UNCLASSIFIED ROUTINE R 221832Z DEC 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 310/17 MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/DEC// SUBJ/NAVY UNIFORM POLICY AND UNIFORM INITIATIVES UPDATE// REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS/1JAN03// REF/B/MSG/CNO WASHINGTON DC/311413ZAUG17// NARR/REF A IS NAVPERS 15665I, U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS. REF B IS NAVADMIN 214/17, NAVY WORKING UNIFORM TYPE III AND NAVY WORKING BOOTS UPDATE.// RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces several updates to Navy uniform policy and several Navy uniform initiatives. Policy updates include Engineering Duty Officer (EDO) Qualification Insignia, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Identification Badge, Navy Working Uniform Type II and III (NWU Type II/III) embroidered shoulder patches, Navy Career Counselor Identification Badge, Black V-neck Pullover Sweater, and revised occasion for wear of the NWU. Additionally, this NAVADMIN provides updates on several Navy uniform initiatives to include: 2017 Navy Boot Study, Submarine Sweater, Navy Physical Training Uniform and Dress Shoes. 2. The following Navy Uniform Policy updates are effective immediately: a. EDO Qualification Insignia. EDOs, 144X, who have completed the Engineering Duty Qualification Program in line with NAVSEAINST 5400.55 (Series), NAVSEAINST 3540.4 (Series) or NAVSEAINST 1001.3 (Series), to include command responsibilities and qualification standards, are authorized to wear the EDO breast insignia. (1) Description. A gold metal pin with two oak leaf branches facing a silver circle centered on a gold fouled anchor inscribed with a silver three?bladed propeller, on gold background overlaid on crossed U.S. Navy officer swords, rendered in gold. The tips of the propeller blades trisect the circle and the south facing blade is vertical. (2) Manner of Wear. The EDO qualification insignia will be available in two sizes (normal and miniature). The normal size insignia will be worn on all uniforms except Dinner Dress. The miniature EDO insignia will be worn with miniature medals on Dinner Dress uniforms. Warfare devices will take precedence over the EDO qualification insignia and as such officers who are warfare qualified will wear the EDO qualification insignia in the secondary position. If an officer has two warfare qualifications they will not wear the EDO qualification insignia. (3) Eligibility. To qualify as an EDO, an officer must complete the engineering duty officer qualification program. (4) Availability. Commanding officers are authorized to present the EDO insignia to qualified officers upon required qualification and eligibility certification. The target date for availability of the insignia via the Navy Exchange uniform system is the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. b. North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Identification Badge. Sailors assigned as staff members to NORAD are authorized to optionally wear the NORAD identification badge during the duration of their assignment. (1) Description. The NORAD identification badge is available in two metal badge configurations (regular and miniature) and an embroidered patch. The NORAD emblem on the metal badge consists of a blue background, turquoise globe surrounded by white/silver wings, and a yellow North American continent emblazoned with a northward facing sword. The words "North American Aerospace Defense Command" underlay the emblem. The Three color scheme signifies NORADs defense scope of Air, Sea and Land, representative of a unified command. The regular size badge is 2 1/4 inches in diameter and consists of the miniature badge superimposed on a silver sunburst of 33 rays. The miniature badge is 1 1/4 inches in diameter and consists of the NORAD emblem itself. The embroidered patch is approximately 4 inches in diameter and is of the same design as the emblem itself, and can be worn in full color or matching colors of the uniform worn. (2) Manner and Occasion of Wear. Wear the regular size metal badge on Service Dress uniforms. Wear the miniature size badge on Service Uniforms. The Embroidered patch shall be worn on flight suits only. The NORAD badge may not be worn on formal, dinner dress, working/utility, or coverall uniforms. Women wear the Badge centered 1/4 inch above the left pocket or 1/4 inch above authorized ribbons/medals/breast insignia. Men wear the badge on the left pocket centered between the lower point of the pocket flap and bottom of the pocket, midway between the sides. On pockets without flaps, center the badge on the left pocket. c. Embroidered Shoulder Patches. Embroidered Navy certified subdued matching NWU Type II and NWU Type III pattern Dont Tread On Me (DTOM) and Reverse U.S. Flag (Reverse Flag) patches are authorized for optional non- tactical wear in garrison at the unit commander discretion. (1) Manner and Occasion of Wear. Embroidered DTOM and Reverse Flag patches may be worn in garrison. The embroidered DTOM and Reverse Flag patches are not authorized for wear during tactical deployment training evolutions and tactical operations. Wear DTOM patches on the left upper arm pocket flap. Wear Reverse Flag patches on the right upper arm pocket flap. (2) Availability. Navy certified DTOM/Reverse Flag patches will be available for purchase via Navy Exchange Uniform Centers and Uniform Call Centers beginning February 2018. d. Navy Career Counselor Identification Badge. Authorized wear of the Navy Career Counselor Identification Badge is extended to qualified Full Time Support instructors of the 2 week Reserve Career Information Course (R-501- 0005). e. Black V-neck Pullover Sweater. The black V-neck pullover sweater is designated as a UNISEX component authorized for wear by male and female Sailors. Manner and occasion for wear remains the same as stated in reference (a). The re-designation of the V-neck sweater provides for an immediate availability of a wider range of sizes to accommodate both male and female Sailors uniform needs. f. NWU Occasion for Wear. The policy governing the occasion for wear of NWUs as stated in reference (b) is revised as follows: Wear of the NWU is authorized for commuting and all normal tasks and associated short stops (e.g., child care, gas station, off-base shopping, banking and dining) before, during and after the workday. The NWU is not a liberty uniform. After normal working hours, NWU wear is not permitted while conducting official business, when business attire is appropriate and participating in social events. Consumption of alcohol in NWUs off base is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in NWUs on base is authorized except where regional commanders promulgate otherwise. 