DAFI 36-2903 is a comprehensive regulation that outlines the standards for dress and personal appearance for members of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force, detailing proper wear of uniforms, insignias, awards, and grooming guidelines.
(AMC) This supplement implements and extends the guidance of Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel. This publication covers dress and personal appearance of Air Force personnel for Air Mobility Command (AMC).
In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops personnel guidance for dress and personal appearance programs.
Recommended dress and personal appearance policy changes are submitted for consideration by the Air Force Virtual Uniform Board in accordance with (IAW) Chapter 12, Paragraph 12.2.
The Air Force Dress and Appearance Program website is a one-stop shop for all questions on wear of the uniform, insignias, awards and decorations. It also provides the latest news updates and policy changes.
The Department of the Air Force regularly updates its dress and appearance guidelines to maintain a highly professional, unified, and mission-ready force. These guidelines dictate everything from how you wear your uniform to the specific grooming standards you must follow on and off duty.
The new guidance memorandum for DAF Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies rules on mandatory uniform items and personal appearance while adding visuals to reduce ambiguity.