UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 211649Z JUN 17 FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//N1// NAVADMIN 146/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/JUN// SUBJ/UNIFORM POLICY UPDATE NEW GROOMING STANDARDS, JOINT IDENTIFICATION BADGES, MATERNITY UNIFORM AND STANDARDIZED PRISONER UNIFORMS// REF/A/DOC/DODI/11MAR13// REF/B/DOC/BUPERSINST/22NOV16// REF/C/DOC/NAVPERS/1JAN03// REF/D/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/041928ZAUG16// NARR/REF A IS DODI 1325.07, ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND CLEMENCY AND PAROLE AUTHORITY. REF B IS BUPERSINST 1640.21B, THE MILITARY MODEL OF NAVY CORRECTIONS. REF C IS NAVPERS 15665I, U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS. REF D IS NAVADMIN 174/16, NAVY UNIFORM UPDATE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces the implementation of expanded female grooming standards policy, approval to wear two new Joint Command identification badges, an update on Navy Working Uniform Type I (NWU I) Maternity Uniform availability, and the Standard Prisoner Uniform. 2. Expanded Hair Grooming Policy for Female Sailors. Effective immediately, female Sailors wearing a bun hairstyle with a Navy or command ball cap are authorized to position the bun through the rear opening of the ball cap if the design of the ball cap allows for wearing the hair and cap in that fashion. 3. Expanded Earring Policy for Female Sailors. Effective immediately, the earring policy for female Sailors (officer and enlisted) is expanded and authorizes the wear of white pearl earrings 4 millimeter 6 millimeter (approximately 1/8 inch 1/4 inch) with Dress Uniforms and white diamond earrings 4 millimeter 6 millimeter round cut (approximately 1/8 inch 1/4 inch) with Dinner Dress Blue and White Jacket uniforms. Synthetic variants of pearl or diamond earrings are acceptable if they meet color and size requirements. 4. Defense Health Agency (DHA) Identification Badge. Effective immediately, Sailors assigned to the staff of DHA are authorized to wear the DHA identification badge during the duration of their assignment only. a. Description. The DHA identification badge is available in two sizes. The two inch diameter badge is to be worn with Full Dress uniforms. The 1 1/2 inch diameter badge has an identical design for wear with Service, Dinner Dress and Formal uniforms. The outer rim of the badge is gold rope which symbolizes honor and dedication to service. It encompasses a light blue globe. Light blue is traditionally associated with the Department of Defense and the globe represents the health services provided to military and their families throughout the world. The foreground is a raised shield containing our nations colors of red, white and blue with seven white stars representing the seven entities served by the DHA. Centered on the shield is a green serpent on the Staff of Asclepius which is traditionally associated with military medical units. Attached below the shield is a white scroll with a silver border inscribed PRO CURA MILITIS in silver letters which translates to The care of the warrior. There is no cloth version of the identification badge, only metal. b. Manner of Wear. The DHA identification badge is a Joint/Unified Command identification badge and shall be worn in the same manner as prescribed in reference (c) for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff badges. 5. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) Identification Badge. Effective immediately, Sailors assigned to the staff of DPAA are authorized to wear the DPAA identification badge during the duration of their assignment only. a. Description. The DPAA identification badge is contained within a circular silver-based disc that is 2 inches in diameter. The center is white enamel representing honor and integrity. The top half has the shield of the United States [the Chief (a chief is a charge on a coat of arms that takes the form of a band running horizontally across the top edge of the shield) in blue enamel with seven alternating white and red stripes] superimposed on a gilt eagle above a black and silver POW/MIA emblem. There is a raised gilt wreath on either side of the eagle and POW/MIA emblem representing honor and excellence. Around the outer edge of the badge is the Agency name in silver lettering on black enamel. The black represents the solemnness of the mission. The miniature badge is 1 1/2 inches in diameter with five alternating white and red stripes on the shield, but otherwise identical to the full-size badge. There is no cloth version of the identification badge, only metal. b. Manner of Wear. The DPAA identification badge is a Joint/Unified Command identification badge and shall be worn in the same manner as prescribed in reference (c) for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Chiefs of Staff badges. 