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Female Non-Commissioned Officer
Army Service Uniform (ASU) & Dress Blue Center

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Marlow White has set up this page as a resource for Non-Commissioned Officers 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. We also recommend you subscribe to our Army Newsletter. 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.

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

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 onĀ the ALARACT MessageĀ 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
Marlow White NCO Head-to-Toe ASU Packages
 
  • Coat (with epaulettes)
  • Soutache Braid
  • Marlow-Brite buttons
  • Slacks with belt loops
  • Short Skirt
  • Long Sleeve White ASU Shirt
  • Black Neck Tab
  • Short Sleeve White ASU Shirt
  • Soft Shoulder Marks
  • Black Beret
  • Belt/buckle/tip
  • Branch/U.S. insignia
Marlow White NCO ASU Packages
 
  • Coat (with epaulettes)
  • Soutache Braid
  • Chevrons
  • Marlow-Brite buttons
  • Slacks with belt loops
  • Short Skirt
  • Long Sleeve White ASU Shirt
  • Black Neck Tab
  • Belt/buckle/tip

  • Tropical Slacks
  • Long Sleeve ASU Shirt
  • Short Sleeve ASU Shirt
  • OSB's & Hash Marks
  • Tropical Wool,
    Price: $135
Required Components:
  • 55/45 tropical wool blend
  • Factory-installed epaulettes
  • Includes soutache braid (unattached)
  • Price: $209.00
 
  • Now in stock.
  • 55/45 premier wool blend
  • Includes soutache braid (unattached)
  • Price: $249.00
  • 55/45 tropical wool blend
  • Slacks with belt loops are only for Army Service Uniform - not for Mess
  • Now authorized for wear with the ASU
  • Price: $85.00
 
  • Now in stock.
  • 55/45 premier wool blend
  • Slacks with belt loops are only for Army Service Uniform - not for Mess
  • Now authorized for wear with the ASU
  • Price: $129.00
  • 55/45 tropical wool blend
  • Price: $75.00
 
  • Now in stock.
  • 55/45 premier wool blend
  • Price: $99.00
  • 55/45 tropical wool blend
  • Includes:
    • Hat
    • Hat Band
    • Insignia
  • Required for all officers and NCOs, except in formation
  • Price: $80.00
 
  • Now in stock.
  • 55/45 premier wool blend
  • Required for all officers and NCOs, except in formation
  • Price: $90.50
     
  • Non-tarnish finish
  • Price: $11.50
 
  • Black textured nameplates
  • 1" x 3"
  • Two-Pack $8.00
  • Three-Pack $10.00
  • Now available
  • Athletic tapered fit
  • Natick-certified cloth and pattern
  • Price: $27.50
 
  • Now available
  • Athletic tapered fit
  • Natick-certified cloth and pattern
  • Price: $24.50
  • Shoulder marks with rank
  • Nylon: $6.95
  • Bullion: $24.50
 
  • Plain dress blouse (no epaulettes, collar buttons, or creases)
  • Short sleeve
  • 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
  • Correct color embroidery on the same color cloth as the coat
  • CPL - SGT: $4.50 (pair)
  • SSG - CSM: $5.50 (pair)
 
  • 1 per 6-months in authorized combat zones
  • Minimum order of 4 (can be cut apart without fraying)
  • Price: $.80 each
  • Marlow-Brite non-tarnish finish
  • Set includes U.S. and branch insignia
  • Price: $8.00 (per set)
 
  • 1 per every 3 years of completed service
  • Minimum order of 4 (can be cut apart without fraying)
  • Price: $.80 each
 
  • Price varies based upon badge
  • Most badges: $4.75
  • 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
 
  • Non-tarnish
  • Full size and miniature sizes available for most badges
  • Price varies based upon badge and badge size
  • All Marlow White Uniforms include the proper buttons
  • Extra buttons or spares can be ordered separately
  • Price: varies
 
  • Replacement soutache
  • Included with the coat
  • Price: $2.00
 
Black Dress Socks
  • Crew length
  • Reinforced heel/toe
  • Worn when wearing slacks
  • Package of 3 pair
  • Price: $8.95
 
Marlow White does not carry
these required items:
  • Regimental Insignia
  • Foreign Badges
Uniform Care:
2-page PDF with information on how to care for your uniform
   
ASU (Dress) Uniform

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.

  • 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
   
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
 
 
Marlow White does not carry
these prescribable items:
  • Black Coat
  • Black Scarf
  • Black Leather Gloves
   
ASU Optional Components:
Items which are worn at the discretion of the individual unless prohibited by the Local Commander.
 
  • Hand-crafted in Germany by WKC
  • Gold-plated
  • Stainless steel blade
  • Leather scabbard
  • Sword Guard: $17.50
  • Sword Price: $370.00
 
 
  • Leatherette backing resists shrinking
  • Correct color braid
  • Finished braided-cloth belt keepers
  • Price: $55.00
  • 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
 
  • Replacement soutache
  • Included with the coat
  • Price: $2.00
 
Marlow White does not carry
these optional items:
  • Black Umbrella
  • Black Scarf
  • Overshoes
  • Cold Weather Cap
  • Black Handbag