Starfleet uniform (early 2380s)

By 2380, a new Starfleet uniform was concurrently added to the existing design introduced during the mid-2370s. This newer uniform was used on California- and starships, starbases, and planetary facilities, while the previous uniform continued to be used into the early 2380s aboard capital ships – such as the and – and Starbase 25. ()
By 2384, an updated version of this uniform was introduced and adopted more widely also on major starships and at Starfleet Command, replacing the 2370s design. () This version was based on the designs of Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway's uniform from an alternate timeline which she provided to the . (; )
From 2385 onward, it was phased out in favor of a newer uniform, which had already been in limited use since at least 2382. (; )
== Standard duty uniform ==
The standard duty uniform retained the color scheme and rank insignia previously established during the 2350s, with the addition of a double-breasted flap. Rank insignia were worn on the right side of the collar, while a combadge was worn over the left breast. (, et al.; , et al.)
=== Type A ===
This version of the uniform had a white accent between the charcoal-colored shoulder area and the division coloring, as well as division-colored lining of the breast flap. The combadge lacked the en oblong backing present in the previous design and featured only the Starfleet delta: a badge design not seen since the 2260s. (, et al.) By 2381, this type of combadge had not replaced the previous style at Starfleet Command or other Federation facilities. () Officers with additional appendages, such as wings or tails, wore slightly modified uniforms, which featured openings that accommodated these features. (, et al.) The pants on these uniforms also had pockets, a feature which Lieutenant jg Sam Rutherford had been surprised to discover. ()
File:Beckett Mariner, 2259.png|Ensign Beckett Mariner wearing a command division standard red uniform
File:Shaxs.png|Lieutenant Shaxs wearing an operations division standard gold uniform, along with a Bajoran earring
File:D'Vana Tendi, lt jg.png|Lieutenant junior grade D'Vana Tendi wearing a sciences division standard uniform
=== Type B ===
By 2384, a different version of the uniform was used aboard vessels such as the , as well as at Starfleet Command. The jacket flap was in a slightly different shape, and it had a different combadge design. The white accent between the shoulder area and the division coloring had been removed. The breast flap had either no lining or white lining. () Certain officers wore a variant uniform that had a higher collar. ()
Tysess.jpg|Commander Tysess wearing a command division standard red uniform
Dauntless Human male operations officer.jpg|A Human officer wearing an operations division standard gold uniform
Barniss Frex uniform.png|Lieutenant junior grade Barniss Frex wearing a sciences division standard blue uniform
Dauntless Human female command officer 2.jpg|A Human officer wearing a high-collared command red uniform
Dauntless Human operations officer.jpg|A Human officer wearing a high-collared operations gold uniform
MacDonald.jpg|Lieutenant Commander Erin Macdonald wearing a high-collared sciences blue uniform
=== Boots ===
==== Type A ====
The standard boots worn by Starfleet officers with the earlier uniform style were predominantly black, with division coloring on the top edges and soles. Their undersides featured the Starfleet delta with a "shooting star" pattern beneath it. Medical-oriented sciences division officers wore similarly-styled white boots with blue division coloring, while other sciences officers wore the standard black boots. (, et al.)
==== Type B ====
Boots worn with the later uniform variant were either black or entirely in division colors. (, et al.)
=== Undergarments ===
During a second contact mission on Galardon, Ensigns Beckett Mariner and Brad Boimler stripped down to their underwear as part of Mariner's plan of using their uniforms to lure and trap a spider cow. ()
Additionally, undershirts were often worn beneath the uniform jacket. These shirts came in t-shirt and tank top styles and ranged in color from white to khaki. (, )
Some officers in 2380 also wore standard-issue socks that were predominantly white, with taupe-colored toes and heels. () Other officers, however, wore a different style of sock that was light gray, with dark gray toes and heels. ()
Starfleet underwear, 2380.png|Female and male underwear
Betan children.jpg|Uniform undershirts (tank and tee)
Solvang crew in socks.png|Uniform socks (2380)
=== Non-humanoid variants ===
==== Type A ====
Ensign Peanut Hamper, an exocomp, had the white accent and appropriate division coloring applied onto her body, including her "shoes". Her variant included the appropriate rank insignia, as well as a Starfleet delta or combadge, but lacked the standard uniform's double-breasted design and charcoal-colored "shoulders". ()
Additionally, the standard uniform could be tailored to accommodate members of certain non-humanoid species, such as cetaceans. (, et al.)
