ABUs
The button that is left unbuttoned.
What is the top button?
The alignment of the edge of the shirt’s button placket, buckle, and trouser fly.
These are optional, but when worn, will be centered on left breast, parallel to ground. The bottom set is even with bottom of nametag.
What are ribbons?
The type of polish that is often preferred for black boots, as it provides a deeper, longer-lasting shine
What is wax polish?
The regulation for Enlisted (Airmen and NCO) insignia.
What is 1 inch & parallel from the leading edge of the collar, centered?
This is what ABUs stands for.
What is Airman Battle Uniform?
The side in which the tip of buckle extends for males.
What is the wearer's left?
The side in which the tip of the buckle extends for females.
What is the wearer's right?
The movements that are used to apply the polish.
What are circular movements?
The name of the document where uniform regulations can be found.
What is CAPR 39-1?
The name of the shoe worn with ABUs.
What are black combat boots?
Three ways to get rid of wrinkles/extra fabric.
What are ironing, the Cadet Tuck, and using Shirt Stays?
Single-color conservative nail polish and white french-tips.
What is the female regulation for nail polish?
The technique that is used to achieve a high shine on black boots, and involves using a small amount of water, saliva, or other liquid on the polish.
What is the spit shine technique?
For the male hair regulation, these are the three areas of the body or blouse the hair cannot touch.
What is the ear, collar, and eyebrows?
This is used to blouse the trousers over the boots.
What are blousing bands?
The maximum number of badges that can be worn.
What is 4?
When your blouse has this cut, tucking it into the trousers/skirt is optional.
What is the princess cut?
The name of the final step when a soft cloth is used to bring out a glossy shine.
What is buffing?
The maximum radius of the bun when the hair is worn in a bun for females.
What is 6 inches?
This is worn parallel to the ground and is usually worn outdoors, but can be worn indoors when in formation.
What is your cover?
The regulation for the male nametag.
What is centered, resting on, but not over the edge of the pleated pocket on the wearer’s right?
This is the regulation for the female nametag.
What is centered on right breast, even with or up to 1 ½ inches higher or lower than the first exposed button, and parallel to the ground?
The name of the brush with a round head that is often used for applying polish to black combat boots.
What is a dauber brush?
In places like social functions, political activities, sports events.
Where can't you wear your uniform?