What uniforms require “hard” shoulder boards?
Hard shoulder boards are worn with Service Blue and Summer White. The shirt for the Service Blue uniform, also called “Salt and Pepper,” is the same worn with the Summer White uniform. It has an open collar (unbuttoned, no necktie).For men only, the white “dress” uniforms (e.g., Service Dress White) require hard shoulder boards.Two outer garments also require hard shoulder boards, for men and women: the reefer and the overcoat.
Hard shoulder boards are worn with Service Blue and Summer White. The shirt for the Service Blue uniform, also called “Salt and Pepper,” is the same worn with the Summer White uniform. It has an open collar (unbuttoned, no necktie). For men only, the white “dress” uniforms (e.g., Service Dress White) require hard shoulder boards. Two outer garments also require hard shoulder boards, for men and women: the reefer and the overcoat.