NAVPERS 15665I. Overview Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations Chapter 2: Grooming Standards Chapter 3: Uniform Components Chapter 4: Rank/ Rate Insignia.

NAVPERS 15665INAVPERS 15665I

OverviewOverview

Chapter 1: General Uniform RegulationsChapter 1: General Uniform Regulations

Chapter 2: Grooming StandardsChapter 2: Grooming Standards

Chapter 3: Uniform ComponentsChapter 3: Uniform Components

Chapter 4: Rank/ Rate InsigniaChapter 4: Rank/ Rate Insignia

Chapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/InsigniaChapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia

Chapter 6: Special Uniform SituationsChapter 6: Special Uniform Situations

Chapter 7: Civilian ClothingChapter 7: Civilian Clothing

Chapter 1Chapter 1

General Uniform RegulationsGeneral Uniform Regulations

PolicyPolicy

The purpose of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulation is to: The purpose of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulation is to:

– Provide descriptions of all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and Provide descriptions of all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and componentscomponents

– Provide guidance for all Navy activities prescribing uniform wear in Provide guidance for all Navy activities prescribing uniform wear in order to present uniform image world-wide.order to present uniform image world-wide.

It is issued by direction of the It is issued by direction of the Chief of Naval Chief of Naval

OperationsOperations and and carries the force of a Generalcarries the force of a General

Order. Order.

EnforcementEnforcement

– The prescribing authority determines when The prescribing authority determines when and where the uniforms in the Uniform and where the uniforms in the Uniform Regulations are appropriate for wearRegulations are appropriate for wear

– While in uniform, it is inappropriate and While in uniform, it is inappropriate and detracts from military smartness for personnel detracts from military smartness for personnel to have their hands in their pockets and when to have their hands in their pockets and when walking to be smoking, using tobacco walking to be smoking, using tobacco products, or eating and/or drinkingproducts, or eating and/or drinking

HeadgearHeadgear

– Personnel may remove their cap or hat when Personnel may remove their cap or hat when traveling inside a private automobile or riding traveling inside a private automobile or riding a bicycle off basea bicycle off base

– A cover is mandatory when entering or within A cover is mandatory when entering or within a military reservation, unless wearing the cap a military reservation, unless wearing the cap is impractical or hazardousis impractical or hazardous

Clothing Replacement Clothing Replacement Allowance (CRA)Allowance (CRA)

– CRA is a cash allowance provided for CRA is a cash allowance provided for replacing a minimum quantity of each replacing a minimum quantity of each required uniform and paid over the estimated required uniform and paid over the estimated useful life of the articlesuseful life of the articles

– Uniform items which are destroyed due to Uniform items which are destroyed due to lack of adequate protective garments should lack of adequate protective garments should be replaced by the commandbe replaced by the command

Authorized Brief StopsAuthorized Brief Stops

– Working Khakis, Utilities, Winter Working Working Khakis, Utilities, Winter Working Blue, Flight Suits, and Camouflaged Utility Blue, Flight Suits, and Camouflaged Utility uniform may also be worn for brief and uniform may also be worn for brief and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours, appropriate stops off-base during duty hours, or while commuting to and from place of dutyor while commuting to and from place of duty

– Examples: Dropping/Picking children from Examples: Dropping/Picking children from daycare or school; getting gas; ATMsdaycare or school; getting gas; ATMs

AuthorizedAuthorized

Unauthorized StopsUnauthorized Stops

– Sailors are prohibited from wearing the above Sailors are prohibited from wearing the above working uniforms as a liberty uniform off-base working uniforms as a liberty uniform off-base or during inappropriate circumstancesor during inappropriate circumstances

– Examples: restaurants; commercial Examples: restaurants; commercial airports/bus stations; grocery stores; movie airports/bus stations; grocery stores; movie theaterstheaters

UnauthorizedUnauthorized

Excerpts of Laws and Amplifying Excerpts of Laws and Amplifying DirectivesDirectives

Wearing of uniforms is prohibited under any of the following circumstances (active duty, retired, and reserve):

During or in connection with political activities, private employment or commercial interest, that imply official sponsorship of the activity or interest

When participating in activities such as public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies or any public demonstration which implies the service supports the principles of the demonstration or activity.

When wearing of the uniform would discredit Armed Forces.

