Updated AFI 36-2903: Highlight #5 Published Aug. 26, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Whitney Jackson Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE Nev. -- Editor's note: This Highlight is just one of many changes included in the recently updated version of AFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel. A total of 10 Highlights are scheduled to be included in this series. All photos are staged and intended to provide visual examples of improper standards due to the AFI updates. For more information on dress and appearance standards, Airmen are encouraged to review the new AFI or contact their commander or first sergeant. Air Force officials released the updated Air Force Instruction 36-2903 July 18, 2011, to all Air Force personnel. One of the changes in the updated AFI is located in Chapter 6.3.4.3., which states black backpacks may be worn with any uniform combination. Only solid-color black backpacks will be worn with blue uniform combinations. ABU-patterned backpacks, olive drab and Air Force sage green may be worn with the ABU. Olive drab or woodland camouflage colored backpacks may also be worn with the BDU. Small logos are authorized. Airmen may wear a backpack on the left shoulder or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering the proper salute). Backpacks will not have ornamentation, a high-gloss, designs, or hanging/dangling objects. Small gold or silver clasp authorized, but chains are not authorized.
