Regulation 3. Standing Orders of Dress

United States Air Force

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - General Information

Section 1 - Regulation Enforcement

Section 2 - Alterations

Section 3 - Color Guide

Chapter 2 - Grooming Standards

Section 1 - Skin Tones

Section 2 - Hair Styling

Section 3 - Eyewear

Section 4 - Facial Hair

Section 5 - Face Accessories

Chapter 3 - Official Uniforms

Section 1 - Basic Combat Uniform

Subsection 1.1 - Approved Accessories

Section 2 - Service Uniform

Subsection 2.1 - Main Service Uniform

Subsection 2.1.1 - Approved Accessories

Section 3 - Command Uniform

Subsection 3.1 - Senior Leadership Command Uniforms.

Subsection 3.2 - Approved Accessories for Command Uniforms

Section 4 - Ceremonial Uniform

Subsection 4.1 - Approved Accessories for Ceremonial Uniforms

Chapter 4 - Approved Accessories

Section 1 - MOS Specific Accessories

Section 2 - Medals

Chapter 5 - Mottos

Section 1 - General Information

Section 2 - Exemptions

Section 3 - TT Stack Condenser

Section 4 - Retired Personnel

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Section 1 - Regulation Enforcement

Personnel are expected and required to follow this regulation in full when conducting official business as part of their USAF duties as well as in all official USAF rooms owned by the Dept.Defense or Dept.Builder accounts.

The only exemptions from following this policy are when alternations are authorized in accordance with Chapter 1 Section 2 of their regulation.

Section 2 - Alterations

Temporary alterations to the official uniform are able to be authorized by Officers, members of the Air Staff (AS), and Senior Leadership Command (SLC), these exemptions are known among personnel as “Crazy Hours” which are usually focused around a certain portion of the uniform.

Types of Crazy Hours by group:

Officers may only permit different facial accessories, for example, glasses or hats.
AS may permit entire category changes, for example, torso or pants.
SLC may permit multiple categories and permit Non-Uniform hours.

The Director of Public Affairs (DPA) is authorized to approve the use of ceremonial uniforms on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) for times when ongoing events require them.

Section 3 - Color Guide

The color guide will help personnel identify the various colors utilized by the United States Air Force's uniform regulations.

CHAPTER 2 - GROOMING STANDARDS

Section 1 - Skin Tones

All skin tones that are accompanied by a red “X” over them are not authorized for use by any person in the United States Air Force.

Section 2 - Hair Styling

The United States Air Force does not maintain a list of approved hair styles due to Habbo's growing list of releases and the trust in the judgment of our personnel.

Hairstyles are authorized in any color and must meet the following guidelines:

Hairstyles must be neat and tidy
Eyes should be clearly visible
Hair should not be below the collar of the neck
For female presenting personnel, they may wear a hairstyle past their shoulders as long as it follows the rest of the previous guidelines.

Section 3 - Eyewear

Only the eyewear pictured below are authorized to be worn by USAF personnel as part of the uniform. Eyewear may be of any color.

*The eyepatch can only be worn by personnel with {5} as their TT stack.

Section 4 - Facial Hair

Only the facial hair pictured below are authorized to be worn by male personnel. Female personnel are not authorized to have facial hair. These styles are approved in any color as with hairstyles.

Section 5 - Face Accessories

Only the accessories pictured below are authorized to be worn by USAF personnel as part of the uniform. Accessories may be of any color.

CHAPTER 3 - OFFICIAL UNIFORMS

Section 1 - Basic Combat Uniforms

The Basic Combat Uniform (BCU) and Alternative Basic Combat Uniform (ABCU) may be worn by all personnel. The use of this uniform is mandatory for those of the ranks E1, E2, and E3 and an option for all others where it is substituted for another uniform.

Air Force Visual Representation

Uniform Makeup

Basic Combat Uniform

Undershirt - Dark Green

Jacket - Dark Green

Trousers - Dark Green

Shoes - Dark Brown*

* – May be substituted for HC variants.

