Military Uniform: Regulations, History, and Significance

Military uniform is the external reflection of belonging to a group, which in the case of the Armed Forces acquires unique importance given that all the activities of its members are carried out wearing the military uniform. The close relationship between uniformity and the living and working conditions of professional soldiers is clear; hence it is inferred that it is a matter closely related to personnel regulations. In this sense, Article 24 of Organic Law 9/2011, of July 27, on the Rights and Duties of Members of the Armed Forces, stipulates that military personnel have the right to use the regulatory uniform, and the duty to use it during service, and that the general uniform regulations and the limitations or authorizations in its use will be established by order of the Minister of Defense.

The proliferation of amending provisions of Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces, requires a chronological review of all of them to follow the evolution of uniformity. This ministerial order raises the opportunity not only to undertake a single and homogeneous development, but also to contemplate unregulated matters or correct existing ones.

Uniformity in the Armed Forces is one of the elements that best reflects the institutional character of these. Therefore, in an operational environment that increasingly tends towards collaboration between the different Armies, both Spanish and foreign, it could be considered contrary to the joint spirit to regulate general and common characteristics on uniformity individually by each of the Armies. The result is a text that tries to combine criteria and standards while respecting the traditions and peculiarities of each Army or corps.

For this, it is necessary to expand the denomination of uniformity, limited until now only to clothing, to a concept that encompasses the whole formed by clothing, emblems, ranks, badges and awards. With this global vision, a review is undertaken of all the rules and aspects relating to uniformity, simplifying and ordering it.

Finally, an eminently practical provision has been sought, obviating in its elaboration the detailed design and technical descriptions, so that the final result is easy to consult by all members of the Armed Forces.

Taking the preliminary title as a starting point, the document has been developed in twelve titles, grouped according to related subjects, being necessary in some cases to subdivide them into chapters to achieve a better understanding. Title I lists the composition of garments for each of the uniforms together with the criteria and limitations for their use.

Titles II to V describe the composition and particular observations of the uniforms of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces.

Titles VI to VIII regulate certain aspects of the uniformity of female military personnel in a state of pregnancy, the Religious Assistance Service of the Armed Forces and voluntary reservists. These three groups need specific rules that detail the composition and use of the uniform garments that are specific to them.

Titles IX to XI extend and complete the existing legislation regarding the use and placement of emblems, ranks and badges, respectively, defining, differentiating and identifying the symbols that represent them as such.

During its processing, the draft of this ministerial order has been reported by the professional associations with representation in the Personnel Council of the Armed Forces, in accordance with article 40.2.b) of Organic Law 9/2011, of July 27, on the rights and duties of members of the Armed Forces, and the rest of the professional associations registered in the Register of Professional Associations of members of the Armed Forces have been informed of it, in accordance with article 40.1.c) of Organic Law 9/2011, of July 27. Finally, in accordance with the provisions of article 49.1.c) of the aforementioned organic law, it has been reported by the Personnel Council of the Armed Forces.

By virtue thereof, in accordance with the Council of State, I hereby order:

Sole article. Approval of the uniform regulations of the Armed Forces.

The uniform regulations of the Armed Forces that are inserted below are approved.

First additional provision. Uniformity of personnel in a reserve situation without assignment and retired.

Personnel in a reserve situation without assignment and personnel who have retired may only wear the representative uniform of their own Army or Corps in accordance with the rules approved in this ministerial order.

Second additional provision. Uniformity of retired personnel attached to units.

Retired personnel who, in accordance with the provisions of Law 39/2007, of November 19, on the Military Career, have been attached to a unit of the Armed Forces, may wear the representative uniform of their Army of origin or that of the unit of attachment, provided that they had previously been assigned, in active service, to a similar unit equipped with the same uniformity. They may attend military acts and ceremonies in which said unit participates and wear the uniform in solemn military and social acts, in accordance with the rules approved in this ministerial order.

Third additional provision. Uniformity of chaplains of the Ecclesiastical Corps of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

The military chaplains of the ecclesiastical corps of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, declared to be extinct, will be governed by the same uniform regulations of their Armies of origin, with the emblems of the ecclesiastical corps.

First transitional provision. Regulatory survival.

As long as the corresponding provisions governing all aspects relating to the garments, emblems, ranks and badges described in the rules approved by this ministerial order are not issued, the corresponding provisions cited in the repealing provision will remain in force.

Second transitional provision. Use of replaced garments.

The provisions that contemplate modifications of clothing items of the uniforms that are determined in application of this ministerial order will include adaptation periods for the new garments that are established.

Third transitional provision. Use of decorations.

In accordance with the provisions of transitional provision first, section 2, of Royal Decree 1040/2003, of August 1, approving the General Regulations on Military Awards, authorizations for the use of decorations that have been granted prior to the entry into force of this ministerial order will remain in force.

Fourth transitional provision. Specialties of origin.

While personnel who have acquired any of the fundamental specialties contained in the Regulation of corps, scales and specialties of the Armed Forces, approved by Royal Decree 207/2003, of February 21, or Ministerial Order 15/2000, of January 21, determining the specialties of Professional Troop and Seamen Military Personnel, are in active service or reserve, the emblems corresponding to the following provisions will remain in force:

a) Articles 14.2, 15.2, 16.2, 21.2, 22.2, 25.2, 26.2, 44.2, 45.2, 49.2, 50.2, 52.3, 55.2, 56.2, 59.2, 60.2, 67.2 and 72.2 of the Regulation of Corps, Scales and Specialties of the Armed Forces, approved by Royal Decree 207/2003, of February 21.

b) Annex I of Ministerial Order 15/2000, of January 21, determining the specialties of Professional Troop and Seamen Military Personnel.

Sole repealing provision. Regulatory repeal.

1. The following provisions are repealed:

– Order of April 4, 1939 creating the wound badge in campaign.

– Rules 4 and 38 of the Uniform Regulations, DO. N.º 24 of January 30, 1943, of the Ministry of the Army.

– Order of March 22, 1956 approving the Uniform Booklet of the Parachute Forces of the Army, DO. N.º 70 of 1956, of the Ministry of the Army.

– Order of May 24, 1960 (DO. N.º 131) creating the badge of aptitude for command of Guerrilla Units.

– Rule 1, 43, 17. of July 7, 1962 (DO. N.º 164) creating the badge of guerrilla title.

– Rule 1, 48, 01. of July 10, 1962 (DO. N.º 164 of the Ministry of the Army) creating the guerrilla badge for troops.

– Order of February 16, 1967, regulating shoes for commanders, DO. N.º 53, of March 4, 1967.

– Ministerial Order of April 22, 1968, creating the badge of Joint General Staffs.

– Order of April 24 creating the basic uniform for social events of the Army, DO. N.º 95 of April 27, 1973, of the Ministry of the Army.

– Order of July 17, 1974, of the Ministry of the Army, declaring the badge for students of courses abroad regulatory.

– Order of June 12, 1978, regulating shoes for troops, DO. N.º 138, of June 19, 1978.

– Order 9.040, of August 1 regulating the white shirt of the Army, DO. N.º 176, of August 4, 1978.

– Order 12.920 of October 24, 1978, regulating white gloves, DO. N.º 247, of October 28, 1978.

– Provision M.5829 of April 17, 1980 (DO. N.º 95 of April 25, 1980), creating the EME badge.

– Order 371/15138/80, of November 18, declaring the work uniform for troops (overalls) regulatory, DO. N.º 272, of November 26, 1980.

– Order 371/17655/1983, of November 30, approving the identification tape in the Army.

– Order 371/261/83, of December 16 (DO. N.º 5), dictating the rules on badges.

– Order 371/4103/84, of March 16, rectifying Order 371/17655/1983, of November 30, approving the identification tape in the Army.

– Order of June 5, 1985, modifying Order 371/17655/1983, of November 30, approving the identification tape in the Army.

– Ministerial Order 38/1986, of April 28, modifying the uniforms of the Army.

– Agreement of the Council of Ministers of September 12, 1986 creating the badge of Ex-combatant of the Armed Forces, published by Order 78/1986, of September 13.

– Ministerial order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 21/1989, of March 21, adapting the design of the daily and dress uniforms of the Air Force to the provisions of Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20.

– Ministerial order 56/1989, of July 4, which regulates the use of the daily uniform in presentations, farewells and commissions and military acts of special relevance or significance.

– Ministerial order 54/1990, of July 31, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms corresponding to the Military Health Corps.

– Ministerial order 45/1991, of May 31, establishing the ranks of senior non-commissioned officers.

– Ministerial order 69/1991, of October 1, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms corresponding to the Military Music Corps.

– Ministerial order 52/1993, of May 11, partially modifying Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 96/1993, of September 30, partially modifying ministerial orders 511/01450/81 and 511/01526/84, in relation to the campaign uniform and the nationality badge, in the uniformity of the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 66/1994, of June 28, establishing the emblems and ranks of the Medium Scale of the Specialist Corps of the Navy.

– Ministerial Order 20/1995, of February 1, which regulates the use of the personal identification rectangle and the cloth emblem.

– Ministerial order 39/1995, of March 16, establishing the wool jersey as a personal supply outerwear for professional military personnel of the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 48/1995, of April 6, modifying the rank-carrying cuffs in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 72/1995, of May 16, which regulates the hierarchical order, ranks and badges of troops and seamen.

– Ministerial order 168/1995, of December 19, which regulates the uniformity of students of military education and training.

– Ministerial order 10/1996, of January 17, modifying Ministerial Order 45/1991, of May 31, which establishes the ranks of chief warrant officers.

– Ministerial order 96/1996, of June 7, which regulates the rank-carrying loop of senior non-commissioned officers and non-commissioned officers of the Air Force in dress and full dress uniforms.

– Ministerial order 197/1996, of November 25, which suppresses the use of the red sash with full dress uniforms for general officers of the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 214/1997, of November 7, modifying the rank-carrying cuffs in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 232/1997, of November 27, which unifies the use of the white bib shirt with turn-down collar and black bow tie for dress and full dress uniforms in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 11/1999, of January 15, establishing the use of the sash in the dress uniform for general officers of the Navy.

– Ministerial order 136/1999, of May 20, which determines the ranks corresponding to the positions of captain general, army general, admiral general, air general and chief corporal and to the rank of soldier or first-class seaman.

– Ministerial order 56/2000, of March 2, which modifies the use and composition of full dress uniformity in the Air Force, and in turn repeals Ministerial Order 232/1997, of November 27.

– Ministerial order 57/2000, of March 2, establishes the use of a sash and suppresses the vest with dress uniformity in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 102/2000, of April 6, which modifies the color of the rank-carrying cuffs in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 313/2000, of September 28, which establishes the uniform regulations for professional military personnel with permanent status of seamen and troops of the Marine Infantry, in the positions of chief corporal and first corporal.

