UNIFORMS FOR SECURITY PERSONNEL

For male and female enlisted personnel performing duties as base police, corrections personnel, guard personnel, or MAs, the winter blue, summer white, or camouflage uniforms are worn (fig. 1-1). MAs afloat uniforms are determined by local commands.

Only authorized outergarments such as peacoats, reefers, raincoats, and windbreakers should be worn

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Figure 1-1.-Uniforms for security personnel 1-25

with the appropriate uniforms. For further guidance in the authorized outergarments and the correct wearing of the uniform, refer to chapters 7,8, and 11 of the U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations.

Badges

MAA/law enforcement badges will be worn by all military personnel who are assigned to an official MAA/law enforcement/physical security or corrections position.

CORRECT WEAR (MEN).- Wear on the left side. The badge may be worn on all uniforms except formal and dinner dress. This badge may be worn only during the period of detail. See figure 1-2.

The badge should be worn as follows:

• On pockets with flaps, center the badge between the lower point of the flap and bottom of the pocket, midway between the sides.

• On pockets without flaps, center the badge on the pocket.

• On full dress uniforms, center the identification badge on the left pocket one-fourth inch below the lowest row of medals or below the second breast

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Figure 1-1.-Uniforms for security personnel-Continued. 1-26

insignia, if authorized. If breast insignia, medals and identification badge combined cause the identification badge to be positioned on or below the lower seam of the pocket, do not wear the secondary breast insignia.

CORRECT WEAR (WOMEN).- Wear on the left side. Center the badge one-fourth inch above the coat/shirt pocket or above authorized ribbons/breast insignia. See figure 1-2.

A standard size badge is available through the supply system and is the only authorized one to be used. See figure 1-3.

Figure 1-2.-Correct wearing of badges.

Figure 1-3.-MAA/law enforcement badges.

Shore Patrol

Personnel assigned to perform shore patrol (SP) duties should wear the uniform of the day, with pistol belt, SP brassard, policeman's baton, and such other crowd control equipment as designated by competent authority. (See fig. 1-4.) The brassards should be worn on outergarments on the right arm midway between the shoulder and elbow. A white helmet liner may be authorized by the senior officer present.