DRESS AND APPEARANCE

dress & appearance Policy

This webpage is a one-stop reference to help answer questions regarding proper wear of approved Air Force uniform items, insignias, awards and decorations, etc. It also provides the latest updates and changes to policy from Air Force senior leadership and the Uniform Board. For local guidance, Airmen are encouraged to consult their immediate chain of command for clarification on standards and policies.

UNIFORM RESOURCES

Air Force Standards Update - Tabs (Gen David W. Allvin, Air Force Chief of Staff)

Air Force Standards Update - Shaving Waivers (Lieutenant General John DeGoes, Air Force Surgeon General)

UNIFORM NEWS

  • Air Force delays mandatory wear-date for 2PFDU, OCP items

    In an effort to reduce unnecessary stress on Airmen and Space professionals during COVID-19 restrictions, several uniform changes scheduled to become mandatory for the Operational Camouflage Pattern and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform on June 1, 2020, have been delayed to Sept. 1, 2020.

  • Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

    In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest

  • OCP Rollout Coming to Kingsley Field

    The next major uniform transition is rapidly approaching for 173rd Fighter Wing Airmen as initial funding for the Operational Camouflage Pattern is set to begin rolling out for general wear at the base.

  • Around the Air Force: SEAC Named, OCP, TAP

    Today's look Around the Air Force features the first Airman to be the top enlisted service member in the Pentagon, the latest Operational Camouflage Pattern update and the Transition Assistance Program gets a slight makeover. Hosted by Senior Airman Angelo Rosario

  • New uniform timeline on schedule

    Trainees entering into Basic Military Training at the 37th Training Wing the first week of October were the first group to be issued the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms. When Air Force officials announced last year they were adopting the Army OCP as the official utility uniform, they

  • AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Air Force on schedule with new uniform issue timeline

    Trainees entering into Basic Military Training (BMT) at the 37th Training Wing this week are the first group to be issued the new Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniforms.After taking Airmen feedback into consideration, the uniform board members said they chose the OCP for the improved fit and

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