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Navy Uniform Board

CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. Featherstone

PS1(SW) Howard D. WilliamsOPNAV N131U

Navy Uniform Matters Office(Navy Total Force)

22 March 2010 Unclassified

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Mr. Rob CarrollHead Navy Uniform Matters

CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. FeatherstoneAsst. Head Navy Uniform Matters

PSC(SW/AW) Shawn LaffertyCCA Supervisor, Admin Assistant

PS1(SW) Howard Williams“Outbound VAW-121 Oceana, VA”

(703) 614-5076/5Navy Annex, room 3024 http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/USNavyUniforms

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Uniform Update

Current Uniform Initiatives:

Future Initiatives

Regulations

Questions

Agenda

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Wear Test Uniforms

Service Dress Khaki E1-6 (male) SDB E1-E6 SDW PTU Fitness Suit Maternity Blouse

1. Candidate Uniforms Replaced

• Worn as option to Summer White or when appropriate to wear tie/business attire.

• SDB / SDW • N/AE1 & above Khaki Maternity Blouse.

2. Wear Test Locations

• TBD

• Norfolk / Key West• Meridian / Pearl Harbor• NCR

• RTC Great Lakes• Wash DC• Norfolk VA

• Fit Evaluation – Wash DC ’08.• Wear Test Evaluation Norfolk & Wash DC 09.• Wear & Fit Evaluation DEC 09/JAN 10 Wash DC & Norfolk.

3. # of Participants

•TBD • 43 / 66

• 107 (RTC, Afloat & Wash DC leadership representation).

• Initial Fit Evaluation - 90.• Initial Wear Test - 8.• DEC/JAN Wear Test - 27 (3rd trimester).

4. Next Milestone

• CNO approved Contemporary design for optional wear (NAVADMIN 020/10).• CNO directed SDK component final design development.• Conduct final design fit and wear test.

• Validate production of side zipper on jumper and trouser zipper on SDB wool serge material.• Validate production of jumper side zipper, piping on cuffs in CNT fabric.• Fit evaluation SDB/ SDW

• Contract & manufacture approved prototypes for distribute & evaluation.• Conduct field test Fall 09.

• Analyze date from user evaluation of females in 3rd trimester, prepare recommendation & convene a virtual vote.

5. Issues/Remarks

• Final development phase underway.

• SDB Wool Serge fabric is more appropriate for all environments in winter • SDW Bio-physical testing reflect added heat stress with addition of yoke and cuffs using CNT fabric.

• Assessed fit of unisex and female sizing for females as part of field test.

• Side Tab Design in Polyester material was favored in fit evaluation and wear test.

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Uniform Administrative Updates

Physical Training Uniform NWU NWU Type II/III Female SDW

UniformJoint Service

Maternity Outerwear

1. Candidate Uniforms Replaced

• None

• Tropical Utilities, Working Utilities, Aviation Working Green, Wash Khaki, Winter Working Blue, & Non-tactical use of “cammies”

• CUU (Woodland & Desert)

• N/A • N/A

2. Wear Test Locations

• N/A • N/A• Performance Test locations TBD. NAVFAC has lead.

• TBD • TBD

3. # of Participants

• N/A • N/A • 150 • TBD • TBD

4. Next Milestone

• High Performance PT Short will be available at NEX stores & Call Center Feb 10’.

• Remaining region rollouts accelerated and underway. Mandatory wear date 31 Dec 2010.

• NCTRF- RDT&E and Performance Test (TBD 2010)

• UMO considering Navy-wide survey to formally introduce a proposal for the redesign of the female SDW Uniform.

• UMO drafting proposal to convene a Joint Service Working Group on the development of an optional, Joint Service Maternity Outwear.

5. Issues/Remarks

• Issue with premature peeling of logo on shorts has been corrected by the manufacturer

• Fleet awareness of loose buttons & boot discomfort issue

• NAVFAC PM. Awaiting funding for prototype component production and evaluation.

• Unofficial survey was inconclusive.

• Service representatives support development of working group if item is introduced as an option vs. a requirement.

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Pre-TFU Navy Uniforms“As-Is”

OFFICER/CPO ENLISTED

Working

Service

Service Dress

Dinner Dress

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Post-TFU Navy Uniforms“To-Be”

Working

Service

Service Dress

Dinner Dress

OFFICER/CPO ENLISTED

Uniform Board Proposal Process

President Navy Uniform Board

Via Navy Uniform Matters Office

ImmediateChain of CMD Endorsement

ISIC/FORCE Staffing &

Endorsement

FLEET Staffing &

Endorsement

Impact & Requirement Panel

Accessions

Fleet (AC/RC)

Organizational

Uniform Board

Endorsement

NoHighImpact

Yes LowImpact

NoLowImpact

CNO Endorsement

Yes HighImpact

NAVADMIN Return toFLEET

Sailor or Fleet Recommendation

No

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Ref: UniRegs article 1101.1.b.(4)

UniRegs Update

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Navy Uniform Regulations:

CMDCM(AW) JERRY C. FEATHERSTONE

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LEADERS….

