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Uniform changes begin Oct. 1

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  • By Airman 1st Class Joe McFadden
  • 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  Airmen can expect to see some changes to their uniform standards effective Oct. 1. The changes originated from the 98th Virtual Uniform Board's decisions in 2008 and will be included into AFI 36-2903.

The following are some of the changes that go into effect Oct. 1:

-- The 2EXX, 3AXXX and 3CXXX legacy badges will no longer be worn.

-- The green fleece outer garment must have name, service designator and rank affixed to wear.

-- The black fleece will no longer be worn as an all-purpose environmental camouflage parka liner.

-- Tucking the Airman Battle Uniform or Battle Dress Uniform trousers into the boots will remain optional versus becoming mandatory. Pant legs can either be tucked in or bloused over the boots.

-- The 100-percent wool, pullover, blue sweater will no longer be worn.

-- The phase-out date for the gray and dark blue scarves, gloves, mittens and earmuffs is Dec. 31.

-- The BDU and Desert Combat Uniform, and all their uniform items, are still authorized until Nov. 1, 2011.

-- Airmen can still wear the desert tan boots with their ABU until the mandatory wear date in November.

For more information about these changes to the uniform, visit the Dress and Appearance Standards Website at http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/dress/index.asp or contact the Air Force Personnel Center at 800-616-3775.