– Ministerial order 343/2000, of November 16, which establishes a new model of jacket for work uniformity in the Air Force.

– Ministerial order 344/2000, of November 17, partially modifying ministerial order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 383/2000, of December 26, which modifies Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 243/2001, of November 20, which modifies Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 70/2003, of May 23, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms of professional military personnel of troops and seamen of the Navy and modifies Ministerial Order 72/1995, of May 16, which regulates the hierarchical order, ranks and badges of troops and seamen.

– Ministerial order 88/2003, of June 25, which establishes the general rules of uniformity for professional military personnel in a state of pregnancy.

– Ministerial order 62/2004, of March 12, which modifies Ministerial Order 259/1999, of November 12, on uniformity of chaplains of the religious assistance service of the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 103/2004, of May 16, on the uniform garments of female professional military personnel of the Air Force in a state of pregnancy.

– Ministerial order 104/2004, of May 16, on the uniform garments of female professional military personnel of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces in a state of pregnancy.

– Ministerial order 105/2004, of May 16, on the uniform garments of female professional military personnel of the Navy in a state of pregnancy.

– Ministerial order 106/2004, of May 16, on the uniform garments of female professional military personnel of the Army in a state of pregnancy.

– Ministerial order 160/2005, of October 10, approving the Voluntary Reservist badge.

– Ministerial order 37/2006, of March 13, which modifies Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Ministerial order 151/2006, of December 21, which modifies Ministerial Order 6/1989, of January 20, which regulates the denomination, composition and use of uniforms in the Armed Forces.

– Articles 20, 21 and 22 of Ministerial Order 84/2011, of November 18, which partially develops, in matters of personnel regulations, chapter II of Royal Decree 1145/1990, of September 7.

2. Likewise, any provisions of equal or lower rank that oppose the provisions of this ministerial order are repealed.

First final provision. Application powers.

1. The Undersecretary of Defense is authorized to issue as many provisions as are necessary for the application of this ministerial order.

2. The Chief of the Defense Staff and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, within the scope of their respective competences, will issue the instructions they deem necessary for the application of this ministerial order.

3. The Undersecretary of Defense, on his own initiative or at the proposal of the Chief of the Defense Staff, will determine all those aspects of uniformity contemplated in this ministerial order that accredit equal circumstances, qualities or vicissitudes and are common to all the Armies and the Common Corps, in the full dress, dress, gala, daily and work uniforms.

4. The Undersecretary of Defense is authorized to disseminate through the computer media of the Ministry of Defense and with the help of the necessary visual tools, the rules developed in this ministerial order.

Second final provision. Entry into force.

This ministerial order will enter into force on the day following its publication in the «Official State Gazette».

Madrid, October 28, 2016.–The Minister of Defense, Pedro Morenés Eulate.

UNIFORM REGULATIONS OF THE ARMED FORCES

PRELIMINARY TITLE

General provisions

Rule 1. Purpose.

To establish the regulatory rules of uniformity for military personnel of the Armed Forces, the composition and use of uniforms, emblems, ranks and badges so that the uniform is worn properly and correctly.

Rule 2. Scope of application.

These rules will be applicable to military personnel of the Spanish Armed Forces.

Rule 3. Definitions.

Uniformity is defined as the set of clothing, emblems, ranks, badges and awards that military personnel display on the uniform and that are representative of the military Institution in which they serve.

Uniform is defined as the set of clothing, duly regulated, for a specific use by military personnel.

Adaptation is defined as the singularities of the use of certain uniforms in certain units, centers and bodies, which are justified by tradition and organization.

The following types of uniforms exist:

a) Full dress.

b) Dress.

c) Gala.

d) Special relevance events

e) Daily.

f) Work.

g) Campaign.

h) Special.

i) Physical education.

The modality of a uniform is called the accommodation of its composition to the climatological factor or other circumstances that justify its definition. The following modalities exist:

a) «A» modality is that composed of clothing suitable for cold weather.

b) «B» modality is that composed of clothing suitable for temperate weather.

c) «C» modality is that composed of clothing suitable for warm weather.

The denomination of these modalities may be completed with the reference to a garment, which will accurately determine the uniform referred to. The use of the different modalities of the uniforms must be subject to the observation of the necessary homogeneity in differentiated geographical areas, as well as on the occasion of important events. The Chief of the Defense Staff will carry out the general coordination in this regard, issuing the precise instructions for this purpose.

Optional use (O) is the possibility, according to individual criteria, of the optional use of a certain modality, garment or effect, without exempting from the obligation of its possession. For a certain act of service, this power may be exercised by the authority that organizes, convenes or presides over it.

Not required (NE), is that garment whose use or possession cannot be ordered.

An act or celebration is considered to be of a military nature when it is organized or convened by civil or military authorities of the Ministry of Defense or of the Armed Forces to carry out activities related to their area of responsibility. Acts or ceremonies organized by authorities outside the Ministry of Defense that involve the institutional participation of military personnel of the Armed Forces will also be of a military nature.

Family events and those organized by civil or military authorities, other than those mentioned in the previous paragraph, in which the participation of military personnel is on an individual basis in events not related to professional activity, will be of a social nature.

When a rule of this order is applicable, in general and without any distinction, to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, these will be named as the Armies.

Rule 4. Use of uniformity.

Military personnel in active service and in reserve with assignment have the right to use the regulatory uniform and the duty to use it during service in the performance of their daily activities at their job, as well as in exercises and maneuvers.

The composition and use of full dress, dress, gala, special relevance events, daily and work uniforms of military personnel of the Armed Forces will be those specified in this order.

Rule 5. Use of other uniforms.

The Minister of Defense, for historical reasons, and at the proposal of the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the Undersecretary of Defense, may authorize the use of uniforms other than those established in this order.

Rule 6. Technical specifications.

The Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the Undersecretary of Defense, within the scope of their competences, will give the appropriate instructions so that the Command or Headquarters that corresponds drafts the technical specifications of the new garments.

The rules or instructions of the Armies will be the reference documents to define the physical characteristics and dimensions of all garments, emblems, ranks and badges described in this order.

TITLE I

General rules of uniformity in the Armed Forces

Rule 7. General criteria in the use of uniformity.

1. Military personnel must wear the uniform properly and correctly, wearing the garments and displaying the regulatory emblems, ranks, badges and awards that each occasion requires and for which they are authorized.

2. Military personnel may only wear uniform garments whose physical and design characteristics have been approved by current regulations.

3. Military personnel must wear all garments correctly buttoned or fastened.

4. Military personnel of the Spanish Armed Forces will wear abroad the type and modality of uniform that corresponds to that of the military personnel of the Armed Forces of the country of destination, being applicable to them the rest of the uniform rules of this order.

5. Military personnel framed in international organizations will adjust their uniformity to the particular rules that these have established in relation to the type and modality of uniform to be used.

6. Military personnel who have retired may wear the uniform in military and solemn social events.

7. Personnel who are in administrative situations in which their military status is suspended may only wear the uniform in military and solemn social events or when expressly authorized to do so in their relations with the Armed Forces and provided that they are not holding elected positions of political representation.

8. For the development of certain activities specific to the service or the position held, certain garments not related to those described in these uniform rules may be used with the uniform: service armband, harness, dress decorations, bandolier, gorget, boatswain’s whistle lanyard or any other that is approved in its specific regulations.

9. When female personnel may choose between wearing trousers or a skirt, the use of trousers will mean wearing lace-up shoes and socks, and the use of a skirt will mean wearing heeled shoes and stockings, with the particularities of each uniformity.

Rule 8. Particular criteria in the use of the uniform.

a) Full dress uniform.

The full dress uniform will be used in official events in which it is expressly indicated and in those ceremonies in which civilians are required to dress in full dress. This uniform corresponds to the national suit, the tailcoat and the morning coat.

Observations:

– Gloves will only be used when the headgear is used.

– For Army troops and Navy seamen, it will be the same as the gala uniform.

b) Dress uniform.

The dress uniform will be used in official events in which it is indicated, and in social events in which civilians are required to dress in dress clothes. This uniform corresponds to the tuxedo.

Observations:

– Gloves will only be used when the headgear is used.

– In the Navy, it may only be used by officers and non-commissioned officers and, on a non-required basis (NE), by chief corporals and first corporals of a permanent nature. For corporals and seamen, it will be the same as the gala uniform, which may also be used by chief corporals and first corporals of a permanent nature.

c) Gala uniform.

The gala uniform may be used in social events in which it is required to attend in full dress or dress uniform, in substitution of these. It will also be used in the following official events:

– Events attended by H. M. the King, unless another uniform is ordered.

– Receptions or farewells in national territory of H. M. the King, Heads of State and heirs to the throne (provided that a career is covered).

– Burials and funerals of Heads of State.

– Flag Oath ceremonies.

– Delivery of the National Flag to a unit or center.

– Delivery of Royal Commissions to students of military academies.

– Meeting of the Chapter of the Order of San Hermenegildo.

– Patron Saint celebrations.

– Anniversary celebrations.

– National Day, Armed Forces Day and Military Easter.

– Bride and groom, godparents and witnesses in marriage ceremonies, when the military uniform is chosen and the full dress or dress uniform is not used. Attendees will use the type of uniform lower than that of the bride and groom, godparents and witnesses.

Observations:

– In formations with weapons, female personnel will wear trousers. In formations without weapons, the unit commander may authorize the optional use of the skirt.

d) Uniform for special relevance events.

The uniform for special relevance events will be used in social events in which civilians are required to dress in a dark suit and in the following events:

– Military audiences with H. M. the King.

– Events on the occasion of welcomes or farewells of other Heads of State.

– National Day of another country.

– Presentations and farewells of the unit of destination or service assignment.

– Presentations for promotion to a higher position.

– Imposition of decorations and delivery of sashes (only affected personnel).

– Flag Raisings and Lowerings that are determined.

– Openings and closings of academic courses.

Observations:

– In formations with weapons, female personnel will wear trousers. In formations without weapons, the unit commander may authorize the optional use of the skirt.

e) Daily uniform.

The daily uniform is par excellence the representative uniform of the Armies, the Navy and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces. It will be used in those military events in which a different uniform is not expressly indicated or in civil social events in which formal attire is appropriate.

Observations:

– It will be used in the celebration of the Armed Forces Day of another country.

– In formations with weapons, female personnel will wear trousers. In formations without weapons, the unit commander may authorize the optional use of the skirt.

– Modality «C» of the daily uniform may be substituted by modalities «A» or «B», in those social or protocolary events outside the Armed Forces that require formal attire.

f) Work uniform.

The work uniform will be used for the development of daily activities in units, centers and bodies, unless the use of other uniforms is ordered.

Observations:

– Inside bases, barracks and establishments, the use of its different modalities will be optional.

