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October Sailor-to-Sailor Newsletter
Shipmates,
The October issue of the “Sailor-to-Sailor” newsletter is now available. Click the link below for news and information from your MyNavy HR that effects your career and Navy family.
The October newsletter spotlights the Navy Birthday – Celebrating 247 Years, temporary BAH increases for Sailors in certain locations, and the announcement of DMAP Phase II details. Also, the last page of the newsletter is a full page graphic about the MyNavy Uniforms app and includes links to the 2022 maternity uniform program and the recent NAVADMINS addressing uniform and grooming policy updates and management of Sailors diagnosed with PFB.
This is the link to the current issue: https://media.defense.gov/2022/Oct/20/2003099500/-1/-1/1/2210_OCTOBER_S2S_FINAL.PDF
Other stories in this month’s edition include:
– Navy Announces January’s Active and TAR E-7 Exam Details
– MyNavy Coaching Team Visits Newport
– From Fleet to the Fleet, Editorial from FLTCM Terrell
– PACT Fleet Engagement Team Visits Sailors in California
– Sailor Finds Success Coming Home to Recruit
Again, you can find the full issue for this month at the following link: https://media.defense.gov/2022/Oct/20/2003099500/-1/-1/1/2210_OCTOBER_S2S_FINAL.PDF
If you have questions or comments about the newsletter, you can reach us on our social media properties @MyNavyHR on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to have your voices heard.
V/r,
MyNavy HR
Navy Uniform and Grooming Policy Update
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RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces an update to several uniform and grooming
policies. Navy uniform policy updates directly support Sailor 2025
objectives to attract and retain the very best Sailors by finding greater
flexibility in our policies and practices, including uniforms.
2. Navy Uniform Regulations apply to all Sailors equally, regardless of
their rank, grade, ethnicity, position held or community assigned. Any
difference between male and female grooming policies recognizes the
differences between the genders. Navy uniform policy updates are the result
of Fleet feedback, uniform working group discussions, command sponsored
requests and direction from Navy leadership.
3. The following uniform and grooming policy changes are effective as
stated:
a. Female Hosiery. Effective immediately, wearing hosiery with slacks
or skirts is optional vice mandatory for female Sailors when wearing pumps or
flats footwear. When hosiery is not worn, shoe liners or no-show socks are
required to be worn for hygienic purposes and to avoid abrasions or blisters
caused by direct contact and rubbing between the foot and shoe.
b. Female Officer/Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Summer White Uniform.
Effective immediately, the female officer/CPO summer white uniform belted
slacks are re-designated as a basic component of both summer white and
service dress white uniforms. This policy change facilitates use of the same
slacks for either uniform.
c. Female Officer/CPO Service Dress White Uniform. Effective
immediately, the beltless dress white slacks worn with the female officer/CPO
Service Dress white uniform is re-designated as an optional vice mandatory
component for purchase and wear.
d. Rank Insignia Worn on Rank Tabs. Effective 1 October 2022, all Navy
Service Members will wear the black cold weather parka (CWP) rank insignia on
all uniform components with rank tabs. Uniform components requiring the
black rank insignia in addition to the CWP include the Navy working uniform
(NWU) type II and III shirts and parkas, black fleece liner and brown fleece
liner. Matching pattern NWU type II/III rank insignia will only be worn on
the NWU type II/III during tactical training and operations as designated by
the applicable commanding officer.
e. Retired Male Sailor Uniform Grooming Standards. Effective
immediately, retired male Sailors are authorized to have facial hair
(beard) when wearing Navy uniforms during authorized ceremonial events.
Facial hair must be neatly groomed and be in keeping with a professional
appearance.
f. NWU Type III Maternity Top. Redesign of the NWU type III maternity
top is in progress to include the ability to add shoulder patches to align
with the design of standard NWU shirt. The availability of the redesigned
maternity top will be announced in a future NAVADMIN.
4. Navy Uniform Regulations are continuously reviewed for policy
applicability, accuracy, clarity and comprehension. Feedback and
recommendations regarding uniform policy, uniform components and uniform
availability are welcomed and can be provided via MyNavy portal at
https://www.mnp.navy.mil/, select *Professional Resources*, *U.S. Navy
Uniforms* and *Ask The Chiefs.* Feedback can also be provided via the MyNavy
UNIFORMS App.
5. Questions regarding this NAVADMIN should be addressed to Mr.
Robert B. Carroll, Navy Uniform Matters and Emerging Issues Branch (OPNAV
N13X), robert.b.carroll3.civ(at)us.navy.mil, ETCM(SW/AW/EXW) Richard Baumert,
Deputy Branch Head, richard.a.baumert2.mil(at)us.navy.mil, or ETC(SW) Ryan P.
Cameron, ryan.p.cameron.mil(at)us.navy.mil.
6. Retain this NAVADMIN until policy changes are incorporated in Navy
Uniform Regulations, superseded or canceled, whichever occurs first.
