Back to Chapter 17 Dress and Appearance
38. Which uniform consists of the light blue, long or short sleeved shirt/blouse, and trousers/slacks or skirt (women)?
A. BDU
B. Mess Dress
*C. Service Uniform
D. Service Dress Uniform
17.6.2.
39. The main difference between the Service Uniform and the Service Dress Uniform is
A. ribbons are optional for the Service Dress Uniform
B. the tie (men) and tie tab (women) are optional for the Service Dress Uniform
C. the metal nametag is worn with the Service Uniform and the blue nametag with the Service Dress Uniform
*D. the Service Dress Uniform requires the blue service coat and and polyester herringbone twill tie/tie tab
17.6.2.
40. The sleeves of the blue short-sleeved shirt/blouse must barely touch or come within _______ of touching the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle.
*A. 1 inch
B. 1/2 inch
C. 1 1/2 inch
D. 1/4 to 1/2 inch
17.6.2.1.
41. The tie/tie tab is optional with the blue short-sleeved shirt/blouse unless
A. the uniform is worn off base
B. worn outdoors and wearing the flight cap
*C. the short-sleeved shirt is worn with the service dress uniform
D. all of these answers
17.6.2.1.
42. The Service Uniform consists of the light blue, long or short sleeved shirt/blouse and trousers/slacks or skirt. Mandatory accouterments are
A. chevrons, ribbons, and blue service coat
B. name tag, chevrons, ribbons, occupational badges
C. chevrons, ribbons, and tie (men) and tie tab (women)
*D. name tag, chevrons, aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges
17.6.2.1.
43. On the Service Uniform, men will place the blue nametag
*A. centered on, but not over, the edge of the right pocket
B. on the left side, centered, on the edge of the left pocket
C. on the left side, centered, 1/2 inch above the top of the ribbons
D. centered on the right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button
17.6.2.1.1.
44. On the Service Uniform, women will place the blue nametag
A. centered on, but not over, the edge of the right pocket
B. on the left side, centered, on the edge of the left pocket
C. on the left side, centered, 1/2 inch above the top of the ribbons
*D. centered on the right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button
17.6.2.1.1.
45. On the short-sleeved shirt/blouse, chevrons are worn
A. centered, 3 1/2 inches below the shoulder seam
*B. centered, halfway between the shoulder seam and bottom edge of sleeve
C. centered, even with to 1 inch higher or lower than the first exposed button
D. centered, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button
17.6.2.1.2.
46. Mandatory accouterments for the Service Uniform are the name tag, chevrons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges. What accouterments are optional for the Service Uniform?
A. tie or tie tab
B. ribbons
C. occupational badges
*D. all of these answers
17.6.2.2.
47. One the Service Uniform, men place ribbons
A. centered on, but not over, the edge of the right pocket
*B. resting on, but not over, the edge of the left pocket centered between the left and right edges
C. centered on the right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button
D. centered on the left side parallel with the ground, aligning the bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the nametag
17.6.2.2.1.
48. One the Service Uniform, women place ribbons
A. centered on, but not over, the edge of the right pocket
B. resting on, but not over, the edge of the left pocket centered between the left and right edges
C. centered on the right side, even with to 1 1/2 inches higher or lower than the first exposed button
*D. centered on the left side parallel with the ground, aligning the bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the nametag
17.6.2.2.1.
49. Ribbons are optional with the Service Uniform but, if worn,
A. all ribbons and devices must be worn
B. they must be clean, unfrayed, and not have a visible protective coating
C. do not display more ribbons than the immediate supervisor
*D. both A and B
17.6.2.2.1.
50. What is the maximum number of earned badges that may be worn on any blue service uniform?
A. two
*B. four
C. three
D. five
17.6.2.2.2.
51. A maximum of four earned badges may be worn on any blue service uniform. A maximum of ____ badges are worn on the left side of the uniform above the ribbons or the pocket if ribbons are not worn.
A. four
B. three
*C. two
D. five
17.6.2.2.2.
52. A maximum of two badges are worn on the left side of the service uniform above the ribbons. Aeronautical and space badges are worn _________ occupational and miscellaneous badges.
A. below
*B. above
C. to the left of
D. to the right of
17.6.2.2.2.
53. A maximum of two badges are worn on the left side of the service uniform above the ribbons. A maximum of two occupational badges may be worn; the badge representing the current career field (regardless of level) is worn
A. in the bottom position
*B. in the top position
C. in the left position
D. in the right position
17.6.2.2.2.
54. When wearing badges with any blue uniform, the following rules apply:
A. wear midsized or regular size badges only
B. do not mix sizes (exception is the medical badge)
C. wear highly polished badges only (exception is the heritage wings)
*D. all of these answers
17.6.2.2.2.
55. The wear and placement of aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges is slightly different for men and women. For men, they are
A. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag
B. centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket
*C. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons
D. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or center badge parallel to the nametag if not wearing ribbons
17.6.2.2.3.
56. The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For men, they are
A. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag
*B. centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket
C. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons
D. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or center badge parallel to the nametag if not wearing ribbons
17.6.2.2.3.
57. The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For men, they are centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket. The exception is
A. the CFC badge is worn on the right pocket only
*B. the missile badge is worn centered on the left pocket only
C. when there are more than two; wear additional badges on the flight cap
D. REDHORSE and CATM badges which must be worn on the organizational cap
17.6.2.2.3.
58. The wear and placement of aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges is slightly different for men and women. For women, they are
A. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag
B. centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket
C. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons
*D. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or center badge parallel to the nametag if not wearing ribbons
17.6.2.2.4.
59. The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For women, it is
A. centered on the lower portion of the left or right pocket
B. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or pocket if not wearing ribbons
*C. centered 1/2 inch above the nametag (except for the missile badge)
D. centered 1/2 inch above ribbons or center badge parallel to the nametag if not wearing ribbons
17.6.2.2.4.
60. The wear and placement of the duty or miscellaneous badge is different for men and women. For women, it is centered 1/2 inch above the nametag. The exception is
A. the CFC badge is worn on the right pocket only
B. REDHORSE and CATM badges which must be worn on the organizational cap
C. when there are more than two; wear additional badges on the flight cap
*D. the missile badge can be centered 1 1/2 inches below bottom of ribbons or on the right side 1/2 inch above the nametag
17.6.2.2.4.
61. The collar of the long-sleeved shirt/blouse shows ________ inch above the coat collar.
*A. 1/4 or 1/2
B. 1/8 to 1/4
C. 1/4 to 3/4
D. 1/2 or 1 inch
17.6.2.3.
62. The sleeves of the long-sleeved shirt/blouse, with arms hanging naturally, will extend to
A. 1/4 to 1/2 inch above 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. the center line of the outstretched palm
17.6.2.3.
63. Which of the following statements about the long-sleeved shirt/blouse is not true?
A. military creases are prohibited
*B. a tapered fit is mandatory for men
C. the woman’s blouse will have a tapered fit
D. the tie or tab is mandatory when wearing the longsleeved shirt/blouse
17.6.2.3.
64. The tie/tie tab is mandatory when wearing which uniforms?
A. service dress uniform, BDUs, and ABUs
B. service dress uniform, long-sleeved shirt, and mess dress
C. service dress uniform, service uniform, and the short-sleeved shirt
*D. service dress uniform, semiformal uniform, and the long-sleeved shirt
17.6.2.4.1.
65. The polyester or silk herringbone twill tie is mandatory for men when wearing the service dress uniform, the semiformal uniform, or the long-sleeved shirt. The tie fabric can be
A. linen, satin, or cashmere
B. cotton, rayon, or polyester
C. gabardine, silk, satin, or batik
*D. polyester, silk, wool, synthetic, or a blend
17.6.2.4.2.
66. The bottom front of the trousers/slacks rests on the front of the shoe or boot with a slight break in the crease. The bottom back of the trousers/slacks is approximately ____ inch longer than the front.
A. 1/2
B. 1/4
*C. 7/8
D. 5/8
17.6.2.6.
67. How much fabric is showing between the buckle and the silver tip of the belt when worn properly?
A. 1/8 inch
B. 1/8 to 1/4 inch
C. zero or 1/8 inch
*D. no blue fabric showing between the buckle and belt tip
17.6.2.6.
68. The required length of the women's skirt is
A. no more than 6 inches above or below the middle of the kneecap
B. there is no exact length prescribed but modesty should be paramount
C. the middle of the kneecap with a 1/4 inch tolerance when standing erect
*D. no shorter than the top of the kneecap or longer than the bottom of the kneecap
17.6.2.7.
69. The A-line skirt is authorized for wear with the slit positioned
*A. to the wearer’s right
B. to the wearer’s left
C. to the wearer’s front
D. to the wearer’s back
17.6.2.7.
70. The flight cap is worn slightly to the wearer’s right with the vertical crease of the cap in line with the center of the forehead, in a straight line with the nose. The cap is worn
*A. approximately 1 inch from the eyebrows
B. approximately 1/2 inch below the hairline
C. on a horizontal line drawn at the top of the ear
D. one inch above a horizontal line intersecting both eyes
17.6.3.
71. When not worn, stow the flight cap
A. under the belt between the first and second belt loops (on the wearer’s left side for men)
B. under the belt between the first and second belt loops (on either side for women)
C. under the belt between the second and third belt loops and folded over the belt
*D. both A and B
17.6.3.
72. Commercial sheer nylon hose must be worn with the skirt. What colors are authorized?
A. bright red, orange, purple, and black
B. any conservative pattern of complementary but muted tones
C. sheer, white, light blue, or blue pastels that complement the uniform
*D. neutral, dark brown, black, offblack, or dark blue shades that complement the uniform and the individual’s skin tone
17.6.4.
73. Low quarter shoes are black oxford, lace-up style with a plain rounded or capped toe with an optional high gloss or patent finish. The sole will not exceed ______ in thickness.
A. 1/4 inch
*B. 1/2 inch
C. 1 inch
D. 1 and 1/4 inch
17.6.5.1.
74. Low quarter shoes are black oxford, lace-up style with a plain rounded or capped toe with an optional high gloss or patent finish. The heel will not be higher than
A. 3/4 inch (measured from the inside front of the heel)
*B. 1 inch (measured from the inside front of the heel)
C. 1 and 1/2 inch (measured from the bottom of the sole)
D. 1 and 1/4 inch (measured from the bottom of the sole)
17.6.5.1.
75. What type of socks may be worn with low quarters?
*A. plain black socks; women may wear hose
B. brown or black socks; women may wear hose
C. plain black or white socks; women may wear hose
D. dark blue, blue black, or black socks; women may wear hose
17.6.5.1.
76. Pumps are authorized for wear with the blue service uniform. The height of heels should be no higher than
A. 1 inch (measured from the inside front of the heel)
B. 1 and 1/2 inch (measured from the bottom of the sole)
C. 1 and 3/4 inch (measured from the inside front of the heel)
*D. 2 1/2 inches (measured from inside sole of the shoe to the end of the heel lift)
17.6.5.2.