– In female uniforms, the use of trousers or a skirt will be optional. The use of a skirt is associated with the use of heeled shoes and optionally stockings.

– The shoulder straps, rank-carrying shoulder boards and cuffs of the work uniforms will be visible on the outer garment.

g) Campaign uniform.

The campaign uniform is that which is used in operational, training or instruction activities.

In the design, composition and use of the campaign uniform, criteria of standardization and rationalization will prevail, establishing for this purpose the corresponding instruction of the Chief of the Defense Staff.

The Chief of the Defense Staff and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, within the scope of their respective competences, will define the use of the campaign uniform, as well as the displays of emblems, ranks and badges that correspond.

Observations:

– Only military personnel awarded during the act of imposition may wear decorations on the campaign uniform.

h) Special uniforms.

Special uniforms are those that are not included in the previous sections. They are oriented to certain operational and functional activities that require the use of a specific uniform. Traditional uniforms for use in formations and historical uniforms are also included.

The Chief of the Defense Staff, the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, and the Head of the Military Quarter of the Household of H. M. the King, within the scope of their respective competences, will define the composition and use of special uniforms, as well as the displays of emblems, ranks and badges that correspond.

Observations:

– Decorations may not be worn on special uniforms, with the exception of historical uniforms and traditional uniforms.

i) Sports equipment.

The use of sports equipment will be oriented to sports practice. In addition, the unit commander may establish the use of this uniformity for the development of instruction and training activities, in substitution of other uniforms, when circumstances advise it.

Rule 9. Use of military uniform outside military installations.

Military personnel may wear full dress, dress, gala, special relevance and daily uniforms to attend official or social events that take place outside military installations.

Military personnel may also wear daily, work and campaign uniforms in journeys between home and place of destination to carry out other specific or occasional activities, unrelated to service, provided that their use does not conflict with any other rule on limitations in the use of uniforms provided for in this order.

Rule 10. Limitations in the use of uniforms.

1. Military personnel may not combine or exchange clothing items between uniforms of different types or modalities. Variations or adaptations of uniforms in certain circumstances by adding or removing garments, accessories or awards not approved by the corresponding regulations are also not permitted.

2. When dressed in civilian clothes, clothing items may not be used or emblems, ranks, or badges displayed that are identified as constituting any uniform of the Armed Forces. Military awards may be displayed in accordance with the protocol rules that govern civilian personnel.

3. Military personnel may not wear uniforms in the following situations unrelated to service:

– In public events or places that may harm the interests or image of the Armed Forces, or that may compromise the dignity of the uniform itself.

– In advertising events, without prior authorization.

– In interviews with social media, without prior authorization.

– In events that are intended to request aid or funds for any cause, without prior authorization.

– In appearances before the Ordinary Jurisdiction or the Civil Authority as alleged criminal responsible, accused or prosecuted.

Rule 11. Use of decorations on the uniform.

1. The use on the uniform of the decorations that have been granted and published in the «Official Bulletin of the Ministry of Defense» will be mandatory, with the limitations established in the regulations that regulate their use.

2. The Chiefs of Staff of the Armies for the personnel of their specific corps and the Undersecretary of Defense for the personnel of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, or the Command or body in whom these delegate, may authorize the use on the uniform of civil decorations of an institutional nature granted by authorities or bodies of the State, the Autonomous Communities or local corporations.

3. The Chiefs of Staff of the Armies for the personnel of their specific corps and the Undersecretary of Defense for the personnel of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, or the Command or body in whom these delegate, with prior consent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain, may authorize the use on the uniform of civil and military decorations of an institutional nature granted by foreign countries.

4. Civil and military decorations that have been created by international organizations, whose concession and use is recognized by the Spanish legal system, will be governed by their specific regulations.

5. Military personnel who have been distinguished by any civil order or decoration will display their insignia according to the regulatory model that corresponds to the degree or category that has been granted to them. The use on the uniform of civil decorations of a private nature is not authorized.

6. The crosses representative of the four Spanish orders of Santiago, Calatrava, Alcántara and Montesa, may be used in daily, special relevance, gala, dress and full dress uniforms.

Rule 12. Headgear.

The headgear will fit perfectly, with its lower part or sweatband placed in a horizontal plane. As a general rule, it will remain covered outdoors and uncovered indoors.

With each uniform modality, the headgear that corresponds will be used, as regulated in this ministerial order.

With the full dress and dress uniforms described above, the peaked cap (NE) or the female hat (NE) may be used, as appropriate.

Rule 13. Baton of command.

The baton of command is an attribute of general officers and officers who exercise command action.

It may be used in national territory in the events that said authorities preside over and in inspection visits to subordinate units and centers. The authorities with the right to use the baton of command will be the following:

– General officers in command, except in the Navy, who must also belong to the General Corps or the Marine Infantry Corps.

– Colonels chiefs of regiment, air base, group or center of equivalent entity and Marine Infantry units.

– Colonels Chiefs of Staff of large units, except in the Navy.

– Directors of Military Academies and Schools, except in the Navy.

– Colonel Directors of Academy, except in the Navy.

– Commanders of ships and collective naval units, including Submarine and Aircraft Flotillas, with the position of Corvette Captain or higher.

– Commanders of independent battalions of Marine Infantry, with the position of Commander or higher.

– Squadron Leaders.

Rule 14. Saber.

The saber will be used in general by general officers, officers and non-commissioned officers in the following cases:

– Section leaders and higher units in formations and parades with weapons.

– The flag bearers and standard bearers officers and chiefs of the Flag escort, in formations and parades with weapons.

– Students of officer and non-commissioned officer training centers, in formations and parades in which it is determined by the authority that organizes them.

– In the oath ceremonies before the Flag and acts of relief of command, in the manner determined.

Rule 15. Identification Rectangle.

The identification rectangle will be made of plastic material and on a black or dark blue background, with the edge beveled in white, and will bear in white capital letters the inscription of the name by which the person who carries it is identified. The rectangle will have dimensions of 16 by 81 millimeters, with the white beveled edge of 1 millimeter.

It will be located in zone «B» of the uniform. It will be mandatory in all modalities of special relevance, daily and work uniforms, except in those commissions and military and social events that the competent authority stipulates otherwise.

Rule 16. Adaptations of the uniforms of the Household of H. M. the King.

Certain garments or effects of the modalities of full dress, dress, gala, special relevance, daily and work uniforms may be adapted in color or design to obtain specific uniforms of the Household of H. M. the King. Said adaptations will respect the rules established in this order and will be regulated by the Head of the Military Quarter of the Household of H. M. the King through the corresponding instructions.

Rule 17. Adaptation of the uniforms of the Military Emergency Unit.

Certain garments or effects of the modalities of gala, special relevance, daily and work uniforms may be adapted in color or design to obtain specific uniforms of the Military Emergency Unit. Said adaptations will respect the rules established in this order and will be regulated by the Chief of the Defense Staff through the corresponding instructions.

Rule 18. Personal Identification Plate.

The Personal Identification Plate (PIP) is an auxiliary element to facilitate the tasks of identification of wounded or deceased personnel, as well as the control of casualties, while providing the necessary data to receive urgent health care and, where appropriate, religious assistance according to their confession. The PIP will not have the character of an identity document of its bearer.

The PIP will be worn hanging around the neck, by means of the chain with which it is supplied, under the shirt, unless for security reasons it is obliged to be worn elsewhere.

The Chief of the Defense Staff (JEMAD) will regulate by instruction the characteristics, information to be recorded and use in operations of the personal identification plate. The Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force will determine the criteria for use in exercises and instruction activities within the scope of their respective competences.

Rule 19. Competences in determining the modality of uniform to be used.

The Undersecretary of Defense will establish the criteria to determine the date of change of modality in the uniformity of military personnel assigned in national territory, for seasonal reasons, taking into account the geographical location of the units that have their own climatic peculiarities, clearly differentiated, in which it may be implemented on a different date.

The authorities that hold the institutional representation in a certain territorial demarcation of the Armed Forces will propose to the institutional representatives of the Armies that have units, centers and bodies located there the date for the change of uniformity modality.

In those events or commissions in which military personnel from the same or different army or destination concur jointly, unity of criteria in uniformity will be ensured. For this, the competent authority, in charge of the organization of military or protocolary events or activities, will determine the type, modality, and where appropriate the garments for all attending personnel, in accordance with the criteria established in this order.

The heads of the units, centers or bodies, attending to functionality criteria, will determine the different types of uniforms that will be used in the activities of their competence that are developed inside them.

The authorities that hold command in operations or in exercises will determine the type of uniform to be used.

Rule 20. List of garments and abbreviations.

Some of the garments that make up the uniforms are for the exclusive use of a certain group or for certain circumstances. In the following titles, the garments that make up each of the types and modalities of the uniforms are listed, accompanied by acronyms that clarify their use. These acronyms are as follows:

− Garment for general officers (OG).

− Garment for command cadres (CM).

− Garment for officers (Of.).

− Garment for non-commissioned officers (Sub.).

− Garment for troop personnel (T).

− Garment for male personnel (M).

− Garment for female personnel (F).

− Garment not required (NE).

− Garment of optional use (O).

− Modality for cold weather «A».

− Modality for temperate weather «B».

− Modality for warm weather «C».

The absence of specification implies that the aforementioned garment can be used by all military personnel who have recognized that uniform, although its design may have some variation in the cut or design to adapt to the physical characteristics of male or female personnel.

TITLE II

Composition of the uniforms of the Army

Rule 21. Full dress uniform.

For general use.

Modalities «A» and «B»:

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Blue peaked cap.

– (F) Blue female hat.

– Blue tunic, with stand-up collar and white cuffs:

– Golden (CM) or red (T) shoulder straps.

– Ranks and emblems.

– Miniature decorations, except for the Crosses, Bands and Medals of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando, the Grand Crosses, Plates, Badges, Commendation and individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be displayed and in normal size.

– Sash or belt:

– Red sash for general officers, tied on the left.

– Blue sash for DEM (Staff College Graduate) officers with diploma assignment, tied on the right.

– Golden gala belt (CM).

– Black gala belt (T).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M) Blue trousers.

– (F) Long blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M) Black socks:

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black cape (NE.)

– White gloves (NE).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (NE).

Rule 22. Dress uniform.

For general use.

Modalities «A» and «B»:

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Blue peaked cap.

– (F) Blue female hat.

– Blue tunic, with stand-up collar and white cuffs.

– Golden (CM) or red (T) shoulder straps.

– Ranks and emblems.

– Miniature decorations, except for the Crosses, Bands and Medals of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando and individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be displayed and in normal size.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M) Blue trousers.

– (F) Blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black cape (NE).

– White gloves.

– (F) Black patent leather bag (NE).

Rule 23. Gala uniform.

1. For general use.

Modalities «A» and «B»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– (F) Female hat or khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit (T).

