Indian Air force Uniform

20-July 2020 2.00

Indian Air force Uniform Details

When all others are dreaming of a pink world they preferred blue, the Indian Air Force fighters sulk into the classic best formal outfit maintaining their stance of diligence. Aggressive man in air realming across different areas, beholds the pride of our country, their high intensity high feeling make them fly high.

Blue Grey terrywool tunic with silk rank braid on sleeves dignifies the persona of Indian Air Force Officers. Fitting the occasion and purpose, IAF service personnel has to dress up in different uniforms. Knowing in detail the dress code worn by IAF service personnel here is a list of uniforms worn on respective occasions and ceremonies.

1- DRESS NO 1 (WINTER CEREMONIAL DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue Grey terrywool tunic
Silk rank braid on sleeves
Blue Grey terrywool trousers.
Light Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt
Plain black tie
Plain black socks
Black OP Shoes
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Entitled full medals and decorations
Entitled aircrew and other proficiency badges
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers
Grey name tab

2. DRESS NO 2 (SUMMER CEREMONIAL DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Light Blue terrycot half sleeve shirt
Silk rank braid on shoulders
Blue grey terrycot trousers
Narrow blue grey nylon belt
Chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled aircrew badges and other proficiency badges
Entitled full medals and decorations
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers
Grey name tab

3. DRESS NO 3 (WINTER SEMI-CEREMONIAL)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue grey terrywool tunic
Silk rank braid on sleeves
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Light Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt
Plain black tie
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Air crew/Controller Badges
Grey name tab
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers
Proficiency Badges

4. DRESS NO 3A (WINTER SEMI-CEREMONIAL)

Same as Dress No.3
Dress No.3A is only to be worn when it is clearly specified that aiguillettes are not to be worn or "Aiguillettes -Negative".

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue grey terrywool tunic
Silk rank braid on sleeves
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Light Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt with plain black tie
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban with auth'd turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black oxford DMS shoes/Black Oxford leather soled shoes
Entitled aircrew badges and other proficiency badges
Entitled ribbons and decorations
Grey name tab
White webbing for parade when so prescribed

5. DRESS NO 4 (SUMMER SEMI-CEREMONIAL)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Light Blue terrycot half sleeve shirt
Silk rank braid on shoulders
Blue grey terrycot trousers
Narrow blue grey nylon belt
Chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle.
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled ribbons and decorations
Entitled aircrew badge and other proficiency badges
Grey name tab
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.

6. DRESS NO 4A (ADDITIONAL DRESS FOR AIR OFFICERS)

Dress No.4 is only to be worn when it is clearly specified that aiguillettes are not to be worn or Aiguillettes-Negative

DETAILS OF DRESS

Light Blue terrycot half sleeve shirt
Silk rank braid on shoulders
Blue grey terrycot trousers
Narrow blue grey nylon belt
Chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black oxford DMS shoes/Black Oxford leather soled shoes
Entitled ribbons and decorations
Entitled aircrew badge and other proficiency badges
Grey name tab.

7. DRESS NO 5 (WINTER WORKING DRESS)

For Field Units only
For formation HQ also when visiting field units on temporary duty/attachment.

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Blue grey jersey with silk rank braids stitched on blue grey cloth on shoulder flap
Plain black tie
Side Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorised turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Entitled aircrew badge
Black OP shoes
Grey name tab.

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

Normal working dress

8. DRESS NO 6 (SUMMER WORKING DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Light blue terrycot half sleeve shirt
Silk rank braid on shoulders
Blue grey terrycot trousers
Narrow blue grey nylon belt
Chrome plated IAF crest on belt buckle
Side Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorised turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled ribbons and decorations
Entitled aircrew badge and other proficiency badges
Grey name tab

OCCASION TO WEAR

Normal working dress
Inspection by the President at normal work and in the field or during operations

9. DRESS NO 7 (WINTER WORKING DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue grey terrywool blouse
Silk rank braid on shoulders
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt with plain black tie
Side Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorised turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled aircrew badge and other proficiency badges
Entitled ribbons and decorations
Grey name tab.

