U.S. Military Uniforms, Equipment, and Badges Catalog

Author: Yang Nanzhen (Editor)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-01-17
Features: The U.S. military uniforms are divided into four major categories: dress uniforms, service dress uniforms, utility uniforms, and combat utility uniforms. Among them, there are 19 types for male officers, 17 types for female officers, 18 types for male senior enlisted personnel, 16 types for female senior enlisted personnel, 13 types for male enlisted personnel, and 8 types for female enlisted personnel. Female military personnel also have 8 types of maternity uniforms. This book only introduces the most common types of uniforms.
Service Dress Uniforms: Worn in office work, duty, travel, or formal occasions where dress or full dress uniforms are not required. It is divided into four categories: service dress, white service dress, utility uniform, and trench coat.
Full Dress Uniforms: Worn during installation and turnover ceremonies, formal welcoming events, duty at military funerals, and on major national and military holidays.
Dress Uniforms: Divided into evening dress and dinner dress. Evening dress is worn at official formal evening parties, receptions, and balls, while dinner dress is required for banquets.
Combat Utility Uniforms: Worn during combat, training, and other outdoor activities.