NAVPERS 15665I, Ch. 1&2, US NAV UNIFORM REGS Flashcards

1
Q

Who issues the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations?

A

CNO

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2
Q

Historically, uniforms have been the product of a sailor’s environment: Which included what three
factors?

A

Physical, geographical, and technical

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3
Q

Historically, what were women’s uniforms designed to duplicate?

A

Civilian fashion trends

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4
Q

Which type of headgear may be left on indoors?

A

Tiaras

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5
Q

What type of uniforms must not be worn when operating in any operating fire room?

A

100% Polyester

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6
Q

Which executive order delegated the authority to prescribe the quantity and kind of clothing or cash
allowances in lieu of clothing, for enlisted personnel, to the Secretary of Defense?

A

10113

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7
Q

Which directive outlines uniform allowances policies and regulations?

A

DOD Directive 1338.5

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8
Q

Which manual is the authority for clothing allowance payments?

A

Department of Defense Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual

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9
Q

What type of cash allowance is provided for replacing a minimum quantity of each required uniform that is paid over the estimated useful life of the articles?

A

CRA

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10
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring uniform policy compliance as issued by the prescribing authority
regarding liberty parties and members of the command operating ashore?

A

SOPA

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11
Q

Which uniform may be worn during any season when traveling on leave, TAD or transfer?

A

Service Dress Blues

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12
Q

Who may authorize working uniforms in specific geographic regions or situations when warranted by local conditions?

A

Area coordinators

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13
Q

What should personnel traveling overseas consult for any particular uniform or civilian clothing requirements for their destination?

A

DoD Foreign Clearance Guide

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14
Q

Which publication should Navy personnel in a duty, leave, or liberty status consult when traveling on
commercial international flights to determine what appropriate uniform or civilian clothing is required?

A

USAF Foreign Clearance Guide

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15
Q

Which uniform may not be worn when commuting to and from work?

A

Navy Blue Coveralls

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16
Q

What is the direct route from a place of residence to place of work by the means of a private vehicle
including all travel aboard DOD-owned/controlled aircraft referred to as?

A

Commuting

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17
Q

What are personnel not allowed to consume while wearing NWUs off base?

A

Alcohol

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18
Q

Within the National Capital Region (NCR) the NWU is authorized for wear at all locations with the
exception of inside the pentagon building, national mall area bounded by capitol hill and surrounding
senate and house offices, the white house and executive office building, state department and all what?

A

Monuments and memorials

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19
Q

Which uniform is not authorized for wear during commercial travel (e.g. airlines, railways, or bus, etc.) but is authorized on commuter transportation (e.g. Metrorail, metro bus, commuter bus, VRE, ferries)?

A

NWU

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20
Q

Who must authorize tan flight suits to be worn in CONUS in hot weather environments?

A

TYCOM

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21
Q

Which U.S. Navy Regulations article states that no person in the Naval service shall have any article of wearing apparel belonging to any other person in the naval service without permission from proper authority?

A

Article 1161

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22
Q

Which section of Title 10, U.S. Code stipulates that no one person except members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, may wear uniform which has components similar to distinctive parts of Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps uniforms?

A

771

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23
Q

Which medal, if awarded, allows personnel to wear their uniform at any time except under specific
circumstances?

A

Medal of Honor

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24
Q

The Secretary of the Navy prescribed the following distinctive mark for members of military societies which are composed entirely of honorably discharged officers and enlisted personnel and the instructors and members of duly organized cadet corps. This distinctive mark is a diamond, how many inches long in the vertical axis, made of any fabric, white on blue, forestry green, or khaki clothing and blue on white
clothing?

A

3.5”

25
Q

What should the U.S. Flag never be used for?

A

Advertising

26
Q

What are the minimum items which must be worn on uniforms unless the prescribing authority directs
otherwise?

A

Basic uniform components

27
Q

Which type of uniform items may be directed or authorized for wear with the basic uniform?

