DAFI36-2903_AMCSUP — Dress And Personal Appearance Of United States Air Force And United States Space Force Personnel

DAFI36-2903_AMCSUP governs Department of the Air Force dress and personal appearance standards.

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• Publication number: DAFI36-2903_AMCSUP
• Title: DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AND UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE PERSONNEL
• Date: 2024-11-20

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It implements mandatory changes covering uniforms, grooming, hair, facial hair, nail polish, and uniform identifiers. It also sets requirements for OCP uniforms, combat boot height, shaving profiles, mustaches, and personal appearance.

Applies to: This guidance is applicable to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard personnel only.

Topics covered

• Colored T-shirts with utility uniforms
• Flight duty uniform nametags
• OCP uniform requirements
• Combat boot height
• Male hair and sideburns
• Mustaches and beards
• Personal grooming standards

Questions and answers

Is compliance with DAFI36-2903_AMCSUP mandatory?

Compliance with this memorandum is mandatory.

How many OCP uniform sets must Air Force officers maintain?

All Air Force officers, regardless of AFSC or career field, are required to maintain at least one complete set of an operational camouflage pattern (OCP) uniform, as referenced in Chapter 5 of this instruction.

What are the daily shaving requirements for male Airmen?

At the start of each duty day, male Airmen must be cleanshaven.

When are beards authorized for male Airmen?

Beards are not authorized unless for medical reasons, when recommended by a medical official and approved by the unit commander, or as authorized pursuant to a request for a religious accommodation.

What mustaches are prohibited?

Handlebar styles, twists, curls, and goatees are strictly prohibited.

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