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September 2, at Click to see full answer. Furthermore, can you drink Navy dress uniform? You can 't drink working uniforms , I. NWUs or coveralls. Service of higher is fine for drinking in. You do not have to wear your uniform when off duty , unless you are in certain training environments. You may also be required to wear your uniform off duty if your commanding officer requires it. There has been a lot of interest throughout the fleet regarding expanding the locations that Sailors can wear the Navy's working uniform.
Can you chew gum while in Navy uniform? Chewing gum in uniform. Training command CPO answer: not authorized, ever, for any reason. Uniforms and components shall be worn as described in these regulations.
Navy personnel must present a proud and professional appearance that will reflect positively on the individual, the Navy and the United States. The uniforms were tested in the field while the users worked on their daily functions and also training exercises.
These response rates are considered high given the test population. There was an issue with the calf pockets bunching when bloused and not being accessible. There was another issue with the pocket flaps not stitched together and thus hard to open with a gloved hand or with one movement of the hand. The elastic on the waist was said to be too tight. The shoulder pocket flaps winged up. What features or adjustments were made to further improve the recommended features?
The calf pocket was raised to meet concerns. The pocket flaps are tacked together for easier opening. Hinged Velcro flap covers were added to the pockets with combination buttons and Velcro closures. The elastic on the waist has been adjusted.
A belt loop was added to allow ease of wearing holsters. Ribbon buttons are being used in the fly area and cargo pockets to reinforce strength and increase range of motion. The shoulder pockets were moved toward the front of the blouse. The center tab rank insignia was chosen for tactical and safety reasons. It was determined that since this is considered a tactical uniform, the functionality of having a center tab rank, which prevents chafing of the neck of by the mandarin collar when also wearing a collar rank insignia was more important than identifying the specialties and rank of the individual sailor.
Chafing can occur when wearing the collar up when the Velcro is secured across the neck. The collar is worn in this configuration when wearing body armor or CBR gear.
Is the uniform designed primarily for tactical purposes first, garrison functionality second? This uniform was designed primarily for tactical purposes first and all the design changes took that into consideration. We consider this a modern uniform for the Expeditionary Navy that will increase mission success and survivability. The pockets are intended to be secured with buttons for daily use.
The Velcro provides a quick closure in operational situations and can be secured while wearing gloves. The Velcro flap cover can be tucked into the pocket when needed tactically. When the Velcro flap cover is engaged, the buttons should be the primary feature used to secure the pocket flap. Velcro is not on the back hip pockets because those pockets are intended for administrative purposes.
The ribbon buttons improve the trouser durability and range of motion. In testing, it has been shown that the buttons on the fly and cargo pockets are the principle locations of initial failure.
The ribbon buttons extend the performance of these higher use areas and offer greater range of motion than traditional buttons. Access of the chest pockets when wearing body armor, whether straight or angled, is impractical. The chest pockets are primarily used for administrative functions. Further, the pockets are not angled to maintain the same appearance of NWU family of uniforms. The cargo pocket is canted to allow easier ergonomic access by the sailor when sitting in a tactical vehicle.
The angled bellows offer greater storage capacity in the pockets as well. These devices are not critical to the tactical performance of the uniforms. Collar devices were removed from the uniform design due to chafing of the neck and in order to provide a central focal point for identifying name, rank, and service. Skip to Content. Skip Secondary Navigation. Why does this uniform not include flame resistance FR as a feature?
How were the colors of the uniform determined? How and when were the new uniforms previously tested? What are the new uniforms made of? Did Sailors complain about anything during previous testing? What else? Coveralls and flight suits are a better fit and less of a snag hazard. Running full tilt down a p-way responding to a fire shipboard and your cargo pocket on your snazzy trendy new uniform.
SMACK face first into a bulkhead. My vote international orange just like prison jumpsuits. All Rights Reserved. Bill says:. September 4, at Ed says:.
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