– Khaki tunic.

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations in normal size.

– Long-sleeved white shirt.

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Sash or belt.

– Red sash for general officers, tied on the left.

– Blue sash for DEM officers with diploma assignment, tied on the right.

– Golden hooks.

– Golden gala belt (CM).

– Black gala belt (T).

– Harness for formations with weapons.

– Belt, one saber sling and saber or pistol strap of black leather (saber / pistol).

– Belt, two slings and cartridge pouches of black leather (other weapons).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Khaki trench coat (O); khaki greatcoat (CM, NE).

– White gloves.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

2. For use in specific units:

– Regulars.

– Legion.

– Paratrooper.

– Sea Companies.

Rule 24. Uniform for special relevance events.

1. For general use.

Modalities «A» and «B»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– (F) Female hat or khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit (T).

– Khaki tunic:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross, the individual Military Medal and the individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be displayed in their normal size.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved white shirt.

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Red sash for general officers, tied on the left.

– Blue sash for DEM officers with diploma assignment, tied on the right.

– Harness for formations with weapons.

– Belt, one saber sling and saber or pistol strap of black leather (saber / pistol).

– Belt, two slings and cartridge pouches of black leather (other weapons).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Khaki trench coat (O); khaki greatcoat (CM, NE).

– White gloves.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

2. For use in specific units:

– Regulars.

– Legion.

– Paratrooper.

– Sea Companies.

Rule 25. Daily uniform.

1. For general use.

Modalities «A» and «B»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– (F) Female hat or khaki peaked cap or specific garment of the unit (CM).

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit (T).

– Khaki tunic.

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross, the individual Military Medal and the individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be worn in their normal size.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved grayish yellow shirt.

– Khaki tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Harness for formations with weapons:

– Belt, one saber sling and saber or pistol strap of black leather (saber / pistol).

– Belt, two slings and cartridge pouches of black leather (other weapons).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Khaki trench coat (O); khaki greatcoat (CM, NE).

– Black gloves (CM, O).

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Modality «C»:

– Headgear:

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit.

– Short-sleeved grayish yellow shirt:

– Khaki or unit-specific color rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks, emblems and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Decorations in bars.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Harness for formations with weapons:

– Belt, one saber sling and saber or pistol strap of black leather (saber / pistol).

– Belt, two slings and cartridge pouches of black leather (other weapons).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

2. For use in specific units:

– Regulars.

– Legion.

– Paratrooper.

– Sea Companies.

Rule 26. Work uniform.

1. For general use.

Modality «A»:

– Headgear:

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit.

– Khaki jacket:

– Khaki rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks, emblems and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved grayish yellow shirt.

– Khaki tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Khaki trench coat (O).

– Black gloves (O).

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Modality «B»:

– Headgear:

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit.

– Long-sleeved grayish yellow shirt:

– Khaki or unit-specific color rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Khaki tie with knot.

– Tie clip with the corresponding emblem.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Modality «C»:

– Headgear:

– Khaki beret or specific garment of the unit.

– Short-sleeved grayish yellow shirt.

– Khaki or unit-specific color rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks, emblems and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Khaki trousers.

– (F) Khaki skirt.

– Grayish yellow box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

2. For use in specific units:

– Legion.

– Paratrooper.

– Sea Companies.

– Military Education for Entry into the Officer Scale.

Rule 27. Special uniforms.

They will be regulated by the Chief of Staff of the Army in the corresponding instructions and rules.

– Technical:

– For operational activities.

– For functional activities.

– Traditional:

– Regulars.

– Legion.

– Paratrooper.

– Historical:

– «Inmemorial del Rey» n.º 1 Infantry Regiment.

– Military Education for Entry into the Officer Scale.

– Those of those units that have them approved.

Rule 28. Sports equipment.

It will have an essentially functional character, both in its composition and in its design. It will basically consist of:

– Tracksuit.

– Sweatshirt.

– Short-sleeved T-shirt.

– Sports shorts.

– Tights (O).

– Sports socks.

– Sports shoes.

– Swimsuit.

TITLE III

Composition of the uniforms of the Navy

Rule 29. Full dress uniform.

Single modality:

– Headgear (O):

– (M) White peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Upper garment:

– (M) Navy blue tailcoat.

– (F) Navy blue jacket.

– Decorations.–In miniature, except for Plates and Badges, and those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size. Grand Crosses with sash.

– Badges.–None.

– Accessories.–None.

– (M) White vest.

– Shirt:

– (M) White shirt for tailcoat.

– (F) White shirt for jacket.

– Tie / bow:

– (M) White bow tie.

– (F) Black bow.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M) Navy blue trousers.

– (F) Long navy blue skirt with black satin sash.

– Satin sash (general officers will wear the red sash).

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black patent leather heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Navy blue cape (O).

– White gloves (O).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (O).

Rule 30. Dress uniform.

1. Modality «A»:

– Headgear (O):

– (M) White peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Navy blue jacket.

– Decorations.–In miniature, except for those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size. Grand crosses without sash.

– Badges.–None.

– Accessories.–None.

– White shirt for jacket.

– (M) White suspenders.

– Tie / bow:

– (M) Black bow tie.

– (F) Black bow.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M) Navy blue trousers.

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Black satin sash (General Officers will wear the red sash).

– Shoes:

– (M) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Navy blue cape (O).

– White gloves (O).

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B».

Substitutes, with respect to modality «A», both in the male and female uniform, the navy blue jacket for the white jacket with rigid rank-carrying shoulder boards.

Female personnel will wear natural-colored stockings with this modality.

Marine Infantry.

In addition to the above, Marine Infantry personnel may wear with both uniforms, navy blue trousers with a garnet split stripe for male personnel, and navy blue skirt with a garnet split stripe for female personnel.

Rule 31. Gala uniform.

1. Modality «A».

1.1 Officers.

– Headgear:

– (M) White peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Navy blue frock coat:

– Decorations.–They will be worn in normal size. Badge, sash and collar.

– Badges.–Neither the nationality badge nor the personal identification badge will be worn.

– Accessories.–Tie clip, gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt with semi-rigid turn-down collar.

– Black tie with knot.

– White gloves.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers.

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Black satin sash (General Officers will wear the red sash).

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Frock coat belt (General Officers will wear the red sash).

– (F) Black bag (O).

1.2 Non-commissioned officers and seamen.

The same composition as established for the daily uniform of each Corps and Scale regulated for this modality.

– Decorations.–In natural size.

– Badges.–Neither the nationality badge nor the personal identification badge will be worn

– Accessories.–Bandolier (standard bearers) and boatswain’s whistle lanyard, for personnel to whom it corresponds.

Non-commissioned officers, chief corporals, permanent first corporals will wear white gloves.

Outerwear (O): the same as daily uniformities.

2. Modality «B».

The same composition as established for the daily uniform of each Corps and Scale regulated for this modality.

– Decorations.–In natural size. Badge, sash and collar.

– Badges.–Neither the nationality badge nor the personal identification badge will be worn.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords, bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers) and boatswain’s whistle lanyard, for personnel to whom it corresponds.

Officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals, permanent first corporals will wear white gloves.

General officers: They will wear the red sash.

3. Marine Infantry.

3.1 Modality «A».

3.1.1 Officers and non-commissioned officers.

In addition to the uniformity described in point 1.1 above, they may wear navy blue trousers with a garnet split stripe.

3.1.2 Troops.

The same composition as established for the daily uniform of this Corps regulated for this modality, which will be worn with white gloves.

– Decorations.–In natural size.

– Badges.–Neither the nationality badge nor the personal identification badge will be worn.

– Accessories.–Bandolier for standard bearers when appropriate.

Outerwear (O): Non-commissioned officers and troops the same as daily uniformities.

3.2 Modality «B».

3.2.1 Officers and non-commissioned officers.

In addition to the uniformity described in point 2 above, they may use the same composition as established for the daily uniform of this Corps regulated for this modality, which will be worn with white gloves.

– Decorations.–In natural size. Badge, sash and collar.

– Badges.–Neither the nationality badge nor the personal identification badge will be worn.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

Marine Infantry personnel will exclusively use the white belt, for military formations with the previous modalities.

General officers will wear the red sash.

Rule 32. Uniform for special relevance events.

The same composition as established for the daily uniform for the different Corps and Scales in the different modalities, but the use of white gloves is mandatory, except for non-permanent seamen, who will not wear gloves. The Generals of the Marine Infantry Corps will wear the red sash with the daily uniform modality «A».

Rule 33. Daily uniform.

1. Modality «A».

1.1 Officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals.

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Navy blue jacket.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, will always be worn in their normal size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Tie clip, gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt with semi-rigid turn-down collar.

– Black tie with knot.

– Black box belt.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Outerwear (O):

– Russian overcoat or blue trench coat.

– Leather gloves (O).

– (F) Black bag (O).

1.2 Rest of Seamen personnel.

– Headgear:

– (M) Lepanto cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Navy blue sailor suit:

– Decorations.–In bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories: bandolier, for standard bearers when appropriate.

– White T-shirt with navy blue trim.

– Bib collar.

– Black taffeta handkerchief.

– Black box belt.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers.

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Outerwear (O):

– Pea coat.

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B»:

2.1 Officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals.

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– White tunic with rigid rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Decorations.–In bars except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando, which will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt with soft collar.

– White box belt.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers.

– (F) White skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) White lace-up shoes.

– (F) White heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) White socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

2.2 Rest of Seamen personnel.

– Headgear:

– (M) Lepanto cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– White sailor suit:

– Decorations.–In bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Bandolier, for standard bearers when appropriate.

– White T-shirt with navy blue trim.

– Bib collar.

– Black taffeta handkerchief.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers with white box belt.

– (F) White skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes

– Socks or stockings:

– (M: F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

3. Modality «C»:

3.1 Officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals.

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Short-sleeved white shirt with rigid rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Decorations.–In bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Short-sleeved white round-neck T-shirt (O).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers with white box belt.

– (F) White skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) White lace-up shoes.

– (F) White heeled shoes

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) White socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

3.2 Rest of Seamen personnel.

– Headgear:

– (M) Lepanto cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Short-sleeved white shirt with shoulder straps for rank cuffs.

– Decorations in bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories: bandolier, for standard bearers when appropriate.

– Short-sleeved white round-neck T-shirt (O).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers with white box belt.

– (F) White skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

4. Marine Infantry.

Officers and non-commissioned officers, in addition to the different modalities for these categories described for this uniformity in the previous points, may wear those detailed below, which will be used by troop personnel.

4.1 Modality «A»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Closed navy blue tunic with Corps emblem on the shoulder straps:

– Decorations.–In bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt with soft collar.

– Black box belt.

– Black leather belt (1).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers with garnet split stripe.

