15 November 2022

CAPT(s) Terri Gabriel

Deputy Commander, Navy Uniforms

Navy Exchange Service Command

Navy Uniforms

Clothing & Textile Update
Navy Uniform and OCIE Organization
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Navy Uniform and OCIE Organization

DLA

Gov’t Issue 

Uniforms

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters Office 

(UMO)

Sea Bag / Optional Uniforms

POLICY and 

REQUIREMENTS

SECNAV

MATERIAL MGT, 

PROCUREMENT, & 

SUSTAINMENT

TECHNICAL, DESIGN, 

& DEVELOPMENT

NEX

Commercial

Uniforms

Fleet and 

Type Commanders

Organizational Clothing / Protective Gear

NAVSEA

Ship/Sub

NAVAIR

Aviation

NAVFAC

Expeditionary

NAVSUP/

NEXCOM

NCTRF

General

NAVSUP/

NEXCOM

NCTRF

DLA

Direct 

Procurement by 

Navy Units

NAVSAFECEN BUMED

OCIE: Organizational Clothing/Individual Equipment

CNO MCPON
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Navy Uniform Introduction / 

Approval Process

18-24 Months

Government Issue Items

Commercial Uniform Items

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters 

Office 

Defines/Establishes 

the Requirement

NCTRF conducts 

RDT&E as 

required

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters 

Office 

Defines/Establishes 

the Requirement

NCTRF conducts 

RDT&E as 

required
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FY21-22

Athletic Footwear Evaluation

Development of Shipboard/ Flight Deck FR CW Clothing System 

User Evaluation of I2FRV *

Validate 3D Software

FY22-23

3D Knitting (SBIR)

(* Fully funded w/FY22)

Quantifying Effects of Female Last-Validation study

Maternity Pattern Growth

Assessment of the Efficacy of Antimicrobial Treatments in 

preventing odor

Navy Uniform Research &

Development
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2-POC

FR Variant- Fit 

guide and 

protos

NWU FROG/EFRCE

Replacement - FR

Seabag (TBD)

Improved 

PTU

Black Safety Boot (IBoot 5)

Parka Liner Jacket

Upgrade to weather 

resistant fabric, add 

pockets and rank tab

Joint Clothing & 

Textile 

Modernization 

Initiative (JCTMI)

Female

Uniform Size 

Standardization

Improved

Foul Weather Jacket

Navy Uniform Projects

COTS Flotation Device for 

Maritime Armor System (MAS)
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US Navy Size Standardization 

Program – Female Uniforms 

FEMALE BODY 

TYPES &

STATURES

Straight: 57.4% 

Curvy: 42.6%

Petite: 43%

Regular: 43%

Tall: 14%

• Tools developed - Navy fit forms, block patterns, and 

avatars

• Key styles created – dress uniform items

• Fit Validated on regular stature

• Developed petite and tall statures

• Prototypes contracted for all fit types, sizes & statures

Accomplishments: 

• Current Female Navy uniform fit is not standardized; 

developed in 80’s with hourglass fit ratio

• Navy partnered with industry consultant to:

• Identify current USN female body 

types/statures

• 2 types & 3 statures 

• Develop standardized pattern tools to facilitate 

pattern development for consistent fit and 

sizing

Background: 

• NCTRF will team up with the industry consultant to conduct a fit 

evaluation and wear test to:

• Assess the proposed improved sizes and fit

• Validate the USN uniforms developed utilizing new pattern 

tools

• Implement new sizing and tools

• Continue synergy with joint services

Next Steps: 

• Identify today’s sizing and body types

• FY14-15 USN Anthropometric Correlation 

Study

• Increase ROIs for Sailor and NEXCOM with the 

development and utilization of Size Standardization 

tools

Objective: 

POC: Ms. Louise Caulfield, louise.a.Caulfield.civ@us.navy.mil and Dr. Brianna Plummer, Brianna.l.plummer2.civ@us.navy.mil

“Achieving Best Fit with Minimal Alterations”
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Navy High Visibility Uniform 

Crisis

 Tracking

• Frequent updates to Navy’s most senior leadership (Chief of Naval 

Operations, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Fleet 

Commanders, Chief of Naval Personnel...

• Weekly administrative review Navy Uniform Matters (UMO), Navy 

Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), Defense Logistics Agency 

(DLA)

• Bi-weekly telecons/IPTs – UMO, NEXCOM, Fleet Commander reps, 

Recruit Training Command (RTC), Officer Candidate School (OCS), 

Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF) until production 

increases
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Navy High Visibility Uniform 

Crisis

 Findings

• Production of numerous Navy uniform items is not keeping pace with 

demand

• Required modification of uniform issue process at Recruit Training 

Command (RTC) and Officer Candidate School (OCS) until production 

increases

• RTC/OCS accessions departing without mandatory/required uniforms

• IOUs: Increased operating cost and man-hours to track down new sailors 

after graduation to provide uniform items not issued during basic training

• The Navy Fleet has suffered for over 2 years with depleted inventory of 

various uniforms and components. Uniform center shelves tell the story 

clearly. Fleet readiness is directly intertwined with C&T support

• Quality assurance deficiencies/defective components exacerbates the 

issue of improper outfitting, loss of instruction/training/education time, 

increased costs and insufficient production efforts 
Navy High Visibility Uniform Item

