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Female Officer
Working Uniform
Navy Working Uniform Type III (NWU III)
 

 
 

BASIC UNIFORM COMPONENTS

ARTICLE

   
Shirt, NWU III 3603.4
Trousers, NWU III 3603.5
Cap, Eight Point, with ACE Logo 3603.1
Boot, Black, Leather 9" 3603.8
Sock, Black, Boot 3603.3
Undershirt, Coyote Brown, Crewneck 3603.2
Brassiere 3501.6
Underpants 3501.100
Belt, Khaki, Cotton or Nylon w/Gold Clip 3501.2
Buckle, Gold 3501.7
Insignia, Chest (Embroidered) 3603.12
Name/U.S. NAVY Service Tapes 3603.15
Straps, Blousing 3603.9
   

PRESCRIBABLE ITEMS

 
   
Cap, Knit Watch 8 3501.11
Parka, NWU Type III (w/Black Fleece Liner) 3603.10/3603.11
Gloves, Black Leather 3501.24
Mockneck 3603.7
   

OPTIONAL ITEMS

 
   
Cold Weather Parka 3501.1b
Belt, Rigger 3603.6a
Boot, Black, Coyote Brown, Desert Tan 8 or 9 inch Rough Out 3603.8
Black Neck Gaiter (w/authorized outer garment only) 3501.5
Earmuffs (w/outer garment only) 3501.22
Trouser, Gore-Tex 3603.16
Gloves, Black Non-Leather 3501.24
Earrings (silver, yellow or white gold, white pearl or colorless diamond) 3501.23
Handbag, Black 3501.25
Cap, Ball 3501.8
Umbrella 3501.99
Shoulder, Patch 3603.4a
   

OCCASION FOR WEAR

 
The NWU Type III is authorized for commuting and all normal tasks and associated stops (such as stops at childcare, gas stations, off-base shopping, banking, Department of Motor Vehicle, and dining) before, during, and after the workday. NWU Type III are not a liberty uniform. Wear while conducting official business, when business attire is appropriate and participating in social events is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the NWU Type III off-base is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the NWU on base is authorized as issued by Regional Commanders. Recruiters are authorized to wear the NWU Type III in the Continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii and Guam such as malls, schools, normal recruiting areas.

National Capital Region (NCR) wear. NWU Type III is authorized for wear at all locations with the exception of the National Mall area bounded by Capitol Hill and surrounding Senate and House Staff offices, the White House and Executive Office building, Department of State and all monuments and memorials unless specifically authorized for a Joint Task Force National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) mission.

The NWU Type III is authorized as the uniform of the day at the Pentagon. This applies to all Sailors assigned to or visiting Navy elements operating at the Pentagon Reservation. It also applies to personnel conducting official business at the Pentagon, including those on temporary additional duty, attending or presenting briefings, making official visits, or performing administrative tasks.

NWU Type III is authorized while commuting to and from work using public commuter transportation such as metro bus, metro rail, rideshare, commuter vans, taxis, ferries, and slug lines outside the Pentagon. Wear is also authorized in office environments at headquarters staffs within the NCR less identified restricted areas. Recruiters are authorized to wear the NWU Type III in the continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii and Guam such as malls, schools, normal or recruiting areas.
 

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