The ABU Uniform

ABU Goretex Parka; much cheaper options are available on ebay.

• Grade insignia

Fleece Watch Cap (beanie, select foliage or black)

Sleep Shirt, Desert Tan

• Worn over t-shirt, but under ABU Coat. Worn untucked, with collar folded under coat or zipped all the way up.

Gloves

• Any commercial black or sage green conservative gloves may be worn.

Accessories:

• • Watches. Must be conservative and only one can be worn around the wrist while in uniform. Conservative examples (not all-inclusive) are solid color black, brown, silver or gold. Prohibited examples are diamond covered, neon, bright colors, and bands that exceed 1-inch width.

  • Sunglasses: Eyeglasses and sunglasses may have conservative ornamentation on nonprescription sunglasses or eyeglasses, frames may be black or brown material or gold or silver wire. Brand name glasses may be worn with small logo on frames or lenses. Conservative wrap- around sunglasses may be worn. Conservative, clear, slightly tinted,  or photosensitive lenses are authorized. Faddish styles are prohibited. Sunglasses (to include darkened photosensitive lenses) are not authorized in formation. Exception: Sunglasses are not authorized in formation, unless for medical reasons, e.g., PRK/Lasik surgery. Sunglasses will not be worn on top of the head or looped through the collar.

  • Back Pack: Only black, olive drab and Air Force sage green back packs may be worn with the ABU. Small logos are authorized. Members may wear a backpack on the left shoulder or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering the proper salute). Backpacks will not have ornamentation, a high-gloss, designs, or hanging/dangling objects. Small gold or silver clasp authorized, but chains are not authorized.

  • Purse: Handbags for all uniform combinations will be solid black leather or vinyl without ornamentation, with or without plain fold-over flap, with or without single- placed silver or gold-colored clasp, with black or white stitching. Handbags may have up to two adjustable shoulder straps with or without buckles on the straps. Clutch-style purses for all uniform combinations will be plain black smooth or scotch-grain leather, patent leather, high-gloss or manmade material without ornamentation, with black stitching only. Fabric, suede, and patent leather may be carried with the mess dress. Clutch-style purses will be no larger than 6 1⁄2(H) x 11(W) inches or no smaller than 5(H) x 9(W) inches. Clutch-style purses will have a concealed closure and may have a wrist strap.