An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Articles 3501.98
Trousers, White, Summer (Males)

 
Description
Made of authorized white fabric with fore and aft creases, belt loops, zippered fly front closure, and two side and back pockets.  May be straight legged or slightly flared.  The trousers and shirt or Service Dress White coat fabric must match (i.e., Poly/Cotton with Poly/Cotton, CNT with CNT).

Correct Wear
Button all buttons, close all fasteners, and wear a belt through all loops.  Trousers shall hang approximately 2 inches from the floor at the back of the shoe.  Trousers should be tailored to include a 2 inch hem to provide material for adjustments.
 
Ownership Markings
Turn trousers inside out, fly down, waistband away from you.  Center last name and last four digits of SSN on left rear pocket in between the horizontal seams; complete manufacturer's tag using indelible ink.
 
  Veterans Crisis Line - Dial 988  Safe Helpline  NCIS Tips  Sexual Assault Prevention & Response  NFAAS
 

Need Career, Pay or Personnel help?
Call MyNavy Career Center: 833.330.MNCC,
or 901.874.MNCC (DSN 882.6622)

Email MNCC, MNCC Chat 
Comments or Suggestions about this website?
Email the Webmaster

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND
5720 Integrity Drive
Attn: PERS-### or BUPERS-###
Millington, TN 38055-0000

Search This Site
This is an Official U.S. Navy Website

Site Map | FOIA | U.S. Navy | U.S. Navy Recruiting
No Fear Act | USA.gov | Privacy Policy
Open Government | Plain Writing Act
Veterans Safe Helpline | DoD SAPR | NETC 
Accessibility/Section 508 | Information Quality
Privacy Program | Veteran Crisis Line | VA Vet Center | FVAP
|