Back to Chapter 17 Dress and Appearance
1. The Air Force uniform developed slowly over time from one with many devices and accouterments to
A. one with very few embellishments
B. one that is plain yet distinctive
C. one that presents the appearance of a military professional
*D. all of these answers
17.1.
2. What AFI governs the wear of the uniform and personal appearance?
A. AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program
B. AFPD 36-29, Military Standards
C. AFI 36-3802, Personnel Readiness Operations
*D. AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel
17.1.
3. All Air Force members will adhere to standards of neatness, cleanliness, safety, and military image, and present the appearance of a disciplined service member. While in uniform, members will not
A. drink or eat while walking
B. stand or walk with hands in pockets
C. smoke or use smokeless tobacco products while walking
*D. all of these answers
17.2.
4. While walking in uniform, Airmen will not use any personal electronic media devices, including ear pieces, speaker phones or text messaging. The exception is
A. when required for emergencies or when official notifications are necessary
B. ear pieces are authorized during individual PT when wearing the PT uniform
C. cell phone use and texting is allowed if marching in formation
*D. both A and B
17.2.
5. When are Air Force members required to wear a uniform?
*A. while performing military duties
B. any time they are on a military installation
C. while supporting political activities and during private employment
D. when a member is traveling on DOD aircraft or commercial contracted flights
17.3.1.
6. When Air Force members perform duty on other services’ installations, what is the uniform policy?
A. wear of the uniform is optional
B. they should not wear the uniform out of respect for the host
C. members must wear the Class A uniform at all times when on another service's installation
*D. they must comply with the order of dress for that service, provided their standards are not less restrictive than the Air Force
17.3.1.
7. Wearing a uniform is optional when traveling on DOD aircraft or commercial contracted flights but civilian clothing must be neat, clean, and appropriate. Examples of inappropriate clothing include:
A. ripped, torn, frayed, or patched clothing
B. tank tops, shorts, short skirts, undergarments worn as outer garment, bathing suits, and sandals
C. any garments which are revealing or display obscene, profane, or lewd words or drawings
*D. all of these answers
17.3.2.
8. Air Force members may not wear the uniform
A. when on another service's installation
B. while participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches or rallies
C. to further political activities or for private employment or commercial interests
*D. both B and C
17.4.
9. Hair will not contain an excessive amount of grooming aids, touch the eyebrows, or protrude below the front band of properly worn headgear. The exception is
A. REDHORSE and CATM personnel (when not on the range)
*B. hair may be visible in front of the women’s flight cap
C. hair may be visible below the bill of the organizational cap
D. personnel who are prohibited from cutting portions of hair due to religious restrictions
17.5.1.
10. Men’s hair must have a tapered appearance on the sides and back. Their hair will not exceed ______ in bulk, regardless of length.
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1 1/2 inches
*C. 1 1/4 inches
D. 3/4 inch
17.5.1.1.
11. Men’s hair will not exceed 1 and 1/4 inches in bulk, regardless of length, and will not exceed ____ at the natural termination point.
A. 1/2 inch
B. 1-1/2 inches
*C. 1/4 inch
D. 1-1/4 inches
17.5.1.1.
12. Women must style their hair to present a professional appearance. Hair cannot extend below an invisible line drawn parallel to the ground
*A. at the bottom edge of the shirt collar
B. at the top seam of the shirt pocket
C. at the seam where the sleeves meet the blouse
D. at the top edge of the shirt collar
17.5.1.2.
13. Women's hair styles must present a professional appearance. The following accessories may not be worn:
A. conservative hairpins
*B. scrunchies
C. combs and headbands
D. elastic bands and barrettes
17.5.1.2.
14. Women may not have shaved heads, military high-and-tight, or flat-top haircuts. The minimum length required is
A. 2 inches
*B. 1 inch
C. 1 1/2 inches
D. 1/4 inch
17.5.1.2.
15. Women must style their hair to present a professional appearance. It may not exceed _________ in bulk.
A. 2 inches
*B. 3 inches
C. 1 3/4 inches
D. 1 1/2 inches
17.5.1.2.
16. Wigs and hairpieces must meet the same standards required for natural hair. Who is not authorized to wear wigs or hairpieces?
A. chaplains
B. medical personnel
*C. personnel engaged in flightline or inflight operations
D. Resource Advisors and personnel with active security clearances
17.5.1.3.
17. Beards are not worn except when authorized by a commander, on the advice of a medical official, for health reasons. If authorized, members must keep facial hair trimmed not to exceed
A. 1/8 inch in length
*B. 1/4 inch in length
C. 1/16 inch in length
D. 1/2 inch in length
17.5.2.1.
18. Mustaches, if worn, will not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip or extend sideways beyond
A. a distance of 2 inches on either side
B. a distance of 2 1/2 inches on either side
*C. a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth
D. a horizontal line at right angle to the bottom of the nose
17.5.2.2.
19. Sideburns, if worn, will be straight and of even width (not flared) and end in a clean-shaven horizontal line. They will not extend below
A. a distance of 2 inches on either side
B. a horizontal line intersecting the bottom of the nose
*C. the lowest part of the exterior ear opening
D. a vertical line drawn upward from both corners of the mouth
17.5.2.3.
20. Cosmetics for women must be conservative and in good taste. When are cosmetics not authorized?
*A. in field conditions
B. in official photos
C. when deployed to countries whose values forbid it
D. while under arrest or in pretrial restraint or confinement
17.5.3.
