Female Grooming Standards
Hair may be dyed as long as is not faddish or extreme, it must look _____.
Natural. (pg. 16/144)
Mustaches are authorized as long as they follow what general guidelines?
They cannot extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth. (pg. 17/144)
Which AFI instructs Airmen on proper uniform use?
AFI 36-2903
While carrying an umbrella, which hand should it be carried in?
Left hand. (pg. 64/144)
What date was the most recent AFI 36-2903 published?
7 February 2020
Females must match what with their hair color?
Fabric scrunchies, hairpins, combs, clips, headbands, elastic bands and barrettes. (pg. 19/144)
Hair will not exceed ___ in bulk.
1 1/4 (pg. 16/144)
(T/F) ABU's - Females and males are required to wear different sized enlisted insignia.
False, all enlisted may choose between either size chevron rank. (pg. 29/144)
(T/F) White/Black socks worn with athletic shoes must be completely solid, without any visible logos.
False, socks worn with athletic shoes may have small logos. (pg. 65/144)
Name 2 occasions where a member that was Honorably discharged may wear their uniform.
It may be worn during military funerals, memorial services, inaugurals, patriotic parades on national holidays, military ceremonies, or any occasion recognized by the Secretary of Defense. (pg. 97/144)
(T/F) While wearing the official Physical Training Uniform, females with long hair are permitted to wear it unsecured.
False, while wearing the PTU, long hair will be secured but may have loose ends and may extend below the bottom edge of the collar. (pg. 72/144)
(T/F) There are some occasions where a male is authorized to wear cosmetics.
False. (pg. 20/144)
What is the maximum number patches that may be worn on the right sleeve? (OCP's)
A maximum of 2. (pg. 41/144)
(T/F) Your authorized Coyote Brown backpack may be worn with service dress.
False, only solid black backpacks may be worn with service dress. (pg. 63/144)
What is the maximum number of devices that can be worn on each ribbon?
4. (pg. 87/144)
(T/F) Handbags may not have more than 1 adjustable should strap, and fall within certain size dimensions.
False, handbags are authorized up to 2 adjustable shoulder straps and dimension limits have been removed. (pg. 63/144)
Males may get cosmetic tattooing only when the are ___________ to do so.
medically directed (pg. 22/144)
The maximum authorized width of ring tattoos.
3/8th of and inch (pg. 22/144)
A phone holster may be worn on the hip as long as it is black, silver, ____ _____, or gray.
Dark Blue (pg. 62/144)
(T/F) Retirees may wear whichever uniform was prescribed to them at the time of retirement. If a new uniform starts being issued after they retired they may also wear the new uniform if desired.
False. They may only wear the uniform that was prescribed to them at the time of retirement. (pg. 96/144)
All braids/twists, when worn will be of uniform dimension, no wider than ____ inch.
1. (pg. 19/144)
When authorized, males with beards must keep them clean and presentable, and not longer than _____ in length.
1/4 inch (pg. 17/144)
OCP's should not be ______ or _______ as to not accelerate the overall wear of the fabric.
Starched or hot pressed. (pg. 40/144)
While in uniform, use of an earpiece/headphones, indoors or outdoors, is prohibited unless during which 2 situations?
Public transportation or PT gear. (pg. 63/144)
Which ribbon/medal would go first while in service dress?
Iraq Campaign Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Prisoner of War Medal