– (F) Navy blue skirt with garnet split stripe.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Outerwear (O):

– Officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals: Russian overcoat or blue trench coat.

– Rest of troop personnel: Pea coat or blue trench coat.

– Leather gloves (O).

– (F) Black bag (O).

4.2 Modality «B»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– White tunic with rigid rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Decorations.–In bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt with soft collar.

– Black box belt.

– White patent leather belt (for military formations).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers with garnet split stripe.

– (F) Navy blue skirt with garnet split stripe.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes

– (F) Black heeled shoes

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

4.3 Modality «C»:

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap.

– (F) White female hat.

– Short-sleeved white shirt with rigid rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Decorations in bars, except those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–The authorized ones, except for the nationality badge.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Gorget, aide cords and bandolier (flag bearers or standard bearers), for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Short-sleeved white round-neck T-shirt (O).

– Black box belt.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers with garnet split stripe.

– (F) Navy blue skirt with garnet split stripe.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

(1) Marine Infantry personnel will exclusively use the white patent leather belt, for military formations with modalities «A» and «B».

Rule 34. Work uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– White cap (M), white female hat (F), beret or blue visor cap (officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals).

– Blue visor cap (non-permanent seamen).

– Beret (non-permanent troops).

– Long-sleeved white shirt with semi-rigid turn-down collar:

– Decorations (O).–Those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges.–Teaching function, for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories.–Tie clip, and gorget for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Black tie with knot.

– Black box belt.

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers.

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Outerwear (O).

– Navy blue V-neck jersey with rank-carrying cuffs, blue trench coat (except non-permanent seamen and troops) or blue windbreaker jacket (with nationality badge and personal identification). Pea coat (non-permanent seamen and troops).

– Sea jacket (only personnel assigned to naval units and in dependencies that have authorized its use by express Resolution).

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– White cap (M), white female hat (F) or beret or blue visor cap (officers, non-commissioned officers, chief corporals and permanent first corporals).

– Blue visor cap (embarked officers and non-commissioned officers; seamen).

– Beret (non-permanent troops).

– Short-sleeved white shirt with semi-rigid turn-down collar and rank-carrying shoulder straps:

– Decorations (O).–Only those that make up the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando that will be worn in natural size.

– Badges: teaching function, for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Accessories: gorget, for personnel to whom it corresponds.

– Short-sleeved white round-neck T-shirt (O).

– Trousers or skirt:

– (M; F) Navy blue trousers with black box belt

– (F) Navy blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Outerwear (O):

– Blue round neck jersey.

Its use will be avoided in journeys outside military premises.

– (F) Black bag (O).

3. Marine Infantry.

Officers and non-commissioned officers, in addition to the modalities described in the previous points, may wear navy blue trousers with a garnet split stripe or navy blue skirt with a garnet split stripe (F).

Troop personnel will wear with this uniformity, in the previous modalities, navy blue trousers with a garnet split stripe or navy blue skirt with a garnet split stripe (F).

Rule 35. Special uniforms.

They will be regulated by the Chief of Staff of the Navy in the corresponding instructions and rules. Under this denomination the following types of uniforms are grouped:

– Special work uniform.

– Special fireproof uniform.

– Special tropical warm weather uniform for representation.

– Flight uniform, rescue swimmers and aircraft flotilla maintenance personnel.

– Uniformity for training school students.

– Uniformity for school ships and training sailing ships.

– Uniformity for training sailing ships.

Rule 36. Sports equipment.

It will have an essentially functional character, both in its composition and in its design. It will basically consist of:

– Tracksuit.

– Short-sleeved T-shirt.

– Sports shorts

– Sports socks.

– Sports shoes.

– Swimsuit.

TITLE IV

Composition of the uniforms of the Air Force

Rule 37. Full dress uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Black blue peaked cap.

– (F) Black blue female hat.

– Upper garment.

– (M) Black blue tailcoat.

– (F) Black blue jacket.

– In both cases, with employment loops.

– Emblem of the Air Force.

– Miniature decorations, except Grand Crosses, Plates and Badges, those of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando and the Military Medal, which will be worn in normal size. The Grand Cross Sash in (M) will go under the vest, except in events with the presence of H. M. the King, in which it will be worn over it.

– (M) White vest.

– Shirt:

– (M) White bib shirt with bow tie collar.

– (F) White turn-down collar shirt with button placket.

– Tie/bow:

– (M) White bow tie.

– (F) Black bow.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M) Black blue trousers.

– (F) Long black blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black blue cape (NE).

– White gloves (O).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (NE).

2. Modality «B».

This modality is equivalent to the morning coat.

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Black blue peaked cap.

– (F) Black blue female hat.

– Upper garment.

– (M) Black blue tailcoat.

– (F) Black blue jacket.

– In both cases, with employment loops.

– Emblem of the Air Force.

– Miniature decorations, except Grand Crosses, Plates and Badges, those of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando and the Military Medal, which will be worn in normal size. The Grand Cross Sash in (M) will go under the vest, except in events with the presence of H. M. the King, in which it will be worn over it.

– (M) White vest.

– Shirt:

– (M) White bib shirt with turn-down collar.

– (F) White turn-down collar shirt with button placket.

– Tie/bow:

– (M) Black bow tie.

– (F) Black bow.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M) Black blue trousers.

– (F) Long black blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black blue cape (NE).

– White gloves (O).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (NE).

Rule 38. Dress uniform.

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Black blue peaked cap.

– (F) Black blue female hat.

– Black blue jacket:

– With employment loops.

– Emblems of the Air Force.

– Miniature decorations, except those of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando and the Military Medal, which will be worn in normal size.

– White turn-down collar shirt with button placket.

– (M) Cummerbund.

– Tie/bow:

– (M) Black bow tie.

– (F) Black bow.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M) Black blue trousers.

– (F) Black blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black blue cape (NE).

– White gloves (O).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (NE).

Rule 39. Gala uniform.

– Headgear:

– (M) Aviation gray peaked cap (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit.

– (F) Aviation gray female hat (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit.

– Aviation gray tunic:

– Diamonds with the emblem of the Air Force.

– Decorations in normal size.

– Authorized badges.

– General officers: Red sash and the Band that corresponds.

– Long-sleeved white shirt.

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip.

– White gloves.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Aviation gray trench coat (NE).

– White scarf (NE).

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Rule 40. Uniform for special relevance events.

– Headgear:

– (M) Aviation gray peaked cap (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit.

– (F) Aviation gray female hat (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit.

– Aviation gray tunic:

– Diamonds with the emblem of the Air Force.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, which will always be displayed in their normal size.

– Authorized badges.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– General officers: Red sash.

– Long-sleeved white shirt.

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip.

– White gloves.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Aviation gray trench coat (NE).

– White scarf (NE).

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Rule 41. Daily uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– (M) Aviation gray peaked cap (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit

– (F) Aviation gray female hat (officers and non-commissioned officers) or aviation gray hat (Troops) or specific garment of the unit

– Aviation gray tunic:

– Diamonds with the emblem of the Air Force.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, which will always be worn in their normal size.

– Authorized badges.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved light blue shirt.

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings

– Gray gloves (O).

– Aviation gray trench coat (NE).

– White scarf (NE).

– (F) Black bag (NE).

2. Modality «C».

– Headgear.

– Aviation gray hat or specific garment of the unit

– Short-sleeved light blue shirt:

– Emblem of the Air Force.

– Decorations in bars.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Rank-carrying cuffs.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (NE).

Rule 42. Work uniform.

1*. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– Aviation gray hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Aviation gray jacket.

– With rank-carrying cuffs.

– Long-sleeved light blue shirt:

– Black tie.

– Tie clip.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O.)

– Aviation gray weatherproof jacket (O).

2. Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– Aviation gray hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Aviation gray jacket (O) or aviation gray jersey (O):

– With rank-carrying cuffs.

– Long-sleeved light blue shirt:

– Emblem of the Air Force.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Rank-carrying cuffs.

– Black tie.

– Tie clip.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

– Aviation gray weatherproof jacket (O).

3. Modality «C».

– Headgear:

– Aviation gray hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Aviation gray jacket (O with Command authorization):

– Short-sleeved light blue shirt.

– Emblem of the Air Force.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Rank-carrying cuffs.

– Gray belt.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Aviation gray trousers.

– (F) Aviation gray skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

Rule 43. Special uniforms.

They will be regulated by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force in the corresponding instructions and rules. Under this denomination the following types of uniforms are grouped:

– Flight:

– Green (sage green).

– Arid (light beige).

– Exhibition (navy blue).

– Transfer of personalities and authorities.

– Firefighters.

– Health.

– Maritime.

– Hospitality.

– Service.

– Kitchen.

– Maintenance:

– Aeronautical (gray).

– General (blue).

– Infrastructure (white).

– Environmental (green).

– Emergencies (red).

Rule 44. Sports equipment.

– Visor cap (in international competitions).

– Tracksuit.

– Technical short-sleeved T-shirt or technical tank top.

– Sweatshirt (O).

– Rank-carrying identification rectangle.

– Nationality badge (in international competitions).

– Technical shorts.

– Tights (O).

– Sports socks.

– Sports shoes.

– Swimsuit.

TITLE V

Composition of the uniforms of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces

Rule 45. Full dress uniform.

Single modality:

– Headgear (NE).

– (M) Blue peaked cap.

– (F) Blue female hat (F, NE).

– Blue tunic, with white collar and cuffs:

– Golden shoulder straps (CM).

– Ranks and emblems.

– Miniature decorations, except for the Crosses, Bands and Medals of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando, the Grand Crosses, Plates, Badges and individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be displayed and in normal size.

– Sash or Belt:

– Sash for general officers.

– Golden gala belt (CM).

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M) Blue trousers.

– (F) Long blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black patent leather heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black cape (NE).

– White gloves (NE. They will only be used when the headgear is used).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (O).

Rule 46. Dress uniform.

Single modality.

– Headgear (NE):

– (M) Blue peaked cap.

– (F) Blue female hat (F, NE).

– Blue tunic, with white collar and cuffs:

– Golden shoulder straps (CM).

– Ranks and emblems.

– Miniature decorations, except for the Crosses, Bands and Medals of the Royal and Military Order of San Fernando and individual insignia of collective decorations, which will always be displayed and in normal size.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M) Blue trousers.

– (F) Blue skirt.

– Shoes:

– (M) Black patent leather lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black patent leather heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M) Black socks.

– (F) Black stockings.

– Black cape (NE).

– White gloves (NE / Only with headgear).

– (F) Black patent leather bag (O).

Rule 47. Gala uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– (M) Moss green peaked cap (CM).

– (F) Moss green female hat (CM).

– Moss green tunic:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations in normal size.

