Back to Chapter 17 Dress and Appearance
128. Bracelets may be worn in uniform if they
A. are no wider than 1/2 inch
B. are conservative and do not present a safety hazard
C. are worn around the wrist or ankle
*D. both A and B
17.7.1.
129. Rings may be worn in uniform if
A. no more than three rings are worn
B. they are worn only at the base of the finger
C. worn on the thumb
*D. both A and B
17.7.1.
130. Necklaces may be worn in uniform if
A. they are no wider than 1/2 inch
B. no more than three necklaces are worn
*C. concealed under a collar or undershirt
D. they are conservative and do not present a safety hazard
17.7.1.
131. Women are authorized to wear earrings with any uniform if they
A. are worn as a matching set
B. are small spherical, conservative, round diamond, gold, white pearl or silver
C. fit tightly without extending below the earlobe, except for the connecting band on clip earrings
*D. all of these answers
17.7.1.
132. Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and wraparound sunglasses with conservative ornamentation are authorized. Frames must be
*A. black or brown material or gold or silver wire
B. black plastic with a matte or polished finish
C. a color that complements the uniform
D. sage green, desert tan, or black
17.7.2.
133. Sunglasses are not permitted in formation, except
A. when outdoors in sunny conditions
B. when issued to all members of the unit
*C. when authorized by a commander on the advice of a medical official
D. with the BDU/ABU uniform combination and outdoors in sunny conditions
17.7.2.
134. Personal digital assistants, pagers, and cellular phones must be or their holsters must be conservative and
*A. black, silver, dark blue, or gray
B. aluminum, gold, silver, or black
C. titanium, gray, brown, or black
D. aluminum, titanium, gold, or silver
17.7.3.1.
135. How many personal digital assistants, pagers, or cellular phones may be worn on the uniform belt at one time?
A. three
*B. one
C. one on each side of the belt
D. no electronic devices may be worn on the belt
17.7.3.1.
136. The use of an earpiece, any blue tooth technology or headphones, while in uniform, indoors or outdoors, is prohibited, unless
*A. specifically authorized for the execution of official duties (air travel exempted)
B. working in an area which makes taking landline phone calls impractical
C. on guard duty or during force protection assignment
D. on the flightline or on an authorized break
17.7.3.1.
137. The use of electronic equipment (i.e., portable audio devices) is not authorized while walking/running in uniform. The exception is
A. when deployed to an area where the UCMJ has no jurisdiction
B. headphones and earphones (IPods, MP3, etc.) are authorized while driving
C. when working in an area or a job that requires no human interaction and when use does not pose a safety threat
*D. headphones and earphones (IPods, MP3, etc.) are authorized while wearing the PT uniform during personal PT in the fitness center or on designated running areas
17.7.3.1.
138. Lanyards for access passes, badges, and common access cards must be
A. white, easily removable, contrast with the uniform, and shield contents with opaque plastic
B. small, round devices of any color; may have small conservative defense contractor trademark logos
C. certified at the classification level of the content held, white in color, and contrast with the uniform
*D. plain, dark blue or black with silver or plastic small conservative link chains and clear plastic; green may be worn with the BDU/ABU
17.7.3.2.
139. What are the rules for umbrella use while in uniform?
*A. umbrellas must be plain, black, and carried in the left hand
B. umbrellas must be plain, dark blue or black, and carried in the left hand
C. umbrellas must be plain, dark blue or black, and carried in the right hand
D. umbrellas must be plain, dark blue or black, no more than 36 inches in diameter, and carried in the right hand
17.7.3.2.
140. How are attaché cases, gym bags, and backpacks carried when in uniform?
A. attaché cases are specifically prohibited unless authorized by the Commander
B. in either hand or in any manner that does not prevent Airmen from rendering a salute
*C. with the left hand or on the left shoulder or both shoulders (must not interfere with saluting)
D. with the right hand or on the right shoulder or both shoulders (must not interfere with saluting)
17.7.3.2.
141. What color backpack is authorized for wear with blue uniform combinations?
A. black or any conservative color that complements the uniform
B. blue, brown, or black, limited to two-tone conservative styles
*C. only solid-color black backpacks may be worn with blue uniform combinations
D. only solid-color black, olive drab, or matching camouflage may be worn with blue uniform combinations
17.7.3.2.
142. What color backpack is authorized for wear with the BDU or ABU?
A. black or any conservative color that complements the uniform
B. blue, brown, or black, limited to two-tone conservative styles
C. only solid-color black backpacks may be worn with BDUs/ABUs
*D. only solid-color black, olive drab, or matching camouflage
17.7.3.2.
143. What types of tattoos or brands are unauthorized, anywhere on the body, whether in uniform or not?
A. those that bring discredit upon the Air Force
B. those that are prejudicial to good order and discipline
C. those that are obscene or advocate sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination
*D. all of these answers
17.8.2.
144. Excessive tattoos and brands must not be exposed or visible while in uniform. Excessive is defined as
A. any tattoo or brand that exceeds 1/4 coverage of the exposed body part
B. tattoos above the collarbone and visible when wearing an open-collar uniform
C. more than three on the same exposed body part (arm or leg)
*D. both A and B
17.8.2.
145. The Air Force classifies tattoos into two categories for the purpose of discipline:
A. flagrant and deliberate
B. intentional or accidental
*C. unauthorized and inappropriate
D. minor violation or major violation
17.8.3.
146. Failure to follow Air Force policy regarding tattoos and brands is a violation of
A. Article 89, Disrespect toward an officer
*B. Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulation
C. Article 108, Destruction of military property
D. Article 117, Provoking speeches or gestures
17.8.3.
147. The Air Force classifies tattoos and brands as either unauthorized or inappropriate. Any member who obtains unauthorized tattoos
A. will be required to remove them at his or her own expense
B. and fails to remove them will be subject to involuntary separation
C. may keep them if previously acquired and if continually covered
*D. both A and B
17.8.3.1.
148. The Air Force classifies tattoos and brands as either unauthorized or inappropriate. Any member with inappropriate tattoos
A. must keep them completely covered using current uniform items
B. who does not keep them covered is subject to disciplinary action
C. who fails to remove them will be subject to involuntary separation
*D. both A and B
17.8.3.2.
149. Except for earrings for women, when are members prohibited from attaching or affixing jewelry or ornamentation to or through the ear, nose, tongue, or any exposed body part?
A. when in uniform
B. while wearing civilian attire and on-duty
C. while wearing civilian attire and off-duty on a military installation
*D. all of these answers
17.9.