4.5f Accessories

Accessories

  • conservative and not present a safety hazard when worn
  • conservative is defined as plain, not drawing attention, or faddish

Watch

  • conservative
  •  only one wristwatch is authorized for wear while in uniform

Bracelets (1 Only)

  • conservative, no wider than ½ inch, gold or silver, must not present safety hazard
  • only one, worn on wrist
  • traditional metal POW/MIA bracelets, in colors other than silver, bronze, or gold authorized
  • medical alert bracelet must meet conservative standards
  • bracelets espousing support for a cause, philosophy, individual or group are not authorized
  • ankle bracelet not authorized

Rings

  • a maximum of three rings on both hands combined
  • wedding sets count as one ring
  • worn only at the base of the finger
  • thumb rings not authorized

Necklaces

  • concealed under collar or undershirt; not visible
  • not authorized during BMT (except religious necklaces)

Religious Necklaces

  • worn in BMT and include but are not limited to: religious medallions, rosary, scapula, etc.
  • concealed under collar or undershirt except when worn during religious services
  • may have to remove during training events that pose safety concerns

Religious Head Covering

  • installation commander and chaplain may approve plain, dark blue or black. When outdoors, covering must be concealed under headgear, unless approved IAW AFI 36-2903 procedures

Earrings (Females)

  • will not exceed 6 mm in diameter and will be round or square white diamond, gold, white pearl, or silver earrings and worn as a set with any uniform combination
  • pierced or clip type
  • if the member has multiple holes only one set will be worn on the lower earlobe
  • matching earrings must be worn and fit tightly without extending below the earlobe. EXCEPTION: Connecting band on clip earrings

Earrings (Males)

  • are not authorized to wear earrings while in uniform or in civilian attire for official duty, but are authorized to wear earrings in civilian attire while off duty, on or off a military installation

Handheld Electronic Devices

  • e.g., cellular phones, MP3 players, radios or hands-free, conservative size fitness trackers
  • may be any color
  • if worn on the belt/waistband, or clipped to a purse will be plain black, silver, dark blue or gray
  • holster and other storage devices used to attach handheld electronic devices to the uniform or purse will be plain black, silver, dark blue or gray
  • one device may be attached to a belt or waistband (either side), clipped to a purse or carried in left hand
  • wear/use of an earpiece, any blue tooth technology or headphones, while in uniform is prohibited, unless specifically authorized for the execution of official duties
  • while walking in uniform, use of personal electronic devices, including ear pieces, speaker phones or text messaging is limited to emergencies or when official notifications are necessary
  • military customs and courtesies apply and take precedence
  • these items are not authorized during BMT

Pens and Pencils

  • when wearing the OCP, conceal pens and pencils in specially designed and designated pockets

Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

  • conservative ornamentation on frames and lenses
  • frames may be black or brown material or gold or silver wire
  • brand name glasses may be worn with small logo on frames or lenses; logo may contrast with the color of frames or lenses
  • conservative wrap-around sunglasses may be worn
  • conservative, clear, slightly tinted, mirrored or photosensitive lenses
  • faddish styles are prohibited
  • no sunglasses in any formation except for medical reasons and authorized by the commander or commandant on the advice of a medical official
  • not worn around neck, on top or back of head, or exposed hanging on uniform
  • will be worn in the manner for which they were made
  • during BMT trainees will wear basic issued glasses

Contact Lens

  • will be natural looking in shape and design
  • will be clear in color and not change the color of the natural eye color
  • not authorized during BMT

Umbrella

  • plain black, carried in left hand

Handbag

  • will be solid black leather or vinyl without ornamentation, with or without plain fold- over flap, with or without single-placed silver or gold-colored clasp, with black or white stitching
  • may have up to two adjustable shoulder straps with or without buckles on the straps

Clutch Style Purse

  • will be plain black smooth or scotch-grain leather, patent leather, high-gloss or manmade material without ornamentation, with black stitching only
  • will be no larger than 6 ½ (H) x 11(W) inches or no smaller than 5(H) x 9(W) inches
  • will have a concealed closure and may have a wrist strap

Attache Case, Gym Bag, Backpack

  • Attaché case – solid black, same color small logos authorized, carried in left hand
  • Gym bags—solid dark-blue, black, olive drab, Air Force sage green or ABU pattern with matching stitching and carried in the left hand. Use of a shoulder strap is authorized on the left shoulder and the strap may cross the body as long as it does not interfere with rendering the proper salute. Small logos are authorized
  • Backpacks—will be solid black, Tan, Coyote Brown, or OCP in color, and may be worn with OCPs, small logos authorized, sling back packs will be worn across the chest, if carried on shoulder wear on the left shoulder, two-strap back packs will be worn on left shoulder or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering proper salute), will not have ornamentation, a high-gloss, designs, or hanging/dangling objects (Exception: Water bottles may be attached to the outside of the bag), small gold or silver clasps are authorized, but chains are not authorized

Lanyards, Access Passes, Identification Badges, CAC

  • Will be plain, solid black or dark-blue, silver small conservative link chains or clear plastic
  •  See AFI 36-2903 for further guidance
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