Alternative Basic Combat Uniform

Undershirt - White

Trousers - Dark Green

Shoes - Black*

Belt - Black*

* – May be substituted for HC variants.

Subsection 1.1 - Approved Accessories

Visual Representation	Name	Colors	Notes
	Eightfold Cap	Match Jacket Color	Only to be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform.
	Combat Boots	Match Shoe Color	Only to be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform.
	Dog Tags	Non-HC White	Only to be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform.
	Gun Belt	Primary Match Shoe Color Secondary Non-HC White	May not be worn with the Command Uniform.
	Scarf	Match Shirt Color	Only to be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform or with a Trenchcoat with the Service Uniform.
	Kevlar Vest	Black*	* - May be substituted for HC Variants.

Section 2 - Service Uniforms

Service Uniforms are issues to personnel above the rank of E4 as an alternative to the Basic Combat Uniform. To assist with identifying those of different rank groups, each group has a different uniform.

Subsection 2.1 - Main Service Uniform

Air Force Visual Representation	Uniform Makeup
	Junior Non-Commissioned Officer (E4-E6) Shirt - Dark Blue Belt - Dark Blue Trousers -Dark Blue Shoes - Black * * - May be substituted for HC Variants.
	Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E7-W5) Shirt - Dark Blue Belt - Dark Blue Trousers - Light Blue Shoes - Black * * - May be substituted for HC Variants.
	Officer Candidate (O0) Shirt - White Belt - Dark Blue Trousers - Dark Blue Shoes - Black* * - May be substituted for HC Variants.
	Commissioned Officer (O1-O10) Shirt - HC Light Blue Belt - HC Dark Blue Trousers - HC Dark Blue Shoes - HC Black * - Uniform must be worn in HC.

Subsection 2.1.1 – Approved Accessories

Visual Representation	Name	Colors	Notes
	Combination Cover	Primary Blue Secondary NCO - Black CWO - Dark Blue Officer - Gold	May not be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform. Secondary colors must be Non-HC.
	Garrison Cap	Primary Blue Secondary NCO - Black CWO - Dark Blue Officer - Gold	May not be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform. Secondary colors must be Non-HC.
	Ball Cap	Dark Blue	May not be worn with the Command Uniform.
	Scarf	Match Shirt Color	May only be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform or with a Trenchcoat with the Service Uniform.
	Gun Belt	Primary Match Shoe Color Secondary Non-HC White	May not be worn with the Command Uniform.
	Trench Coat	Primary Non-HC Black Secondary CWO - White Officer - Gold	May only be worn with the Service Uniform by W2+. Secondary colors must be Non-HC.
	Long Sleeve Shirt	Match Shirt Color	May only be substituted on the Service Uniform. Personnel must wear a tie when wearing this shirt.
	Tie	Match Shirt Color	May only be worn with the Long Sleeve Shirt (both Male & Female).
	Male Jumper	Primary Match Shirt Color Secondary HC Black	May only be worn with Service Uniform.
	Female Jacket	Primary Match Shirt Color Secondary HC Black	May only be worn with Service Uniform.
	Female Jumper	Primary HC Black Secondary HC White	May only be worn with Service Uniform.
	Sash Belt	Match Belt Color	May only be worn with Service Uniform.
	Striped Skirt	Primary Match Trouser Color Secondary Officer - Gold NCO/CWO - Match Primary	May only be worn with the Service and Command Uniforms.
	Box Skirt	Primary Match Trouser Color	May only be worn with the Service and Command Uniforms.
	Female Shoes A	Primary Match Shoes Color	May only be worn by Female Personnel with Skirt.
	Female Shoes B	Primary HC Black Secondary HC White	May only be worn by Female Personnel with Skirt.
	Headband	Any Color	May not be worn with Command Uniforms. May only be worn by female personnel
	Bratz Headband	Any Colour	May be worn with Command Uniforms. May only be worn by female personnel
	Hair Bow Clip	Any Color	May not be worn with Command Uniforms. May only be worn by female personnel
	Kevlar Vest	Black*	* - May be substituted for HC Variants.
	Command Badge	AS-4+ - Gold AS-5 - Silver AS-6 - Bronze AS-7 - Pale Yellow	May only be worn with the Service and Command Uniforms.

