U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
U.S. NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy
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CHAPTER SIX<br />
SPECIAL <strong>UNIFORM</strong> SITUATIONS<br />
SECTION 7: MATERNITY <strong>UNIFORM</strong>S<br />
Article<br />
1. GENERAL (MATERNITY <strong>UNIFORM</strong>S)................6701<br />
2. DESCRIPTION OF MATERNITY <strong>UNIFORM</strong><br />
COMPONENTS..................................6702<br />
6701. GENERAL (MATERNITY <strong>UNIFORM</strong>S)<br />
1. WEAR. Certified maternity uniforms are mandatory<br />
for all pregnant women in the <strong>Navy</strong> when a uniform is prescribed,<br />
and regular uniforms no longer fit. Personnel<br />
are expected to wear regular uniforms upon return from<br />
convalescent leave, however, commanding officers may<br />
approve the wear of maternity uniforms up to six months<br />
from the date of delivery based on medical officer<br />
diagnosis/recommendation.<br />
2. OUTERGARMENTS<br />
a. Pregnant women in the <strong>Navy</strong> may wear<br />
outergarments (all-weather coat, overcoat, peacoat, reefer<br />
and sweater) unbuttoned when they no longer fit properly<br />
buttoned.<br />
b. A maternity cardigan sweater is authorized<br />
for optional wear. Shirt collar is worn inside the<br />
sweater when a tie is worn and outside the sweater when no<br />
tie is worn. The addition of epaulets on the current<br />
maternity sweater has been approved. The sweater is<br />
authorized for wear outside the working space.<br />
Officers/CPOs are required to wear soft shoulder boards<br />
and E6 and below wear no insignia. E6 and below may<br />
continue to wear the maternity cardigan sweater without<br />
epaulets as long as serviceable.<br />
6702. DESCRIPTION OF MATERNITY <strong>UNIFORM</strong> COMPONENTS<br />
1. MODIFICATIONS. Maternity uniforms are designed<br />
like corresponding primary uniforms, but proportional to<br />
fit pregnant women.<br />
2. SERVICE DRESS <strong>UNIFORM</strong>S<br />
a. Service Dress Blue <br />
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