Excerpts of Laws and Amplifying Excerpts of Laws and Amplifying DirectivesDirectives

Former members of the Armed Forces who Former members of the Armed Forces who were honorably discharged, may wear thewere honorably discharged, may wear theuniform when:uniform when:

Military funerals, memorial services, weddings and inauguralsMilitary funerals, memorial services, weddings and inaugurals

Patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or Patriotic parades or ceremonies in which any active or reserve US military unit is taking partreserve US military unit is taking part

A cover is _____ when entering or within a A cover is _____ when entering or within a military reservation, unless wearing the cap military reservation, unless wearing the cap

is impractical or hazardous.is impractical or hazardous.

a.a. MandatoryMandatory

b.b. OptionalOptional

c.c. Not requiredNot required

d.d. None of the AboveNone of the Above

CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 2

GROOMING STANDARDSGROOMING STANDARDS

General InformationGeneral Information

No articles shall protrude from or be visible on No articles shall protrude from or be visible on the uniform, such as, pencils, pens, cigarettes or the uniform, such as, pencils, pens, cigarettes or similar itemssimilar items

Communication DevicesCommunication Devices– Working and Service uniforms: One wireless Working and Service uniforms: One wireless

communication device may be worn on the communication device may be worn on the belt, either side of the body and aft of the belt, either side of the body and aft of the elbowelbow

Civilian BagsCivilian Bags

All bags worn must be All bags worn must be solid black or Navy bluesolid black or Navy blue

Working and Service uniformsWorking and Service uniforms– Computer bags/Brief cases may be worn Computer bags/Brief cases may be worn

across the left shoulder (fore & aft)across the left shoulder (fore & aft)

– Backpacks may be worn over both shoulders Backpacks may be worn over both shoulders when wearing the working uniform when wearing the working uniform

MenMen

HairHair

– Tapered above the ears and around the neck from Tapered above the ears and around the neck from the lower natural hairline the lower natural hairline upwards atupwards at least least ¾ inch¾ inch and and outward not greater than ¾ inchoutward not greater than ¾ inch

– Hair shall be no longer than Hair shall be no longer than 4 inches4 inches and cannot and cannot touch ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when touch ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removedheadgear is removed

– Bulk of the hair must beBulk of the hair must be no longer than 2 inchesno longer than 2 inches

– One (cut, clipped or shaved) natural, narrow, for and aft part is authorized.

WomenWomen

HairHair

– No outrageously multicolored or faddish hairstylesNo outrageously multicolored or faddish hairstyles

– Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance.  Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance.  Lopsided and extremely asymmetrical styles are not authorized.  . 

– Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individual hanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head, are not authorized.  braids which protrude from the head, are not authorized. 

– Multiple braids are authorized.  Shall be of   Shall be of uniform dimension, uniform dimension, small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly interwoven to small in diameter (approx. 1/4 inch), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance.  present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance. 

HairHair– Hair shall not show from under the front of the brim of the

combination hat, garrison, or command ball caps.  Hairstyles which do not allow headgear to be worn in this manner, or which interfere with the proper wear of protective masks or equipment are prohibited. 

HairHair

– No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp will exceed approximately 2 inchesexceed approximately 2 inches

– A A maximum of two small barrettes/combs/  clips, similar to hair maximum of two small barrettes/combs/  clips, similar to hair color, may be used in the haircolor, may be used in the hair. Additional bobby pins or rubber . Additional bobby pins or rubber bands matching hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if bands matching hair color may be used to hold hair in place, if necessary.  necessary. 

– When in uniform, the hair may touch, but not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of the back of the collar.  With jumper uniforms, hair may extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumper collar. 

Shaving and Mustaches (Men)Shaving and Mustaches (Men)

– The face shall be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer

– Must be kept neatly and closely trimmed

– No portion of the mustache shall extend below the lip line of the upper lip nor beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth

– The length of an individual mustache hair fully extended shall not exceed approximately ½ inch

MenMen– Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel

while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.  Wigs may   Wigs may be worn by Naval Reserve personnel engaged in inactive be worn by Naval Reserve personnel engaged in inactive duty for trainingduty for training

WomenWomen– Wigs or hairpieces meeting women's grooming standards Wigs or hairpieces meeting women's grooming standards

are authorized for wear by personnel while in uniform or duty are authorized for wear by personnel while in uniform or duty statusstatus

HAIRPIECES

Fingernails

MenMen

– Shall not extend past finger tipsShall not extend past finger tips

WomenWomen

– Shall not exceed ¼ inch measured from Shall not exceed ¼ inch measured from fingertipfingertip

– Nail polish must complement the skin toneNail polish must complement the skin tone

JewelryJewelryOne ring per hand, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. One ring per hand, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. Not authorized for wear on thumb.Not authorized for wear on thumb.

