20–33. Vest

a. Type

The vest is an optional purchase item.

b. Description

The materials are white cotton twill, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in tropical weave, white polyester and wool-blended fabrics in twill weave, or white polyester-textured woven serge.

The white vest is single-breasted, cut low with a rolling collar and pointed bottom, and fastened with three detachable, small white buttons.

c. How worn

Male personnel will wear the white vest when wearing the Army white or blue evening mess uniforms.