– Long-sleeved white shirt:

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Sash or Belt:

– Sash for general officers.

– Golden hooks.

– Golden gala belt (CM).

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Moss green trench coat (O).

– White gloves.

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– (M) Moss green peaked cap with white cover.

– (F) Moss green female hat with white cover.

– Closed white tunic with moss green rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations in normal size.

– White collar and cuffs.

– Sash or Belt:

– Sash for general officers.

– Golden hooks.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers.

– (F) White skirt.

– White box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) White lace-up shoes.

– (F) White heeled shoes.

– Socks / Stockings:

– (M; F) White socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– White gloves.

– (F) White bag (O).

Rule 48. Uniform for special relevance events.

Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– (M) Moss green peaked cap.

– (F) Moss green female hat.

– Moss green tunic:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, will always be worn in their normal size.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved white shirt:

– Black tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Sash for general officers.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Moss green trench coat (O).

– White gloves.

– (F) Black bag (O).

Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap with white cover.

– (F) Moss green female hat with white cover.

– Closed white tunic with rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, will always be worn in their normal size.

– Personal identification rectangle

– White collar and cuffs.

– Sash for general officers.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M, F) White trousers.

– (F) White skirt:

– White box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) White lace-up shoes.

– (F) White heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) White socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– White gloves.

(F) White bag (O).

Rule 49. Daily uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– (M) Moss green peaked cap or specific garment of the unit.

– (F) Moss green female hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Moss green tunic:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations will be worn in bars, except those corresponding to the Laureate Grand Cross, Laureate Cross and the individual Military Medal, will always be worn in their normal size.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved olive green shirt:

– Moss green tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M, F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Moss green trench coat (O).

– Black gloves (CM, O).

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap with white cover or specific garment of the unit.

– (F) Moss green female hat with white cover or specific garment of the unit.

– Closed white tunic with rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Ranks, emblems and badges.

– Decorations in bars.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– White collar and cuffs.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers.

– (F) White skirt.

– White box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) White socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

3. Modality «C».

– Headgear:

– (M) Peaked cap with white cover or specific garment of the unit.

– (F) Moss green female hat with white cover or specific garment of the unit.

– Short-sleeved white shirt with rank-carrying shoulder boards:

– Moss green color rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks and emblems.

– Decorations in bars.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) White trousers.

– (F) White skirt.

– White box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) White socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) White bag (O).

Rule 50. Work uniform.

1. Modality «A».

– Headgear:

– Moss green hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Moss green jacket (P):

– Moss green rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks, emblems and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Long-sleeved olive green shirt:

– Moss green tie with knot.

– Tie clip (O).

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– Moss green trench coat (O).

– Black gloves (O).

– (F) Black bag (O).

2. Modality «B».

– Headgear:

– Moss green hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Green jersey (O)

– Long-sleeved olive green shirt:

– Moss green rank-carrying shoulder straps.

– Ranks and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Moss green tie with knot.

– Tie clip with the emblem of the fundamental specialty.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks.

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

3. Modality «C».

– Headgear:

– Moss green hat or specific garment of the unit.

– Short-sleeved white shirt:

– Moss green rank-carrying shoulder boards.

– Ranks, emblems and authorized badges with this uniform.

– Personal identification rectangle.

– Trousers or Skirt:

– (M; F) Light grayish green trousers.

– (F) Light grayish green skirt.

– Moss green box belt.

– Shoes:

– (M; F) Black lace-up shoes.

– (F) Black heeled shoes.

– Socks or Stockings:

– (M; F) Black socks

– (F) Natural-colored stockings.

– (F) Black bag (O).

Rule 51. Sports equipment.

– Tracksuit.

– Sweatshirt.

– Short-sleeved T-shirt.

– Sports shorts.

– Tights (O).

– Sports socks.

– Sports shoes.

– Swimsuit.

Rule 52. Military Legal Corps.

The provisions of these uniform regulations of the Armed Forces are understood without prejudice to the provisions of the military procedural laws, with respect to the members of the Military Legal Corps who exercise judicial and prosecutorial functions.

Rule 53. Military Health Corps.

Personnel of the Military Health Corps in the use of their duties, in military hospitals and care centers, may make use of the clothing proper to their health profession (special uniforms), whose composition and use will be regulated by the director or head of the center. In any case, they will display the ranks corresponding to their military position.

Rule 54. Military Music Corps.

Members of the Military Music Corps, when assigned to the military bands of the units, will use the uniformity of the Common Corps.

In formations with troops and in military events, the use of the uniform representative of the unit of assignment with the emblem of the Military Music Corps is mandatory.

In presentations and farewells, for promotions or changes of assignment, audiences, meetings and service assignments outside the assignment that do not involve formations, they will use the uniform of the Common Corps.

Rule 55. Campaign, special and physical education uniforms and on Navy ships.

1. Members of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces who are assigned or commissioned in the organic structure of the Armies or in the operations of the Armed Forces will use the same campaign uniforms and special uniforms, where appropriate, as well as sports equipment, that correspond to the units in which they serve.

2. In the case of Navy ships, those who hold such category will use the same uniformity as the officers.

TITLE VI

Uniformity of Military Personnel in a state of pregnancy

Rule 56. Use of pregnant women’s uniformity.

Military women in a state of pregnancy will use the uniformity corresponding to the pregnancy period when their condition prevents them from using the regulatory garments for general use.

Rule 57. Composition of specific military garments for pregnant women.

The following will be specific garments for pregnant women:

– Tunic/Jacket.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt.

– Short-sleeved blouse shirt.

– Pinafore dress.

– Trousers.

– Skirt.

– Campaign uniform shirt (in units where its use is general).

– Campaign uniform trousers (in units where its use is general).

– Outerwear.

– Relax stockings.

– Low heeled shoe.

In general, headgear and gloves will be the same as those that make up the corresponding uniforms of female personnel and will be used on the same occasions.

The pinafore dress may be substituted by a skirt or trousers, in which case stockings or socks will be used respectively.

Rule 58. Dress and gala uniform.

1. Single modality:

– Tunic/jacket.

– Pinafore dress.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt.

– Tie/bow.

– Lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

– Miniature decorations in dress uniform.

– Natural size decorations in gala uniform.

– This uniformity will be considered as full dress and dress uniform for military personnel in a state of pregnancy. These may substitute the pinafore dress for the skirt.

Rule 59. Daily uniform.

1. Modality «A»:

– Tunic/jacket/jacket.

– Pinafore dress.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt.

– Tie.

– Lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

2. Modality «B»:

– Pinafore dress.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt with rank cuff shoulder straps.

– Tie.

– Black lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

3. Modality «C»:

– Pinafore dress.

– Short-sleeved blouse shirt with rank cuff shoulder straps.

– Black lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

4. Pregnant military personnel of the Navy and the Common Corps of the Armed Forces will use modality «C» in cases where this modality specifically corresponds and also when the rest of their components use modality «B».

Rule 60. Work uniformity.

1. Modality «A»:

– Tunic/Jacket/Jacket.

– Pinafore dress.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt.

– Tie.

– Lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

2. Modality «B»:

– Pinafore dress.

– Long-sleeved blouse shirt with rank cuff shoulder straps.

– Tie.

– Black lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

3. Modality «C»:

– Pinafore dress.

– Short-sleeved blouse shirt with rank cuff shoulder straps.

– Black lace-up or low-heeled shoes.

TITLE VII

Composition of the uniforms, emblems, ranks and badges of the chaplains of the religious assistance service in the Armed Forces

Rule 61. Uniformity.

1. Military chaplains, in the exercise of their functions, will use the campaign uniform of the unit in which they are assigned or commissioned when they attend operations, maneuvers or exercises.

2. On Navy ships, military chaplains will use the same uniformity as embarked officers.

3. In the exercise of their functions in military hospitals and care centers, they must make use of the clothing proper to their priestly status, on which they may use the garments established by the center management, with their specific badge placed in zone «A» of badge location of this ministerial order.

4. Military chaplains who hold the office of Vicar, in the exercise of their office, may wear a purple sash with fringes of the same color.

5. Military chaplains may not use the military uniform in activities that are unrelated to service in the Armed Forces.

6. The Military Archbishop will determine the uniformity they will use in official events and in the remaining activities specific to the service.

Rule 62. Emblem of the Military Archbishopric.

1. The emblem of the Military Archbishopric is constituted by a trefoil Latin cross, bordered by two ribbed and fruited oak branches, united by their trunks and free the tips that close towards the upper part of the cross, all in gold color, crowned with a royal crown in its colors.

2. The legitimate display of this emblem corresponds to the people or things of the Military Archbishopric.

Rule 63. Consideration of position and ranks of the chaplains of the religious assistance service of the Armed Forces.

1. Chaplains who wear the military uniform will use the shoulder straps, cuffs or patches that correspond to the Army in which they are framed. They will wear the emblem of the Military Archbishopric and the ranks that correspond to the position to which they are assimilated.

2. The ranks will be constituted by a circle with three or four diametrical lines inside, according to their temporary or permanent character relationship, whose extremes in the circle are divided into equal parts, having a vertical diameter as a reference. According to the position, they are classified in the following:

– Chaplains with consideration of colonel will wear three circles with four diametrical lines, placed in a horizontal line.

– Chaplains with consideration of lieutenant colonel will wear two circles with four diametrical lines, placed in a horizontal line.

– Chaplains with consideration of commander will wear one circle with four diametrical lines.

– Chaplains with consideration of captain will wear three circles with three diametrical lines, two in a horizontal line and the third centered above the previous ones.

3. The size of the shoulder straps, cuffs and patches, as well as that of the elements of the emblem and badges, and the distances in the separation between them, will be those established in the rules that determine their technical specifications.

4. On ecclesiastical clothing, at the height of the upper left chest pocket, a badge-carrying patch on a purple background may be used, with the emblem of the Military Archbishopric and the badges of each position in gold color.

Rule 64. Awards and badges of the religious assistance service of the Armed Forces.

1. Chaplains of the religious assistance service in the Armed Forces (SARFAS) will have the right to use the same awards as military personnel.

2. Military decorations, as well as badges of permanence and courses that they have recognized, will be located on the military uniform in the same places and on the same occasions as military personnel.

Rule 65. Headgear.

Military chaplains will wear the headgear that corresponds to the uniformity of the Army that provides them with the uniform.

Rule 66. Use of the international badge of religious personnel.

In operations that may involve the use of force, military chaplains, in the exercise of their functions, will wear fixed on their left arm a bracelet with a red cross on a white background, representative of the international badge established in the Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949 and in their Additional Protocols of June 8, 1977.

TITLE VIII

Voluntary Reservists

Rule 67. Specific uniform rules.

1. Candidates for the condition of voluntary reservist, in the training period, will be governed by the uniform rules established for the rest of the students of the military training centers corresponding to their Army or Corps of belonging, with the particularities existing for the use of the specific badges of their condition as candidate in each category.