Peanut Hamper meets Tendi.png|Peanut Hamper with a variant sciences division duty uniform applied to her body
Kimolu.png|Lieutenant junior grade Kimolu in a non-humanoid sciences division duty uniform
==== Type B ====
Zero, a Medusan, received a new containment suit shortly after being accepted into Starfleet Academy as a warrant officer. The suit was predominantly white, and lacked any rank insignia or division coloring, though a standard uniform combadge was worn over the left "breast". () Later, however, this suit was critically damaged, and ultimately had to be replaced by a -colored suit, which Jankom Pog built using the 's vehicle replicator. The newer suit incorporated sensors that enabled Zero to experience certain senses; a trait which their previous suits had lacked. ()
Zero, 2384.jpg|Zero in their first Starfleet-designed containment suit
No image yet.jpg|Zero in their second Starfleet-designed containment suit
== Cadet uniform ==
=== Type A ===
The cadet uniform was similar to the uniform seen in the 2370s, but lacked divisional coloring on its shoulder area. Instead, it was predominantly charcoal-colored and had a black shoulder area, making it appear similar to the acting ensign uniform worn by Wesley Crusher from 2365 to 2366. Unlike the previous uniform style, there were no class indicators on this uniform. ()
=== Type B ===
This red and white uniform was worn by cadets by 2385, with insignia on the right side of the collar determining the class level of the cadet. It was also worn by Starfleet Academy candidates or "hopefuls", without class insignia. Nova Squadron members also wore special squad insignia on the left side of the collar.
Cadets wore red and white boots matching the color of the rest of the uniform. In contrast, Academy hopefuls were allowed to wear a variety of boots of their choosing. ()
Orion cadet 2384.png|An Orion cadet with 3rd class (second year) insignia
Nova Squadron 2385.png|Cadets with class insignia and Nova Squadron insignia
Dal R'El Academy hopeful uniform.png|Academy hopeful Dal R'El, without class insignia
Cadet uniform boots.png|Cadet uniform boots
== Flag officer uniform ==
=== Type A ===
The flag officer uniform was very similar to the 2380 standard uniform, with golden epaulet-like patches on the shoulders, and -gold accents between the neck area and command division coloring. Unlike the previous few styles, rank insignia were only worn on the right side of the collar, rather than on both sides. (, et al.)
=== Type B ===
By 2384, the flag officer uniform was similar to the newer command division standard uniforms, with the addition of a gold-colored border on the outer flap of the uniform jacket. Furthermore, rank insignia were displayed on the breast of the jacket, rather than on the collar. (, et al.)
Two Starfleet s wore a high-collared black variant uniform with gold stripes on each side, and fingerless gold-edged gloves. Additionally, a third Justice had gold-edged shoulder pads, and lacked any visible rank insignia. ()
This type of uniform was based off of the designs given to the by the Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway of an alternate timeline and as such, greatly resemble her own uniform. (; )
Kathryn Janeway, 2383.png|Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway in 2384
Vulcan Justice.jpg|A Vulcan fleet admiral in a Justice's uniform
Tellarite Justice Uniform.jpg|A Tellarite Justice in a rankless uniform
== Dress uniform ==
At least two dress uniform options were worn alongside the earlier standard uniform of this era.
=== Type A ===
The first dress uniform style was very similar to the ones worn from 2370 to 2374, with the addition of a white accent between the neck area and division coloring that mirrored the design of the standard duty uniform. Brad Boimler referred to this uniform as a "skant". In 2381, Boimler considered wearing this option, but Beckett Mariner said that "nobody [wore] those anymore". ()
=== Type B ===
The second option, which was available by 2381, was a white and gold version of the standard duty uniform with matching boots. It resembled the dress uniform worn from 2375 to 2379, with the wearer's division denoted by colored cuffs on the sleeves of the jacket. ()
== Utility jumpsuit ==
Utility jumpsuits in different shades of yellow or green were worn as the standard duty uniform on Starbase 80, resembling (or considering the usage of pre-federation uniform on the Starbase, are) those utilized during mid 2270s. An older style of combadge was worn on the left breast in 2381. () However, by 2382, Starbase 80's crew wore no combadges and had to use wall comms instead. ()
Starbase 80 pilot 1.jpg
Starbase 80 pilot 2.jpg
Starbase 80 green jumpsuit 2.png
== Experimental ship uniform ==
These uniforms were worn by crewmembers who served aboard the USS Protostar. Crewmembers Dal R'El, Gwyn, Rok-Tahk, and Jankom Pog changed into these outfits before returning to Tars Lamora to rescue their fellow slaves. The exceptions were the non-corporeal Zero, who painted their self-made containment suit with colors representing these particular uniforms, and the Mellanoid slime worm Murf, who wore no clothing. Hologram Janeway switched her uniform to an officer's variant to match.
