COMDTINST M1020.6E
3.B.6. Full Dress Blue
Men Women
Item composing uniform
Comment
SDB Jacket
Long Trousers
Men or women.
Skirt
Optional for women if no sword worn.
White Shirt
Long sleeve.
Collar Insignia/Shoulder-boards
None.
Tie
Men: Four-in-hand tie. Women: Blue tab tie.
Large Medals
Worn over left pocket.
Ribbons w/o Corresponding
Medals
Worn over right pocket.
Qualification Insignia
Full Size Devices
Full Size Identification Badges
White Gloves
Sword
Worn with sword belt. Women must wear trousers when sword
is worn. Senior officer may prescribe certain individuals to not
wear sword if considered inappropriate or undesirable.
Black Socks or Hosiery
Socks are worn with oxfords, hosiery with pumps.
Black Oxford Shoes
Oxfords are worn with trousers for men.
Black Oxford Shoes or Pumps
Oxfords or pumps are worn with either trousers or skirt for
women.
Black Belt with Brass Buckle
Head Gear
Combination cap.
Occasions for Wear
Worn year-round when assuming or relinquishing command:
participating in Change of Command ceremonies: official
visits with honors, occasions of state, ceremonies, weddings,
solemnities.
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