Here is the newest draft:
SSIC
CODE/SERIAL
5 DEC 2007
From:
__LT Master Bates XXX-YY-ZZZZ/1310
To:
_____Navy Uniform Board, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV N131U)
Via:
_-_(1)Commanding Officer, My Squadron (VT-XX)
_______(2)Commander, My Wing (TW-Y)
_______(3)Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)
_______(4)Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF)
Subj: Aviation Working Green Uniform
1. Respectfully request that Aviation Working Green uniform not be retired, but instead be changed to Aviation Service Green, to more accurately reflect their current manner of wearing. Aviation Working Green is a historical uniform that dates back to 1917, and projects a positive image on the Naval Service as a whole. Changing of the uniform to Aviation Service Green would allow wear outside of aviation activities, and would present a sharp, professional image when worn in view of the public.
2. Request Aviation Green, either as the current Aviation Working Green or as Aviation Service Green be maintained as an optional uniform as not to interfere with the objective of cutting the sea bag's total cost. For the authorized variant wearing the leather flight jacket in place of the Aviation Green coat, the cost is under $75.00 for one pair of trousers and an Aviation Green garrison cap.
3. Suggest NEX stock Aviation Green trousers and coat in common sizes. Cost would be less if NEX stocked the Aviation Green specific components, versus being a special order item. Aviation Green trousers, coat, garrison and combination cover are are the only Aviation Green specific uniform items.
C. A. BATES