EP 1130-2-550
Change 2
1 Mar 02
CHAPTER 8 - UNIFORMS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM STAFF
8-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance for providing uniforms and specifies uniform wear
requirements for Natural Resources Management (NRM) personnel. This Chapter supersedes the 15
November 1996 edition of EP 1130-2-550, Chapter 8 and Appendices J, K and L.
8-2. Guidance. Uniforms shall be worn in compliance with the standards prescribed in this pamphlet.
a. Authorized uniforms are specified in Tables 1 through 3. Uniforms will be worn in their entirety
by wearing all prescribed items, including the badge if citation authority has been granted. Among the
prescribed items, some articles of clothing, such as the duty jacket, overshell or windbreaker, may be
omitted during mild climatic conditions. Unauthorized articles of clothing will not be added to uniform
apparel. Substitutions or deviations from the uniform specifications prescribed in this regulation require
prior approval of HQUSACE (CECW-ON).
b. Uniforms will be kept clean, wrinkle-free and neat. Ill fitting, faded, stained, torn, or otherwise
unacceptable uniform items will not be worn. Any T-shirts worn shall be white and will not extend
beyond the uniform shirtsleeve. All shirt buttons will be fastened except the collar button when a tie is
not worn. Pockets will be buttoned and free of bulging objects. Trousers will be pressed with sharp
creases.
c. Personnel authorized to wear the uniform will obtain all items required for their assigned
position. When a change in uniform specification occurs, personnel may continue to utilize the previously
prescribed items until replacement is necessary unless directed by CECW-ON.
d. Park/Resource/Lake Managers may establish standard uniform wear for climatic conditions.
Managers may also decide to change an "optional" item (as listed in Tables 1a through 3) to a "required"
item. They may not change a "required" item to an "optional" item nor may they supercede the
requirement for wearing the Class B Duty uniform on a daily basis.
8-3. Uniform Class Designations.
a. CLASS B DUTY UNIFORM DAILY WEAR. The Class B Duty Uniform is the prescribed
uniform to be worn on a daily basis in accordance with Table 1a.
b. CLASS B DUTY UNIFORM FORMAL WEAR. During the following formal duty situations,
the Class B Uniform will be worn in accordance with Table 1b.
Public presentations
Interpretive programs, tours, visitor center operation
Business, public, contract meetings
Political contacts
Media contacts
Other situations as determined by the Park/Resource/Lake Manager
c. CLASS B DUTY UNIFORM CEREMONIES AND COURT. During ceremonies and court
appearances, the Class B Uniform will be worn in accordance with Table 1c.
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