Section 3 - Command Uniforms

Command Uniforms are issued to personnel serving in a AS-5 (Deputy Director/Deputy Chief of Staff) position or above as well as the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF). All command uniforms must be worn using HC colors unless identified as Non-HC.

Air Force Visual Representation	Uniform Makeup
	CMSAF Undershirt - Dark Blue Jacket - Dark Blue Belt - Dark Blue Trousers - Dark Blue Shoes - Black Shoulder Bars - Dark Blue * - Must be Non HC Variants
	AS-5 Undershirt - Dark Blue Jacket - Dark Blue Belt - Dark Blue Trousers - Dark Blue Shoes - Black Shoulder Bars - White* * - Must be Non HC Variants
	AS-4 Undershirt - Dark Blue Jacket - Dark Blue Belt - Dark Blue Trousers - Dark Blue Shoes - Black Shoulder Bars - Gold* * - Must be Non HC Variants

Subsection 3.1 - Senior Leadership Command Uniforms.

Air Force Visual Representation

Uniform Makeup

My Habbo

SLC EA

Undershirt - Black

Jacket - Black

Belt - Black

Trousers - Black

Shoes - Black

Shoulder Bars - White*

* - Must be Non HC Variants

My Habbo

SLC

Undershirt - Red

Jacket - Black

Belt - Black

Trousers - Black

Shoes - Black

Shoulder Bars - Gold*

* - Must be Non HC Variants

Subsection 3.2 - Approved Accessories for Command Uniforms

Visual Representation	Name	Colors	Notes
	Combination Cover	Primary Match Jacket Color Secondary NCO - Black CWO - Dark Blue Officer - Gold	May not be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform. Secondary colors must be Non-HC.
	Garrison Cap	Primary Match Jacket Color Secondary NCO - Black CWO - Dark Blue Officer - Gold	May not be worn with the Basic Combat Uniform. Secondary colors must be Non-HC.
	Striped Skirt	Primary Match Trouser Color Secondary Match Shoulder Bars Colour	May only be worn with the Service and Command Uniforms.
	Command Badge	AS-4+ - Gold AS-5 - Silver AS-6 - Bronze AS-7 - Pale Yellow	May only be worn with the Service and Command Uniforms.

Section 4 - Ceremonial Uniforms

Ceremony Uniforms are utilized for sanctioned special events hosted by and for the United States Air Force, which include but are not limited to: AFA Graduating Ceremonies, Parades, Townhalls, etc.

These uniforms have a strict adherence policy, with no special exceptions to any rank or person.

The Ceremonial Uniforms have strict uniform and regulation requirements.

Garrison Caps or Combination Covers are required on all uniforms unless the personnel does not own either cover.
Officer Candidates must wear the Combination Cover.
Medals are allowed with Ceremony Uniforms.
Officer Candidates may not wear Medals with their AFA Ceremony Uniforms.
No facial hair or facial accessories are allowed with the Ceremony Uniforms.

Air Force Visual Representation	Uniform Makeup
HC Uniform: Non- HC Uniform:	Non-Commissioned Officers (E4-W5) Air Force HC Makeup Combination Cover - White / Match Rating Colour Shirt - Dark Blue Shirt Secondary - White Belt - Light Blue ⛤ Trousers - White Shoes - Black Air Force Non-HC Makeup Shirt - Dark Blue * Belt - Dark Blue * Trousers - White * Shoes - Black * * - Must use the Non-HC Variants. ⛤ - Must use HC Variant
	Officer Candidate (O0) Air Force Makeup Combination Cover - White / Dark Blue Shirt - Dark Blue Shirt Secondary - White Belt - Light Grey* Trousers - White Shoes - Black * - Must use the HC Variants. Must only be worn during AFA Commissioning Ceremonies, otherwise refer to Non-Commissioned Officers (E4 - W5) for other ceremonial events.
	Commissioned Officer (O1-O10) Combination Cover - White / Match Rating Colour Shirt - Dark Blue Shirt Secondary - White Belt - Yellow * Trousers - White Shoes - Black * Must use non HC Variants

