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(4) Cap, Garrison.
The garrison cap is provided with 1/8-inch size increments from size 6
3/8 through 7 7/8.
(5) All Weather Coat..
the all weather coat is available in two-inch size increments from size
30 through 48 and lengths extra short (XS), short (S), regular (R), long (L), and extra long (XL).
d. General Fitting Procedures.
(1) Shirts.
(a) Subgarment. The subgarment worn for try-on of the Army Green 415 Shirt is the
cotton undershirt.
(b) Measurements.
1Neck Place the tape evenly, but not snugly around the middle of the neck, allowing
1/2-inch ease.
2Arm To obtain the full sleeve length, direct the individual being fitted to raise his arm
parallel to the floor, bending it at the elbow to form a right angle with the palm of his hand facing
the floor. The arm is then measured from the center of the back (parallel with the elbow) along
the arm, around to the lower part of the wrist bone.
(c) Try-On Use the neck and sleeve measurements to determine the correct size for
try-on, refer to Tables 3-1 and 3-2 for sizes of men’s Short and Long Sleeve Shirts available.
(d) Alterations.
1Side Seams. Size seams may be taken in. Ease at waist will not be less than 1-1/4
inches at each side seam.
2Button Alignment. Neck button may be moved but not more than 1/4-inch.
3Sleeves. Shortening of the shirt sleeves is acceptable for the long sleeve shirt only.
Utilize both buttons to obtain the concept of fit prior to altering sleeve length.
Table 3-1 Size Table For Men’s Short Sleeve Shirts.
