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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3501.63
Skirt, Khaki, Service (Female Officers/CPOs)

 
a. Description.
A plain, khaki, belted skirt made of 75% Polyester/25% wool or 100% Polyester CNT fabric. The khaki skirt comes in two configurations: A-line and Straight-line openings. The A-line skirt (figure 3501.63-1) contains two front welt pockets and back zipper closure. The Straight-line skirt (figure 3501.63-2) has one hidden side pocket and side zipper closure. The shirt and skirt fabric must match (i.e. CNT with CNT and poly/wool with poly/wool).

b.  Correct Wear
Wear with the zipper centered in the back and a belt through all loops.  For shipboard restrictions, refer to article 1101.5.  Length may range from 1-1/2 inches above to 1-1/2 inches below the crease behind the knee.  The wear of hosiery is optional (article 3501.29).  Hosiery when worn will be flesh tone.  When not wearing hosiery, no-show socks or foot liners will be worn for hygiene purposes and to minimize foot abrasions and blisters.
 
c.  Ownership Markings (Optional for Officers/CPOs)
Center surname, first initial and middle initial (if applicable) inside right front pocket.

 

Figure 3501.63-1
Service Khaki Skirt,
A-Line


Figure 3501.63-2
Service Khaki Skirt, Straight-Line
 
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