EarringsEarrings– MenMen: : Not authorizedNot authorized while in uniform or in civilian while in uniform or in civilian

clothes on at any military function or on any base.clothes on at any military function or on any base.– WomenWomen: One earring per ear (center of earlobe): One earring per ear (center of earlobe)

Shall be Shall be 4mm – 6mm ball4mm – 6mm ball (approx. 1/8 – 1/4 inch) (approx. 1/8 – 1/4 inch)Gold for Officers/CPOs and Silver for enlisted Gold for Officers/CPOs and Silver for enlisted personnelpersonnelSmall single pearls are authorized for wear with Dinner Small single pearls are authorized for wear with Dinner and Formal Dress uniformsand Formal Dress uniforms

TATTOOS/BODY ART/BRANDSTATTOOS/BODY ART/BRANDS

Four criteria determine whether tattoos, Four criteria determine whether tattoos, body art and brands are permitted for body art and brands are permitted for Navy personnelNavy personnel

– ContentContent

– LocationLocation

– SizeSize

– CosmeticCosmetic

ContentContent

– Tattoos/body art/brands located anywhere on Tattoos/body art/brands located anywhere on the body that are prejudicial to good order, the body that are prejudicial to good order, discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the Naval service are prohibited.  discredit upon the Naval service are prohibited. 

– Tattoos/body art/brands that symbolize affiliation Tattoos/body art/brands that symbolize affiliation with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups, or with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups, or advocate illegal drug use are prohibited.advocate illegal drug use are prohibited.

LocationLocation

– No tattoos/body art/brands on the head, face, No tattoos/body art/brands on the head, face, neck, or scalp.  The neck area for purposes neck, or scalp.  The neck area for purposes of this regulation is any portion visible when of this regulation is any portion visible when wearing a crew neck T-shirt or open collar wearing a crew neck T-shirt or open collar uniform shirt.  uniform shirt. 

– Permissible tattoos/body art/brands on the Permissible tattoos/body art/brands on the torso area of the body shall not be visible torso area of the body shall not be visible through white uniform clothing.through white uniform clothing.

SizeSize

– Individual tattoos/body art/brands exposed by wearing a Individual tattoos/body art/brands exposed by wearing a short sleeve uniform shirt shall be no larger in size than short sleeve uniform shirt shall be no larger in size than the the wearer’s hand with fingers extended and joined with the thumb touching the base of the index finger. 

– Tattoos/body art/brands that exceed size criteria are Tattoos/body art/brands that exceed size criteria are waiverable provided they do not violate the content waiverable provided they do not violate the content and/or location criteriaand/or location criteria

CosmeticCosmetic

For the purpose of this regulation, For the purpose of this regulation, cosmetic tattooing refers to medical or cosmetic tattooing refers to medical or surgical procedures conducted by surgical procedures conducted by licensed, qualified medical personnellicensed, qualified medical personnel

CosmeticCosmetic– Effective 1 November 2009, cosmetic permanent Effective 1 November 2009, cosmetic permanent

makeup is authorized for eyebrows, eyeliner, lipstick makeup is authorized for eyebrows, eyeliner, lipstick and lip liner. Permanent makeup will be in good taste and lip liner. Permanent makeup will be in good taste and blend naturally with the skin tone. Lipstick colors and blend naturally with the skin tone. Lipstick colors shall be conservative and complement the individual.shall be conservative and complement the individual.

Hair for men shall be no longer than ____ Hair for men shall be no longer than ____ inches.inches.

a.a. 22

b.b. 66

c.c. 44

d.d. don’t knowdon’t know

With jumper uniforms, women’s hair may extend a With jumper uniforms, women’s hair may extend a maximum of _____ inches below the top of the jumper maximum of _____ inches below the top of the jumper

collar.collar.

a.a. 22

b.b. 11

c.c. 2-1/22-1/2

d.d. 1-1/21-1/2

CHAPTER 3CHAPTER 3

UNIFORM COMPONENTSUNIFORM COMPONENTS

Service Uniform Service Uniform E1 – E6E1 – E6

Service UniformService Uniform

Year-round wearYear-round wear

Authorized to be worn for office work, Authorized to be worn for office work, watchstanding, liberty or business ashorewatchstanding, liberty or business ashore

Mandatory wear date: July 2010Mandatory wear date: July 2010

Overblouse (Women)Overblouse (Women)

Shall be worn outside the slacks or skirt and Shall be worn outside the slacks or skirt and hang comfortably over the hips and chesthang comfortably over the hips and chest

