UNIFORM REGULATIONS
MALE GROOMING STANDARDS
FEMALE GROOMING STANDARDS
BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS
100
Name 3 Optional Dress uniform items
Earmuffs, Black umbrella, Peacoat
100
What are the regulations on Nails?
Fingernails shall not extend past fingertips. They shall be kept clean. The tips of the nails may be rounded to align with the contour of the fingertip. Buffed nails or clear coat nail polish authorized. Colored nail polish is not authorized for men.
100
What is the max length for female fingernails?
1/4 inch measured from the fingertip
100
Which type of crease extends down the arm at the inside and outside edges of both dress male/female jumper on dress uniform?
Inverted crease
200
Name 2 Optional Dress Uniform items for Female Sailors
Black/White Handbag, Earrings (silver, yellow or white gold, white pearl or colorless diamond),
200
What is the regulation regarding Male hair standards?
2 inches in bulk, 4 inches in length and not to extend below the eyebrows when headgear is removed or show underneath when headwear is worn.
200
What body piercing is allowed in uniform?
Earrings but only in a single hole in the earlobe.
200
What is the placement measurement for collar device on Navy Service Uniform?
1 inch from the front and lower edges of the collar
300
What is the Uniform Regulation Instruction?
NAVPERS 15665J
300
What is the regulation regarding Mustaches?
Mustaches are authorized neatly and closely trimmed. No portion of the mustache will extend below the lip line of the upper lip. It will not go 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 mustache hair fully extended will not exceed 1/2 inch.
300
How far can the hair be in length pass the collar?
maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the Jumper collar
300
Blousing straps are to be placed where correctly on the boot?
Place blousing strap three eyelets down from top of the boot
400
How many necklaces are authorized in uniform?
While in uniform, only one necklace may be worn and it shall not be visible.
400
When are males authorized to wear a wig?
Wigs or hairpieces may be worn by active duty personnel while in uniform or duty status only for cosmetic reasons to cover natural baldness or physical disfigurement.
400
What cosmetic permanent makeup is authorized?
Eyebrows, Eyeliner, lipstick and lip liner only.
400
What is correct measurement for placement of Garrison Cap?
Approx. 1 inch above eyebrows
500
While on a Duty status can Male sailors wear Earrings in Civilian attire?
Not authorized while in uniform or in civilian attire when in a duty status. Earrings may be worn with civilian clothing while in a leave or liberty status on or off military installation
500
What following personnel are not authorized to wear any facial hair except when medical waivers or religious accommodation have been granted?
a. Brig prisoners.
b. Brig awardees.
c. Personnel in a disciplinary hold status (restriction or hard labor without confinement or extra duties as a result of a court‑martial or NJP).
d. Personnel assigned to a transient personnel unit who are awaiting separation
500
What are the limitations on length of ponytail while in uniform?
Does not extend downward more than three inches below the lower edge of the collar (shirt/blouse, jacket or coat) while sitting, standing or walking
500
Dress Uniform Slacks shall hang approximately______ from the floor at the back of the shoe
Slacks shall hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the back of the shoe