The Air Force Mess Dress uniform is worn by officers and enlisted personnel attending formal social events, such as a unit’s annual dining-in, Air Force Ball or other official events. It is also commonly worn by military members at weddings or other civilian events in place of other formal attire.

The mess dress jacket is semi-fitted with sleeves ending approximately 1/4 inch from heel of the thumb. It is a single-breasted jacket with a straight back and three Wing and Star buttons diagonally on both sides. The jacket has a front link chain closure with button on each end and features satin collar and lapels.
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The Air Force Mess Dress uniform is worn by officers and enlisted personnel attending formal social events, such as a unit’s annual dining-in, Air Force Ball or other official events. It is also commonly worn by military members at weddings or other civilian events in place of other formal attire.

The mess dress jacket is semi-fitted with sleeves ending approximately 1/4 inch from heel of the thumb. It is a single-breasted jacket with a straight back and three Wing and Star buttons diagonally on both sides. The jacket has a front link chain closure with button on each end and features satin collar and lapels.
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The Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) replaces the old Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) as the US Air Force’s standard camouflage uniform and is required for all airmen by 2011.

The uniform, shown at right, replaces the old woodland camouflage pattern with a digitalized pattern of grey, tan and sage green. This new pattern is based upon research designed to decrease the uniform’s profile when viewed in a natural setting. The Air Force removed the color black from the uniform due to the fact that deep black colors rarely appear in natural environments and it is highly visible to users of night vision goggles.

The uniform is available through Air Force supply channels, or anyone can purchase Airman Battle Uniforms (ABUs) online without military identification.

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The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) replaces the old Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) as the US Army’s standard camouflage uniform and is required for all soldiers by December 2007.

The uniform, shown at right, replaces the old woodland camouflage pattern with a digitalized pattern of grey, tan and sage green. This new pattern is based upon research designed to decrease the uniform’s profile when viewed in a natural setting. The Army removed the color black from the uniform due to the fact that deep black colors rarely appear in natural environments and it is highly visible to users of night vision goggles.

The uniform is available through Army supply channels, or anyone can purchase Army Combat Uniforms (ACUs) online without military identification.

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The Air Force Mess Dress uniform is worn by officers and enlisted personnel attending formal social events, such as a unit’s annual dining-in, Air Force Ball or other official events. It is also commonly worn by military members at weddings or other civilian events in place of other formal attire.

The mess dress jacket is semi-fitted with sleeves ending approximately 1/4 inch from heel of the thumb. It is a single-breasted jacket with a straight back and three Wing and Star buttons diagonally on both sides. The jacket has a front link chain closure with button on each end and features satin collar and lapels.
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The Air Force maintains a series of standards for the way airmen, NCOs and officers wear their uniforms and present themselves in a military fashion. These rules and regulations are designed to ensure all servicemembers maintain discipline and represent the Air Force in an acceptable fashion.

Air Force uniform, dress and appearance standards may be found in AFI 36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. Standards covered by AFI 36-2903 include:

• Wearing the Uniform


• Desert Camouflage Uniforms (DCUs)


• Service Dress Uniforms


• Battle Dress Uniforms (BDUs)


• Mess Dress Uniforms


• Maternity Uniforms


• Placement of Insignia on Uniforms


• Awards and Decorations


• Occupational and Duty Badges

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