Overview
- The Navy issued formal guidance on Friday that removes the double-breasted wool peacoat, the acrylic V-neck sweater, and the dinner dress white jacket from the standard seabag effective Oct. 1, 2027.
- The Navy Working Uniform Type II desert camo will no longer be authorized after Nov. 30, 2026, leaving the Type III woodland pattern as the primary work uniform.
- A single Improved Physical Training Uniform with an all-blue color scheme and gender-specific sizing will replace the gold T-shirt and blue shorts PT set by 2027.
- The Navy extended the Uniform Electronic-Gift Card deadline for new Recruit Training Command graduates to April 30, 2027, and will add a build-your-uniform feature to its mobile app to help sailors verify correct wear and add awards and insignia.
- The changes follow a multi-year review that began with optional peacoat status in 2018 and respond to fit, cost and supply issues while prompting scrutiny over tradition and impacts on suppliers ahead of a Navy Uniform Board meeting on Dec. 4, 2026.