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A new Army Policy on Tattoos has been announced by the Secretary of the Army, John McHugh. Changes have already been approved to AR 670-1 and are pending the Secretary's signature. Changes to the Army Regulation include tattoos, uniforms and grooming according to the SgtMaj of the Army.
-According to the SMA, pending tattoo changes include:
-New Army recruits will not be allowed to have tattoos that show below the elbows and knees or above the neckline.
(current soldiers may by grandfathered)
-Unit leaders will sit down with soldiers who will "self identify" each tattoo. Soldiers will be required to pay for the removal of any tattoo that violates the policy, Chandler said.
Soldiers can find more information about the new Army Tattoo Policy at MilitaryUnformGouge.com.
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NWU Nametapes Now Mandatory on
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As a reminder to all sailors per NAVADMIN 164/12, nametapes will be mandatory NLT 1 Oct 2013 on all NWU Type 1 Parkas.
NAVADMIN 164/12 states that the optional wear of name tapes on the left shoulder pocket flap of the NWU Type I parka is now authorized.
Effective Oct. 1, 2013, the name tapes on the left shoulder pocket flap of the NWU Type I uniform parka will be mandatory.
For more information on Navy Uniform regulations and NAVADMINs visit www.public.navy.mil.
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Army Introduces
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A new Army Combat Uniform with special consideration to the female form is now at Fort Sill, and it is being issued to new Soldiers going through Basic Combat Training.
The new uniform, several years in the making, was initially considered as being the first female-only uniform, but instead is now approved for both sexes and is being called ACU-A for Army Combat Uniform-Alternate.
"We started issuing them slowly in April, and we've since been issuing them more frequently as our fitters get more comfortable placing Soldiers in them," said Trevor Whitworth, Central Initial Issue Point project manager, where new Soldiers are first issued their uniforms here.
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USMC Testing Unisex Dress Blues
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General Amos has quietly directed a uniform test at Marine Barracks, 8th & I, Washington DC. that could have Marine Corps wide impact. A select few women are wearing a modified version of the Male Barracks Cap and Male Officer and Enlisted Dress Blue Jacket or blouse. According to the Marine Corps times the Barracks CO will solicit feedback on the unisex dress blue uniform from the women who conducted the test. 8th & I was chosen for the test because Marines have so many occasions to wear dress blues.
The female dress blues blouse has a blazer-style lapel collar with white dress shirt visible underneath. For now male dress blue jackets are being tailored to fit, but if the uniform is adopted a entirely new female jacket may have to be developed.
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