Air Force OCP's

Highlights from the new AFI36-2903

Incorporating Change 3, 3 December 2021

• allows hands in pockets while standing or walking and beverage consumption as indicated while walking

• changes male hair bulk standard to 2.5 inches

• authorizes female hair accessories up to a 2-inch width

• regulates female eyelash extensions to natural eyelash color, not to exceed 14 millimeters in length

• authorizes permanent cosmetics for men, scalp only

• authorizes wear of Velcro® pen/pencil holders on OCP sleeves

• authorizes wear of morale patches on OCP and Two-Piece Flight Duty Uniform (2PFDU)

• authorizes unit patch or organizational symbol on OCP t-shirt

• authorizes wear of tactical cap

• authorizes sew-on name tapes and insignia on OCP fleece

• authorizes wear of transparent piercing spacers

• authorizes a ring to be worn on the thumb

• authorizes use of cell phone while walking

• authorizes females optional wear of hosiery with dress uniforms

• authorizes wear of sweatband with physical training gear

• authorizes permanent wear of USAF Honor Guard badge for Airmen with an 8G000 and 85G0 AFSC

• grants commanders of 2A, 2F, 2G, 2M, 2P, 2S, 2T, 2W, 3E, 3D, and 1P AFSC members authority to allow wear of sage maintenance duty uniform

• adds wear policy for multi-domain warfare badge

• authorizes wear of Inter-American Air Forces Academy badge

• authorizes physical training gear short and long sleeve shirts to be worn tucked or untucked

• Clarified instructions for beards allowed for medical reason

• Clarified instruction regarding authorized male and female hair color

You can download the full AFI here