1. Navy Uniform Board CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. Featherstone
CNP, Flag Officers, MCPON, other board members and guests, welcome to this meeting of the Navy Uniform Board. CNP, we have all voting and non-voting members present either in person or via remote site VTC. I am CAPT Vince Drouillard. Mr. Rob Carroll and I represent RADM Holloway, OPNAV N13 and CNP on all uniform policy issues. Today, in addition to providing administrative updates on uniform initiatives, we will be voting on 10 uniform proposals. We have two new members to the board this year, CDR Julie Shank from COMPACFLT and CMDCM Mattie Wells from DDG107. With that said, I would like to take a brief moment to recap how the process takes place. For those of you who have not voted before, I will present each issue, and following discussion and questions, I will ask all voting members to cast their vote confidentially and anonymously by checking either AGREE or DISAGREE on the appropriate ballot. Each ballot is proposal unique, so make sure to use the correct ballot. After voting, please fold your ballot in half and place it in the box that we will provide. Voting members that are participating via VTC have been provided instructions on how to cast their vote. CNP as board president will vote last. At the end of the brief, I will provide the ballot results. If there are no questions, I would like to ask CNP for his opening comments.
CNP Comments
Thank you CNP. Before we address today’s 10 proposals, I will provide the board a review of the 10 current uniform administrative updates.
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CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. Featherstone
PS1(SW) Howard D. Williams OPNAV N131U
Navy Uniform Matters Office (Navy Total Force)
22 March 2010
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2. CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. Featherstone
Mr. Rob Carroll
Head Navy Uniform Matters
CMDCM(AW) Jerry C. Featherstone
Asst. Head Navy Uniform Matters
PSC(SW/AW) Shawn Lafferty
CCA Supervisor, Admin Assistant
PS1(SW) Howard Williams
“Outbound VAW-121 Oceana, VA”
(703) /5
Navy Annex, room 3024 ' 2

3. Agenda Uniform Update Current Uniform Initiatives: Future Initiatives
Regulations
Questions
This slide shows a brief over view of today’s agenda.
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4. Wear Test Uniforms
Service Dress Khaki
E1-6 (male) SDB E1-E6 SDW
PTU Fitness Suit
Maternity Blouse
1. Candidate Uniforms Replaced
Worn as option to Summer White or when appropriate to wear tie/business attire.
SDB / SDW
N/A
E1 & above Khaki Maternity Blouse.
2. Wear Test Locations
TBD
Norfolk / Key West
Meridian / Pearl Harbor
NCR
RTC Great Lakes
Wash DC
Norfolk VA
Fit Evaluation – Wash DC ’08.
Wear Test Evaluation Norfolk & Wash DC 09.
Wear & Fit Evaluation DEC 09/JAN 10 Wash DC & Norfolk.
3. # of Participants
43 / 66
107 (RTC, Afloat & Wash DC leadership representation).
Initial Fit Evaluation - 90.
Initial Wear Test - 8.
DEC/JAN Wear Test (3rd trimester).
4. Next Milestone
CNO approved Contemporary design for optional wear (NAVADMIN 020/10).
CNO directed SDK component final design development.
Conduct final design fit and wear test.
Validate production of side zipper on jumper and trouser zipper on SDB wool serge material.
Validate production of jumper side zipper, piping on cuffs in CNT fabric.
Fit evaluation SDB/ SDW
Contract & manufacture approved prototypes for distribute & evaluation.
Conduct field test Fall 09.
Analyze date from user evaluation of females in 3rd trimester, prepare recommendation & convene a virtual vote.
5. Issues/Remarks
Final development phase underway.
SDB Wool Serge fabric is more appropriate for all environments in winter
SDW Bio-physical testing reflect added heat stress with addition of yoke and cuffs using CNT fabric.
Assessed fit of unisex and female sizing for females as part of field test.
Side Tab Design in Polyester material was favored in fit evaluation and wear test.
The SDK Contemporary wear test concluded in August 2009 and the SDK Uniform Executive Summary & background was prepared. The SDK 75/25 Poly/Wool uniform wear evaluation was conducted with six subjects. Acknowledgement of test participation and history summary forwarded to the Uniform Matters Office. The commercial dry cleaning evaluation is in process. Contract requirement for SDK have been fulfilled (coats, trousers and shirts). 100% cotton pinpoint in corrected khaki shade developed. SDK over blouse prototypes and shirts manufactured in “approved” khaki shade completed. The development of 65/35/ poly/cotton in khaki shade in process. The SDK final report in process.
Next I will update the PTU fitness suit – web survey approved. Wear test garments issues at three test sites. Women fit clinics conducted. Results of issue, fit clinics and short issue forwarded. Midpoint data conducted. Focus group script approved. Survey in process (end date 11 JAN 10). Focus groups scheduled. Laboratory testing on base fabrics in process. Garments sent to RTC for laundering. End item testing in process. Logo testing in process. Specifications drafted (fabric and end item). Size prediction charts validation – in process.
Next I will brief the SDB update. Alternate constructions received and reviews from Ready One Prototypes for zipper completed in house. In house samples have been provided to vendors for comment. The Final Report is in process. Meeting with ITG on improved fabric processing for 100% wool. Technical requirements for the plastic zipper have been received from YKK. Drawings have been received from DSCP on broadfall and the drawings have been completed by NCTRF on jumper.
Next I will brief the SDW – DC and Constitution with pattern updates. Addressed issues identified from wear test to include: sleeve length (drape addressed). Locking tab on jumper top zipper (technical requirements for zipper received form YKK). Nylon thread in cuff (addressed). Reviewed alternative attachment for binding tape. Size of Cuff (addressed). Report in process. SOA fabrics investigating alternative for CNT. Yoke depth on females has been corrected. Biophysical study in process. GHP results received (one sample remaining). Corrected pockets in jumper (added two). Addressing issues related to insignia placement.
Next I will brief the Maternity Blouse – The issues identified from the Wear Test have been addressed. Pulling at neck and across shoulders and added a pocket. Tall length shirt patterns created. Procured tall length shirts for test (awaiting delivery). Procured slacks for test (in house). Procured additional blouses for evaluation. Coordinating fit clinic and second wear trial. The report status is in process.
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Acronyms:
CWSAB: Critical Wartime Skills Accession Bonus
HPSP: Health Professions Scholarship Program
HSCP: Health Services Collegiate Program
FAP: Financial Assistance Program
NCP: Nurse Candidate Program
HPLRP: Health Professional Loan Repayment Program 4