Subsection 4.1 - Approved Accessories for Ceremonial Uniforms

Visual Representation	Name	Colors	Notes
	Combination Cover	Primary White Secondary Match rating colour	Secondary colors must be Non-HC. Note the Secondary Color Change for Ceremonial Uniforms Only.
	Garrison Cap	Primary Match Jacket or Shirt Color Secondary Match rating colour	Secondary colors must be Non-HC. Note the Secondary Color Change for Ceremonial Uniforms Only.
	Striped Skirt	Primary Match Trouser Color Secondary NCO/CWO - Match Primary Officer - White	Secondary colors must be Non-HC. Note the Secondary Color Change for Ceremonial Uniforms Only.

Chapter 4 - Approved Accessories

Section 1 - MOS Specific Accessories

Visual Representation	Name	Colors	MOS	REMARKS
	Beret	HC Black	SF	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Badge	Non-HC Gold	SF	N/A
	Beret	Non-HC Purple	AFIA	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Badge	Non-HC White	AFIA	N/A
	Beret	Non-HC Light Blue	AFPC	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Wireless Earphones	N/A	AFPC	N/A
	Ball Cap	Non-HC Gold	AFPA	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Sunny Day Satchel	Primary - Non-HC Light Brown Secondary - Non-HC Light Brown	AFPA	N/A
	Ball Cap	Non-HC Dark Red	AETC	N/A
	Drill Hat	Primary - Non-HC Dark Red Secondary - Non-HC Black	AETC	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Micro Bag	Primary - Non-HC Dark Brown Secondary - Non-HC Dark Brown	AETC	N/A
	Beret	Non-HC Green	SP&R	Can be worn with Command Uniform
	Gun Belt	Primary - White Secondary - Non-HC Gold	Falcon Drill Team	Can only be worn by FDT Command and personnel that has taken part in a performance.

Section 2 - Medals

Personnel are authorised to wear their highest combat or non-combat medal on their uniforms, baring any restrictions stated by the specific uniform. The correct medal design and colors for Habbo can be found in Regulation 5. Medals and Decorations of the US Air Force.

Chapter 5 - Mottos

Section 1 - General Information

Personnel must wear their motto as displayed on the Personnel Tracking System (PTS) unless they hold an exemption as outlined below. All USAF mottos will start with a “USAF -” followed by the person's rank, position, and TT Stack. Examples are provided below.

Air Force Senior Airman in no rating: USAF - SrA {ASD}

Air Force Technical Sergeant in AETC: USAF - TSgt/MTI {ADS}

Air Force Chief Warrant Officer 2 in AFPC Command: USAF - CWO2, XO MP&S {2DS}

Section 2 - Exemptions

The following exemptions are in place, allowing for a deviation in a motto:

Commissioned Officers are authorized to display their rank in full.
Personnel with {5} as TT stack are not required to display it.
Enlisted (E1-E3) are authorized to display their rank in full.
Personnel on leave are authorized to put *OL* at the start of their motto.

Section 3 - TT Stack Condenser

The following TT stack has its equivalent condenser once obtained:

R + E + T + M + Z = {1}
{1} + B + I + J + N + U = {2}
{2} + A + F + V + P + X + L + H + S = {3}
{3} + W + D = {4}
{4} + 0 = {5}

Section 4 - Retired Personnel

Commissioned Officers who retire from USAF are authorized to display their old motto with the rank prefixed with “Ret.” or “Retired.”. If this is not displayed, they cannot access the USAF headquarters.