2. Voluntary reservist candidates will wear a badge above the left pocket of the uniform. This badge will consist of the letters ARV, laminated and xerographed in black, on a circle of six centimeters in diameter on a red, yellow or white background, depending on the category: Officer ARV, Non-commissioned Officer ARV and Troop and Seamen ARV, respectively.

3. In accordance with the provisions of article 43, section 3, of the Regulations for Reservists of the Armed Forces, approved by Royal Decree 383/2011, of March 18, voluntary reservists in an activated situation, when they join the Armed Forces, will use the same uniform as that established for military personnel in active service of equivalent position of the Army or of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces in which they are framed, with the specific badge of voluntary reservist.

4. In accordance with the provisions of article 43, section 4, of the Regulations for Reservists of the Armed Forces, approved by Royal Decree 383/2011, of March 18, voluntary reservists in a reserve situation may wear the uniform, with the knowledge of the corresponding Sub-delegate of Defense, on the occasion of their attendance at military and social events, and of their participation in events and celebrations of the units, centers or bodies of the Ministry of Defense and of the national and international bodies to which they belong by virtue of their condition as voluntary reservist.

5. In any other activity, for whose participation their condition as reservist is not taken into account, and whose development is outside the framework of the Voluntary Reserve, garments constituting military clothing may not be used.

Rule 68. Uniformity in events of a military nature.

The voluntary reservist may use the military uniform, in the modality that the organization of the event establishes, in all events and celebrations of a military nature that they attend as a participant or guest, and in which it is mandatory to wear it for professional military personnel in active service who participate in it.

Rule 69. Uniformity in events of a social nature.

The voluntary reservist may use the military uniform, in the corresponding modality, in social events and celebrations under the same conditions as professional military personnel in active service participating or invited.

Rule 70. National or international meetings and congresses.

Voluntary reservists in a reserve situation may wear the uniform, with the knowledge of the corresponding Sub-delegate of Defense, on the occasion of their participation in meetings and congresses of national and international bodies to which they belong by virtue of their condition as voluntary reservist.

Rule 71. Use of decorations.

Voluntary reservists will be governed by these rules on the use of decorations.

Voluntary reservists who were in possession of military decorations, for having previously belonged to the Spanish Armed Forces, must request authorization from the Chief of Staff of their Army or from the Undersecretary of Defense, for the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, to be able to use them on the uniform.

Rule 72. Emblems of voluntary reservists.

Voluntary reservist personnel and voluntary reservist candidates will wear the emblem of the Army to which they belong on the uniform. Navy personnel will not wear an emblem.

Rule 73. Badge of voluntary reservists.

1. The voluntary reservist badge consists of a Spanish shield parted and dovetailed of four: first, checkered sable and azure, of three and eight; second, gules. Chief with the national colors distributed as in the National Flag sewn of sable. Brochant two swords, the dexter lowered with a silver blade and hilted of gold and the sinister raised of the same.

2. It will be made of metal, with dimensions of 2.5 centimeters wide by 3 centimeters high and with the enamels that correspond to its heraldic description. The voluntary reservist badge will be placed in zone «D» of badge location, except on full dress, dress and campaign uniforms.

3. When worn on the campaign uniform, the voluntary reservist badge will be laminated and xerographed in black on canvas of the same color as the campaign uniform. It will have dimensions of 4 centimeters wide by 5 centimeters high on which the shield of 2.5 centimeters wide by 3 centimeters high will be framed and will be placed in zone «D» of badge location.

TITLE IX

Emblems

Rule 74. Definition.

Emblems are symbols that constitute the signs of identity of the members of the Armed Forces, from their belonging to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force or the Common Corps of the Armed Forces.

Within each Army or Corps there may be emblems that identify certain corps, fundamental specialties, complementary specialties and units.

Rule 75. Generalities.

The emblems of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force are the only ones representative of these Institutions.

The emblems of the Military Legal Corps, Military Intervention Corps, Military Health Corps and Military Music Corps are the only ones representative of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces.

The Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force for the personnel of the specific corps of the Armies, and the Undersecretary of Defense for the personnel of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, will develop by instruction the composition of the emblems that are representative of the different corps and fundamental specialties, and other special emblems that fall within their respective areas of competence.

The legitimate display of these emblems corresponds, exclusively, to the people or objects belonging to each of these Institutions.

The coloring of the emblems may be simplified and adapted to the garments on which they should be used in accordance with the different types and modalities of uniforms.

Rule 76. Classification.

The following types of emblems are recognized:

– Those that represent the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

– Those that represent the Military Legal Corps, the Military Intervention Corps, the Military Health Corps and the Military Music Corps.

– Those that represent a certain specific corps or a fundamental specialty.

– Those that represent special circumstances.

CHAPTER I

Emblems of the Army

Rule 77. Of the Army.

It will constitute the identification sign of the Army, in the colors and dimensions that are determined in each case.

The emblem is composed of a golden eagle with its head in profile looking to the right with its beak showing its tongue, its wings extended and raised upwards, its tail lowered and spread, its legs separated downwards with its claws open; charged with a cross-sword of Santiago in red and the royal crown of Spain supported by the upper ends of the wings.

Rule 78. Of the specific corps.

The following specific corps of the Army will have their own characteristic emblems:

– The fundamental specialties of the General Corps of the Army.

– The Quartermaster Corps of the Army.

– The Polytechnic Engineer Corps of the Army.

Rule 79. Special emblems.

– Of the Captains General

– Of the general officers.

– Of the Staff College Graduates.

– Of those assigned to certain units and centers.

Rule 80. Placement of the emblems.

The emblem of the Army will be used on headgear, tunic buttons and belt and belt buckles. In certain units, the emblem of the headgear will be that of the unit.

In general, the rest of the emblems will be placed on the uniforms, except in campaign and special uniforms, on both sides of the collar of the trench coat or equivalent outerwear, of the tunic, of the jacket and of the short-sleeved shirt, as well as on the tie clip.

Rule 81. Regulatory development.

The Chief of Staff of the Army is authorized to develop the regulations corresponding to the emblems of the fundamental specialties, complementary specialties and other special emblems of the Army, in relation to their composition, placement and use, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

CHAPTER II

Emblems of the Navy

Rule 82. Of the Navy.

The general emblem of the Navy is an anchor in perspective, inside an oval shield and crowned with a crown of gold and precious stones, with a black background and with a gold fillet that simulates a cable or rope.

Rule 83. Of the Corps and Scales.

The following specific corps of the Navy will have their own characteristic emblems:

– The General Corps of the Navy.

– The Marine Infantry Corps.

– The Quartermaster Corps of the Navy.

– The Engineer Corps of the Navy.

Rule 84. Placement of the emblems.

The emblem of the different corps and scales of the Navy will be placed on the cap badge, shoulder straps, shoulder boards or cuffs, depending on the uniformity and modality.

Rule 85. Regulatory development.

The Chief of Staff of the Navy is authorized to develop the regulations corresponding to the emblems of the fundamental specialties, complementary specialties and other special emblems of the Navy, in relation to their composition, placement and use, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

CHAPTER III

Emblems of the Air Force

Rule 86. Of the Air Force.

It will constitute the identification sign of the Air Force, in the colors and dimensions that are determined in each case.

It is composed of silver wings and tail with a red circle in its center and the royal crown in its upper part.

Rule 87. Of the Corps.

The following specific corps of the Air Force will have their own characteristic emblems:

– The General Corps of the Air Force.

– The Quartermaster Corps of the Air Force.

– The Engineer Corps of the Air Force.

The color of the central circle of the Air Force emblem will be red for the general corps, blue for the quartermaster corps and black for the engineer corps. In the center of the circle will appear the badge of the fundamental specialty.

Rule 88. Placement of the emblems.

The emblem of the Air Force and that of the Corps of the Air Force will be used on headgear, tunic buttons and belt and belt buckles.

The diamonds will be worn on the lapels of the tunic of the gala uniform, of special relevance and of the daily uniform modality «A». In general, personnel will wear the diamonds with the background and the circle of the emblem of the color corresponding to the corps of belonging.

Rule 89. Regulatory development.

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force is authorized to develop the regulations corresponding to the emblems of the fundamental specialties, complementary specialties and other special emblems of the Air Force, in relation to their composition, placement and use, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

CHAPTER IV

Emblems of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces.

Rule 90. Of the Corps.

The emblem of the Military Legal Corps is composed of a bundle of lictors lined with a halberd, bordered by two ribbed and fruited oak branches, united by their trunks and tied at the tip.

The emblem of the Military Intervention Corps is composed of a vertical sword, with a radiant sun superimposed, bordered by two ribbed and fruited oak branches, united by their trunks and tied at the tip.

The emblem of the Military Health Corps is composed of a Maltese cross.

The emblem of the Military Music Corps is composed of a lyre.

Rule 91. Placement of the emblems.

The emblems of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces will be used on headgear, on tunic and jacket lapels, on shoulder boards and rank cuffs, on the tie clip and on the gala belt. On the buttons of the tunic and jacket, the national coat of arms will appear.

Members of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces when using the uniforms of the Armies will display the emblem of their corps in substitution of the specific emblems of those.

Rule 92. Regulatory development.

The Undersecretary of Defense is authorized to develop the regulations corresponding to the emblems of the fundamental specialties, complementary specialties and other special emblems of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, in relation to their composition, placement and use, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

TITLE X

Ranks

Rule 93. Definition.

Rank is the external sign to distinguish the categories and positions of military personnel.

Rule 94. Classification.

Ranks of position. These are those symbols that by themselves reflect the position of military personnel. They are mainly constituted by various types of stars and stripes, apart from other symbols characteristic of the students of military education and training centers. Their design and placement will be regulated in these rules, guided by the use and tradition in military uniforms and according to the different modalities. The coloring and material of the ranks may be simplified and adapted to the garments on which they should be used.

Category ranks. These are those symbols or garments that without representing the position of the military personnel do represent their category complementing the position ranks. They are constituted by various attributes such as palms and branches for cap badges and visors of headgear; batons of command, sashes and sabers; braids, chevrons, stripes and soutaches on uniform sleeves, sides and front of caps.

CHAPTER I

Ranks of the Army

Rule 95. Ranks of position of the general officers of the Army.

– Captain General: Two batons of command in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In each of the angles of the saltire, a four-pointed star and another star, equal to the previous ones, will be arranged at the crossing point of the batons.

– Army General: A saber in bend over a baton of command, passers-by in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In each of the angles of the saltire, a four-pointed star will be arranged.

– Lieutenant General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the saltire and in the lower one.

– Division General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the saltire.

– Brigade General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star at the crossing point of the saltire.

