BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER MISAWA AIR BASE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903 18 JULY 2011 MISAWA AIR BASE Supplement 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 Personnel DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication OPR: 35 FSS/CEM Certified by: 35 MSG/CC (Colonel Danny P. Johnson) Pages: 5 This supplement implements and extends guidance of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. This supplement applies to all Air Force units assigned or attached to Misawa Air Base, Japan. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://afrims.amc.af.mil/rds_series.cfm. Additionally, if the publication generates a report(s), alert readers in a statement and cite all applicable Reports Control Symbol in accordance with AFI 33-324. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional s chain of command. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This supplement has been changed extensively to supplement the new AFI. 1.2.1.1.1. (Added) Unit Commanders will determine the uniform of the day. Commanders will ensure the service uniform (blues) are worn as duties and the environment allows.
2 AFI36-2903_MISAWAABSUP 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 2.8.3.1. (Added) Civilian clothing that is obscene, prejudicial to good order and discipline or may otherwise bring discredit to any branch of the US Armed Forces or the forces of a friendly nation is prohibited. 2.8.5.1. (Added). The Army Gen 3, Level 7 Parka, NSN 8415-01-545-8544 and pants, NSN 8415-01-545-9907 are authorized for wear. The parka and pants are authorized for wear as an outer garment. It is not authorized to be worn solely over a t-shirt, thermal underwear, etc. It will have a ABU print last name tape with dark blue block lettering centered between the zipper and sleeve seam on the wearer s right chest. A ABU print U.S. Air Force tape with dark blue, block lettering will be even with the last name tape and centered between the zipper and sleeve seam on the wearer s left chest. It will also have a 2 inch squared subdued cloth rank with a solid sage green background (no ABU pattern on background) flushed and centered above the last name tape on the wearer s left chest. 2.8.5.1.1. (Added) The NB2 and NB3 are authorized for wear. They will not be issued by units or purchased by members until available inventory of current gear is exhausted. 2.8.11.1. (Added) The following areas are designated no-hat areas on Misawa Air Base. While in a designated no-hat area, military members are still expected to render proper custom and courtesies during the playing of the National Anthems. 13 FS/AMU Compound (Bldg 3267, located inside fenced in flightline area) 14 FS/AMU Compound (Bldg 4120, located inside fenced in flightline area) 35 AMXS Compound 35 OSS Compound (inside the fence around buildings 906, 909, 911, 918 and 924) 35 MXS Munitions Compound 35 CES Compound 35 FSS (when transitioning between the rear entrances of buildings 653 and 656) 35 LRS Compound (building 1310 and 1326) 35 LRS POL tank farm 1 Compound (building 496 and fenced in areas) 35 LRS POL tank farm 2 Compound (building 1174 and fenced in areas) 35 LRS POL LOX Compound (building 753 and fenced in areas) 35 LRS Vehicle Maintenance and Operations compound (buildings 1309 & 1310 fenced in area) 35 SFS (when transitioning between building 646 and 648) Navy 984 Enclosed compound and immediate work areas outside buildings MSOC building 1500 compound 5.1.9.1. (Added) Outer garments such as Gortex Jackets, Green Fleece, etc. are not required to be removed during short convenience stops at the post office, shoppette, bank, BX and commissary. During transition from heat to air conditioning seasons when offices are not heated
AFI36-2903_MISAWAABSUP 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 3 to conserve energy, or at anytime deemed necessary by unit commanders, outer garments may be worn to provide a comfortable work environment. 6.1.10. (Added) The sage green fleece jacket may be worn indoors. 6.2.7.1. (Added) Black Watch Cap. Watch cap may be worn only when wearing authorized outer garments or physical training uniform (PTU). 6.2.8.1. (Added) Sage Green Watch Cap. Watch cap is authorized only when wearing ABU authorized outer garments, FDU authorized outer garments, or physical training uniform (PTU). 6.3.7.1. (Added) Plain, dark blue or black religious head coverings worn may be worn indoors. Plain, dark blue, or black religious head coverings may be worn outdoors when concealed under the uniform/headgear. 7.1.7.1. (Added) The wear of an optional solid black or dark blue baseball/sport cap with the Air Force symbol or U.S. Air Force printed/embroidered on the front during organized PT; or during individual PT is authorized. Caps are to be worn outdoors only. 8.4.10.1. (Added) FDU/DFDU Neckwear Standardized/distinctive squadron scarves are authorized for wear by aircrew at the discretion of 13 FS, 14 FS, 35 OSS, and 610 ACF commanders. Aircrew assigned above the squadron level may wear standardized Group and Wing scarves at the discretion of the Operations Group and Fighter Wing Commander. 9.1.1.1.1. (Added) Coveralls will be issued, worn and maintained in a professional appearance. Sleeves may be shortened, but must still have a professional appearance. They will be worn only in industrial areas. Coveralls not excessively soiled can be worn in the Falcon Feeder dining facility when getting take-out. 9.11.18.1. (Added) Specific guidance for the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team Uniform is in Table 1.
4 AFI36-2903_MISAWAABSUP 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 Table 1. PACAF Demonstration Team Uniform patches and accouterments ITEM DESCRIPTION WEAR INSTRUCTION Show Suit Black jumpsuit or black flight suit with "Pacific Air Forces Demonstration Team" and a straight-on view of the F-16 Worn during scheduled aerial demonstration events, public relations events or when embroidered on the back Patches PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team Patch Fastened to the upper right arm by PACAF Patch Fastened to the right breast by 35th Fighter Wing Patch Fastened to the upper left arm by Name Tag Headgear American aircrew style embroidered with first and last name, rank, duty title, and the top view of the F-16. The color will match the current color of the 35th Operations Group tags Bilingual Japanese/American aircrew style embroidered with first and last name, rank, duty title, and the top view of the F- 16. The color will match the current color of the 35th Operations Group tags Black ball cap with "Pacific Air a straight-on view the F -16 embroidered on the front Fastened to the left breast by Worn on the left breast in place of the standard tag when deemed appropriate by the team leader Worn squarely on the head with no hair protruding in front of the cap. Undershirt Gold. Crew neck. Worn under the flight suit Polo Shirt Black polo shirt with "Pacific Air a straight-on view the F -16 embroidered on the left breast. Worn with the slacks or shorts during of scheduled aerial demonstration events, public relations events or when Slacks Tan/Kaki docker-style Worn with the polo shirt during scheduled aerial demonstration events, public relations events, or when Maintenance (MX) Suit Blue jumpsuit with "Pacific Air Worn during scheduled aerial demonstration events (not during
AFI36-2903_MISAWAABSUP 24 SEPTEMBER 2013 5 a straight-on view of the F-16 embroidered on the back shows) or when directed by Demonstration Team Pilot or Superintendent Sewn to the right breast MX Suit Patches PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team Patch PACAF Patch Sewn to the right breast pocket area 35th Fighter Wing Patch Sewn to the left breast pocket area US Air Force tape (white Sewn above left breast pocket lettering) Last Name tape (white lettering) Sewn above right breast pocket Maintenance skill level badge Sewn 1/2 above US Air Force (white) tape Rank chevrons (white) Sewn on sleeves centered on upper arm Boots Black combat boots Hi gloss heel and toe Jacket Black with "Pacific Air Forces Can be worn with any Demonstration Team" and a Demonstration Team uniform or straight-on view of the F-16 civilian attire embroidered on the left breast STEPHEN C. WILLIAMS, Colonel, USAF Commander