General
Female Uniform Regulations
Male Uniform Regulations
Miscellaneous
Awards
100

NAVPERS 15665J

United States Navy Uniform Regulations

100

This is a hairstyle in which the hair on the head is pulled away from the face, gathered and secured at the back of the head with an approved accessory.

What is a ponytail

100

These will not exceed 1/4 inch in length unless expressly granted per religious accommodation waiver.

What are beards

100

These are prohibited while in uniform indoors or outdoors unless specifically authorized for the execution of official duties (e.g. NSW, security personnel, detailers, etc)

What are earpiece, blue tooth technology, headsets, or hands free devices.

100

Enlisted sailors with 12 cumulative years of Naval active or active reserves service are authorized to wear these

What are gold rating badges and service stripes

200

When in uniform and outdoors, conservative these are permitted, except in military formations,

What are sunglasses

200

This will be worn outside the slacks or skirt and will hang comfortably over the hips and chest.

What is the overblouse

200

This is authorized to be worn as an optional standalone outer garment with the NWU Type III

What is black fleece liner.

200

These are permitted when in uniform and outdoors, except in military formations.

What are sunglasses

200

May be worn on the uniform if at least one military award is worn at the same time.

What is NON-Military decorations

300

Maybe worn over either the left shoulder or both shoulders while wearing service and working uniforms.

What is backpack

300

When wearing slacks with Dress or Formal shoes (pumps or flat) this is required.

Hosiery

300

These may be worn with all authorized Navy outerwer during inclement weather.

Black gloves

300

While in uniform only one of these shall be worn and it shall not be visible.

What are necklaces/chokers

300
These are worn on the wearer's left side of the service cout and jumper of Full Dress uniforms

What are large medals

400

Title 18 U.S. Code, Sec 244

What is discrimination against person wearing the uniform of the armed forces.

400

All earrings must be_______________

4mm-6mm

400

Made of undecorated, plain or ribbed, cotton, polyester, or lycra, or any combination of those knitted material.

What are socks

400

The intentional radical alteration of the body, head, face, or skin for the purpose of and or resulting in an abnormal appearance

What is mutilation

400

A miniature replica of the ribbon or ribbon bar.

What is a Lapel-Button

500

Personnel may wear these when serving as honorary pallbearers at military funerals or when attending military funerals in an official capacity.

What are mourning bands

500

The size of the PO1 regular device

1-3/4 in

500

The cutlas has a _____ inch stainless steel blade with four engraved CPO anchors, on one side and the engraved initials "USN" on the other side.

26

500

This person wears white leather gauntlet gloves, baldric and tall bear skin hat when in Full Dress Blue or Full Dress White.

Drum Major

500

Lapel device made by gathering the suspension ribbon of the medal into a circular shape.

Rosette