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

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

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, 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.

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 [pending] & Dress Blue Uniforms)
Required Uniform Components (items which comprise the Army Service [pending] & Dress Blue Uniforms)
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 [pending] & Dress Blue Uniforms)
Uniform Variations (when they are worn and items which are included):
- Formal Dress Uniform

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
Chevrons
Service Stripes
Marlow-Brite buttons
Slacks with belt loops
Short Skirt
Belt/buckle/tip
Branch/U.S. insignia

White dress blouse
Black tab
Complimentary garment bag
Uniform Guide
Transparent Ruler
CPL-SSG: $400
SFC-CSM: $420

Service & Dress Blue Coat
	55/45 wool blend Factory-installed epaulettes Includes soutache braid (unattached) Price: $196.00

Blue Service Hat
	Includes: Hat Hat Band Insignia Optionally worn after retreat Required for wear under arms Price: $80.00

Army Dress Blue Short Skirt
	55/45 wool blend Price: $69.00

Slacks with Belt Loops
	55/45 wool blend Slacks with belt loops are only for Army Service & Dress Blue uniforms - not for Mess Currently not authorized for wear except for bands, honor guards, etc. Price: $89.00

Optional: Intercept -lined Cap Box
	Intercept® lining protects against mold, mildew, and tarnish. Price: $35.00

White Dress Blouse
	Plain dress shirt (no epaulettes, collar buttons, or pleats) Short sleeve Neck tab sold separately Price: $29.00

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

Belt, Buckle, and Tip
	Non-tarnish finish Price: $10.95

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

Blue Chevrons
	Correct color embroidery on the same color cloth as the coat CPL - SGT: $4.50 (pair) SSG - CSM: $5.50 (pair)

Female Blue Service Stripes
	Price varies per years of service Correct color braid Starts at $5.00 per pair

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: $7.50 (per set)

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

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

Black shoes, leather or high gloss
	Bates(TM) high gloss: $79.00 per pair Bates(TM) leather: $89.00 per pair Worn with the slacks only.

Marlow White does not carry
these required items:

Regimental Insignia
Nameplate
Foreign Badges
Black Pumps (worn with skirt)

Uniform Care:

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.

Army NCO Sword
	Hand-crafted in Germany by WKC Gold-plated Stainless steel blade Leather scabbard Sword Guard: $17.50 Sword Price: $370.00

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

Army Dress Blue Hat Parts
	Extra or spare: Cap insignia Cap bands Price: varies

Replacement Soutache Braid
	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

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

When worn with a white blouse 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).

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