SERVICE DRESS BLUE

Auxiliarists who wish to dress appropriately for more formal occasions add the Service Dress Blue uniform to their kit. The uniform consists of a tailored, four-button, single-breasted jacket with silver lace on the sleeves, flap pockets with silver buttons, matching trousers, a pale blue dress shirt with navy blue four-in-hand necktie (or tab tie for women), and the white and blue combination cover (hat). Although the uniform is considered appropriate for meetings, classrooms, etc., it is rarely seen in such uses, which favor the "trops", and when authorized, the ODU. It is seen, however, at public ceremonies and in honor guards. Nametag and ribbons are worn identically to the tropical blue uniform. The jacket can be hard to fit properly, but it can be tailored. It is recommended that members try on the jacket at the Uniform Distribution Center if possible. Larger members should avoid the athletic cut as it provides a smaller waist.

Generally, this type of uniform is worn in formal situations equivalent to those that indicate a civilian coat and tie, or suit.

Service Dress Blue Uniform Components