15 November 2023

CAPT (sel) Terri Gabriel

Deputy Commander, Navy Uniforms

Navy Exchange Service Command

Navy Uniforms

Clothing & Textile Update
Navy Exchange Navy Clothing Textile 

& Research Facility

NEXCOM 

Hospitality Group 

Telecommunications 

Program office

Uniform Program 

Management office

Ships Store

$2.4B annual sales

35.9M transactions

91 Complexes, 14 Countries 

& 22 states

$420M customer savings 

Dividends to MWR

Supporting Sailors at 

Sea on 133 Navy ships

$69M annual sales

$11M to MWR

Leading Uniform 

Supply Management 

$123M Annual 

Uniform sales

24/7 Call Center

Web Store

Providing unofficial Wi-Fi 

to more than 4,220 

buildings across NEX, 

lodging, housing, MWR 

& medical facilities in 10 

countries on 76 bases

Developing and 

sustaining uniforms and 

protective clothing 

Uniform R&D 

Testing & Certification

Stats 

$360M annual revenue

440 Buildings/19K 

rooms 

PCS/TDY travel 

NEXCOM Enterprise—6 Business Lines with 13,000 Associates working around the globe! 

Navy Exchange Service Command
Navy Uniform and OCIE Organization

DLA

Gov’t Issue 

Uniforms

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters 

Office (N13X)

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
Navy Uniform Introduction / Approval 

Process

24 - 36 Months*

Government Issue Items Process

Commercial Uniform Items Process

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters 

Office 

Defines/Establishes 

the Requirement

NCTRF conducts 

RDT&E as 

required

* Varies by item complexity 

OPNAV N1/N13

Uniform Matters 

Office 

Defines/Establishes 

the Requirement

NCTRF conducts 

RDT&E as 

required

Fleet input and or 

leadership direction to 

N1/N13/N13X
Development of Shipboard/ Flight 

Deck FR CW Clothing Ensemble 

3D Knitting (SBIR)

FDJ Wear Evaluation

Maternity Pattern Growth

3D Materials Library 

Alternatives to PFAS for Water 

and Stain Repellent Treatments 

for Navy Items 

Lifecycle of a Uniform

Implementing a Product Lifecycle 

Management System Validating the Prediction of 

Size Blur with the New Sizing 

System

Navy Uniform Research &

Development
Parka Liner Jacket

Upgrade to Weather Resistant Fabric, 

Pockets and Rank Tab

Improved

Foul Weather Jacket

Navy Uniform Initiatives

Female Size Modernization Navy Combat Uniform – FR

NWU

Replacement

Improved PTU

White Overblouses – CNT 

and Service Dress 

New Navy Insignias & Rating Badges 

Female Slacks w/Back Pockets 

Upgrade: Color, Fabric, Gender Specific 

Sizing and Fit 
Maternity Pilot Program

Commenced in January 2022

 Open to all Officer and Enlisted, Active Duty and Reserve, 

CONUS and OCONUS

 Total participation since inception : 1,152

• 46%/54% split Officers/Enlisted participation

 “Select A Maternity Seabag” initiative started July 15, 2023

• Option #1 - Full Maternity Seabag: 1 NWU, 1 

NSU or Service Khaki, 1 SDW, 1 SDB and 

Cardigan Sweater

• Option #2 - Waterfront Option: 2 NWUs and 

choice of Service and Dress Uniform and 

Cardigan Sweater 

• Option #3 - Ashore Staff Option “A”: 1 NWU, 2 

Service Uniforms, 1 Dress Uniform and 

Cardigan Sweater

• Option #4 - Ashore Staff Option “B”: 1 or 2 

Dress Uniforms, 2 Service Uniforms and 

Cardigan Sweater

“Thank you, I think the program is fabulous and my office has included 

information on the pilot in many resources directed to pregnant service 

members and providers.” - Anonymous

CDR Chou - “I want to express my sincere gratitude for the Maternity Pilot 

Program. It is not only beneficial to the service members but also beneficial 

to the Navy to reduce waste since the maternity uniforms are only used 

temporarily. It is wise to recycle and reissue these uniforms. I am very 

grateful for this program and the work you and your team are doing. Thank 

you for considering my feedback.

CTI1 Pascoe - “I am stationed on an Air Force base in the middle of Texas, 

rather far from the nearest NEX location. It is incredibly comforting and 

reassuring to have a professional like you helping me and making sure I get 

the right items.” 

HM2 Reveles - “Again, I am so grateful for this program. I promote it every 

chance I get - even in all the Navy Facebooks groups I’m in. If there’s 

anything I can do to ensure its longevity, please feel free to reach out. I 

definitely intend on utilizing the program for the next pregnancy - given it’s 

still around!

“Loved this program!! Absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for your 

support! It was a huge help, especially as a first time mom navigating 

maternity uniforms.” - Anonymous
US Navy Size Modernization 

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 is teaming with the industry consultants to conduct a wear 

test to:

• Finalize 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”
Female Size Modernization Project Plan

FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28

SERVICE UNIFORMS 

(E1-E6, E7-O10)

 

CNT White Tuck-In

Poly/Cotton Khaki Tuck-In

Poly/Cotton Service Dress Blue Tuck-In

Khaki Overblouse

Slacks

Skirts

DRESS UNIFORMS

 (E7-O10)

Service Dress Blue Coat

Service Dress White Coat 

Dinner Dress Blue Coat 

Dinner Dress White Coats

Dinner Dress Blue Slacks

Dinner Dress Blue Skirt

ENLISTED DRESS UNIFORMS 

(E1- E6)

Jumper Top (SDB and SDW)

13 Button Slacks

SDW Bell Bottom Slacks

FUNDING PER YEAR $400K $220K $1.1M $400K

5 YEARS

18 Months

3 Years

2.5 – 3 Years

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US Navy Women are making an impact

in 2023

Chief of Naval Operations

Admiral Lisa Franchetti

Master Chief Information Systems Technician 

(Submarine)

Angela Koogler

First Female Chief of the Boat (COB)

Mortician Senior Chief Petty Officer 

Jessica Zugsda

First Female Mortician Senior Chief

Lieutenant Commander 

B J Ferrell

First Female Officer in Charge

USS CONSTITUTION
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

Mr. Keith Kopecko, Divisional Merchandise Manager, Uniforms Thomas.Kopecko@nexweb.org

NAVSEA

Mr. Stefan Yesko, Deputy System Design Manager stefan.c.yesko.civ@us.navy.mil

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