Navy Begins Test of Service Dress Khaki Uniforms

Officers and chief petty officers in six major Navy communities began testing new service dress khaki uniforms on May 31. The testing will continue through August. If approved, the khakis – which bear a strong resemblance to World War II- and Vietnam War-era uniforms – will lighten seabags considerably. "With the service dress khaki, the wearer could easily go from service to dress just by donning a tie and a jacket," said Robert Carroll, head of the Navy Uniform Matters Office. Officers and chiefs presently must carry two sets of uniforms, to comply with regulations regarding seasonal changes.