6. NWU Maternity Uniforms. As announced in reference (d), the Navy is shifting from NWU Type I to Type III beginning October 2017. Since this announcement and to prevent wasteful spending, the Navy has endorsed a significant reduction in the production of Type I uniforms, including the maternity blouses and trousers. This may be evident at Uniform Centers located inside Navy Exchange (NEX) stores where the NWU Type I maternity selection is very limited. However, the Type III selection at those same stores is available in adequate quantities. As indicated in NAVADMIN 174/16, effective October 2016, Sailors have been authorized the optional wear of the NWU Type III at commanding officer discretion. Furthermore, as applicable at some commands, the Service maternity uniform is also authorized. In an effort to maximize the availability of the remaining Type I maternity uniforms, NEX has made the remaining items available through the NEX Uniform Support Center (www.mynavyexchange.com) and consolidated inventory at a few NEX stores in the larger fleet concentrated areas. Effective the date of this NAVADMIN, pregnant Sailors who are not able to obtain a maternity uniform in the NWU I pattern are authorized to purchase the NWU III maternity uniform. 7. Standard Prison Uniform. Per reference (a), military Services may prescribe mandatory clothing or uniforms for prisoners in a military confinement facility operated by that Service. Navy Corrections confines U.S. military personnel from all Service branches at Navy Shore Confinement Facilities. Currently, prisoners wear their respective Service uniform while confined. Commencing July 2017, the directed wear of a Standardized Prisoner Uniform will apply to all prisoners confined in Navy Shore Confinement Facilities, regardless of Service affiliation. a. Per reference (b), the Navy Personnel Command Corrections and Programs Office (PERS-00D) will transition prisoner uniform requirements from Service specific uniforms to a Standard Prisoner Uniform. This transition will significantly enhance correctional security and public safety. Upon arrival and in-processing at a Navy Shore Confinement Facility, the prisoner will be issued and sign for their prisoner uniform components. Navy Personnel Command (PERS-00D) will resource Standard Prisoner Uniform requirements. b. Standard Prisoner Uniform Description (men and women). The color of the Standard Prisoner Uniform worn is based on the legal status of the prisoner. Prisoners in a pre-trial status will wear chocolate brown colored long-sleeved, button-down shirt/blouse and front zipper and belt loop trousers/slacks. Post-trial prisoners will wear a khaki-color variant of the pre-trial uniform. Uniform accessories include black web belt with subdued open-face buckle, orange watch cap, orange ball cap and chocolate brown jacket. c. Navy commands are advised to contact the Navy Shore Confinement Facility for a list of initial mandatory confinement requirements prior to escorting the prisoner to the facility. Reference (c) will be revised to remove article 6409 (Personnel in Confinement within Naval Facilities). To contact Navy Confinement Facilities regarding uniform requirements and other inquiries visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- npc/support/correctionprograms/brigs/Pages/default2.aspx d. Direct questions regarding the Standard Prisoner Uniform should be directed to Mr. Jonathan Godwin at (901) 874-4468/DSN 882, or via e-mail at jonathan.godwin(at)navy.mil. 8. Direct questions regarding the contents of this NAVADMIN should be directed to the Uniform Matters Office via e-mail to Mr. Robert B. Carroll, Head of Navy Uniform Matters, at robert.b.carroll(at)navy.mil, LSCM(AW/EXW/SW) Judith P. Nelson- Williams, Deputy Head, at judith.nelson(at)navy.mil, or PSC(SW/AW) Manuel A. Guiracocha at manuel.guiracocha(at)navy.mil. 9. Direct questions regarding uniform availability should be directed to Mr. Gregory Determan, Navy Exchange Uniform Program Management Office, at gregory.determan(at)nexweb.org. 10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until reference (c) has been updated to reflect the new policy changes. 11. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//