BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
21ST SPACE WING
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 36-2903
21st SPACE WING
Supplement
27 MAY 2008
Personnel
DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF
AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
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This supplement implements and extends guidance of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2903, Dress and
Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. The basic AFI has been substantially revised and must be
completely reviewed. This supplement describes 21 SW’s procedures for use in conjunction with the
basic AFI. It updates guidance on the wear of the uniform throughout the publication. This instruction
applies to all personnel assigned to Peterson AFB, and all personnel assigned to the 21 SW including Air
National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units. Refer recommended changes and questions about
this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF IMT 847, Recommendation
for Change of Publication; route AF IMT 847s from the fields through the appropriate functional’s chain
of command. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are
maintained IAW AFMAN 37-123 (will convert to AFM 33-363), Management of Records, and disposed
of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://afrims.amc.af.mil
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Updates Table 1.3. Wearing the Uniform, Table 1.4. Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU), Table 1.5. Personal Grooming Standards, Figure 2.6. - Figure 2.8., Table 2.1. Men’s Service And Dress Uniforms,
Table 2.2. Men’s Battle Dress Uniform, Table 2.3. Women’s Service And Dress Uniforms, Table 2.4.
Women’s Battle Dress Uniforms, and Table 2.6. Clothing/Accessory Standards, Table 3.4. Distinctive
Uniforms—Security Forces (SF).
1.1. (Added) 21 SW GSUs, due to unique mission requirements and uniform availability, the installation
commander will determine dress and personal appearance standards and is the delegation authority.
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Table 1.5.
Note 3. Squadron Commanders are delegated the authority to determine what is considered extreme or
faddish.
Note 5. The American Cancer Society cap (black/tan) is approved for wear in accordance with Note 5.
Figure 2.6.
Note 1. PT shirt (short- or long-sleeved style when available) must be worn tucked into the shorts unless
actively exercising.
Note 7. Hats are not authorized to be worn during formations (exception: black or navy blue wool or knit
caps may be worn from 1 Oct – 15 Apr). Exception: Squadron Commanders may extend wear date
according to unusual/extended local weather conditions. Ball caps may be worn during PT when not in
formation. Ball caps must be navy blue, black, gray or white in color, and will not contain commercial/
non Air Force logos.
Note 8. Personnel are not authorized to add civilian clothing items to PT gear when attending organized
squadron PT formations, except as otherwise specified herein.
Note 14. Headphones and earphones are not authorized when exercising on roadways, sidewalks, or on
any paths that require the crossing of any street. Sunglasses (unless mandated by medical authority, or
worn to prevent injury due to glare, wind or dust), and ball caps are prohibited while in formation. Members will not place sunglasses on top of their head or hang them around their neck. Exception: Gloves
(black) and wool or knit caps (black or navy blue) may be worn from 1 Oct - 15 Apr.
Note 19. Personnel will wear AF PT gear when attending organized unit PT sessions and Wing Warrior
Day PT.
Note 21. When attending unit PT, PT gear may be worn in any authorized combination. Members may
wear black or navy blue leggings under the PT shorts. They may wear a gray or white long sleeve t-shirt
under the PT T-shirt.
Note 23. (Added) Personnel will not stand or walk with hands in their pockets other than to insert or
remove items.
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Table 2.1.
Line 12. Watch Cap. The black or navy blue knit cap is authorized for wear from 1 Oct – 15 Apr. The
cap can only be worn when wearing an authorized outer garment, (Gortex jacket, Field Jacket, Parka or
AF PT jacket). The bottom of the cap must be neatly folded into a one to two inch band, and will be worn
squarely on top of the head or pulled down over the ears. Exception: Squadron Commanders may extend
wear date according to unusual/extended local weather conditions.
Table 2.2.
Line 4. (Added) Hot weather, tropical boots with green or black cloth or canvas and black leather with
plain toe, with zipper or elastic inserts are authorized.