3. Navy Uniform Initiatives Update. a. 2017 Navy Boot Study. The 2017 Navy Boot Study is complete. Findings and recommendations from the study were reported to Navy leadership to support development of a short and long-term solution for an improved general purpose safety boot. Three different commercial safety boot designs with improved comfort and durability features were compared and evaluated against the current issued general purpose safety boot. Sailors participating in the evaluation included over 300 crew members assigned to USS BOXER (LHD 4) and USS MONTEREY (CG 61). As a result of feedback received and analysis conducted, Navy leadership will implement a short-term solution by modifying the currently issued safety boots to immediately improve comfort and performance. The long-term solution will encompasses a new design with enhanced comfort, durability, and performance features combined into one improved general purpose safety boot compatible with aviation, surface, sub- surface and ashore environments. Future NAVADMINs will announce the progress and availability of the two safety boot enhancement projects. b. Submarine Sweater. U.S. Submarine Sailors have worn the submarine sweater in various forms since World War I. Although authorized as organizational clothing, the submarine sweater has never been formally included in the Navy's Uniform Regulations. This NAVADMIN authorizes the optional wear of the uniquely identifiable and historically significant submarine sweater. An improved design submarine sweater is being developed for afloat and ashore wear and its availability will be announced via a future NAVADMIN. Until an improved design submarine sweater is available, the original sweater may be worn ashore when meeting the following criteria: (1) Description. The submarine sweater is an olive drab or brown, 5- button, V-neck sweater, made of 100 percent wool or 100 percent acrylic fabric. (2) Occasion for Wear. The submarine sweater is authorized for wear by personnel currently serving at Submarine Force commands or personnel serving at non-Submarine Force commands who are qualified in submarines. Ashore the submarine sweater may be worn optionally and only with Service Khaki (E7 and above) and the Navy Service Uniform (E6 and below). (3) Manner of Wear. The submarine sweater will be worn over the shirt of the Service Uniform, with the collar of the shirt inside the sweater, with a minimum of the lower two buttons fastened, and sleeves fully extended but not beyond the lower knuckle of the thumb. A standard hook and loop (Velcro) back, 2 by 4 inch, black leather name tag, will be affixed to the sweater with Velcro fasteners to the upper left portion of the sweater for identification purposes. The information on the name tag will be in accordance with reference (a), Chapter 5, Section 2. The sweater will be free of snags, holes and piling of the fabric. c. Physical Fitness Uniform. The Navy Physical Fitness Uniform (PTU) is being enhanced with an optional running short, and a new color scheme and logo for the PTU shirt. The new design concepts are currently under review and will be announced in a future NAVADMIN when a final concept is selected. d. Dress Shoes. Upon Sailor feedback regarding Bates "LITE" dress shoe heel disintegration, Bates reformulated the chemical composition of sole materials to rectify this defect and the Navy Exchange Command purged inventory of the affected shoes. The useful wear life of all shoes per Uniform Regulations is 36 months. Sailors who experience heel or sole failure (blowouts) of their dress shoes, or any other mechanical defect that occurs within 36 months of purchase from the Navy Exchange Uniform Centers, should return the shoes to the Navy Exchange and address the issue with a uniform center associate. 4. Points of contact: a. For questions regarding the EDO qualification insignia, please contact Commander Naval Sea Systems Command point of contact, CAPT Huan T. Nguyen at huan.nguyen(at)navy.mil. b. For questions regarding NWU occasion for wear allowances and restrictions in your area of assignment, please address all inquiries to your chain of command or regional commanders office. c. For questions regarding the submarine sweater initiative please contact CDR Mark Estes at mark.estes(at)navy.mil. d. For questions regarding resolution of dress shoe failure, please contact Mr. Gregory Determan, Navy Exchange Service Command, at Gregory.Determan(at)nexweb.org. e. Questions and comments regarding this NAVADMIN should be addressed to the Navy Uniform Matters Office, OPNAV N13X: 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, LSCS(EXW) Michael L. Harvie, Reserve Component Specialist, at michael.harvie(at)navy.mil, and PSC(SW/AW) Manuel A. Guiracocha at manuel.guiracocha(at)navy.mil. 5. Retain this NAVADMIN until policy changes are incorporated in reference (a), superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first. 6. Released by Vice Admiral R. P. Burke, N1.// BT #0001 NNNN UNCLASSIFIED//