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

Navy Working Uniform Type III (NWU III)
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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

Socks, Black, Boot

3603.3

Undershirt, Coyote Brown, Crewneck

3603.2

Undershorts

3501.102

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, Black

3603.7

 

 

OPTIONAL ITEMS

 

 

 

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

All Weather Parka

3501.1b

Earmuffs (w/outer garment only)

3501.22

Trouser, Gore-tex

3603.16

Gloves, Black Non-Leather

3501.24

Cap, Ball

3501.8

Umbrella

3501.99

Shoulder, Patch

3603.4a

 

 

OCCASION FOR WEAR

 
The NWU Type III is authorized for wear at all locations, commuting and all normal task associated stops (e.g. stops at childcare, gas stations, off-base shopping, banking, DMV and dining) before, during and following the end of the workday. NWUs are not a liberty uniform. Wear while conducting official business, when business attire is appropriate and participating in social events after normal working hours is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the NWUs off-base is not permitted. Consumption of alcohol in the NWUs on base is authorized as promulgated by Regional Commanders. The Area or Regional Commander may further restrict the wear of the NWU Type III within their geographical limits.
Recruiters are authorized to wear the NWU Type III in the Continental United States (CONUS), Hawaii and Guam per commanding officer discretion with the exception of school/college visits, presentations and 72-hour indoctrinations.
Within the National Capital Region (NCR), the NWU Type III is authorized for wear as follows:
 
a. At all locations in the NCR 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 mission.
 
The Uniform of the Day for all OPNAV military personnel is Service Uniforms. This applies to personnel conducting official business at the Pentagon, to include Temporary Additional Duty (TAD), attending or presenting briefings, making official visits, or performing administrative tasks.
 
b. While commuting to and from work using privately owned vehicles, government conveyance, public commuter transportation (metro bus, metro rail, rideshare, commuter vans, taxis, and ferries), and slug lines outside the Pentagon. Wear is also authorized in office environments at headquarters staffs within the NCR unless otherwise directed.
 
c. Flight suits are only authorized to be worn in the NCR for personnel in an actual flight duty status for that day.


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