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

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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.

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
Chevrons
Marlow-Brite buttons
Trousers with belt loops
Long Sleeve White Shirt
Black bow tie
4-in-hand tie
Belt/buckle/tip

Branch/U.S. insignia
Overseas Bars
Hash Marks
Complimentary garment bag included
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NCO "Tropical"
Wool: $410
NCO "Premier" Elastique: $499

Trousers w/belt loops
Long Sleeve ASU Shirt
Short Sleeve ASU Shirt
OSB's & Hash Marks
Tropical Wool: $159

Army Service & Dress Blue Coat
	55/45 wool blend Factory-installed epaulettes Price: $225.00

Tropical Blue Trousers with Belt Loops
	55/45 wool blend Trousers with belt loops (low-waisted) Price: $109.00

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

Premier Army Service Uniform
	55/45 Elastique wool blend Premier Elastique fabric Includes sleeve braid (unattached) Trousers with belt loops (low-waisted) Trousers worn only with the Dress Blue Uniform - not for the Mess Uniform Price: $415.00

Premier Cloth Shortage Notice

June 13, 2008 -- Due to a shortage of Elastique cloth we are temporarily not selling Premier coats or trousers as "separates"; Premier Coats and Trousers are only available as a Package or Uniform. We expect our shortage to continue through Winter 2009.

Tropical Blue Service Cap
	Tropical fabric Includes: Cap Insignia Chin Strap Braid Required for all officers and NCOs, except in formation Price: $69.50

Premier Blue Service Cap
	Elastique fabric Teflon®-treated to shed water Includes: Cap Insignia Chin Strap Braid Required for all officers and NCOs, except in formation Price: $99.00

Long Sleeve ASU Shirts
	Now available Shoulder epaulettes Permanent creases Natick certified cloth and pattern Athletic tapered fit Price: $29.50

Black Tie
	Worn with Class A version always, and with dress version before retreat 4-in Hand tie Pre-tied Velcro Clip-on Price: $9.95

Short Sleeve ASU Shirts
	Now available New sizes arriving weekly Shoulder epaulettes Permanent creases Natick certified cloth and pattern Athletic tapered fit Price: $26.50

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

Commercial White Shirt
	Plain dress shirt (no epaulettes, collar buttons, or creases) DO NOT TAKE YOUR COAT OFF WHEN WEARING THIS INTERIM SHIRT because it does not have the required epaulettes Limited availability Price: $25.00

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

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

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

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

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

Black shoes, leather or high gloss
	Bates® high gloss: $79.00 per pair Bates® leather: $89.00 per pair

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

Combat Service Identification Badges
	Some CSIB's in stock Remainder of CSIB's still under development View development status on our CSIB page Males: worn centered on the right breast pocket of the ASU coat Price: $12.50

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 cap is optional wear after retreat.

Black Bow Tie
	Worn after retreat Pre-tied and adjustable 100% Polyester Satin finish Price: $8.95

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)

Infantry Branch Accouterments
	Who is authorized to wear distinctive items for Infantry Soldiers? Shoulder Cord Infantry Cap Disk Infantry Insignia w/disk

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.

Cuff Links / Shirt Studs
	Gold sets are worn with this uniform, if an optional French-cuff shirt is worn. Jewelry-quality set. Price for set: $39.00

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 trousers, just below the waistband. Keeps shirt tucked in and trousers in place. Price: $15.00

Clip-On Suspenders
	Worn with High-Rise Trousers Clip-on style White only Price: $10.00

Army Dress Blue Cap Parts
	Extra or spare: Cap insignia Buttons Chin straps Cap bands Price: varies

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

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

Replacement Soutache Braid
	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