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

For more information and illustrations, read AFI 36-2903: Air Force Uniforms.

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