Line 6. Watch Cap. The black or navy blue knit cap is authorized for wear from 1 Oct – 15 Apr. The
bottom of the cap must be neatly folded into a one to two inch band worn squarely on top of the head or
over the ears. The cap can only be worn when wearing an authorized outer garment, (Gortex jacket,
Field jacket, or Parka). Exception: Squadron Commanders may extend wear date according to unusual/
extended local weather conditions. Cap may also be worn in AF PT gear without PT jacket.
Line 8. Outer garments. Appropriate head gear will be worn with all outer garments containing a hood,
whether the hood is up or down.
Line 14. Other. (Added) Unit issued cold weather boots (mukluk, bunny, ski mountain, industrial cold
weather safety boots, overshoes, etc.) are authorized. These items may only be worn during inclement/
muddy weather.
Table 2.3.
Line 13. Watch Cap. The black or navy blue knit cap is authorized for wear from 1 Oct – 15 Apr. The
cap can only be worn when wearing an authorized outer garment, (Gortex jacket, Field Jacket, Parka or
AF PT jacket). The bottom of the cap must be neatly folded into a one to two inch band, and will be
worn squarely on top of the head or pulled down over the ears. Exception: Squadron Commanders may
extend wear date according to unusual/extended local weather conditions.
Table 2.4.
Line 7. Outer garments. Appropriate head gear will be worn with all outer garments containing a hood,
whether the hood is up or down.
Line 12. Undershirt. Thermal underwear, sleeping shirt, brown sweater, and black turtleneck are
authorized to be worn under the BDU shirt. While these items are worn, the BDU shirt will not be
removed and the sleeves will not be shortened or rolled up.
Line 13. Other. (Added) Unit issued cold weather boots (mukluk, bunny, ski mountain, industrial cold
weather safety boots, overshoes, etc.) are authorized. These items may only be worn during inclement/
muddy weather.
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Line 14. Watch Cap. The black or navy blue knit cap is authorized for wear from 1 Oct – 15 Apr. The
bottom of the cap must be neatly folded into a one to two inch band, and will be worn squarely on top of
the head or pulled down over the ears. The cap can only be worn when wearing an authorized outer
garment (Gortex jacket, Field jacket, or Parka). Exception: Squadron Commanders may extend wear
date according to unusual/extended local weather conditions. Cap may also be worn in AF PT gear
without PT jacket.
Table 2.6.
Line 13. Common Access Card (CAC). Will be completely removed from sight when not performing
duties requiring the wear of the CAC.
Line 13. (Added) Restricted area badges or special identification badges will be worn on the front of the
body, displayed above the waist and below the neck. These badges will be completely removed from
sight when not performing duties requiring the wear of the badges.
Line 14. Lanyards. Will attach to the uniform above the waist and below the neck or may be placed
around the neck and will be completely removed from sight when not performing duties requiring its
wear. Restricted area badges worn on the flightline will be secured to the uniform to prevent ingestion
by aircraft engines.
Line 19. (Added) Poncho. The OD green or woodland camouflage poncho is authorized during
inclement weather for wear with the BDU only.
Line 20 (Added) Parkas may be worn with all uniform combinations from 1 Nov - 31 March during
inclement weather. Exception: Squadron Commanders may extend wear date according to unusual/
extended local weather conditions
Line 21. (Added) Other optional safety, occupational, or official clothing items are authorized at the
discretion of the Squadron Commander.
Table 3.4. Distinctive Uniforms—Security Forces (SF).
Note 5. The black nylon holster and pouches are authorized. The drop holster is authorized at the
discretion of the Squadron Commander.
3.2.5.8.1. (Added) If scarves are issued, then they are worn with the FDU unless superseded by AFI.
Scarves may not be worn with turtlenecks.
3.2.6.1. (Added) 21 OG Squadrons listed below are authorized to wear the following colored undershirts
on Fridays with FDUs, while at home station only: 76 SPCS - Gold, Detachment 1 from the 310th OG Red. 21 OG GSUs must conform to base of assignment guidance and supplements.
JOHN W. RAYMOND, Colonel, USAF
Commander