Placement of ribbonsPlacement of ribbons: : 6-1/4 inches down from 6-1/4 inches down from the intersection of the front seam and shoulder the intersection of the front seam and shoulder seam and centered over the front seamseam and centered over the front seam

******Overblouse should not extend below the Overblouse should not extend below the bottom of the jacket or sweaterbottom of the jacket or sweater******

Khaki Shirt (Men)Khaki Shirt (Men)

Shall be tucked into the trousers Shall be tucked into the trousers

All buttons fastenedAll buttons fastened

Ribbons: ¼ inch above pocketRibbons: ¼ inch above pocket

Chapter 4Chapter 4

RANK/ RATE INSIGNIARANK/ RATE INSIGNIA

Officer Sleeve InsigniaOfficer Sleeve Insignia

FADM ADM VADM RADM RADM(LH) CAPT

CDR LCDR LT LTJG ENS

Warrant Officer Sleeve InsigniaWarrant Officer Sleeve Insignia

W-5 W-4 W-3 W-2 W-1

Line and Staff Corps Device Line and Staff Corps Device DescriptionDescription

Line Medical Nurse Supply Chaplain Christian Medical Service

Jewish Muslim Civil Engineer Dental Judge Advocate Law Community

Special Rating BadgesSpecial Rating Badges

MCPONMCPON– Wear Wear three gold starsthree gold stars above the eagle and one gold above the eagle and one gold

star in place of the specialty markstar in place of the specialty mark

Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty OfficersFleet/Force Master Chief Petty Officers– Wear two gold stars above the eagle and one gold Wear two gold stars above the eagle and one gold

star in place of the specialty markstar in place of the specialty mark

Command Master Chief Petty OfficersCommand Master Chief Petty Officers– Wear silver stars above the eagle and a silver star in Wear silver stars above the eagle and a silver star in

place of the specialty markplace of the specialty mark

E4 –E6 Rating BadgesE4 –E6 Rating Badges

DescriptionDescription

– Chevrons on rating badges for Chevrons on rating badges for menmen measure measure 3-1/4 inches wide3-1/4 inches wide

– Chevrons on rating badges for Chevrons on rating badges for womenwomen measure 2-1/2 inches widemeasure 2-1/2 inches wide

What distinguishes the MCPON from What distinguishes the MCPON from Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty Fleet/Force Master Chief Petty

Officers?Officers?

a.a. MCPON wears three silver stars above the eagle and one gold MCPON wears three silver stars above the eagle and one gold star in place of the specialty markstar in place of the specialty mark

b.b. MCPON wears two gold stars above the eagle and one gold star MCPON wears two gold stars above the eagle and one gold star in place of the specialty markin place of the specialty mark

c.c. MCPON wears three gold stars above the eagle and one gold MCPON wears three gold stars above the eagle and one gold star in place of the specialty markstar in place of the specialty mark

d.d. MCPON wears two silver stars above the eagle and one silver MCPON wears two silver stars above the eagle and one silver star in place of the specialty markstar in place of the specialty mark

Chevrons of men rating badges Chevrons of men rating badges measure what?measure what?

a.a. 2-1/2 inches wide2-1/2 inches wide

b.b. 3-1/4 inches wide3-1/4 inches wide

c.c. 3-1/2 inches long3-1/2 inches long

d.d. 2 inches long2 inches long

CHAPTER 5CHAPTER 5

IDENTIFICATION BADGESIDENTIFICATION BADGES

Identification BadgesIdentification Badges

• Only one identification badge may be worn at a Only one identification badge may be worn at a time, except the post-tour Navy time, except the post-tour Navy Fleet/Force/Command Master Chief BadgeFleet/Force/Command Master Chief Badge

• If you qualify for more than one badge, wear the badge representing your present assignment, otherwise, wear the badge you prefer

Authorized Identification BadgesAuthorized Identification Badges

- Presidential Service BadgePresidential Service Badge- Vice Presidential Service BadgeVice Presidential Service Badge- Office of the Secretary of DefenseOffice of the Secretary of Defense- Joint Chiefs of StaffJoint Chiefs of Staff- Navy Fleet/Force/Command Master ChiefNavy Fleet/Force/Command Master Chief- Recruiting CommandRecruiting Command- Career CounselorCareer Counselor- Recruit Division CommanderRecruit Division Commander- Merchant Marine Service EmblemMerchant Marine Service Emblem- MAA/Law Enforcement Badge MAA/Law Enforcement Badge

NametagsNametags

VelcroVelcro

– Shall be plain black leatherShall be plain black leather– Gold lettering for Officers/CPOsGold lettering for Officers/CPOs– Silver lettering for E6 and belowSilver lettering for E6 and below– OnlyOnly one earned breast insignia may be worn one earned breast insignia may be worn