The purpose of this brief is to provide you with

an overview of current Uniform Initiatives, Navy

Uniform Regulations and your responsibility in

upholding Navy Uniform Regulations.

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Back to the Basics:Navy Uniform Regulations-NAVPERS 15665I

- Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations

- Chapter 2: Grooming Standards

- Chapter 3: Uniform Components

- Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia

- Chapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia

- Chapter 6: Special Uniform Situations

- Chapter 7: Civilian Clothing

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations:

1101. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. POLICY. The purpose of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations is to:

(1) Provide descriptions of all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and components, and

(2) Provide guidance for all Navy activities prescribing uniform wear in order to present a uniform image world‑wide. It is issued by direction of the Chief of Naval Operations and carries the force of a General Order. Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming, not discussed in these regulations are prohibited.

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Chapter 1: Key Points: 1. Uniform

2. World-Wide

3. General Order

4. Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming, not discussed in these regulations are prohibited.

- sea lawyers?

- Prove that I can’t do it.

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations:

Navy Uniform Board (NUB).

…is charged by the CNO to continuously review U.S. Navy uniform matters.

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations:

a. Members:

1. Chief of Naval Personnel (N1), Board President2. Superintendant U.S. Naval Academy3. Commander, Navy Education and Training Command4. Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command 5. Commander, Naval Supply System Command6. Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Policy Division (N13) 7. Director, Diversity and Women’s Policy Division (N134) 8. Director, Resource Management Division (N10) 9. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations:

b. Fleet Representatives and Non Voting Members include U.S.:

1. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Master Chief

2. Manpower Personnel Training & Education, Fleet Master Chief

3. (O5/E9) female Representatives from PACFLT/LANTFLT

4. O4/O5 (Alternate annually); and

5. PACFLT/LANTFLT E8/E9 (Alternate annually).

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations

(2) Mission. The mission of the Uniform Board is to

consider any matter related to Navy uniforms in which a perceived

problem exists or in which a possible improvement can be made. The

Uniform Board will be guided by the uniform goals and policy

established by the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval

Operations (CNO).

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations

“(4) Uniform Change Recommendations. Sailors may make uniform or uniform regulation change recommendations via their chain of command to the Uniform Board” “…The final endorsement should include proposal Subject Matter Expert contact information...”

“...Uniform proposals which are not endorsed favorably at any level will not be accepted by the board...”

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Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations

Recommendations should reflect Navy-wide application with an

eye towards standardization and uniform policy reduction.

Uniform change proposals are to be endorsed via cover letter by each

endorsing echelon. The final endorsement should include proposal

Subject Matter Expert contact information.

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Chapter 2: Grooming Standards

Section 1: General Information:- Men and Women have different standards.- wearing cell phones- use of cell phones- bags worn- bags carried- handbags- sunglasses

Section 2: Personal Appearance:- impossible to give examples of every appropriate or unacceptable hairstyle …the good judgment of leaders at all levels is important.

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Chapter 3: Uniform Components

- Female Officer

- Male Officer

- Female CPO

- Male CPO

- Female E1 – E6

- Male E1 – E6

- Seabag List

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Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia- Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia.

What are the sizes of the Stripes on Officer Uniforms?

- Section 2: Enlisted Rank Insignia.What type of bird is perched above the PO Chevron?

Eagle?Crow?

- Section 3: Headgear Insignia:What are the 3 most common female covers.

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Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia

- Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia.What are the sizes of the Stripes on Officer Uniforms?2 in; ½ in/ ¼ in.

- Section 2: Enlisted Rank Insignia.What type of bird is perched above the PO Chevron?Eagle?

- Section 3: Headgear Insignia:What are the 3 most common female covers.1. Garrison Cap2. Combination Cap3. Beret

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Chapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia

Badge: Only one at a time (except)…

Insignia: Aircrew changed to warfare

Awards: Large medals and miniature Medals

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Chapter 6: Special Uniform Situations

Pregnancy Uniform since summer white uniform is gone.

Culinary Specialist

Ceremonial participants are Uniform.

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Chapter 7: Civilian Clothing

Foreign countries.

Special Duty

Uniform Items w/ civilian Clothes.

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QUESTIONS

Agenda