Guide to Proper U.S. Air Force Uniforms

There are specifications for every uniform known to man. The military has a special set of rules and regulations as to how the uniform should be worn and how it should look once it is finished. The US Air Force uniforms have specific regulations that can be found in every soldier's handbook.

Every US Air Force uniform has a name tag denoting the wearer of that uniform. This is to be worn on the right, centered between the lapel and the seam of the sleeve. This is specific to the service uniform. Any ribbons achieved or worn by the soldier should be worn centered at the edge of the breast pocket, but not to overlap the pocket. Any insignias for command should be on the uniform above the name tag. These command insignias will be above the name tag for current commands and under the name tag for all commands graduated.  All service uniforms must be worn with a necktie.

There are regulations as to the decorations, ribbons and achievement awards a soldier can display on the uniform at a given time. This depends on the rank of the soldier. The only award or medal worn not on the uniform would be the Medal of Honor. This is to be worn around the neck. Medal and decorations should be worn in accordance with precedence. The highest ribbon, award, or medal should be worn nearest the lapel.

Soldiers do have a dress uniform to wear on certain occasions. A tie, cuff links and studs are worn with the dress uniform. This uniform also includes a white, long-sleeved shirt. MOS or occupational badges do not have to be worn, but the Air Force encourages all soldiers to wear these proudly. All uniforms of the United States military should be worn proudly and without malice. These uniforms need to be pressed and ready for events and functions at all times, with the exception of putting on the decorations. The decorations should be put on the uniform while dressing.