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

Normal working dress
To be used at Formation HQs only
When dress No.7 is authorised, Dress No.5 will not be worn simultaneously at same location during specified period

10. DRESS NO 7A (LIGHT WINTER WORKING DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue Terrycot Full sleeve shirt
Shoulder Flaps
Rank braid on shoulders (Same color as shirt material as for summer uniform)
BG Terrywool Trouser
Grey Name Tab
Plain Black Tie
Blue Narrow Nylon Belt as worn with summer working dress
Entitled Aircrew badge/Brevet
Side Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorised turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain Black socks
Black OP shoes

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

Working dress when prescribed
Visiting other Units/Formations/Ministries when prescribed

11. DRESS NO 8 (SUMMER MESS DRESS)

Worn by all Air rank officers

DETAILS OF DRESS

White closed collar terrycot tunic
Silver rank braid on blue grey epaulettes and silver buttons
Blue grey terrycot trousers
White terrycot full sleeve shirt without collar
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban with auth'd turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled miniature medals
Miniature zari wing/brevet (where entitled)
Grey name tab
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers
Star(s) on sleeves as applicable
Entitled Air Crew/Controller badges

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

State functions
Formal functions

Note

Embroidered Star(s) of 16mm diameter on sleeves at 80 mm from the cuff end

12. Dress No 8A Summer Mess Dress For Lady Officers (Pre & Post Natal)

Same as dress number 8

DETAILS OF DRESS

White/terrycot half sleeved blouse with collar
Silver rank braid
Blue grey silk sari
Peaked cap
Miniature medals
Bilingual metallic name tab
Plain black socks & black leather belles

13. DRESS NO 9 (WINTER MESS DRESS)

Worn by all Air rank officers

DETAILS OF DRESS

Off white closed collar terrywool coat
Zari on the collar, silver rank braid on blue grey epaulettes and silver buttons
White terrycot full sleeve shirt without collar
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban with auth'd turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Grey name tab
Entitled miniature medals
Miniature zari wing/brevet
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers
Star(s) on sleeves as applicable
Air Crew/Controller Badges

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

State functions
Formal functions

Note

Embroidered star(s) of 16mm diameter on sleeves at 80 mm from the cuff end

14- DRESS NO 10 (SUMMER MESS DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

White half sleeve terrycot shirt (without pockets)
Silver rank braid on blue grey epaulettes
Blue grey terrycot trousers
Blue grey terrycot cummerbund
Side Cap/Navy Blue turban with authorised turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP Shoes
Miniature zari wing/brevet
Miniature ribbons
Grey name tab
Air Crew/Controller Badges

OCCASIONS TO WEAR

Summer mess dresses for functions other than those for which Dress No.8 is specified

15. DRESS NO 11(WINTER CEREMONIAL DRESS)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Blue grey terrywool tunic
Silk rank braids on sleeves (66% Terene 33% wool)
Blue grey terrywool trousers
Light Blue terrycot full sleeve shirt with plain black tie
Peak Cap/Navy Blue turban with auth'd turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Light Blue under turban badges (for Sikhs only)
Plain black socks
Black OP shoes
Entitled full medals/decorations
Entitled aircrew and other proficiency badges
Grey name tab
Aiguillettes for Air rank officers.

Note :

May be used for all ceremonial purposes when Dress No.I is prescribed
These dresses are however not to be worn when parading with airmen

16. Dress No 12 Summer/Winter Field Dress (Common To Officers & Airmen)

DETAILS OF DRESS

Jacket Field dress tucked in
Trouser Field dress with three loops
Coast combat (during winter only)
Black color anklet (to be worn only when specified)
Web belt black color
Dark blue turban with AF color under turban and authorized turban badge (for Sikhs only)
Cap with cap badge with silken thread embroidered on a patch
Embroidered color name tab worn with Velcro
Entitled rank badge/chevrons as applicable
Embroidered collar tags in golden color with Velcro
Badges IAF worn at upper arm below the shoulder with Velcro (both arms)
Badges arm eagle-stitched (from AC to Sgt)
Air crew and all entitled badges
Embroidered caduceus in golden color with Velcro (for Medical officers & Medical Asst only)
Black boots DMS