Captain Chakotay, as the commanding officer of the Protostar, displayed a uniform with different colors and patterns. The divisions were shown on the wrists as well as with colored stripes on each side of the collar and shoulders of the uniforms. Although officers wore this uniform with standard 24th century rank insignia, neither the crew who escaped from Tars Lamora nor Hologram Janeway wore any rank insignia with this uniform. (, et al.)
Adreek-Hu.jpg|Commander Adreek-Hu wearing a command division red-striped uniform
No image yet.jpg|An operations division gold-striped uniform
No image yet.jpg|A sciences division blue-striped uniform
Rok-Tahk in Starfleet uniform.jpg|Rok-Tahk in the crewman's variant uniform worn on the Protostar
Hologram Janeway uniform upgrade.jpg|Hologram Janeway in an officer's variant uniform, sans rank insignia
Chakotay hologram, Protostar dedication.jpg|Captain Chakotay wearing the commanding officer's variant uniform, with rank insignia
== Warrant officer uniform ==
Following the destruction of the USS Protostar, the crew from Tars Lamora, minus Gwyn, was barely accepted into Starfleet with the status of "warrant officers in training" under Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway's direct tutelage. The remaining humanoid officers then donned a new black and gray version of the experimental ship uniform while attending Starfleet Academy for basic training, though they wore a standard combadge. ()
== Division 14 uniform ==
Members of Division 14 wore special uniforms that were similar to the standard duty uniforms, except that they were gray in color, lacked a double-breasted design, and displayed no visible rank insignia. Additionally, a black capelet was worn as part of the uniform, which either had the Starfleet delta emblazoned on it, or was used to hold the wearer's combadge. A black face covering resembling a surgical mask could also be worn with the uniform. Like the standard uniforms of this era, the Division 14 uniform could also be tailored to accommodate members of certain non-humanoid species, such as Edosians. ()
== Unknown uniform ==
A uniform of unknown significance was worn by at least one officer, alongside the standard 2384 uniforms. ()
== Specialty attire ==
=== Arctic gear ===
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Starfleet overcoats, 2384.jpg|Standard arctic uniforms worn by officers
No image yet.jpg|Arctic uniforms worn by Protostar crewmembers
=== Body armor ===
Security officers stationed at the Vulcan museum wore armored, maroon-colored uniforms that were similar to the ones worn by security personnel in the mid-2270s. ()
=== Bog condition waders ===
For missions on bog planets, olive-green waders and a belt could be worn over the standard uniform, to keep it from getting wet. The wearer's combadge was affixed to the outside of the waders. ()
=== Casual duty attire ===
Certain officers, such as counselors, wore non-uniform attire with a Starfleet combadge, but no visible rank insignia. (, et al.)
=== Covert ops attire ===
During this era, Starfleet officers taking part in certain covert missions wore a black, tight-fitting, jumpsuit-style uniform with a hood.
This type of uniform lacked an insignia or any kind of outwardly identifying marks, similar to the ones worn in the 2360s. Single-sleeved and sleeveless variants of this attire also existed, which could be worn with additional accoutrements. ()
=== Medical attire ===
==== Lab coat, type A ====
Certain officers in the medical division, such as the chief medical officer, wore lab coats over their sciences division uniforms. (, et al.)
==== Lab coat, type B ====
By 2384, the lab coat worn by the chief medical officer was primarily black, lacked sleeves, had blue shoulder pads, and resembled an open robe. (, et al.)
