3603.2

Article 3603.2
Undershirt, Cotton, Crewneck

a. Description

(1) Standard Undershirt. Plain without lettering or designs, made of 100% cotton, quarter-length sleeve, with an elliptical (crew-neck) collar (see Figure 3603.2–1).

(2) Female Undershirt. Optional wear for female Sailors. Designed for female bodies (form fitting). Plain without lettering or designs, made of 100% cotton, quarter-length sleeve, with an elliptical (crew-neck) collar.

(3) Nursing Undershirts. Nursing undershirts are authorized as an optional uniform item for nursing Sailors (figure 3603.2-2). Nursing T-shirts may be long or short sleeve. Long sleeve nursing T-shirts will be worn with fully extended long sleeve uniform shirts/blouses only (i.e. not with short sleeve uniforms/rolled up sleeves). Nursing T-shirt will be worn tucked-in unless worn with maternity uniforms. When worn with maternity uniforms, the T-shirt will not extend beyond nor be visible below the hem of the maternity top being worn. Commanding officers may authorize the removal of the uniform shirt/blouse when wearing a coyote brown nursing T-shirt. Nursing T-shirts are not authorized for wear in environments requiring safety or organizational clothing.

(4) Command Undershirts. At the commanding officer’s discretion, coyote brown undershirts are authorized to contain command logos. Command undershirts will be plain, made of 100% cotton, quarter-length sleeve, with an elliptical (crew-neck) collar. Logos may be applied to the front and or back of the undershirt via heat transfer, silk screen or embroidery. Logos will be conservative, enhance unit pride and reflect well upon the Navy. Logo placement is as follows:

(a) The front logo will be placed on the left side of the wearer above the breast and will be no larger than 3 inches in height and width.

(b) The logo placed on the back of the t-shirt will be centered and may encompass the entire back.

(c) Logo colors will be conservative, non-reflective and will not be visible when worn with the uniform shirt, coveralls or flight suit.

b. Correct Wear

(1) Wear right side out, front of shirt to front of body. When worn with uniform trousers, the t-shirt will remain tucked in.

(2) The coyote brown undershirt is worn with the NWU Type II/III, flight suits and organizational clothing issued by the command as applicable.

(3) Thermal underwear is authorized for wear underneath the undershirt and will not be visible when worn.

(4) Nursing undershirts will be worn tucked-in unless worn with maternity uniforms. When worn with maternity uniforms, the undershirt will not extend beyond nor be visible below the hem of the maternity top being worn. Long sleeve nursing undershirts will be worn with fully extended long sleeve uniform shirt/blouses only (i.e. not with short sleeve uniforms/rolled up sleeves).

d. Ownership Markings
Last name, first initial and middle initial on outside of the front, 1 inch from the bottom of the shirt and at right of the center.

Figure 3603.2-1

Undershirt (NWU Type III)

Figure 3603.2-2

Nursing Undershirt
(NWU Type III)