21. Fingernails must be clean, well-groomed, and
A. must not interfere with duty performance
B. will not exceed 1/4 inch in length past the tip of the finger
C. must not prevent the proper fit of safety equipment or uniform items
*D. all of these answers
17.5.4.
22. When worn, nail polish must be what color?
A. red
B. red, white, or silver
*C. a single color that complements skin tone
D. any color but no more than three complementary colors per nail
17.5.5.
23. When worn, nail polish will be a single color that complements skin tone. What is specifically prohibited?
A. bright red, orange, purple, and black nail polish
B. decorations
C. French manicures
*D. both A and B
17.5.5.
24. What uniform consists of the blue service coat and trousers/slacks or skirt (women), light blue long or short sleeved shirt, and polyester herringbone twill tie for men or tie tab for women?
A. BDUs
B. Mess Dress
C. Service Uniform
*D. Service Dress Uniform
17.6.1.
25. The Service Dress Uniform includes the blue service coat. With arms hanging naturally, the sleeves of the service coat will end
A. 1 inch below the wrist
*B. 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the wrist
C. 3 to 3-1/2 inches below the top of the thigh
D. 1 to 1-1/2 inches below the top of the thigh
17.6.1.
26. The Service Dress Uniform includes the blue service coat. Ensure the bottom edge of the coat extends
A. 1/4 to 1/2 inch below the wrist
B. 3 to 3 1/2 inches below the wrist
*C. 3 to 3 1/2 inches below the top of the thigh
D. 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the top of the thigh
17.6.1.
27. The accouterments that must be worn with the service dress coat are:
A. U.S. lapel insignia, ribbons, and chevrons
B. U.S. lapel insignia, name tag, chevrons, and cuff links
C. U.S. lapel insignia, name tag, ribbons, chevrons, and all occupational badges
*D. U.S. lapel insignia, name tag, ribbons, chevrons, and aeronautical and chaplain badges
17.6.1.1.
28. Among the accouterments that must be worn with the service dress coat are the U.S. lapel insignia. The U.S. lapel insignia is worn
A. centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons
B. centered and resting on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
*C. halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it with the “U.S.” letters parallel with the ground
D. centered on right side between the sleeve seam and the fold of the lapel with bottom parallel with bottom of ribbons
17.6.1.1.1.
29. Among the accouterments that must be worn with the service dress coat is the name tag. The name tag is worn
A. centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons
B. centered and resting on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
C. halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it with the “U.S.” letters parallel with the ground
*D. centered on right side between the sleeve seam and the fold of the lapel with bottom parallel with bottom of ribbons
17.6.1.1.2.
30. Among the accouterments that must be worn with the service dress coat are ribbons. All authorized ribbons and devices must be worn:
A. centered 1/2 inch above the name tag
*B. centered and resting on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
C. halfway between the shoulder seam and elbow when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
D. halfway up the seam, resting on but not over it with the “U.S.” letters parallel with the ground
17.6.1.1.3.
31. Among the accouterments that must be worn with the service dress coat are chevrons. Chevrons will be worn:
A. centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons
B. centered and resting on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
*C. centered halfway between the shoulder seam and elbow bent at a 90-degree angle
D. centered on right side between the sleeve seam and the fold of the lapel with bottom parallel with bottom of ribbons
17.6.1.1.4.
32. When wearing the Service Dress Uniform, members are highly encouraged to wear their current occupational badge although some types of badges are mandatory. Which are mandatory and which are optional?
*A. aeronautical, space, cyber and chaplain badges are mandatory; others are optional
B. all Air Force occupational badges are mandatory; other service badges are optional
C. all occupational badges are mandatory; aeronautical and chaplain badges are optional
D. heritage wings and medical badges are mandatory; aeronautical and chaplain badges are optional
17.6.1.2.1.
33. Members are highly encouraged to wear their current occupational badge with the Service Dress Uniform. Center the aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badge
*A. 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons
B. on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
C. 1 1/2 inches below the top of the welt pocket
D. on the right side 1 1/2 inches below the nametag
17.6.1.2.1.
34. Members are highly encouraged to wear their current occupational badge with the Service Dress Uniform. Aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badges should be centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons. Center an additional badge
*A. 1/2 inch above the first one
B. on but not over the edge of the welt pocket
C. 1 1/2 inches below the top of the welt pocket
D. on the right side 1 1/2 inches below the nametag
17.6.1.2.1.
35. On the Service Dress Uniform, aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badges are centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons with an additional badge a 1/2 inch above the first one. Where do men wear the duty or miscellaneous badge?
A. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag
B. centered 1 1/2 inches below the top of the welt pocket
C. on the right side centered 1 1/2 inches below the nametag
*D. both B and C
17.6.1.2.1.
36. On the Service Dress Uniform, aeronautical, occupational, or miscellaneous badges are centered 1/2 inch above the top row of ribbons with an additional badge a 1/2 inch above the first one. Where do women wear the duty or miscellaneous badge?
A. centered 1 1/2 inches below the top of the welt pocket
B. on the right side centered 1 1/2 inches below the nametag
*C. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag and centered 1/2 inch apart
D. both A and B
17.6.1.2.1.
37. On the Service Dress Uniform, the necktie is mandatory for men. A tie tack or clasp is optional. Authorized tacks/clasps include
A. rank insignia, plain metal bar, or conservative chain
*B. the Air Force symbol, grade insignia, or wing and star
C. the Air Force symbol, grade insignia, or skull and crossbones
D. rank insignia, miniature occupational symbol or badge, or conservative chain
17.6.1.2.2.