The specific changes to AFI 36-2903 are listed in the attachment. The paragraphs listed replace the corresponding paragraphs in AFI 36-2903 or add new paragraphs. This is a FULL COLOR print of the Dress and Appearance Air Force Instruction. This includes: AFGM2018-03 28 September 2018 which has over 22 pages of changes to AFI 36-2903 as the Air Force transitions to the OCP Uniform. This instruction implements Title 10 U.S.C., Chapter 45, The Uniform, Department of DefenseInstruction (DoDI) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform, and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all Air Force personnel and, consistent with DoDI 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services, the guidance for requesting religious apparel accommodation. It applies to all active duty Air Force members, members of the Air ForceReserve Command and members of the Air National Guard, retired and separated members.

This memorandum provides policy and guidance for all military personnel serving in the United States Air Force, including those serving in the Reserve and Guard components of the Air Force as identified herein. The specific changes to AFI 36-2903 are listed in the attachment. The paragraphs listed replace the corresponding paragraphs in AFI 36-2903 or add new paragraphs. Failure to observe the mandatory provisions in paragraphs 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 of this memorandum by Regular Air Force military members, Air Force Reserve military members on active duty or inactive duty for training, and Air National Guard military members in Title 10 status is a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Air National Guard members in Title 32 status performing full-time National Guard duty or inactive duty for training, who violate the mandatory provisions of this instruction, may be held accountable through similar provisions of their respective State Military Codes.

1.1.1. The Air Force philosophy is that the uniform will be plain, distinctive, and standardized. This standardization includes a minimum and maximum number of authorized badges, insignia, and devices. 1.1.2. Pride in one's personal appearance and wearing the uniform, greatly enhances the esprit de corps essential to an effective military force. Therefore, it is most important for all Airmen to maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance. The five elements of this standard are neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity, and military image. The first four are absolute, objective criteria needed for the efficiency and well-being of the Air Force. The fifth, military image is subjective, but necessary. Appearance in uniform is an important part of military image. Judgment on what is the proper image differs in and out of the military. The American public and its elected representatives draw certain conclusions on military effectiveness based on the image Airmen present. The image must instill public confidence and leave no doubt that Airmen live by a common standard and respond to military order and discipline. The image of a disciplined and committed Airman is incompatible with the extreme, the unusual, and the fad. Every Airman has a responsibility to maintain an -acceptable military image, as well as the right, within limits, to express individuality through his or her appearance. 1.1.3. A very important part of the military image an Airman projects and the impression they create is how he/she wears their uniform. As with other personal appearance standards, the Air Force emphasizes a -neat, clean, professional image. Member's have a responsibility to keep their uniform clean, pressed (excluding the Airman Battle Uniform) and in good repair. Also, members are responsible for knowing the authorized uniform combinations and the correct placement of ribbons, insignia, badges and other uniform items. 1.1.4. Commanders do not have the authority to waive grooming and appearance standards except as identified in Chapter 3, paragraph 3.1.2.3 of this instruction.

This publication, Air Force Instruction AFI 36-2903 Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel April 2019, implements Title 10 U.S.C., Chapter 45, The Uniform, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform, and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all Air Force personnel and, consistent with DoDI 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services, the guidance for requesting religious apparel accommodation. It applies to all active duty Air Force members, members of the Air Force Reserve Command and members of the Air National Guard, retired and separated members.

AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel 9 February 2017 This instruction implements Title 10 U.S.C., Chapter 45, The Uniform, Department of DefenseInstruction (DoDI) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform, and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all Air Force personnel and, consistent with DoDI 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services, the guidance for requesting religious apparel accommodation.

This instruction, Air Force Instruction AFI 36-2903 Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel incorporating Change 4, May 2015, implements Title 10 U.S.C., Chapter 45, The Uniform, Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1334.1, Wearing of the Uniform, and Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 36-29, Military Standards. It provides responsibilities and standards for dress and personal appearance of all Air Force personnel and, consistent with DoDI 1300.17, Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services, the guidance for requesting religious apparel accommodation. It applies to all active duty Air Force members, members of the Air Force Reserve Command and members of the Air National Guard, retired and separated members.

The Air Force philosophy is that the uniform will be plain, distinctive, and standardized. This standardization includes a minimum and maximum number of authorized badges, insignia, and devices. Pride in one's personal appearance and wearing the uniform, greatly enhances the esprit de corps essential to an effective military force. Therefore, it is most important for all Airmen to maintain a high standard of dress and personal appearance. The five elements of this standard are neatness, cleanliness, safety, uniformity, and military image. The first four are absolute, objective criteria needed for the efficiency and well-being of the Air Force. The fifth, military image is subjective, but necessary. This Air Force Instruction AFI 36-2903 is the Uniform Policy for the United States Air Force USAF. It includes the newest changes, including those pertaining to the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU).