniform Working Uniform Warfare Uniform JDT Uniform JDT COMBINATION COVER JDT Uniform | JDT GUN BELT HC White JDT COMBINATION COVER JDT AD+: HC White JDT CO and XO: HC White JDT PL and APL: HC White JDT Regular Member: HC Black | JDT GUN BELT 3rd HC Gold JDT COMBINATION COVER JDT AD+: HC Gold JDT CO and XO: HC Gold JDT PL and APL: Team Color JDT Regular Member: Team Color TEAMS HDT: Non-HC Dark Blue WDT: Non-HC Red VDT: Non-HC Green | JDT GUN BELT Cannot be worn with skirt Must have performed at least once to wear the JDT Gun Belt in HQ |
![]() BALLCAP ![]() RADIO BELT | OPA | BALLCAP Working Uniform Service Uniform RADIO BELT Service Uniform | BALLCAP Non-HC Gold RADIO BELT Match Service Uniform Belt Color HC Black if Worn with Jumper | BALLCAP N/A RADIO BELT Non-HC White | BALLCAP Must have completed PAQC in order to wear RADIO BELT May be worn with skirts & heels/flats |
![]() HEADPHONES | CET | All Uniforms | Any Color | Same as Primary Color | Only worn by active DJ on the radio |
![]() MANPOWER GARRISON CAP | OMP | Service Uniform Command Uniform | Non-HC Black | Non-HC Baby Blue (13) | Must follow guidelines of the standard Garrison Cap |
![]() CAMPAIGN COVER ![]() BACKPACK | OJFD | CAMPAIGN COVER Working Uniform Warfare Uniform Service Uniform Command Uniform BACKPACK Service Uniform Working Uniform | CAMPAIGN COVER 0-49 TRAININGS CONDUCTED Navy: Non-HC Khaki Marines: Non-HC Dark Red Army: Non-HC Olive Green Air Force: Non-HC Dark Blue 50-99: Non-HC White
BACKPACK100-149: Non-HC Black 150-199: Non-HC Light Brown 200-299: Non-HC Dark Brown 300-399: Non-HC Dark Green 400-499: Non-HC Baby Blue 500-599: Non-HC Light Pink 600+: Non-HC Gold Match Secondary Color of Campaign Cover | CAMPAIGN COVER Non-HC Khaki (Working & Warfare Uniform) Non-HC Black (Service, Command, PT Uniform) BACKPACK N/A |
Must wear the Campaign Cover to wear the Backpack Campaign Cover may be worn with or without the Backpack |
![]() BALLCAP | OSP&C | Working Uniform Service Uniform | Non-HC Dark Purple | N/A | N/A |
![]() SATCHEL | OOT&E | Service Uniform | Non-HC Light Brown | Non-HC White | |
![]() BERET ![]() BADGE | OJAG | All Uniforms | BERET HC Black BADGE Non-HC White | N/A | N/A |
![]() BERET ![]() WIRELESS EARPHONES | OISA | All Uniforms | BERET Non-HC Dark Blue WIRELESS EARPHONES Non-HC White or HC White | N/A | BERET Must have completed FSI in order to wear |
![]() BERET ![]() BADGE | OJSIG | All Uniforms | BERET Non-HC Dark Red BADGE Non-HC Gold | N/A | BERET Must have completed MPA in order to wear BADGE May be worn with or without baret |
![]() BERET ![]() KEVLAR VEST | SOCOM | BERET All Uniforms KEVLAR VEST Warfare Uniform | BERET Non-HC Dark Green KEVLAR VEST Non-HC Khaki | N/A | N/A |
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![]() PARTY HAT ![]() ANNIVERSARY CROWNS | E4+ | All Uniforms | N/A | N/A |
To be worn on the anniversary of your USDF Enlistment Date, enjoy! Must have 6+ months of Service Time May sit in VIP area until the end of the day (EST timezone) |
![]() SCUBA MASK | W1+ | All Uniforms | Non-HC Dark Blue | N/A |
To be worn only when taking part in or hosting the Military Diving PTP |
![]() STETHOSCOPE | E5+ | All Uniforms | Non-HC White | N/A |
To be worn only when taking part in or hosting the Combat Medic Program PTP |
![]() CHEF APRON ![]() CHEF HAT | E6+ | Service Uniform | (Non-)HC White | N/A | To be worn only when taking part in or hosting the Cooking Specialist Course PTP |
![]() BACKPACK | E7+ | All Uniforms | Non-HC Black | N/A |
To be worn only when taking part in or hosting the Basic Airborne Course PTP |
![]() HEADPHONES ![]() BMT/AMT GLASSES | E1+ | All Uniforms | (Non-) HC White (Glasses) N/A (Headphones) | N/A | To be worn only when taking part in or hosting the Basic or Advanced Marksmanship. Training PTPs The BMT/AMT Glasses regulation is not to be confused with standard Glasses regulation in Chapter 5 |
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Example: [US Army] GEN, CSA. ★★★★ {5} (////)
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Example: [US Army] Private First Class or [US Army] Major {5}
Commissioned Officers and civilians with {5} are not required to display their FEATs in their motto. However, any other personnel with or without {5} must display all FEATs as mentioned on the PTS.
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Training Pins are not immediate, they must be requested through this thread. Only OJFD DC (ML1+) may approve the addition of a training pin.
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Personnel cannot wear their training certification symbol and the medical "+" with their training pins.
Example: [US Marines] 1stLt, CO TECOM. {5} ©©© (//) ⠀
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING
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and before their service stripes in their motto, to show they are 'medically trained'.
Personnel cannot wear both their training pins and the medical "+".
Example: [US Air Force] CWO2/TC {X3} + (/)
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Military: [US Branch] Rank/Position {FEATs} Training Pin (Service Stripes) Civilian: [USDF] Rank, Position. {FEATs} Training Pin (Service Stripes) |
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2nd Lieutenant | 2ndLt/2LT/2d Lt |
1st Lieutenant | 1stLt/1LT/1st Lt |
Lieutenant JG | LTJG |
Lt Commander | LCDR |
Lt Colonel | LtCol/LTC/Lt Col |
Rear Admiral LH | RDML |
Rear Admiral UH | RADM |
Lt General | LtGen/LTG/Lt Gen |
Gen of the Armies | GOA/GA |
Adm of the Navy | AN |
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O7 | 1 |
O8 | 2 |
O9 | 3 |
O10 | 4 |
O11 | 5 |
O12 | 6 |
Example: [US Army] GEN, CSA. ★★★★ {5} (////)
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As an Enlisted (E1-E3) or an Officer (O1-O12) full rank position group may be displayed in full text instead of abbreviations.
Example: [US Army] Private First Class or [US Army] Major {5}
Commissioned Officers and civilians with {5} are not required to display their FEATs in their motto. However, any other personnel with or without {5} must display all FEATs as mentioned on the PTS.
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Training Pins are not immediate, they must be requested through this thread. Only OJFD DC (ML1+) may approve the addition of a training pin.
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100 - 199 | ® |
200 - 299 | © |
300 - 399 | ©® |
400 - 499 | ©© |
500 - 599 | ©©® |
600+ | ©©© |
The Training Pin Tracker provides a record of the training pins awarded to personnel. ⠀
Personnel cannot wear their training certification symbol and the medical "+" with their training pins.
Example: [US Marines] 1stLt, CO TECOM. {5} ©©© (//) ⠀
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING
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Personnel who pass the Combat Medic Program may add the "+" symbol after their FEATs
and before their service stripes in their motto, to show they are 'medically trained'.
Personnel cannot wear both their training pins and the medical "+".
Example: [US Air Force] CWO2/TC {X3} + (/)
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Personnel who have been certified as GPIs (Global PTP Instructors), FTIs (Field Training Instructors) and SRIs (Survival and Resistance Instructors)
may wear the section symbol (§), pi symbol (π), and the pound (£) symbol in their motto respectively.
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They cannot be worn with training pins, but may be worn with the Combat Medic Program + pin.
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[US Navy] CWO5/IG {X4} £ (/)
[US Air Force] CWO2/FSO {X3} π (//)
[US Marines] 1stLt, CO TECOM. {5} § (//)
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may wear the section symbol (§), pi symbol (π), and the pound (£) symbol in their motto respectively.
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Personnel may not wear multiple symbols and must wear their highest obtained certification in the order of GPI > FTI > SRI. These are optional for motto wear.
They cannot be worn with training pins, but may be worn with the Combat Medic Program + pin.
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[US Navy] CWO5/IG {X4} £ (/)
[US Air Force] CWO2/FSO {X3} π (//)
[US Marines] 1stLt, CO TECOM. {5} § (//)
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This section explains the terminology of commonly used USDF colors (such as HC Black, Non-HC White, etc). The below table also explains color substitutes and relevant conditions.
Officers without HC should NOT substitute colors on the service uniform and, instead, wear the working uniform.
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This section explains the terminology of commonly used USDF colors (such as HC Black, Non-HC White, etc). The below table also explains color substitutes and relevant conditions.
Officers without HC should NOT substitute colors on the service uniform and, instead, wear the working uniform.
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Signed,
Controllable.
Secretary of Defense
Edited:
P.P. (Per Procurationem)
Office of Strategy, Plans and Capabilities
This legislation is subject to change by the SecDef without warning or notice. Furthermore, the SecDef reserves the right to issue "Standing Orders" which overrule the Legislation when deemed appropriate.