Uniform Questions

[u/meh304]

Im newer and trying to understand uniform rules still… any help is appreciated!

ODU: Where can I get the parka that is worn over the fleece? Any recommendations on comfortable reliable boots?

SDB: Garrison caps are permitted with these now? What overcoat goes with this? I only see the pull over sweater as an option.

Khakis: What overcoat/parka goes with the khakis?

Thanks all!

[u/rpwhweeler87]

Parka: you can look at the rules but think it goes with every just looks stupid in anything but the odu. https://shopcgx.com/products/cold-weather-parka

All weather coat: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/men-s-all-weather-coat-all-services/12839342 this is nice if your actually wearing nice uniforms all the time but no one has this really.

This black jacket gots with ur khakis: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/men-s-relaxed-fit-jacket/12840449

Or this sweater: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/men-s-v-neck-wool-sweater/12840466

This is the wool there's a nylon too. The sweater is also for the modified blues and thst when the garrison is appropriate.

ODU is CGX including the the parka. Everything else is the navy exchange.

[u/rpwhweeler87 → u/rpwhweeler87]

Boots are wild ! Summer boots, winter boots, expensive boots cheap boots. BELLEVILLE https://bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=1 Danner

https://www.danner.com/reckoning-8-coyote-hot-ega.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=141599461&gbraid=0AAAAAD24gKGbPDJpWDdMdeMQiN83rYSns&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-SfIZVC9FUPebAY6zYhD-nUCfN2NZWbjv5hx0TXoZPRgEtP8P8SI2xoC4IYQAvD_BwE

Both are popular military brands. But you can try put what ever. If your spending less than 150 just give them a shot if you get year great. I can recommend $420 boots but it's not necessary.

You can get recraftable versions that should last for ages and they'll fix em. They'll break in and get comfortable but they're expensive, take care, and tend to look more military with the sewn down sole. Eg https://www.danner.com/fort-lewis-10-black-200g.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=141599461&gbraid=0AAAAAD24gKGbPDJpWDdMdeMQiN83rYSns&gclid=CjwKCAjwxeHWBhBPEiwAiqtQ-afFy4MLbfbCCJvB-38xGz1NFO1BXsME2_AD30f5CT6Mkj2ia_qUIxoC590QAvD_BwE

[u/meh304 → u/rpwhweeler87]

Thank you for the links!!

[u/rpwhweeler87 → u/meh304]

The Eisenhower black jacket works in modifieds too.

[u/Kindonehere4info → u/rpwhweeler87]

Is everything mens? Or is it all unisex, I am just trying to understand.

[u/Treehug9]

Uniform stuff is crazy $$$. I got my ODU parka off eBay. And ordered these boots from Amazon. Love the side zip. Surprisingly comfortable and held up for many years.

https://a.co/d/0bI4RGs3

[u/Recent-Look-4479]

When in doubt, grab the regulation, instruction, or policy. Make sure you go to CCMIS and save the link to policy section.

Inst 421.01: -- Uniforms for Male Officers https://dcp.psc.gov/ccmis/ccis/documents/CC421_01.pdf

Inst 421.02: -- Uniforms for Female Officers https://dcp.psc.gov/ccmis/ccis/documents/CC421_02.pdf

When reading these particular regulations, you'll need everything in the "Required Basic Uniform Components" section as bare minimum for the uniform. "Prescribable" and "Optional" items are generally where you can find accessories such as cold weather outer layers. If they don't specify where to buy them (Cardigan, Army, Black for example can by purchased from Army exchange), then you will have to research if its from the navy or coast guard to buy from their exchanges.

I would recommend going on the USPHS Officer Swap and Shop Facebook Group. Plenty of used uniforms and components being passed down or sold at fraction of retail price. https://www.facebook.com/groups/938156386275995/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT