Back to Chapter 17 Dress and Appearance
94. The Battle Dress Uniform is being phased out as of
*A. 1 Nov 2011
B. 1 Oct 2012
C. 1 Jan 2013
D. 1 Apr 2014
17.6.7.
95. There are restrictions on where BDUs may be worn off-base. BDUs may be worn
A. for short convenience stops
B. when eating at restaurants where people wear comparable civilian attire
C. to eat in restaurants where most diners wear business attire or to establishments that primarily serve alcohol
*D. both A and B
17.6.7.
96. The BDU shirt's long-sleeved camouflage pattern sleeves may be rolled up. If rolled up, the sleeve material must match the shirt and will touch or come within
A. 1 inch of the bottom of the chevron
B. 2 inches of the bottom of the chevron
*C. 1 inch of the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
D. 2 inches of the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
17.6.7.1.
97. What accouterments are mandatory with the BDU uniform?
A. name tag, ribbons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges
B. U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and MAJCOM, FOA, and DRU patches
C. U.S. lapel insignia, name tag, ribbons, chevrons, and aeronautical and chaplain badges
*D. U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges
17.6.7.1.1.
98. Mandatory accouterments for the BDU uniform include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges. Where is the U.S. Air Force tape worn?
A. centered above the right breast pocket
*B. centered above the left breast pocket
C. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
D. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.7.1.1.1.
99. Mandatory accouterments for the BDU uniform include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges. Where is the name tape worn?
*A. centered above the right breast pocket
B. centered above the left breast pocket
C. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
D. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.7.1.1.1.
100. Mandatory accouterments for the BDU uniform include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges. Where are the chevrons placed?
A. centered above the right breast pocket
B. centered above the left breast pocket
*C. centered halfway between the shoulder seam and elbow when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
D. centered, within 3 1/2 inches of the shoulder seam; chevrons must be fully visible with sleeves rolled up
17.6.7.1.1.2.
101. What accouterments are optional for the BDU uniform?
A. aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges
*B. MAJCOM, FOA, and DRU patches
C. name tape and ribbons
D. chevrons
17.6.7.1.2.
102. Patches are optional accouterments for the BDU uniform. If worn, they are placed
A. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
B. centered immediately above the left breast pocket
C. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
*D. both A and C
17.6.7.1.1.1.
103. Aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges are mandatory on the BDU uniform. Other kinds of badges are optional. Center the subdued embroidered badge
*A. 1/2 inch above the “U.S. AIR FORCE” tape
B. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
C. centered immediately above the left breast pocket
D. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.7.1.2.2.
104. Aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges are mandatory on the BDU uniform. Other kinds of badges are optional. Center the subdued embroidered badge 1/2 inch above the “U.S. AIR FORCE” tape. Additional badges are placed
*A. centered, 1/2 inch above the first badge
B. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
C. centered immediately above the left breast pocket
D. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.7.1.2.2.
105. How many embroidered badges may be worn on BDUs?
A. no more than two earned embroidered badges
*B. no more than three earned embroidered badges
C. no more than four earned embroidered badges
D. embroidered badges are not authorized on BDUs
17.6.7.1.2.2.
106. On the BDU uniform, how far beyond the buckle may the black tip of the belt extend?
A. up to 1 inch
B. 1/8 to 1/4 inch
*C. up to 2 inches
D. no fabric may show between the buckle and belt tip
17.6.7.2.
107. What type of socks may be worn with the combat boots worn with the BDU?
A. plain socks without design
B. plain white socks (if worn beneath black socks)
C. black socks
*D. all of these answers
17.6.7.3.2.
108. The ABU is replacing what uniform(s)?
A. temperate weather BDU
B. hot weather BDU
C. desert camouflage uniform
*D. all of these answers
17.6.8.
109. There are restrictions on where ABUs may be worn off-base. ABUs may be worn
A. to establishments that primarily serve alcohol
B. in restaurants where most diners wear business attire
*C. for short convenience stops or when eating at restaurants where people wear comparable civilian attire
D. both A and B
17.6.8.
110. The ABU is a wash and wear uniform. What laundry action is specifically prohibited?
A. low-heat ironing
B. washing with detergent
*C. starching and hot pressing of the ABU
D. both A and B
17.6.8.
111. The ABU shirt's long sleeves may be rolled up. If rolled up, the sleeve material must match the shirt and will touch or come within
A. 1 inch of the bottom of the chevron
B. 2 inches of the bottom of the chevron
*C. 1 inch of the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
D. 2 inches of the forearm when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
17.6.8.1.
112. Accouterments for the ABU include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and badges. Where is the U.S. Air Force tape worn?
A. centered above the right breast pocket
B. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
*C. centered, immediately above the left breast pocket
D. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.8.1.1.1.
113. Accouterments for the ABU include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and badges. Where is the name tape worn?
A. centered above the left breast pocket
B. centered on the lower portion of the pocket
*C. centered, immediately above the right breast pocket
D. centered over the left pocket, 1/2 inch above the U.S. Air Force tape
17.6.8.1.1.1.
114. Accouterments for the ABU include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and badges. What size chevrons are authorized?
A. 4 inch for both men and women
B. 3 1/2 inch for both men and women
C. 4 inch for men; 3 1/2 inch for women
*D. 4 inch for men; 3 1/2 or 4 inch for women
17.6.8.1.1.2.
115. Accouterments for the ABU include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and badges. Where are the chevrons placed?
A. centered above the right breast pocket
B. centered above the left breast pocket
*C. centered halfway between the shoulder seam and elbow when the arm is bent at a 90-degree angle
D. centered, within 2 inches of the shoulder seam; chevrons must be fully visible with sleeves rolled up
17.6.8.1.1.2.
116. Accouterments for the ABU include the U.S. Air Force tape, name tape, chevrons, and badges. What badges are mandatory on the ABU uniform?
A. CFC pin
B. occupational badges
C. MAJCOM, FOA, and DRU patches
*D. aeronautical, space, cyber, and chaplain badges
17.6.8.1.1.3.
117. A maximum of three badges may be worn on the ABU. A maximum of two are placed
*A. above the Air Force tape on the wearer’s left side
B. centered over the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
C. centered on the bottom portion of the left and right pockets
D. above the left breast pocket, replacing the U.S. Air Force tape
17.6.8.1.1.3.
118. A maximum of three badges may be worn on the ABU, with a maximum of two above the Air Force tape on the wearer’s left side. A third badge may be worn
*A. on the left breast pocket
B. centered on the lower portion of the right pocket
C. centered immediately above the left breast pocket
D. centered above the right pocket 1/2 inch above the nametape
17.6.8.1.1.3.
119. On the ABU uniform, how far beyond the buckle may the black tip of the belt extend?
A. up to 1 inch
B. 1/4 to 1/2 inch
*C. up to 2 inches
D. no fabric may show between the buckle and belt tip
17.6.8.2.
120. ABU patrol caps are the authorized headgear for wear with the ABU. Organizational caps are not authorized. The exception is for
A. on-duty patrolmen
B. CE and Communication Squadron caps
C. chaplains and religious support personnel
*D. REDHORSE and CATM organizational caps (on the range only)
17.6.8.3.
121. What color t-shirts are authorized for the ABU?
A. black
B. brown or black
*C. light tan/sand-colored
D. brown, sage green, or desert tan
17.6.8.4.
122. What boots are authorized for wear with the ABU?
A. desert tan boots only
B. ABU sage green boots only
C. desert tan boots or black polished
*D. ABU sage green boots and desert tan boots
17.6.8.5.
Note
Comrade Alex pointed out that, in the new AFI 36-2903, desert tan boots are not normally authorized with the ABU although the PDG says that they are:
17.6.8.5. Boots. ABU sage green boots are authorized for wear with all utility uniforms. Desert tan boots are also authorized for the wear with the ABU.
AFI 36-2903 18 July 2011:
6.4.3.2. Sage Green Boots. Will be worn with the Airman battle uniform, the battle dress uniform or the flight duty uniform. Boots will be sage green, lace up with plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe with or without a perforated seam. A zipper or elastic inserts may be worn; however, if worn, they will be without design. Green boots can be either with or without a safety toe. Exception: If approved by MAJCOM commanders, black leather boots may be temporarily authorized with ABUs in industrial work environments or in work center where industrial products or processes cause irreparable staining to the sage green suede or tan suede boot. This exception is not specifically restricted to flightline activities and is in effect until a stain-resistant green boot becomes available.AFI 36-2903 18 July 2011:
6.4.3.3. Tan Boots. May be worn with the Airman battle uniform through 31 October 2011; effective 1 November 2011, tan boots will not be worn with the ABU unless authorized by the Theater commander for wear only in theater. The tan boot may be worn with the desert flight duty uniform indefinitely. Boots will be made of tan suede material with plain rounded toe or rounded capped toe, with or without a safety toe, with or without a perforated seam, and lace up. A zipper or elastic inserts may be worn; however, if worn, they will be without design.
Although it's important to be aware of the facts, always go by what the PDG says, not the current reg. Test questions that conflict with current AFIs will probably be thrown out and not scored but, if they aren't, the PDG is what the test is based on, not the reg.
123. What color socks may be worn with the sage green boots?
A. black socks
*B. sage green
C. green, tan, or black socks
D. plain white socks (if worn beneath black socks) or black
17.6.8.6.
124. What color socks may be worn with the tan boots?
A. black socks only
B. sage green only
*C. green, tan, or black socks
D. plain white socks (if worn beneath black socks) or black
17.6.8.6.
125. What is the only modification allowed to the PT uniform?
A. the shirt may be removed during PT
*B. the PT shorts lining may be removed
C. bandanas and headscarves may be worn for cosmetic reasons
D. the T-shirt may be worn tucked in or outside the pants when worn with the shorts or running pants
17.6.9.
126. Spandex shorts and leggings may be worn under PT shorts (full-length leggings are authorized). What color spandex shorts and leggings are authorized?
A. dark blue
*B. navy blue or black
C. silver, blue, or black; no more than two colors
D. any color that complements the uniform and skin tone
17.6.9.
127. What color socks are authorized with the PT uniform?
A. any color if not visible
B. plain white with no designs
C. socks are not authorized with the PT uniform
*D. white, any length; may have small conservative trademark logos
17.6.9.