==== Patient wear, type A ====
When Ensign Mariner was taken to sickbay to be treated for a stab wound following a mission to Gelrak V, she wore a white patient gown. ()
==== Patient wear, type B ====
After suffering minor catatonia and memory loss from seeing Zero's reflection, Gwyn was changed into patient wear for medical treatment. The attire was a white-colored version of the standard uniform worn aboard the Protostar. () The Diviner was also changed into patient wear aboard the Dauntless, though his was a two-piece white garment that did not resemble the one worn by Gwyn. (, )
Gwyn dressed in patient attire.jpg|Gwyn in a sickbay patient outfit aboard the Protostar
No image yet.jpg|The Diviner in a sickbay patient outfit aboard the Dauntless
=== Rain slickers ===
For assignments on planets where rain was common, officers could wear dark gray slickers over their standard duty uniforms, which featured division-colored piping around the shoulders. ()
=== Special Forces uniform ===
Members of Starfleet special forces wore a style of uniform that was mostly gray in color, and lacked a Starfleet logo and rank insignia. ()
Starfleet secret team, 2380.png|Commander Ransom leading a special ops team
Bateson and his elite team.jpg|Captain Morgan Bateson commanding another special ops team
=== Sportswear ===
Officers competing in sports such as springball wore athletic outfits that resembled jumpsuits. These outfits had grayish-white shoulders and sleeves, but were dark gray from the lower torso to the feet. Division-colored banding was present around the neck and just below the chest, and there was light gray padding around the knees. ()
Sherwyns.jpg|Ensign Sherwyns in command division sportswear
No image yet.jpg|Shaxs in operations division sportswear
=== Wetsuit ===
Division-colored wetsuits could be worn by officers partaking in aquatic activities or missions. ()
Freeman in wetsuit uniform.png|Captain Freeman wearing a command division red wetsuit
Rutherford in westuit uniform.png|Lieutenant jg Rutherford wearing an operations division gold wetsuit, with the top part taken off
Tendi in wetsuit uniform.png|Lieutenant jg Tendi wearing a sciences division blue wetsuit
In Beckett Mariner's holoprogram Crisis Point: The Rise of Vindicta, the fictional versions of the crew wore charcoal-colored wetsuits instead. ()
== Accessories ==
=== Gloves ===
Fingerless gloves in division colors could be worn by officers with the second version of this era's standard duty uniforms. (, et al.)
=== Hair accessories ===
Different types of accessories in division colors could be worn by officers with longer hair. (, et al.; )
File:Beckett Mariner.png|Ensign Mariner wearing a command red hair tie
File:T'Lyn, 2381.png|Ensign T'Lyn wearing a sciences blue headband
File:Maj'el headband.png|Cadet Maj'el wearing a headband in cadet uniform colors
Starbase 80 green jumpsuit 1.png|A Starbase 80 crewmember wearing a headband matching her green jumpsuit
=== Religious headgear ===
Some officers wore division-colored religious headgear with their standard duty uniforms. (, et al.)
Arjun.jpg|Commander Arjun wearing an operations gold turban
Cerritos operations officer 6.jpg|A Human officer wearing an operations gold hijab
=== Other uniform features ===
Some officers were allowed to wear personal or religious effects with their standard duty uniforms. Lieutenant junior grade Kayshon, for example, wore his operations gold uniform with a teal sash, which he used to carry his sheathed Tamarian dagger. (, et al.)
== Rank insignia ==
Type 	Warrant officer	Ensign	Lieutenant junior grade	Lieutenant	Lieutenant commander	Commander	Captain
Standard 	No insignia 	 	 	 	 	 	
Provisional	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Flag officer ranks
Vice admiral	Admiral	Fleet admiral
 	 	
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=== Background information ===
The uniform primarily used on was based on a rejected Robert Blackman design for . According to Mike McMahan, "there were kind of like designs that were used across all the series and we wanted to do something that felt like if you saw somebody cosplaying it, you would immediately be like 'that's TNG and that has to be the animated show,' but it doesn't not look Starfleet. I also just love that flap."
With regards to the transition into the Picard uniform, "There is a lot of stuff going on with Picard. Picard is doing a lot. What I'll say is, if you are on a California class ship in the year 2380, you better be wearing that uniform." 
Character Design Lead Marisa Livingston described this uniform as the "California-class uniform" in the .
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