TM 10--227
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(d)Length. The legs of the trousers must be long enough to allow blousing over combat
boots.
(2) Coat Completely button the coat and check the following points.
(a)Chest/Bust and Shoulders. The coat, when fully buttoned, must fit easily over the
chest/bust and shoulders, allowing free use of arms without discomfort.
(b)Hips. The coat must hang freely from the shoulders without tightness around the waist
or hips. Coat fronts should be smooth and even at the bottom edges. The bottom edges in the
front of the coat will protrude if the coat is too snug at the waist and hips.
(c)Length. The bottom edge of the coat must extend to the crotch. The bottom edge of
the coat should fall near the top of the trouser cargo pocket flap.
(3) Cap. The cap should fit snugly and level over the head, with the visor straight across the
fore--head. The bill of the cap should not block the individual’s vision.
(4) Coat, Cold Weather (Field Jacket). Check the following points while the individual is
wearing the coat, completely closed, and worn over the BDU coat with arms by his/her side.
(a)Chest/Bust and Shoulders. The coat, when fully fastened, must fit easily over the
chest/bust and shoulders, allowing free use of the arms without discomfort.
(b)Hips. The coat must hang freely from the shoulders without tightness around the waist
or hips (Fig. 5--2). Coat fronts should be smooth and even at the bottom edges. The bottom
edges in the front of the coat will protrude if the coat is too snug at the waist and hips.
(c)Length. The bottom edge of the coat must fall below and completely cover the BDU
Coat underneath by a least one inch in length (Fig. 5--2).
