How to Properly Wear the Navy Service Uniform
Navy uniforms must be properly cleaned and worn when in the presence of commanding officers. People expect you to wear this uniform correctly because you're representing your country and the Navy. Learning how to properly wear this uniform isn't that difficult.
- Lay all the parts of the uniform on a bed or another clean and flat surface. This will help you make sure you have all the proper parts of the uniform.
- Put on the blouse if you’re female and the shirt if you're male. You should be able to extend your arms without the center of the blouse being pulled out. The back of the shirt for males is supposed to stay flat from each shoulder.
- Put on the skirt if you're female and pants if you're male. The skirt shouldn't be any more the one and a half inches above or below the kneecap. The zipper of the skirt is supposed to be centered in the back. The pants must have enough room to put two fingers inside the waistline for comfort reasons. Women are also allowed to wear pants and the same rules apply for comfort reasons. The thigh areas for each type of pants are supposed to hang straight down.
- Wear the jacket and make sure it covers the chest and shoulders correctly. Make sure the jacket hangs a couple inches below the waistline.
- Finish the uniform by attaching all insignias and badges and attaching your belt if you're wearing pants.