5. Uniform Administrative Updates
Physical Training Uniform
NWU
NWU Type II/III
Female SDW Uniform
Joint Service Maternity Outerwear
1. Candidate Uniforms Replaced
None
Tropical Utilities, Working Utilities, Aviation Working Green, Wash Khaki, Winter Working Blue, & Non-tactical use of “cammies”
CUU (Woodland & Desert)
N/A
2. Wear Test Locations
Performance Test locations TBD. NAVFAC has lead.
TBD
3. # of Participants
150
4. Next Milestone
High Performance PT Short will be available at NEX stores & Call Center Feb 10’.
Remaining region rollouts accelerated and underway. Mandatory wear date 31 Dec 2010.
NCTRF- RDT&E and Performance Test (TBD 2010)
UMO considering Navy-wide survey to formally introduce a proposal for the redesign of the female SDW Uniform.
UMO drafting proposal to convene a Joint Service Working Group on the development of an optional, Joint Service Maternity Outwear.
5. Issues/Remarks
Issue with premature peeling of logo on shorts has been corrected by the manufacturer
Fleet awareness of loose buttons & boot discomfort issue
NAVFAC PM. Awaiting funding for prototype component production and evaluation.
Unofficial
survey was inconclusive.
Service representatives support development of working group if item is introduced as an option vs. a requirement.
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Acronyms:
CWSAB: Critical Wartime Skills Accession Bonus
HPSP: Health Professions Scholarship Program
HSCP: Health Services Collegiate Program
FAP: Financial Assistance Program
NCP: Nurse Candidate Program
HPLRP: Health Professional Loan Repayment Program 5

6. Pre-TFU Navy Uniforms “As-Is”
OFFICER/CPO
ENLISTED
Working
Service
Service Dress
Dinner Dress 6 6 6

7. Post-TFU Navy Uniforms “To-Be”
OFFICER/CPO
ENLISTED
Working
Service
Service Dress
Dinner Dress 7 7 7

8. Uniform Board Proposal Process
Ref: UniRegs article b.(4)
FLEET
Staffing &
Endorsement
Uniform
Board
Endorsement
Sailor or Fleet Recommendation
Immediate
Chain of CMD
Endorsement
Yes No
Yes
Low
Impact
Yes
High
Impact No
High
Impact No
Low
Impact
President Navy Uniform Board
Via
Navy Uniform Matters Office
CNO
Endorsement
Yes No
ISIC/FORCE
Staffing &
Endorsement
Impact & Requirement Panel
Yes No
Return to
FLEET
NAVADMIN
Accessions
Yes No
Fleet (AC/RC)
UniRegs Update
Organizational

9. Navy Uniform Regulations: CMDCM(AW) JERRY C. FEATHERSTONE9

10. LEADERS…. The purpose of this brief is to provide you with an overview of current Uniform Initiatives, Navy Uniform Regulations and your responsibility in upholding Navy Uniform Regulations. 10