7. Released by Vice Admiral John B. Nowell, Jr, N1.//
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Military Times – Yoga pants are now allowed at the commissary, and there was much rejoicing
Here’s a link to the article about a recent SECDEF memo authorizing PT gear at exchanges and commissaries:
Yoga pants are now allowed at the commissary, and there was much rejoicing
Navy Times – Sailors Will Now Have an Alternative Rank Insignia Option for Navy Woodland Cammies
Here’s a link to this article:
Sailors Will Now Have an Alternative Rank Insignia Option for Navy Woodland Cammies
Here’s a link to the NAVADMIN:
https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2020/NAV20292.txt
Navy Updates Face Covering Rules: What You Need to Know
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Since April 5, the Navy has required the wearing of cloth face coverings for all military, Navy civilian and contractors as well as family members while on DoD property, installations and facilities when maintaining proper social distancing between people isn’t possible.
Those rules, laid out in NAVADMIN message 100/20, remain in effect. Now, the Navy’s top uniformed personnel official, Vice Adm. John B. Nowell has issued further guidance in NAVADMIN 194/20 on face coverings which can be worn in uniform and how to get them.
“Initial face covering guidance facilitated immediate wear and availability of face coverings as one of several COVID-19 protective measures,” Nowell wrote. “Procurement, design and wear guidance was less defined pending the availability of more durable and conservative designed government procured face coverings.”
This initial flexibility was by necessity, Nowell said, to quickly put personal protective equipment (PPE) in the hands of Sailors and provided unit commanders flexibility in procuring face coverings through “multiple sources, designs, colors and durability,” allowing them to “rapidly field face coverings to their personnel.”
Since design type and configuration have been narrowed for wear with the uniform, here’s what you need to know about what can be worn and how to get them.
When worn in a Navy uniform, face coverings must still meet the standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and can be purchased by individuals or issued by commands.
Functionally, they must be made of at least two layers of cloth fabric and fit snugly and comfortably, covering the chin and extending over the bridge of the nose. They must not interfere with wearing eyeglasses or cause them to fog. Single-layer face covering already available through Defense Logistics Agency and Navy Exchange Service Command are acceptable and meet standards.
Fastening devices must be neutral in color and made of elastic, cord, string and loop. They must tie around the back of the ears or back of the head. It’s ok to use face coverings with barrel lock devices but only in areas where safety and Foreign Object Debris restrictions aren’t an issue.
Face coverings worn in uniform must overall be conservative in appearance, non-offensive and exhibit nothing that will bring discredit upon the wearer or the Navy.
Only face coverings made of plain neutral colors — specifically black, brown, tan, white, grey, green, blue can be worn. No lettering/wording, logos, symbols, prints or patterns are authorized.
The only exception is the option to wear coverings with camouflage patterns that match the Navy’s existing camouflage pattern uniforms.
Commands have the option of buying face coverings through Defense Logistics Agency or through open purchase if those available through the supply system “do not meet mission requirements,” Nowell wrote. Purchase through the Navy Exchange is also available.
For further details, see NAVADMIN 194/20 which contains stock numbers for face coverings in all seven authorized colors. In addition, the message contains contact information for both uniform and supply points of contact in this issue.
DOD Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
Here’s the PDF of the memo if you want it. It says:
SUBJECT: Department of Defense Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings
The Department of Defense (DoD) is committed to taking every precaution to ensure the health and wellbeing of our Service members, DoD civilian employees, families, and the Nation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
DoD supports, and will continue to implement, all measures necessary to mitigate risks to the spread of the disease, consistent with the Department’s priorities to protect our people, safeguard our national security capabilities, and support the government’s whole-of-nation response.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. Military personnel, DoD civilian employees, their family members, and DoD contractors are strongly encouraged to follow CDC guidelines on the use of cloth face coverings in public settings or where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Effective immediately, to the extent practical, all individuals on DoD property, installations, and facilities will wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public areas or work centers (this does not include in a Service member’s or Service family member’s personal residence on a military installation). This includes all:
- Military Personnel
- DoD Civilian Employees
- Family Members
- DoD Contractors
- All other individuals on DoD property, installations, and facilities
Exceptions to this requirement may be approved by local commanders or supervisors, and then submitted up the chain of command for situational awareness. Security checkpoints may require the lowering of face covers to verify identification.
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness will issue updated force health protection guidance on DoD implementation. The Military Departments will issue
guidance on wear for Service members. As an interim measure, all individuals are encouraged to fashion face coverings from household items or common materials, such as clean T-shirts or other clean cloths that can cover the nose and mouth area. Medical personal protective equipment such as N95 respirators or surgical masks will not be issued for this purpose as these will be reserved for the appropriate personnel.
