Uniform Regs chapter 1

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Head gear Outdoor Wear.: Outdoors, personnel remain covered at all times unless ordered to uncover, or during religious services not associated with a military ceremony. Personnel remain covered during invocations or other religious military ceremonies such as changes of command, ships' commissionings and launchings, and military burials, etc. The chaplain conducting the religious ceremony will guide participants following the customs of his church.
Head gear Indoor Wear: Indoors, personnel shall remain uncovered at all times unless directed otherwise by higher authority for a special situation/event. Those service members in a duty status and wearing side arms or a pistol belt may only remove headgear indoors when entering dining, medical or FOD hazard areas or where religious services are being conducted. Tiaras may be left on indoors
TRAVEL UNIFORM: When traveling on leave, TAD or transfer, Service Dress Blue may be worn during any season.
TRAVEL UNIFORM COMMUTING: The prescribing authority may authorize working uniforms, except Navy Blue Coveralls, for commuting to and from work. Commuting is defined as a direct route from place of residence to place of work by means of a private vehicle, to include all travel aboard DOD-owned/controlled aircraft.
TRAVEL UNIFORM Authorized Brief Stops: Working Khakis, Utilities, Winter Working Blue, Flight Suits, and Camouflaged Utility uniform may also be worn for brief and appropriate stops off-base during duty hours, or while commuting to and from place of duty, such as: (1) when dropping off/picking up children from daycare centers or school; (2) obtaining gas or other essential driving aids (wiper blades, snow chains, fluids, lights, etc.); (3) picking up/dropping off dry-cleaning; (4) automatic teller machines; (5) picking up vehicles at repair shops or gas stations; (6) at drive-thru windows where exiting the vehicle is not required; (7) at a convenience store or drug store solely for the purchase of emergency childcare or health products (milk, diapers, medicine, etc.); and (8) business conducted in financial institutions.
U.S. Navy Regulations article 1161 applies:: a. Clothing which is sold or issued by the United States to any person in the naval service shall not be sold, bartered, exchanged, pledged, loaned or given away, except as authorized by proper authority.

b. No person in the naval service shall have any article of wearing apparel belonging to any other person in the naval service without permission from proper authority.
DISPLAY AND USE OF THE FLAG.: a. Never fasten, display, use, or store the flag where it could be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in anyway.

b. The flag should never have placed upon it, or have attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing.

c. Never use the flag for advertising. It should not be embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or reproduced on paper napkins, boxes or anything that is disposable or used as part of a costume or athletic uniform.
Basic Uniform Components: Uniform items required as part of the basic uniform. These are the minimum items which must be worn unless the prescribing authority directs otherwise
Prescribable Items: Uniform items which may be directed or authorized for wear with the basic uniform. Prescribable items may be worn with basic uniform at the individual's discretion unless otherwise directed.
Optional Items: Uniform items purchased at the wearer's expense, which may be worn with the basic uniform, but which are not prescribable. Optional items may be worn with the basic uniform at the individual's discretion unless otherwise directed.
Conspicuous: Obvious to the eye, attracting attention, striking, bright in color. Should blend with (not stand out from) a professional appearance in uniform. What is conspicuous on one person may not be noticeable on another. If attention is naturally drawn to or distracted from the professional appearance, it is conspicuous.
Conservative: Not conspicuous or detracting from the professional appearance while in uniform.
Faddish: A style followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal. Styles are enduring, fads are generally short in duration and frequently started by an individual or event in the civilian community. Fads are generally conspicuous and detract from a professional appearance.
Compliments Skin Tone: A conservative color which contributes to the wearer's natural skin tone. Conservative colors are generally inconspicuous and do not detract from a professional appearance in uniform.
UNIFORM REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT: The Chief of Naval Operations charged the Navy Uniform Board to continually review Navy uniform matters and use the following specific qualitative factors, applicable to all uniforms, to evaluate suitability of current uniforms and those proposed for replacement.
SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS Polyester Uniforms: Do not wear 100% polyester uniforms (Certified Navy Twill) in any operating fire room. Wear only flame retardant clothing when engaged in hot work such as welding or brazing, and when exposed to open flame, such as during boiler lightâ€‘off operations, or spark producing work such as grinding.
SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS Skirts/Dress Shoes: Do not wear skirts or dress shoes (pumps/heels) aboard ship. The wearing of skirts or dress shoes (pumps/heels) are not prescribable or optional aboard ship. These items may be stored aboard ship optionally at the discretion of the service member and worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship.
SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS Poromeric Shoes: Do not wear poromeric (e.g. corfam) shoes aboard ship for normal daily operations. Poromeric shoes may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.
SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS V-Neck/Sleeveless Undershirts: Do not wear V-neck/sleeveless undershirts aboard ship for normal daily operations. V-neck/sleeveless undershirts may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.
SHIPBOARD RESTRICTIONS Acrylic Cardigan and V-Neck Sweater: Do not wear acrylic cardigan or acrylic V-neck sweater aboard ship as an outergarment for normal daily operations. Acrylic cardigan may be worn under the chambray shirt in the same manner as the blue pullover jersey. Acrylic V-neck sweater may be worn when immediately departing or returning to the ship, or when specifically authorized by the commanding officer for ceremonial or other special occasions.

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