military uniform
Armed forces attire
A military uniform is the standardized clothing worn by members of armed forces, identifying their branch, rank, and nation.
Uniforms serve practical and symbolic functions—creating unit cohesion, distinguishing combatants from civilians, and displaying insignia and decorations.
Different uniforms exist for different purposes: dress uniforms for ceremonies, combat uniforms for field operations, service uniforms for daily wear.
He was buried in his military uniform.
Military duty uniform
- battledressSoldier's combat clothing
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
- beretFlat wool cap
garrison cap · peacoat · overcoat · boots · webbing · sash · lanyard · khakis
Act of hiding something
- camoConcealment pattern, briefly
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- ghillie suitLeafy camouflage garment
- woodlandForested land area
desert · arctic · jungle · digital · dazzle · tiger stripe · splinter · urban camo
Awards for achievement
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
- service stripesUniform insignia denoting years
ribbons · chevrons · stars · eagles · pips · wings · patches · shoulder boards
Formal military uniform
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- medalsAwards for achievement
- pompOstentatious display of dignity
honors · pageantry · saber · tassels · plume · colors · cordons · review
Position in hierarchy
- branchDivision or woody limb
- regimentColonel-led military unit
- unitIndividual part or measure
- nationSovereign political entity
allegiance · corps · division · service · insignia · dog tags · name tape · shoulder patch
Adherence to norms
- standardizationImplementing uniform technical specifications
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
regimentation · cohesion · orderliness · precision · compliance · neatness · grooming standards · creases
fatigues
Military duty uniform
- battledressSoldier's combat clothing
- tunicLoose hip-length top
- dress bluesFormal military uniform
beret · garrison cap · peacoat · overcoat · boots · webbing · sash · lanyard · khakis · bearskin
concealment
Act of hiding something
- camoConcealment pattern, briefly
- fatiguesMilitary duty uniform
- ghillie suitLeafy camouflage garment
woodland · desert · arctic · jungle · digital · dazzle · tiger stripe · splinter · urban camo · snow camo
medals
Awards for achievement
- badgesWorn symbols of status
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- epaulettesOrnamental shoulder insignia
service stripes · ribbons · chevrons · stars · eagles · pips · wings · patches · shoulder boards · campaign ribbons
dress blues
Formal military uniform
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- medalsAwards for achievement
pomp · honors · pageantry · saber · tassels · plume · colors · cordons · review · gala
rank
Position in hierarchy
nation · allegiance · corps · division · service · insignia · dog tags · name tape · shoulder patch
conformity
Adherence to norms
- standardizationImplementing uniform technical specifications
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- dress codeStandards for acceptable attire
inspection · regimentation · cohesion · orderliness · precision · compliance · neatness · grooming standards · creases · starch
- uniformsSwiss Guard, Mounties, Gendarmerie, Beefeaters, fatigues
- attireoutfit, garb, getup, attire, apparel
- dress codedress code, black tie, business casual, white tie, formal
- George Washingtonfirst president, Mount Vernon, founding father, Continental Army, crossing the Delaware
- ritual attirechoir robe, alb, nun habit, clerical robes, baptismal robe
- Victorian photographstintype, daguerreotype, ferrotype, Victorian portrait, studio portrait
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Non-uniform attire
mufti · plainclothes · street clothes · plain clothes · casual wear
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Current popular trend
casual wear · streetwear · personal style · bohemian dress · haute couture
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Casual clothes for relaxing
pajamas · sweatpants · beachwear · athleisure · sleepwear
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