11. Back to the Basics: Navy Uniform Regulations-NAVPERS 15665I
Back to the Basics: Navy Uniform Regulations-NAVPERS 15665I - Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations - Chapter 2: Grooming Standards - Chapter 3: Uniform Components - Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia - Chapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia - Chapter 6: Special Uniform Situations - Chapter 7: Civilian Clothing 11

12. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: 1101. GENERAL INFORMATION 1
Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: GENERAL INFORMATION   1. POLICY. The purpose of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations is to: (1) Provide descriptions of all authorized U.S. Navy uniforms and components, and (2) Provide guidance for all Navy activities prescribing uniform wear in order to present a uniform image world‑wide. It is issued by direction of the Chief of Naval Operations and carries the force of a General Order. Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming, not discussed in these regulations are prohibited. 12

13. Chapter 1: Key Points: 1. Uniform 2. World-Wide 3. General Order 4
Chapter 1: Key Points:   1. Uniform 2. World-Wide 3. General Order Any procedures or components, regarding uniforms or grooming, not discussed in these regulations are prohibited sea lawyers? - Prove that I can’t do it. 13

14. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations:. Navy Uniform Board (NUB)
Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: Navy Uniform Board (NUB). …is charged by the CNO to continuously review U.S. Navy uniform matters. 14

15. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: a. Members: 1
Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: a. Members: Chief of Naval Personnel (N1), Board President 2. Superintendant U.S. Naval Academy 3. Commander, Navy Education and Training Command 4. Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command 5. Commander, Naval Supply System Command 6. Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Policy Division (N13) 7. Director, Diversity and Women’s Policy Division (N134) 8. Director, Resource Management Division (N10) 9. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy 15

16. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: b
Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations: b. Fleet Representatives and Non Voting Members include U.S.: Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Master Chief 2. Manpower Personnel Training & Education, Fleet Master Chief 3. (O5/E9) female Representatives from PACFLT/LANTFLT O4/O5 (Alternate annually); and PACFLT/LANTFLT E8/E9 (Alternate annually). 16

17. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations (2) Mission
Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations (2) Mission. The mission of the Uniform Board is to consider any matter related to Navy uniforms in which a perceived problem exists or in which a possible improvement can be made. The Uniform Board will be guided by the uniform goals and policy established by the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). 17

18. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations “(4) Uniform Change Recommendations. Sailors may make uniform or uniform regulation change recommendations via their chain of command to the Uniform Board” “…The final endorsement should include proposal Subject Matter Expert contact information...” “...Uniform proposals which are not endorsed favorably at any level will not be accepted by the board...” 18

19. Chapter 1: General Uniform Regulations Recommendations should reflect Navy-wide application with an eye towards standardization and uniform policy reduction. Uniform change proposals are to be endorsed via cover letter by each endorsing echelon. The final endorsement should include proposal Subject Matter Expert contact information. 19

20. Chapter 2: Grooming Standards Section 1: General Information:
Chapter 2: Grooming Standards Section 1: General Information: - Men and Women have different standards. - wearing cell phones - use of cell phones - bags worn - bags carried - handbags - sunglasses Section 2: Personal Appearance: - impossible to give examples of every appropriate or unacceptable hairstyle …the good judgment of leaders at all levels is important. 20

21. Chapter 3: Uniform Components. - Female Officer. - Male Officer
Chapter 3: Uniform Components - Female Officer - Male Officer - Female CPO - Male CPO - Female E1 – E6 - Male E1 – E6 - Seabag List 21

22. Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia. - Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia
Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia - Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia. What are the sizes of the Stripes on Officer Uniforms? - Section 2: Enlisted Rank Insignia. What type of bird is perched above the PO Chevron? Eagle? Crow? - Section 3: Headgear Insignia: What are the 3 most common female covers. 22

23. Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia. - Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia
Chapter 4: Rank/Rate Insignia - Section 1: Officer Rank Insignia. What are the sizes of the Stripes on Officer Uniforms? 2 in; ½ in/ ¼ in Section 2: Enlisted Rank Insignia. What type of bird is perched above the PO Chevron? Eagle? Section 3: Headgear Insignia: What are the 3 most common female covers Garrison Cap Combination Cap Beret 23

24. Chapter 5: Identification Badges/Awards/Insignia Badge: Only one at a time (except)… Insignia: Aircrew changed to warfare Awards: Large medals and miniature Medals 24

25. Chapter 6: Special Uniform Situations. Pregnancy Uniform since summer
Chapter 6: Special Uniform Situations Pregnancy Uniform since summer white uniform is gone. Culinary Specialist Ceremonial participants are Uniform. 25

26. Chapter 7: Civilian Clothing. Foreign countries. Special Duty
Chapter 7: Civilian Clothing Foreign countries Special Duty Uniform Items w/ civilian Clothes. 26

27. QUESTIONS Agenda This slide shows a brief over view of today’s agenda.
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