Air Force OCP's
Tactical OCP Cap
Additionally, immediate wear of some tactical OCP caps is authorized while the Air Force continues the acquisition process to complete this new uniform item. These are not yet available through AAFES. (As of June 2021)
Enlisted members will not wear rank insignia or a subdued flag on the cap, only a name tape on the back of the cap is authorized. The front of the cap must not have any Velcro or other items.
In addition, females are authorized to pull their bun or ponytail through the back of the tactical OCP cap.
Once the acquisition process is complete for the new uniform item, which is expected to take approximately a year, all other caps will be unauthorized.
Caps must also be made entirely of OCP material or OCP with a coyote brown mesh back.
DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE AFI36-2903 7 FEBRUARY 2020
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AFI36-2903 Incorporating Change 3, 3 December 2021
Highlights from the new AFI36-2903
Incorporating Change 3, 3 December 2021
allows hands in pockets while standing or walking and beverage consumption as indicated while walking
changes male hair bulk standard to 2.5 inches
authorizes female hair accessories up to a 2-inch width
regulates female eyelash extensions to natural eyelash color, not to exceed 14 millimeters in length
authorizes permanent cosmetics for men, scalp only
authorizes wear of Velcro® pen/pencil holders on OCP sleeves
authorizes wear of morale patches on OCP and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU)
authorizes unit patch or organizational symbol on OCP t-shirt
authorizes wear of tactical cap
authorizes sew-on name tapes and insignia on OCP fleece
authorizes wear of transparent piercing spacers
authorizes a ring to be worn on the thumb
authorizes use of cell phone while walking
authorizes females optional wear of hosiery with dress uniforms
authorizes wear of sweatband with physical training gear
authorizes permanent wear of USAF Honor Guard badge for Airmen with an 8G000 and 85G0 AFSC
grants commanders of 2A, 2F, 2G, 2M, 2P, 2S, 2T, 2W, 3E, 3D, and 1P AFSC members authority to allow wear of sage maintenance duty uniform
adds wear policy for multi-domain warfare badge
authorizes wear of Inter-American Air Forces Academy badge
authorizes physical training gear short and long sleeve shirts to be worn tucked or untucked
Clarified instructions for beards allowed for medical reason
Clarified instruction regarding authorized male and female hair color
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