Army Uniforms: Women's Jar. Enlisted Service Dress Blue Uniform Center (by Marlow White), new-style Class A

Female Jr. Enlisted Army Service Uniform (ASU)
& Dress Blue Center

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Marlow White has set up this page as a resource for Jar. Enlisted Soldiers of the U.S. Army who are looking for information pertaining to the Army Service (Class A) & Dress Blue Uniform. It is meant to summarize applicable Army Uniform Regulations. We will show any interim-change items in red.

20 Aug 08: The Army has announced the new ASU Wear Policy. To read the policy, visit our ASU Transition Information Center. And if you are not subscribed to our newsletter: do it! Our newsletter is easy to subscribe to (and unsubscribe from) and will be our primary tool for sharing timely information with our Soldier customers through this transition.

ADDITIONALLY: The new Army Service Uniform has an unbraided slack and a beret for the ranks PV1 through SPC. We have the unbraided slack in stock.

Why do some female uniform items cost more than the male uniform items?

This page is divided into the following sections:

Occasion for Wear (describes when to wear the Army Service Uniform)
ASU (Class A & B) Required Components (items which comprise the Army Service Uniform)
ASU (Dress) Uniform
Prescribable Uniform Components (items which might be required by the Local Uniform Authority)
Optional Uniform Components (items which are optional and may be worn with the Army Service Uniform)

The Service Dress Blue Uniform is worn (note that this entire paragraph is based on the ALARACT Message and that the Army is still rewriting AR 670-1):

Year-round
As an optional dress uniform (currently) when worn with the white shirt and black bow tie
As a replacement for the Army Green Service Uniform in its Class A and B forms

The Dress Blue Uniform is worn (currently detailed by AR 670-1):

As an optional uniform (it is mandatory for active-duty officers)
Year-round
As the equivalent of a civilian tuxedo when worn with black bow tie
On duty as prescribed by the local commander
For social functions of a general or official nature, before or after retreat
On other appropriate occasions. Examples include:

Funerals
Memorial services
Weddings
Inaugurals
Parades on national or state holidays
Parades or ceremonies in which a United States military unit of any component is taking part
Other occasions of ceremony

Coat (with epaulettes)
Soutache Braid (not attached)
Chevrons
Marlow-Brite buttons
Slacks with belt loops (without braid)
Short Skirt
Long Sleeve White ASU Shirt

Black Neck Tab
Branch/U.S. insignia
Belt/buckle/tip
Overseas Bars
Hash Marks
Complimentary garment bag
PV1-SPC,
Price: $409.00

Slacks
Long Sleeve ASU Shirt
Short Sleeve ASU Shirt
OSB's & Hash Marks
Tropical Wool,
Price: $129.00

Service & Dress Blue Coat
	55/45 wool blend Factory-installed epaulettes Includes soutache braid (unattached) Price: $209.00

Army Dress Blue Short Skirt
	55/45 wool blend Price: $75.00

Slacks with Belt Loops
	55/45 wool blend These slacks are now authorized for wear by PVT through SPC. Price: $75.00

Belt, Buckle, and Tip
	Non-tarnish finish Price: $11.50

Black Beret
	The beret is now authorized for wear with the ASU. More information in our ASU Transition Center. Price: $19.50

Long Sleeve ASU Shirt (untucked)
	Now available Athletic tapered fit Natick-certified cloth and pattern Price: $27.50

Neck Tab
	Worn with the White Dress Blouse Price: $6.00

Short Sleeve ASU Shirt (untucked)
	Now available Athletic tapered fit Natick-certified cloth and pattern Price: $24.50

ASU Nameplates
	Black textured nameplates 1" x 3" Two-Pack $8.00 Three-Pack $10.00

Enlisted Shoulder Marks
	Shoulder marks with rank Nylon: $6.95 Bullion: $24.50

Commercial Plain White Dress Blouse
	Plain dress blouse (no epaulettes, collar buttons, or creases) DO NOT TAKE YOUR COAT OFF WHEN WEARING THIS INTERIM BLOUSE because it does not have the required epaulettes Neck tab sold separately Price: $13.00

Ribbons
	Custom ribbon and medal services available Price: varies

Enlisted Branch Insignia
	Marlow-Brite non-tarnish finish Set includes U.S. and branch insignia Price: $8.00 (per set)

Full Size Badges
	Price varies based upon badge Most badges: $4.75

Blue Chevrons
	Correct color embroidery on the same color cloth as the coat PV2 - SPC : $4.50 (pair)

Female Overseas Bars
	1 per 6-months in authorized combat zones Minimum order of 4 (can be cut apart without fraying) Price: $.80 each

Female Blue Hash Marks
	1 per every 3 years of completed service Minimum order of 4 (can be cut apart without fraying) Price: $.80 each

Combat Service Identification Badges
	Some CSIB's in stock Remainder of CSIB's still under development View development status on our CSIB page Females: worn on the right side parallel to the waistline on the ASU coat Price: $12.50

Female Army Buttons
	All Marlow White Uniforms include the proper buttons Extra buttons or spares can be ordered separately Price: varies

Low Quarter Dress Shoes
	Bates® leather: $92.00 Bates® high gloss: $82.00 Worn with the slacks only.

Black Pumps
	Hush Puppies® leatherette: $45.00 Hush Puppies® high gloss: $49.00 Worn with the skirt only.

Black Dress Socks
	Crew length Reinforced heel/toe Worn when wearing slacks Package of 3 pair Price: $8.95

Replacement Soutache Braid
	Replacement soutache Included with the coat Price: $2.00

Marlow White does not carry
these required items:

Regimental Insignia
Foreign Badges

Uniform Care:

Worn for official formal evening functions when civilians normally wear evening clothes (black tie or tuxedo). Note that the service hat is optional wear after retreat.

Full Size or Miniature Medals
	Optionally worn after retreat (in lieu of ribbons) Most formal wear of awards. Very appropriate for honoring the deceased at a funeral. Custom medal services available

Items which can be required by the Local Commander. Unless required or prohibited by the Local Commander, the items are considered optional and can be worn at the discretion of the individual.

White Gloves
	Regular length or gauntlet length Standard or "grip" style Unlined or lined Price: $4.95~$8.00

Fourrageres
	Who wears Fourrageres? Several styles in stock. Click to view/order. Price: $14.00-17.00 (varies)

Marlow White does not carry
these prescribable items:

Black Coat
Black Scarf
Black Leather Gloves

Items which are worn at the discretion of the individual unless prohibited by the Local Commander.

Ceremonial Belt
	Leatherette backing resists shrinking Correct color braid Finished braided-cloth belt keepers Price: $55.00

"Hidden Tailor" Flex Belt
	Flexible belt worn over the shirttail but under the slacks, just below the waistband. Keeps shirt tucked in and slacks in place. Price: $15.00

Optional: Intercept-Lined Garment Bag
	Patented Intercept® lining protects uniform metal and fabric Holds 2 or 3 uniforms Price: $39.00

Marlow White does not carry
these optional items:

Black Umbrella
Black Scarf
Overshoes
Cold Weather Cap
Black Handbag