Return Home to Marlow White Military Uniforms
Slogan: Choice of the Professional Soldier since 1879. Contact Information View Your Shopping Cart
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime.

Army Male Junior Enlisted Service
& Dress Blue Uniform Center

Marlow White has set up this page as a resource for Jr. Enlisted Soldiers in 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, but please note that as of DEC 2007, the Army has NOT published a change to AR 670-1. We will show any interim-change items in red. Should any of you receive notice that the change to AR 670-1 has been published, please let us know.

Dress Blue Uniform Change Update (6 Mar 08): GEN Casey has commented recently that an announcement concerning the Dress Blue Uniform Change is likely to occur early this summer. Our guess is that such an announcement would be on June 14 (Army's Birthday) as previous major uniform changes have been announced on that date. Currently, the "Class A" version of the Dress Blue is not implemented and the Class A Green Uniform is still in effect.  Marlow White is NOT a member of the Army Uniform Board; however, the industry's expectations are that the Army's Dress uniform will become a variation of the current Dress Blue Uniform.

We recognize that our Soldier-Clients will want to make wise purchasing decisions ahead of the pending uniform change. One of our roles at Marlow White is to function as an information center for our Soldier-Clients.

This page is divided into the following sections:

Occasion for Wear:

The Service Dress Blue Uniform is worn (note that this entire paragraph is based on the interim announcement, and not a published change to 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)
  • Marlow-Brite buttons
  • White dress shirt
  • Trousers with belt loops (currently braided until the reg change)
Required Components:
  • 55/45 wool blend
  • Factory-installed epaulettes
  • Price: $205.00
 
  • 55/45 wool blend
  • Braided trousers are currently required for wear with the Dress Blue for all ranks, but non-NCO Soldiers will lose the braid with the change.
  • Price: $95.00
 
  • 55/45 Elastique wool blend
  • Premier Elastique fabric
  • Braided trousers are currently required for wear with the Dress Blue for all ranks, but non-NCO Soldiers will lose the braid with the change.
  • Price: $109.00
  • Includes:
    • Cap Insignia
    • Chin Strap
    • Braid
  • Optional after retreat
  • Required for wear under arms
  • The Dress Blue Cap is the current proper headgear per AR 670-1 for all Soldiers, but non-NCO Soldiers will wear the beret with the change.
  • Price: $60.00
 
  • The beret is not currently authorized for wear with the Dress Blue, but we anticipate that the updated AR 670-1 will require it. See section at left about the Dress Blue Cap.
  • Price: $17.50
  • Plain dress shirt (no epaulettes, collar buttons, or pleats)
  • Long Sleeve
  • Price: $25.00
 
 
  • Correct color embroidery on the same color cloth as the coat
  • PV2 - SPC : $4.50 (pair)
  • Marlow-Brite non-tarnish finish
  • Set includes U.S. and branch insignia
  • Price: $7.50 (per set)
 
  • All Marlow White Uniforms include the proper buttons
  • Extra buttons or spares can be ordered separately
  • Price: varies
 
  • Price varies based upon badge
  • Most badges: $4.75
  • Non-tarnish finish
  • Price: $10.95
 
Uniform Care:
2-page PDF with information on how to care for your uniform
 
Marlow White does not carry
these required items:
  • Regimental Insignia
  • Nameplate
  • Foreign Badges
Prescribable Components:
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.
 
  • Regular length or gauntlet length
  • Standard or "grip" style
  • Unlined or lined
  • Price: $4.95~$8.00
 
 
Infantry Branch Accouterments
 
 
Marlow White does not carry
these prescribable items:
  • Black Coat
  • Black Scarf
  • Black Leather Gloves
Dress Blue (Current) Optional Components:
Items which are worn at the discretion of the individual unless prohibited by the Local Commander.
 
  • Gold sets are worn with this uniform, if an optional French-cuff shirt is worn.
  • Jewelry-quality set.
  • Price for set: $38.00
 
 
  • Leatherette backing resists shrinking
  • Correct color braid
  • Finished braided-cloth belt keepers
  • Price: $55.00
  • Extra or spare:
    • Cap insignia
    • Buttons
    • Chin straps
    • Cap bands
  • Price: varies
 
  • Flexible belt worn over the shirttail but under the trousers, just below the waistband.
  • Keeps shirt tucked in and trousers in place.
  • Price: $15.00
 
  • Worn with High-Rise Trousers
  • Clip-on style
  • White only
  • Price: $10.00
 
  • Can still be worn with the Dress Blue with suspenders
  • 55/45 wool blend tropical weave
  • Price:  $99.00
  • Replacement soutache
  • Included with the coat
  • Price: $2.00
 
Marlow White does not carry
these optional items:
  • Umbrella
  • Scarf
  • Overshoes
  • Cold Weather Cap
  • French Cuff Dress Shirt 
Service Blue Uniform Variations:

The Service Dress Blue Uniform [pending] can be worn on more formal occasions with different accessories.

When worn with a white shirt and black bow tie the Service Blue Uniform becomes the Dress Blue Uniform. When worn with the gray uniform shirt, we expect the Service Dress Blue uniform will be worn as Class B's (coat off) or Class A's (coat on).

Dress Blue Uniform

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

  • Worn after retreat
  • Pre-tied and adjustable
  • 100% Polyester Satin finish
  • Price: $8.00
 
  • 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