DRESS AND APPEARANCE

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.

July 22, 2019
OCPs rollout at JBLE-Langley

The Military Clothing Sales facility at Langley Air Force Base will begin selling unisex and female-specific Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, uniforms on August 5, 2019.
April 29, 2019
Around the Air Force: 35th Space Symposium / OCP Uniform Guidance

On this look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein talks about the importance of maintaining space superiority at the 35th Space Symposium and new guidance was released on the operational camouflage uniform. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
April 23, 2019
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance

The Air Force announced April 23 new rules on Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms that aim to better fit the needs of Airmen and the jobs they do while also holding fast to tradition.
Feb. 28, 2019
On-Final News Bulletin – March 1, 2019

March 2019 On-Final--The On-Final is a publication of the 507th Air Refueling Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
Oct. 3, 2018
Around the Air Force: OCP Authorized / FACT Program

On this look Around the Air Force, the Operational Camouflage Pattern is authorized for wear, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing assist in Exercise Ample Strike, and Undergraduate Pilot Training students can choose the U-2S airframe on their dream sheets. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario.
Sept. 7, 2018
Air University squadrons on track to receive squadron patches

The Air Force’s top leaders have announced that the entire force will be transitioning from the sage green Airman Battle Uniform to the Operational Combat Uniform beginning Oct. 1, 2018, ultimately phasing out the ABU completely by April 2021. The ABU and the OCP have many color differences,
Aug. 8, 2018
Blending in, Air Force to begin wear of OCP uniform.

Air Force units around the world will be allowed to wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern beginning in October, the same camouflage uniform the Army currently uses.
Aug. 7, 2018
Around the Air Force: Aug. 7

On this look Around the Air Force, eight officers are selected for a three month program where they’ll learn about Air Force technologies, and Air Force moms who are nursing are authorized to wear a breastfeeding t-shirt. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Koetz.
July 23, 2018
Dress, appearance standards updated

The Air Force announced updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, July 16.
July 16, 2018
Air Force updates to AFI-36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance

The Air Force announced a series of uniform updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel, effective July 13, 2018.