The Department will continue to implement force protective measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to our total force and their families, and the American people. The latest DoD policies can be found at:
Winter Uniform Newsgram
I’ve never seen this publication before, but it updates you on the latest uniform changes and clarifies a lot of NWU Type III questions:
In this edition:
- NAVADMIN 282/19
- Gold Star/Next of Kin Lapel Button
- Black Neck Gaiter Optional Wear
- Optional PRT Swimwear
- Acoustic Technician CWO Insignia
- Uniform Initiatives
- NWU Type III: Know Your Uniform
- Frequently Asked Questions
- ‘Tis the Season: Authorized Outerwear – Myth Busted: Navy-issued Safety Boots
- NWU Type III Fit Guide
- New Uniform Mandatory Wear Dates
Optional PRT Swimwear, Cold Weather Outerwear Lead List of 2019 Uniform Updates
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy announced updates to uniform policy and uniform design improvement in NAVADMIN 282/19, Dec. 9.
Navy uniform policies are the result of fleet feedback, command sponsored requests and direction from Navy leadership. Navy uniform policy updates directly support Sailor 2025 goals of attracting and retaining the very best Sailors by finding greater flexibility in policies and practices. Uniform updates include:
Uniform item introductions:
Optional Physical Readiness Test (PRT) swimwear updates include twopiece swimwear that is now authorized for both male and female Sailors for their semi-annual PRT (full torso coverage required). Full body swimwear is also authorized for Sailors who elect to swim for their PRT.
The black neck gaiter is authorized during extreme cold weather conditions with the following cold weather outer garments only: cold weather parka, Navy working uniform type II/III parka, pea coat, reefer, and all weather coat.
The Gold Star Lapel Button (GSLB) and Next of Kin Lapel Button (NKLB) is now authorized for optional wear with service dress and full dress uniforms for eligible survivors of service members.
The acoustic technician chief warrant officer (CWO) insignia is authorized for wear by CWOs designated with a 728X designator.
New Uniform Design Improvements:
The summer white/service dress white maternity shirt is being redesigned to enhance appearance and functionality when worn. The new design improvements include princess seams, adjustable side tabs with three buttons, epaulettes, and two side seam hidden pockets. The improved design also removes chest pockets to align with the current style service khaki and Navy service uniform maternity shirt. A future NAVADMIN will announce projected availability for purchase and wear.
NWU and cold weather parka black fleece liner development efforts are underway to enhance the design of the black fleece to include weather resistant (rain and wind) outer fabric, attached rank tab and two side access pockets with zippered closures.
Navy Uniform Initiatives Update:
The OPNAV Uniform Regulations App was revised and renamed in July 2019 and is now the MyNavy UNIFORMS App. The latest revision includes the addition of Chapter 2 (Grooming Standards) and Chapter 5 (Identification Badges, Breast Insignia, Awards, Aiguillettes, Brassards, Buttons, Boatswains Pipe/Lanyard), as well as recently released uniform policy announcements. The MyNavy UNIFORMS app may be downloaded from www.applocker.navy.mil or your preferred app store.
Fleet testing of the IBoot 5 continues. Feedback from participants has been positive indicating the enhanced design features of the IBoot 5 are a major improvement to the standard Navy safety footwear in the terms of overall fit, comfort and performance. The evaluation will continue through the end of calendar year 2019 to facilitate wear during cold weather conditions. The completion of the IBoot 5 evaluation, participant survey and final report to Navy leadership with recommendation is expected to occur by the first quarter of calendar year 2020.
Mandatory uniform possession and wear dates remain as follows:
Female E-1 through E-6 jumper style service dress blue with enlisted white hat: 31 January 2020.
Female officer and chief petty officer service dress white coat (choker): 31 January 2020.
Black cold weather parka: 30 April 2021.
Navy fitness suit: 30 September 2021.
Male and female E-1 through E-6 service dress white with blue piping: 31 October 2021.
Feedback and recommendations regarding uniform policy, uniform components and uniform availability are welcome and can be provided via MyNavy Portal at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/, select Professional Resources, U.S. Navy Uniforms and *Ask The Chiefs.* Feedback can also be provided via the MyNavy UNIFORMS App.
Questions regarding this NAVADMIN should be addressed to the Navy Uniform Matters Office, OPNAV N13X, via e-mail to Mr. Robert Carroll, Head of Navy Uniform Matters Office, at robert.b.carroll(at)navy.mil; CMDCM(SW/AW/IW/EXW) Marisol Dumlao, Deputy Head of Navy Uniform Matters Office, at marisol.dumlao(at)navy.mil; or PSCS(SW/IW) Alexandre Adriano at alexandre.d.adriano(at)navy.mil.
These policy updates are in line with the #MyNAVYHR goals of manning the fleet and developing a 21st century fighting force that is focused on inclusion and Sailor readiness.
Authorized Boot Listing for NWU Type IIIs
Since today is the last day you can wear your beloved “blueberries,” here is the listing of boots you can wear with your NWU Type IIIs:
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