EP 1130-2-520
29 Nov 96
CHAPTER 7 - OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE UNIFORM PROGRAM
7-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance on uniforms for civilian USACE Lock
Operations and Maintenance (O&M), floating plant, lake contract maintenance inspector, and lake
maintenance personnel, and authorizes an initial uniform allowance and subsequent replacement
allowances to personnel required to wear the uniforms. Utilization of this guidance to require
civilian lock and floating plant O&M personnel to wear the uniforms herein is at the discretion of
each MSC Commander.
7-2. Guidance - Uniforms and Usage.
a. Uniform Classifications and Definitions.
(1) Uniform classes shall be designated A, B, and C in accordance with the following
descriptions. (See Appendixes S through V for examples and other information on each class.)
The three classes of uniforms authorized are: Class A Dress Uniform; Class B Duty Uniform; and
Class C Work Uniform.
(2) The Maternity Uniform (see Appendix V) is optional for those that require it and wish
to wear a uniform. This uniform may be worn while in a maternity status. Appropriate relief
from regulations to wear uniforms during pregnancy shall be given upon request.
b. MSC commanders have been granted the authority to:
(1) Determine what "class(es)" of uniform will be worn by each employee [both single (A,
B, or C) and multiple uniform class determinations are permitted depending upon the job
requirements]. The requirement to wear the Class A Dress uniform shall be determined by the
MSC commanders for their respective MSC. In addition, to provide uniformity, all employees in
like positions on the same project or site or to the extent practicable on the same river system
shall be required to wear the same class uniform.
(2) Authorize a uniform allowance to help defray the cost of uniforms. Initial and
replacement allowances will be in accordance with the provisions in paragraph 7-2c below. ENG
Form 4891-R, Uniform Allowance, is to be used to assess and authorize appropriate uniform
allowances.
c. Uniform Allowance Limits.
(1) Uniforms are supplied through a credit allowance system. This allowance may or may
not be sufficient to defray all uniform-connected costs. Initial and replacement allowances will be
in accordance with the provisions of PL 98-63. The present maximum is 0 per year. The
credit allowance system is regulated as follows:
(a) Initial and replacement allowances are based on an annual amount. If a person
changes status or uniform category during the year, that person may be authorized an increased
allowance to help defray the cost of the new or additional items. For example, if a person is
authorized Class B/C, has received 0, and then is promoted to a position authorizing Class
A/B/C, an additional 0 can be authorized to help defray the purchase of Class A items.
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