Marlow White has set up this page as a resource for Public Health Service Officers who are looking for information pertaining to the Service Dress Blue Uniform. It is meant to augment the Public Health Service Uniform Regulations .
This page is divided into the following sections:
The Service Dress Blue Uniform is a year-round uniform worn for official functions and for functions where the civilian equivalent is a coat and tie.
Coat and Trousers 100% tropical-weight worsted wool Includes USPHS buttons
Price: $329.00
Not attached; see alterations Price varies by rank and number of sleeve insignia (lace) Starts at $3.50
Hand-embroidered Price: $12.50 per pair
Tie-Yourself: $9.95 Pre-tied Velcro wraparound: $9.95
Long sleeves are worn for ceremonies and inspections
Long-sleeve shirts may have epaulettes Price - long-sleeve, with epaulettes: $29.50.
Black worn with SDB
Buckle may be plain gold Navy buckle or USPHS buckle
Plain belt with tip: $7.00
USPHS buckle with belt: $20.50
USPHS buckle only: $13.50
Crew length
Reinforced heel/toe
Package of 3 pair
Price: $8.95
Custom ribbon services available
Items which can be required by the Local Uniform Authority (or LUA; e.g., agency, command, etc.). Unless required or prohibited by the LUA, 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 any of these prescribable items:
Blue Overcoat Blue Raincoat Gloves, Black (outerwear) Ear Flaps
Items which are worn at the discretion of the individual unless prohibited by the LUA.
Can be gold, mother-of-pearl, or platinum Only gold and mother-of-pearl available and sold as shirt stud and links sets.
Price for set: $39.00
Worn with shirt with epaulettes. Price varies by rank
Starts at $14.00 per pair
Worn on Blue Garrison Cap
Price: $6.95
Price varies per rank
One rank insignia is worn on Garrison Cap
Jr. Asst. thru Director, $6.95 per pair
Flag-grade rank insignia also available.
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
Marlow White does not carry any of these optional items:
Reefer
Half-Wellington boots
Overshoes
Service Dress Blue Vest
Tie Clasp/Tack
Blue Cardigan Sweater
Army Black Pullover Sweater
Blue Windbreaker Jacket
Umbrella
Scarf
The Service Dress Blue Uniform can be worn on more formal occasions with different accessories.
Worn for change of command ceremonies, occasions of state, other ceremonies, and solemnities.
The name tag is removed from the uniform for this variation. The Service Dress Blue is modified to add the following items:
Regular length or gauntlet length
Standard or "grip" style
Unlined or lined
Price: $4.95~$8.00
Required (in lieu of ribbons) Custom medal services available
Worn for official functions when civilians wear black tie (Dinner Dress Blue or White Jacket Uniforms may also be worn on these occasions).
The name tag is removed from the uniform for this variation. The Service Dress Blue is modified to add the following items:
Required (in lieu of ribbons) Custom medal services available
