Uniforms

The Uniforms of the Sol Defense Corps inherit Earth-based navy traditions while keeping a modern feel.

As of 2114, there are four types of uniforms: Service Dress A, Service Dress B, Utility Dress, and PT (Physical Training) dress.

Service Dress A
Service Dress A / Alpha (equivalent to Service Dress Blue in the U.S. Navy and No.1 Dress) is the formal uniform for ceremonial or official occasions; they are also worn by ranking Bridge Officers on a starship when underway and not performing utility work.

The set consists of a blue (black for flag officers) suit coat and trousers, a white shirt, a navy blue waist belt, and a navy blue four-in-hand knot or Windsor knot necktie. A skirt with gray socks and pumps may be worn for female personnel. Aside from the skirt, all uniform components are unisex.

Commissioned officers wear striped rank insignia on their sleeves, while Senior Non-commissioned officers ranked E-7 and above (such as the Senior Enlisted Advisor) wear their rank insignia on their left shoulder, with service stripes below. Department color stripes are worn by department heads, underneath the sleeve rank insignia while underway on a ship.

Ribbons (replaced by full-size medals on ceremonial occasions) are worn on the left-hand side, 1 cm above the left breast pocket. The specialty pin (gold for officers, silver for enlisted) is worn 1 cm above the topmost ribbon. The wearer's nametag is displayed 1 cm above the right breast pocket, with colored stripes indicating department, if available (white is the default). The position badge is worn 1 cm above the nametag in the event the officer holds a unique position (such as a Captain or department head) onboard.

Service Dress B
Service Dress B / Bravo (equivalent to the Navy Service Uniform in the U.S. Navy and No.3A dress in the Royal Navy) is the working or service uniform for daily usage while underway. It is often used as a more casual equivalent to Service Dress A while maintaining the formality of a shirt-and-tie uniform; this is often used in office occasions or public appearances. It consists of a plain white shirt with the same blue tie, along with a visible black belt with gold buckle for the waist, and a shirt clip. This uniform is normally worn underneath the jacket and additionally features soft (fabric) shoulder boards for both officers and enlisted personnel.

No decorations or badges are worn on Service Dress B; instead, it features a plain (uncolored) nametag above the left breast pocket.

Headgear
All headgear is optional unless during a formal occasion or when reporting to a superior; otherwise, officers and SNCOs may wear a peaked cap (blue for officers/SNCOs, white for flag officers), or a beret. Insignia for the combination cover is the SDC Logo with crossed anchors for officers ranked O-1 and above, or the wearer's rank's Utility Insignia for SNCOs ranked E-7 thru E-9. A beret can also be worn in place of the combination cover if allowed by the Commanding Officer of the ship, installation, or unit. The beret's flash features the same insignia for the wearer as that of the combination cover.

Utility Dress
Utility dress is the daily working uniform, functioning as both a regular working uniform as well as coveralls for dirty environments. All personnel are issued three sets of utility dress coveralls in the event at least one is soiled.

The uniform consists of a high-neck long-sleeved blue top, with a colored collar tab and colored stripes on both sleeves, indicating the wearer's department and/or rating. Their position insignia is located on a patch above their stripes on either sleeve, and rank insignia is worn on the chest and, for personnel ranked E-4 and above, on the shoulders. Enlisted ranked E-1 thru E-3 wear their rank insignia on a matching blue background. Enlisted ranked E-4 thru E-9 wear their rank nsignia on a soft (fabric) slip-on cover on the front and shoulders, and officers ranked O-1 and up wear soft slip-on rank boards on a black background for both their chest and shoulders.

An eight-point utility cover may be worn in conjunction with this uniform, or can additionally be worn with the beret for Service Dress for personnel ranked E-7 thru O-11.

PT Uniform
The PT (Physical Training) uniform is prescribed to all personnel, enlisted and officer, for exercise or training environments where any other uniform is inappropriate. It consists of a blue-gray T-shirt with the SDC logo on the left chest and "SDC" printed on the back and black shorts with boots with "SDC" written on the left leg.

No distinguishing insignia or covers are worn with the uniform, although a navy blue hoodie may be prescribed during harsh weather conditions on Earth.