New uniform changes in effect

Oct. 1 not only signals the beginning of a new fiscal year, it also signifies the time when many uniform changes come into effect for the Air Force.

The following is a list of upcoming changes:

» 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 are 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 concerning any uniform wear or change issues, visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/dress/index.asp.

(Courtesy of Air Force News Service)