Uniform at Arlington National Cemetary?

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:49:13 -0400

I am planning to go to a funeral next week at Arlington for a member of my church. He will be buried with full honors. I was planning on attending, and called Arlington to ask what uniform was normal. All the lady would say was that dress blues or dress whites was based on the season (without saying what the current season was; I'm assuming blues in April but will check with NOSC Washington to be sure). She wouldn't say if service dress or full dress was the appropriate uniform. It almost sounded like she didn't know the difference. She did say the honor guard would be in full dress. Has anyone been to a funeral in Arlington National Cemetery before? Were the non-official military members in service dress or full dress? (I'm rejecting the idea of going in khaki's.) The website also didn't have any specific guidance. (Or if it does, it is buried fairly well; pun intended.)

Response by SGT Richard H. made Apr 15 at 2015 3:02 PM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 15:02:19 -0400

As I understand the Navy "full dress", that's what the other services refer to as "Mess Dress", correct? If that's correct, I would say Service Dress, as Mess Dress would be like wearing a tuxedo to a funeral.

Response by CDR Michael Goldschmidt made May 14 at 2015 1:32 PM

CDR Michael Goldschmidt — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:32:18 -0400

If you're part of the funeral party, Robert, it's Full-Dress. Otherwise, it's Service Dress.

Response by MAJ Michele Bretz made Sep 17 at 2015 9:12 PM

MAJ Michele Bretz — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 21:12:08 -0400

Check with the PAO or the Casualty Assistance Office for the required uniform.

Response by COL Thomas Linek made Jun 6 at 2018 1:17 PM

COL Thomas Linek — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:17:55 -0400

Class A uniform