Indian Navy Uniforms that You Have to Earn

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Indian Navy Uniform

May the Lord of the Water be auspicious unto us

This is the Official motto of Indian Navy but only we know how blessed we are to have a Navy protecting us , The Indian Navy is one of the best standing Armed force in the world, the navy is the inseparable arm of Indian Defense, Being a part of the Glorious Navy is itself a mater of Pride, and wearing the white uniform with Shiny golden stripes is an Honor unparalleled to anything else. Wearing the Uniform needs a lot of hard work and determination that’s why we say the Uniform is earned.

Significance of Indian Navy Uniforms

The uniform has a greater significance then we think here is why?

It gives the wearer a sense of confidence and accomplishment.
It fills the sense of oneness and camaraderie in the personnel.
It is the embodiment of the Ideals of an organisation
It becomes the definition of one’s being.
It constantly remind the wearer his position and responsibilities.

So the Uniform of navy is not just a piece of clothing, it has values and morals associated with it , The uniform is the Honor of Serving the nation and an oath of keeping the duty first at any cost.

10 Indian Navy Uniform You Have to Earn

The Navy has a number of uniforms and dress codes for various occasions, and hence a lot more moments of being proud. Here in this article we will discuss all the Uniforms one has to earn after joining the Indian Navy

The uniform of the Indian Navy has been inherited from the Royal Navy. Mainly, Indian Navy has three different colored uniforms i.e. White, Blue, Black.

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 1 and 3

Peak cap/white turban
White full sleeved shirt
Black tie
Black jacket, Stripes on sleeves (Officers and MCPO/ CPO)
Turn back on lapels (Midshipmen)
White twisted cord on lapels (Cadets)
Arm badges (POs and below),
Medals (Dress No 1),
Ribbons (Dress No 3),
Name tally,
Chest badges
Black winter trousers,
Black socks, Black shoes
The sword shall be worn with Dress No 1 compulsorily by Commanders and above and optionally by other officers unless otherwise ordered.

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 2 and 4

Peak cap/white turban
White tunic with shoulder straps for Officers and MCPO/ CPO
White tunic with arm badges for POs and below
Gilt Buttons size 1,
Medals Dress No 2,
Ribbon Dress No 4,
Name tally,
Chest badges
White trousers,
White socks,
White shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 4A

Worn by Captains and above rank Officials
Peak cap/white turban,
White bush jacket,
Shoulder Straps,
Ribbons.
Name tally,
Chest badges
White trousers,
White socks,
White shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 7

worn by Officers and sailors
Peak cap/white turban, White full sleeved shirt , Black tie black Jersey
Slip-on Shoulder badges for Officers and MCPO/ CPO
Arm badges of ranks for POs and below
Name tally,
Black Winter Trouser,
Black Socks,
Black Shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 5

worn by Officers and Sailors
Peak cap/white turban,
White full sleeved shirt,
Black bow tie,
Black mess jacket,
Stripes on sleeves
Turn back on lapels (Midshipmen), Guilt Button size 2, Miniature Medals, Name tally, Chest badges, Black Kamarband
Black winter trousers,
Black socks,
Black shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 6

Dress no 6

Peak cap/white turban,
White half sleeve shirt,
Shoulder Straps,
Ribbons
Name tally,
Chest badges
Black Summer trousers,
Black Kamarband,
Black socks, Black shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 8

Worn by Officers and Sailors
Peak cap/white turban,
White half sleeved shirt,
Shoulder Straps for Officers and MCPO/ CPO
Arm badges of ranks for POs and below Ribbons,
Name tally
White shorts,
White stockings,
White shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 8 a

Worn by Officers and Sailors
Peak cap/white turban, White half sleeved shirt, Shoulder Straps for Officers and MCPO/ CPO
Arm badges of ranks for POs and below
Ribbons, Name tally,
Chest badges
White trousers,
White Belt with Buckle,
White socks,
White shoes

Indian Navy Uniform: Dress No 9

Peak cap/white turban, Overall white(officers), Overall blue (sailors), Slip on shoulder badges for Officers and MCPO/ CPO
Arm badges of ranks for POs and below
Name tab, Blood group tab
Black socks, Black non-slip shoes