IVAN E.
CAMLAYAN BFSCI-1
Armed Forces of the Philippines Uniform
Name of Uniform Description When to use
Mess Jacket It is composed of the Formal Evening Socials
black/white jacket, black When performing attaché
high waist trousers, white positions
pleated dress shirt, black As prescribed by the
cummerbund (sash). Male Commander
officers shall have the black
jacket in their dinner dress
uniform while female
officers shall have the white
jacket as their standard
blouse.
White duck It consists of a white coat, Weddings
white pants, a white shirt, a New Year’s Call
black tie, and a service cap. (Malacañang)
Oath-taking
Awarding Ceremonies as a
Recipient
AFP Day when prescribed
Army Service Blouse It composed of coat and Major Service Anniversary
trousers, and green long Witnessing Honors for
sleeve President/VP
and a green four-in-hand Courtesy Calls
necktie. Headgear Army New Year’s Call at GHQ/DND
Service Cap, Green Felt Cap As maybe prescribed by the
female Commander
officer
Army Bush Coat It is composed of coat Unit/Office Anniversary
trouser and army green Graduation/Commencement
shirt. Headgear Exercises
Army Service Cap, Green Testimonial Parades
Felt female officer. Social Functions (Lower than
President/VP)
Send-off to the President, as
directed by the CSAFP
Funeral /Burial Ceremonies
As maybe prescribed by the
Commander
General Office Uniform ( GOU) It is composed of green Acceptable as semiformal
trousers and mint green uniform and can be used
short sleeve. Headgear during social functions as
Oversea / Garrison Cap. prescribed by the
commander.
Duty uniform for garrison or
installation.
Battle Dress Uniform It is composed of a Duty when prescribed by the
camouflage coat, trousers. Commander.
Headgear beret/lousy hat, Field training or combat
camouflage cap Parade during ceremonial
activities
Red alert status
Service Khaki (Working khaki) The Service Khaki uniform Worn in
today is reserved for officers summer/Winter for
and enlisted sailors at chief office work
petty officer and above. It is Watch standing
a short-sleeved khaki Liberty
button-up shirt and Business ashore when
matching trousers, worn prescribed as uniform
with a gold belt buckle. of the day.
Dress White This uniform is also worn by Participating in
male and female Chief Petty Change of Command
Officers, with the only Ceremonies.
change being the wear of Official visits with
collar rank insignia instead honors as prescribed
of hard shoulder boards. in Navy Regulations.
Visits of ceremony to
Foreign Men-of-War
and Foreign Officials.
Occasions of State,
Ceremonies and
Solemnities.
Army Black Uniform It is composed of black coat Duty assigned with the
and trousers and black Scout Ranger units
beret. Field or combat
Combat Vehicle Crewman The Coverall – is a one-piece Duty assigned with the
design that has a front entry armor unit
zipped closure; drop seat;
extraction strap located on
the left sleeve, chest,
right and left sides, right-left
front hips, right-left upper
thigh and right-left lower
legs. All pockets have slide
fastener closures. Headgear
black beret when CVC
helmet is not being worn.
Atlethic Uniform It is composed of Olive drab Off duty when
green with Army marking authorized by the
printed on the left breast, Commander
olive drab /black short pants Physical training both
with “Army” marking on and off the military
printed on the lower right installation
thigh, white rubber shoes May worn in transit
bet the individual’s
and white Socks.
common quarters and
duty
Air force GALA uniform It is official uniform of the During the National
Security and Escort Founder's Day, New
Battalion of the Philippine Year's Day or Air
Army while attending or
Force Day Evening
performing ceremonial
Banquet.
activities
Accompanying the
President to an
Evening Banquet.
Country's Grand
Celebration's Evening
Banquet.
Attending a Foreign
Evening Banquet
Required Uniform
Flight Duty It is a official uniform of Performing normal
Philippine Air force that military duties
wear when they are in duty. Ordered by the
commander
Attending funeral
