Supplies increased at military clothing stores
Posted 9/2/2011
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by Brad Jessmer
Air Force Uniform Office
9/2/2011 - WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- Current inventory of the green fleece has caught up with demand, officials announced Sept. 2.
The sources for purchase of the fleece are Army Air Force Exchange Service military clothing stores in person and online.
Airmen have raised issues concerning availability, where to buy the green fleece authorized for wear as an outer garment by Air Force members and how to avoid buying unauthorized versions.
"With ample stock in 15 sizes and production continuing, there should be no reason for Airmen to purchase a knock-off," said Capt. Micah Porter, the project manager for the Air Force Uniform Office.
Porter said most knock-offs are drastically different in appearance and highly noticeable. Even if AAFES doesn't have a certain size in stock, Airmen who order it now will ensure they have a fleece by the time temperatures begin to fall.
According to a message issued by the Office of Manpower, Personnel and Services at Headquarters Air Force, Washington, D.C.; "The sage green fleece jacket, commonly known as Generation III or Gen III, was the original version authorized for wear. Due to limited availability at AAFES military clothing stores and through the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, some units purchased and issued other versions."
Previously issued green fleece jackets and those that are currently available for purchase, if worn as an outer garment, must meet the following configuration requirements:
- A fabric fastener ABU print name tape with dark blue block lettering, centered between the zipper and sleeve seam on the wearer's right chest
- A fabric fastener ABU print U.S. Air Force tape with dark blue block lettering, centered between the zipper and sleeve seem on the wearers left chest
- A fabric fastener subdued cloth rank with a solid sage-green background, flushed with and centered above the last name tape on the wearer's right chest.
- Fleece must remain zipped no lower than halfway between the name tape and the collar
- The collar must be folded over and resting on the shoulder, chest and back when the zipper is not completely zipped
- The bottom length of the fleece must be as close to the length of an ABU top as possible
- Sleeves must be worn down at all times
- Fleece must be kept in a neat, serviceable condition and present a professional appearance at all times
- When worn as an outer garment, the sage green fleece may only be worn over the ABU top and is not authorized to be worn solely over a T-shirt, thermal underwear and similar undergarment
Commanders also have the authority to allow wear of the fleece indoors if mission needs require it.
Airmen who have policy questions regarding this article should address them through their chain of command or by calling the Air Force Personnel Center at 800-525-0102, or DSN 665-5000.
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