Male Khaki Shirt

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SERVICE UNIFORM MALE SHIRT

Remarks

SOH AMD #MOS DI Qty BO Qty SOH WD #WOS

6,302 6,462 1.0 123,195 12,902 1,590 266 6.0

SOH AMD #MOS DI Qty BO Qty SOH WD #WOS

5,634 5,733 1.0 102,975 11,421 1,334 239 5.6

Size OH Qty AMD Mos OH DI Qty BO Qty Size SOH WD #WOS

S (A) 1,241 1,086 1.1 29,498 2,682 S (C) 117 11.2 10.4

S (C) 705 920 0.8 11,964 841 L (C) 473 46.1 10.3

M (A) 1,500 1,504 1.0 27,653 3,178 XL (A) 365 31.6 11.5

M (C) 1,090 796 1.4 11,969 2,121 M(A) 148 39.7 3.7

L (A) 729 748 1.0 11,926 927 M (C) 35 22.0 1.6

L (C) 314 423 0.7 7,265 1,182 L (A) 58 52.4 1.1

XL (C) 55 256 0.2 2,700 490 XL (C) 138 35.9 3.8

Core Sizes Core Sizes

* Manufacturer has fabric to meet DLA 

delivery orders through Oct

* Conversion contract awarded with 

deliveries to begin Jan/Feb next year

* RTC IOUs: 2,298 in 2 sizes

* Item has been red since Mar 2021

DLA NEXCOM

16 Total Sizes 14 Total Sizes

7 Core Sizes Account for 89% of Demand 7 Core Sizes Account for 90% of Demand
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Navy High Visibility Uniform Item

Fitness Suit Pants

 FITNESS SUIT PANTS

Remarks

SOH AMD #MOS DI Qty BO Qty SOH WD #WOS

16,685 4,679 3.6 62,208 9,487 1,520 199.6 7.6

SOH AMD #MOS DI Qty BO Qty SOH WD #WOS

5,671 3,689 1.5 82,407 18,663 665 161.2 4.1

Size OH Qty AMD

Mos 

OH DI Qty BO Qty Size SOH WD #WOS

S-S 554 595 0.9 14,185 2,590 S-S 70 21.1 3.3

S-R 445 624 0.7 12,096 3,488 S-R 28 13.0 2.2

M-S 907 600 1.5 16,227 3,034 M-S 14 33.1 0.4

M-R 1,335 714 1.9 15,617 5,058 M-R 14 20.2 0.7

L-S 64 261 0.2 6,672 780 L-S 126 23.8 5.3

L-R 861 446 1.9 9,936 2,867 L-R 8 28.5 0.3

S-XS 802 227 3.5 3,834 535 XL-R 405 16.1 25.2

XL-R 703 222 3.2 3,840 311 M-XS 0 5.5 0.0

DLA NEXCOM

25 Total Sizes 22 Total Sizes

* RTC IOUs 2,502 in 7 sizes

* Item has been red since June 2022

 8 Core Sizes Account for 79% of Demand 8 Core Sizes Account for 81% of Demand

Core Sizes Core Sizes
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Navy High Visibility Uniform 

Crisis

 What do we need from you?

HELP!!
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OPNAV (Uniform Policy and Requirements) 

Mr. Rob Carroll, N13X Uniform Matters robert.b.carroll3.civ@us.navy.mil

NAVSUP/NEXCOM/NCTRF

CAPT(s) Terri Gabriel, Deputy Commander, Navy Uniform Programs Terri.Gabriel@nexweb.org 

Ms. Laurra Winters, Director, Navy Clothing & Textiles Research Facility laurra.c.winters.civ@us.navy.mil

Mr. Mark Stephens, Director, Uniform Product Management Group Mark.Stephens@nexweb.org

Mr. Paul Shields, Director, Uniform Program Management Office Paul.Shields@nexweb.org

Ms. Lindsay Vance Bean, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Uniforms Lindsay.VanceBean@nexweb.org

NAVSEA

Mr. Edward Gray, Technical Warrant Holder Body Armor edward.j.gray6.civ@us.navy.mil

Mr. Hank Kuzma, (DC/PPE) Technical Warrant Holder henry.j.kuzma@us.navy.mil

Mr. David Gwaltney, Assistant Program Manager david.gwaltney1.civ@us.navy.mil

NAVAIR

Jennifer Milan, Strategic Co-Lead/SOA IPTL jennifer.a.milan@us.navy.mil

Ms. Tara Capecci, Lead Textile Engineer tara.m.capecci.civ@us.navy.mil

NAVFAC/NEPO

Mr. Vince Oliveira, Expeditionary Programs Office (ExPO) vincent.g.oliveira.civ@us.navy.mil

Navy Points of Contact