News

Uniform changes effective 1 Oct

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  • By Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke
  • 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., (AFNS) --  Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect.

The following is a list of the upcoming changes:

-- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX Air Force Specialty Code legacy badges will no longer be worn.

-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service designator and rank affixed to wear.

-- The black fleece will no longer be worn as an all-purpose environmental camouflage parka liner.

-- Tucking the Airman Battle Uniform or Battle Dress Uniform trousers into the boots will remain optional versus becoming mandatory. Pant legs can either be tucked in or bloused over the boots.

-- The 100-percent wool, pullover blue sweater will no longer be authorized.

-- The phase-out date for the gray and dark blue scarves, gloves, mittens, and earmuffs are Dec. 31.

-- The BDU, Desert Combat Uniform, and their uniform items, are still authorized until Nov. 1, 2011. Airmen can still wear the desert tan boots with their ABU until the mandatory wear date in November.

Reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing who need more information concerning the uniform changes should contact their unit first sergeant or go to http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/dress/index.asp.