a. Cape, blue, female (officers only)
(1) Type
The cape is an optional purchase item.
(2) Description
The blue cape will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
The material is wool gab¬ardine in Army blue 450.
The cape is fully lined with white rayon satin.
The cape has fitted shoulders with front and back darts;
a high, rounded soft collar;
and arm slits.
It is devoid of visible stitching.
The black cape is approximately knee-length and will extend at least 1 inch below the skirt hem of the Army mess uniform short skirt (see fig 20–6).
Figure 20–6. Blue cape, female officer
fig 20–6 illustrates the female blue cape and proper wear appearance with the Army mess uniform.
(3) How worn
The cape may be worn with the ASU dress variation and with the Army blue and white mess and evening mess uniforms.
b. Cape, blue, male (officers only)
(1) Type
The cape is an optional purchase item.
(2) Description
The blue cape will be made from an approved specification or pattern.
The materials are wool and broadcloth, dark blue in Army shade 150;
wool and gabardine, dark blue in Army shade 150;
wool and elastique, dark blue in Army shade 150.
The cape will reach to at least the midpoint of the knee, but it will be no lower than 2 inches below the knee (see fig 20–7).
fig 20–7 illustrates the male blue cape and authorized appearance standards.
The lining of the Army blue cape is rayon, acetate, or another synthetic fabric with a satin face and wool nap back in one of the following colors:
(a) General officers
Dark blue.
(b) All other officers
The first-named color of the basic branch.
(3) How worn
Officers may wear the cape with Army white and blue dress, mess, and evening mess uniforms.
Enlisted personnel are not authorized to wear the cape.