Chapter 6Chapter 6

SPECIAL UNIFORM SPECIAL UNIFORM SITUATIONSSITUATIONS

Uniforms for Naval Personnel Serving Uniforms for Naval Personnel Serving with Marine Unitswith Marine Units

• Navy officers may purchase and wear Marine Corps service uniforms at their option.  When the Marine Corps service uniform is worn, Navy officers will abide by Marine Corps grooming and physical appearance standards and the uniform will be worn in the manner prescribed for Marine officers, except as otherwise specified in the USMC uniform regulations. 

• Enlisted Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps Enlisted Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps organizations may wear service uniforms prescribed for organizations may wear service uniforms prescribed for enlisted personnel of the Marine Corps following applicable enlisted personnel of the Marine Corps following applicable directivesdirectives

Uniforms for Naval Personnel Serving Uniforms for Naval Personnel Serving with Marine Unitswith Marine Units

– Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units may wear Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units may wear Marine Corps uniforms on temporary additional duty. Marine Corps uniforms on temporary additional duty. 

– Enlisted Navy personnel who elect to wear Marine Corps Enlisted Navy personnel who elect to wear Marine Corps service uniforms must maintain only those naval uniforms service uniforms must maintain only those naval uniforms and accessories needed during their assignment to and accessories needed during their assignment to Marine Corps units and for travel to and from those Marine Corps units and for travel to and from those assignments.assignments.

Organizational ClothingOrganizational Clothing

Defined as any clothing loaned to an individual Defined as any clothing loaned to an individual by a naval activity, for which there is a by a naval activity, for which there is a requirement above and beyond authorized Navy requirement above and beyond authorized Navy uniformsuniforms

Examples: Foul weather jackets, green/brown Examples: Foul weather jackets, green/brown flight jackets, flight suits, coveralls, etc.flight jackets, flight suits, coveralls, etc.

Only worn with working uniforms while Only worn with working uniforms while performing duties for which the garments are performing duties for which the garments are designeddesigned

Chapter 7Chapter 7

CIVILIAN CLOTHINGCIVILIAN CLOTHING

GeneralGeneral– Commands are authorized to suspend the wear of civilian Commands are authorized to suspend the wear of civilian

clothing for individuals who fail to wear civilian clothing as clothing for individuals who fail to wear civilian clothing as outlined in Chapter 7, Section 1 of the U.S. Navy Uniform outlined in Chapter 7, Section 1 of the U.S. Navy Uniform RegulationsRegulations

– Civilian clothes privilege may also be suspended for those Civilian clothes privilege may also be suspended for those whose appearance may bring discredit upon the Navy, or who whose appearance may bring discredit upon the Navy, or who fail to maintain adequate uniforms or seabag requirements fail to maintain adequate uniforms or seabag requirements properly.  Regional commanders and the senior officers properly.  Regional commanders and the senior officers present may suspend the privilege of wearing civilian clothing present may suspend the privilege of wearing civilian clothing to meet local conditions.to meet local conditions.

Drug Avocation ProhibitedDrug Avocation Prohibited– Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc., Wearing or displaying clothing, jewelry, tattoos, etc.,

depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or depicting marijuana or any other controlled substance or advocating drug abuse isadvocating drug abuse is PROHIBITED PROHIBITED at all times on any at all times on any military installation or under any circumstance which is likely military installation or under any circumstance which is likely to discredit the Navy.to discredit the Navy.

Wearing Uniform Articles with Wearing Uniform Articles with Civilian ClothesCivilian Clothes

All-Weather Coat/Raincoat (w/o insignia)All-Weather Coat/Raincoat (w/o insignia)

Command/Navy Ball CapCommand/Navy Ball Cap

HandbagHandbag

Peacoat (w/o insignia)Peacoat (w/o insignia)

Black V-Neck Pullover (w/o nametag)Black V-Neck Pullover (w/o nametag)

What document governs the U.S. What document governs the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations?Navy Uniform Regulations?

a.a. NAVPERS 15665NAVPERS 15665

b.b. NAVPERS 14165NAVPERS 14165

c.c. NAVPERS 15560NAVPERS 15560

d.d. NAVPERS 15878NAVPERS 15878

Any procedures or components, Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming,regarding uniforms or grooming,not discussed in the U.S. Navy not discussed in the U.S. Navy

Uniform Regulations areUniform Regulations are PROHIBITEDPROHIBITED

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Questions?Questions?