PHS Uniform Regulations
As a recognized uniform service of the U.S., visibility of the Corps is easily obtained by officers properly and appropriately adhering to the uniform policy. Several policy changes have been made available and implemented as Corps policy. Effective July 1, 2008, all officers in the USPHS Commissioned Corps are mandated to daily uniform wear (CC26.3.2) 
. In an effort to realign the uniform policy, Corps leadership has identified several uniforms and components that are scheduled to be phased out, and can no longer be worn as of the implementation date. The aforementioned policy allowed for a transition period, which ends as of the effective date listed below.
Phase out uniforms/components:
| Effective Date | Policy | Phased-out Uniform or Component |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2009 | POM 08-001 Phase-out of Army Cardigan and Sweater |
Army pullover and cardigan sweaters |
| August 1, 2009 | PPM 07-015 Phase Out of the Service Blue Uniform PPM 08-020 Phase Out of Uniforms |
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Questions?
Officers should contact the local CDC/ATSDR Commissioned Corps Personnel Office for questions and assistance regarding Commissioned Corps questions.