100 Sailors Set to Participate in New Navy Uniform Wear Test

The Navy is a step closer to issuing new lightweight flame-resistant coveralls to sailors on ships, replacing the unpopular, heavier version currently worn in the fleet. One hundred sailors and officers will test the two-piece flame-resistant organizational clothing later this year, officials announced. The uniform has a similar design to the Type III working uniform worn now, but the fabric is not as heavy. It comes in traditional Navy colors — blue for E-6s and below and khaki for chiefs and officers. Like the Type IIIs, the new uniform design features blouses and trousers in a new flame-resistant material. Read more about the new uniforms on Military.com.