DAFI36-2903_KIRTLANDAFBSUP — Dress And Personal Appearance Of Air Force Personnel

DAFI36-2903_KIRTLANDAFBSUP governs authorized dress and personal appearance standards for military personnel at Kirtland Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: DAFI36-2903_KIRTLANDAFBSUP
  • Title: DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF AIR FORCE PERSONNEL
  • Date: 2026-08-14

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The publication identifies no hat–no salute areas and addresses protective equipment, OCP coats, morale undershirts, cold-weather outerwear, watch caps, and flightline badges. It requires compliance with specified wear conditions and prohibits unauthorized outerwear unless a waiver is granted or approved.

Applies to: This publication applies to all units on Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), including attached and associate units as depicted in host tenant support agreements.

Topics covered

  • No hat–no salute areas
  • Protective equipment for vehicle operation
  • OCP coat wear
  • Friday morale undershirts
  • Flightline cold-weather outerwear
  • Seasonal watch cap wear
  • Flightline badges and passes

Questions and answers

What does DAFI36-2903_KIRTLANDAFBSUP say about omitted appearance standards?

The omission of a specific item or appearance standard does not automatically permit its wear.

When may the OCP coat be removed at Kirtland Air Force Base?

The OCP coat may be removed in the immediate work area as determined appropriate by local leadership. However, the OCP coat will be worn while interacting with customers/clients.

When are Friday morale undershirts authorized?

Morale Undershirts are authorized for wear on Friday, as established by the unit commander under the guidelines of their respective wing commander.

Is noncompliant commercial cold-weather outerwear permitted?

Commercial cold-weather outerwear that does not comply with the standards outlined in DAFI 36-2903 are not permitted, even if issued by prior commanders.

When may watch caps be worn under DAFI36-2903_KIRTLANDAFBSUP?

The installation commander authorizes watch caps for wear when worn with outer garments, service dress, Physical Training Gear (PTG), and may be worn on the flightline IAW DAFI36-2903, Paragraphs 7.2.7 through 7.2.7.3. However, watch caps may only be worn between 1 October and 31 March.

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