A

Prescribable

28
Q

Which type of uniform items are purchased at the wearer’s expense which may be worn with the basic
uniform but are not prescribable?

A

Optional

29
Q

What is a style called that is followed for a short period of time with exaggerated zeal?

A

Faddish

30
Q

Who must authorize the fabrics to be used for manufacturing Naval uniforms?

A

Chief of Naval Operations

31
Q

Who ensures that specifications for all articles of uniform and insignia prescribed for naval personnel are
prepared and maintained for approval of the Chief of Naval Operations?

A

Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command

32
Q

What is charged by the CNO to continually review all Navy uniform matters?

A

Navy Uniform Board

33
Q

How many communication devices may be worn at the same time on uniforms which can only be worn
on the belt of the working and service uniforms aft of the elbow?

A

One

34
Q

Which type of uniform does not permit the wear of communication devices?

A

Service dress

35
Q

Black, matching NWU Type I pattern, along with what else are the authorized backpack colors that may be worn with uniforms?

A

Navy blue

36
Q

What situation prohibits personnel from wearing conservative sunglasses?

A

Military formations

37
Q

What type of solution may be used to brighten embroidered insignia?

A

Diluted ammonia

38
Q

Hair above the ears and around the neck shall be tapered from the lower natural hairline upwards at least 3/4 inch and outward not greater than what length to blend with hair-style for men?

A

3/4 inch

39
Q

How many inches is the maximum length for Men’s hair?

A

Four

40
Q

Approximately how many inches will the bulk of mens hair not exceed?

A

Two

41
Q

What is defined as the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp?

A

Bulk

42
Q

What part of the ear will sideburns not extend past?

A

Middle

43
Q

When a womans hairstyle of multiple braids is worn, the braids shall be of uniform dimension, small in
diameter (approx. what size), and tightly interwoven to present a neat, professional, well groomed appearance?

A

1/4 inch

44
Q

What is the maximum length that womens hair may extend past the top of the jumper collar?

A

1.5”

45
Q

What is the maximum length that the bulk of womens hair as measured from the scalp can be?

A

2”

46
Q

What is the maximum number of small barrettes, combs, or clips that are similar to the members hair
color that may be used in womens hair?

A

Two

47
Q

The face shall be clean shaven unless a shaving waiver is authorized by the Commanding Officer per
what instruction?

A

BUPERSINST 1000.22

48
Q

Mustaches shall not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth and no more than what distance beyond a vertical line drawn from the corner of the mouth?

A

1/4 inch

49
Q

What is the maximum length that an individual mustache hair that is fully extended can be?

A

1⁄2 inch

50
Q

If a shaving waiver is authorized, no facial/neck hair shall be shaved, manicured, styled or outlined nor exceed what length?

A

1/4 inch

51
Q

What form shall Female Service Members submit to their Commanding Officer to express their desire to obtain permanent makeup?

A

NAVPERS 1336/3

52
Q

Fingernails shall not extend past what distance for males?

A

Fingertips

53
Q

What is the maximum fingernail length measured from the fingertip that females can have?

A

1/4 inch

54
Q

While in uniform, only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set. Rings are not authorized to be worn on what fingers?

A

Thumbs

55
Q

For women, one earring per ear (centered on earlobe) may be worn while in uniform. Earrings shall be what size ball, plain with shiny or brushed matte finish, screw on or with posts?

A

4mm - 6mm

56
Q

Content, location, size, along with what else are the four criterias that will be used to determine whether tattoos/body art/brands are permitted for Navy personnel?

A

Cosmetic

57
Q

What is defined as the intentional radical alteration of the body, head, face, or skin for the purpose of and or resulting in an abnormal appearance?

A

Mutilation

58
Q

Tattoos/body art/brands/mutilation/dental ornamentation may be waived if they existed prior to what date and are not prejudicial to good order, discipline, and morale or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the naval service?

A

January 24th, 2003

59
Q

For men, no individual hair will measure more than how many inches in length?

A

4