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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3501.27
Hat, White (E1-E6)

 
Description 
Made of white cotton twill with rounded crown and full-stitched brim.

Correct Wear 
Wear squarely on the head with the lower front edge approximately 1-1/2 inch above the eyebrows and not crushed, bent, or rolled.

Ownership Markings 
In the back of the brim.  When brim is turned down, next to the seam between brim and crown so marking will not show when brim is turned up.

UNISEX E6 & BELOW
 
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