Rule 96. Ranks of position of the officers of the Army.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of officers is the eight-pointed or six-pointed star, the diameter of the former being greater than that of the latter.

– Eight-pointed stars: colonel, three stars; lieutenant colonel, two stars; commander, one star.

– Six-pointed stars: captain, three stars arranged in a triangle; lieutenant, two stars; second lieutenant, one star.

Rule 97. Ranks of position of the non-commissioned officers of the Army.

– Chief Warrant Officer: Two gold stripes of 8 millimeters in width, parallel to each other, with red borders of 1 millimeter, at an angle of 120 degrees, accompanied by a five-pointed star, also with border, at the bottom.

– Warrant Officer: One gold stripe of 8 millimeters in width, with a red border of 1 millimeter, at an angle of 120 degrees, accompanied by a five-pointed star, also with border, at the bottom.

– Brigade Sergeant Major: Two gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with red borders of 1 millimeter, forming a chevron.

– First Sergeant: Three gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with red borders of 1 millimeter, parallel and joined to the central one. On its centered upper edge, and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a right angle shape comes out.

– Sergeant: Three gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with red borders of 1 millimeter, parallel and joined to the central one.

Rule 98. Ranks of position of the troop military personnel of the Army.

– Master Corporal: One gold stripe of 10 millimeters in width, with red borders of 1 millimeter. From its upper edge, centered and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a right angle shape comes out.

– First Corporal: One gold stripe of 10 millimeters in width, with red borders of 1 millimeter.

– Corporal: Three red stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with black borders of 1 millimeter, parallel and joined to the central one.

– Soldier: one red stripe of 10 millimeters in width, with black borders of 1 millimeter.

Rule 99. Ranks of the students of the Training Academies.

The rank that characterizes the students of the training centers of the Army is the gold stripe at a right angle.

a) General Military Academy:

– First year students: One right angle with the vertex downwards.

– Second year students: Two angles with the sides parallel and separated from each other, with the vertices downwards.

– Officer cadets of the third, fourth and fifth years: a six-pointed star.

b) Basic General Non-commissioned Officer Academy:

– First year students: One right angle with the vertex upwards.

– Second year students: Two angles with the sides parallel and separated from each other, with the vertices upwards.

– Sergeant students of the third year: Three stripes with borders, parallel and joined to the central one.

Rule 100. Placement of the ranks.

The ranks on the different types of uniform will be placed in the places indicated below:

– On the cuffs and collars of the tunic in full dress and dress uniforms, the ranks of the captains general will be placed.

– On the cuffs of the tunic in full dress and dress uniforms, the ranks of general officers, colonels, lieutenant colonels, commanders, chief warrant officer, warrant officer and brigade sergeant major will be placed.

– On the sleeves of the tunic in full dress and dress uniforms, the ranks of the rest of the officers, non-commissioned officers and those of the troop personnel will be placed.

– On the shoulder straps of gala, special relevance, daily and work uniforms, as well as on their outerwear.

– On the campaign uniform on the identification tape.

– In sports equipment, the ranks will be placed only on the tracksuit, in a red rectangle, on the upper left side.

In the rest of the uniforms they will be placed in the place determined in the instructions and in the rules that define them.

Rule 101. Category ranks.

a) General officers:

– On the visor of the peaked caps, on the female hats, on the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms and in each of the falls of the red sash in a number equal to that of the stars of their position rank, a chevron of 10 millimeters wide and 5 millimeters high and 4 millimeters from this, braid of 20 millimeters wide of laurel leaves, symmetrical with respect to the axis of the visor, of golden color.

– In the cap badge of the peaked cap, female hat and beret golden laurel leaves.

b) Officers and students with a category assimilated to that of officer:

– On the visor of the peaked caps, on the female hats, on the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms, a golden worked stripe, being that of colonel, lieutenant colonel and commander of 9 millimeters wide, and that of the rest of the officers, of 6 millimeters wide.

– In the cap badge of the peaked cap, in the female hat and in the beret golden oak leaves.

c) Non-commissioned officers and students of the Basic General Non-commissioned Officer Academy:

– On the visor of the peaked cap, in the female hat and in the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms, two golden soutaches of 3 millimeters wide, interleaved 3 millimeters for the chief warrant officer and warrant officer, and a golden soutache of 3 millimeters wide for the rest of the non-commissioned officers.

– In the cap badge of the peaked cap, in the female hat and in the beret, golden holm oak leaves.

d) Troop personnel:

– On the visor of the peaked cap, in the female hat and in the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms, a red soutache of 3 millimeters wide.

CHAPTER II

Ranks of the Navy

Rule 102. Ranks of position of the general officers of the Navy.

– Captain General: Braid and four stripes of 14 millimeters. On shoulder boards of dress, gala and daily uniforms, in the modalities where their use is contemplated, two batons of command in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In each of the angles of the saltire, a four-pointed star and another star, equal to the previous ones, will be arranged at the crossing point of the batons

– Admiral General: Braid and three stripes of 14 millimeters, in its upper part and separated 50 millimeters a five-pointed star will be added. On shoulder boards of dress, gala and daily uniforms, in the modalities where their use is contemplated, a saber in bend over a baton of command, passers-by in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In the lower part of the shoulder board or shoulder strap, and in each vertex of an imaginary rhombus, a four-pointed star.

– Admirals and Lieutenant Generals: Braid and three stripes of 14 millimeters. On shoulder boards of dress, gala and daily uniforms, in the modalities where their use is contemplated, same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the rhombus and in the upper one.

– Vice Admirals: Braid and two stripes of 14 millimeters. On shoulder boards of dress, gala and daily uniforms, in the modalities where their use is contemplated, same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the rhombus.

– Rear Admirals and Brigade Generals: Braid and stripe of 14 millimeters. On shoulder boards of dress, gala and daily uniforms, in the modalities where their use is contemplated, same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in the center.

Rule 103. Ranks of position of the officers of the Navy.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of officers is the stripe in thicknesses of 14 or 7 millimeters, the separation between stripes will be 5 millimeters and the distance from the inner edge (of the lower stripe) to the edge of the cuff will be 80 millimeters. For the Marine Infantry corps, the eight-pointed or six-pointed star, the diameter of the former being greater than that of the latter and parallel to the axis of the shoulders.

– Navy Captains and Colonels: Four stripes of 14 millimeters. In the Marine Infantry corps, 3 eight-pointed stars.

– Frigate Captains and Lieutenant Colonels: Three stripes of 14 millimeters. In the Marine Infantry corps, 2 eight-pointed stars.

– Corvette Captains and Commanders: Two stripes of 14 millimeters with one of 7 millimeters interleaved. In the Marine Infantry corps, 1 eight-pointed star.

– Navy Lieutenants and Captains: Two stripes of 14 millimeters. In the Marine Infantry Corps, 3 six-pointed stars.

– Ensign Lieutenants and Lieutenants: One stripe of 14 millimeters. In the Marine Infantry Corps, 2 six-pointed stars.

– Frigate Ensigns and Second Lieutenants: One stripe of 7 millimeters. In the Marine Infantry Corps, 1 six-pointed star.

Rule 104. Ranks of position of the non-commissioned officers of the Navy.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of non-commissioned officers is the gold stripe.

– Chief Warrant Officer: Two stripes of 8 millimeters in width, parallel to each other, with borders, at an angle of 120 degrees, accompanied by a straight stripe of 10 millimeters in its lower part. The Marine Infantry chief warrant officer: previous stripes accompanied by a five-pointed star, also with border, between the angle and the central chevron.

– Warrant Officer: One stripe of 8 millimeters, at an angle of 120 degrees, with border, accompanied by a straight stripe of 5 millimeters in its lower part. The Marine Infantry warrant officer: Previous stripe accompanied by a five-pointed star, also with border, between the angle and the central chevron.

– Brigade Sergeant Major: Two stripes of 80 millimeters forming a chevron.

– First Sergeant: Three stripes of 10 millimeters with borders, parallel and joined to the central one; from its centered upper edge, and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a sixty degree angle shape comes out.

– Sergeant: Three stripes of 10 millimeters with borders, parallel and joined to the central one.

Rule 105. Ranks of position of the seamen and troop military personnel of the Navy.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of seamen and troops is the gold stripe with a black border, for first corporals and red with a black border for the rest of the positions.

– Master Corporal: One gold stripe of 10 millimeters, with black borders. From its upper edge, centered and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a 60 degree angle shape comes out.

– First Corporal: One gold stripe of 10 millimeters with black borders.

– Corporal: Three red stripes of 10 millimeters with black borders, parallel and joined to the central one.

– Seaman or soldier: One red stripe of 10 millimeters with black borders.

Rule 106. Ranks of the students of the training schools.

a) Naval Military School:

– The students aspiring to the officer scales will display on the sleeve, shoulder or chest, the badges with the emblem of an anchor, the horizontal stock and fillet simulating cable or rope, crowned with a royal crown, with one or two gold stripes depending on whether they are first or second year aspirants, as ranks.

– The midshipmen students of the third and fourth year will display the emblem of a royal crown on two crossed anchors, with one or two gold stripes depending on whether they are first or second year midshipmen.

– Marine Infantry students will also wear three chevrons on the upper stripe.

– The officer cadet students of the fifth year will display on the cuff, shoulder or chest, depending on the uniform, the ranks corresponding to the position and corps.

b) Non-commissioned Officer School:

– Non-commissioned officer students will display on the cuff, shoulder or chest, depending on the uniform, the badge with the anchor emblem indicated in section a) above, with one or two white stripes for first or second year students. The badges of the non-commissioned officer students of the Marine Infantry Corps, will be the same as those of the General Corps with the only difference that they will wear three chevrons in white color on the upper stripe.

– The sergeant students of the General Corps will display on the cuff, shoulder or chest, depending on the uniform, the ranks corresponding to the position of Sergeant and the emblem described in section a) above. The badges of the sergeant students of the Marine Infantry Corps will substitute this emblem for that of the Marine Infantry Corps.

Rule 107. Category and condition ranks.

a) General officers:

– In the cap badges, golden palms formed by a border of two oak stems of six leaves and three fruits each, these alternating with the outer leaves. The stems, crossed and united by a tie in their lower part, and in the upper part open, with a separation between the tips of their extreme leaves of thirty millimeters. They will be eighty millimeters wide by fifty high in size.

– On the cap visor, golden oak palms embroidered in gold or metallic-gold, formed by two symmetrical sets, each with four oak leaves of five lobes and placed successively from smallest to largest, next to the outer edge of the visor and, in addition, others that are also two sets of three leaves each of the same characteristics, but that will adapt to the inner edge of the visor.

– On the rank-carrying shoulder boards, golden background.

b) Officers:

– In the cap badges, golden palms formed by a border of two laurel stems with four leaves and three fruits each, these alternating with the outer leaves. The stems, in their lower part, crossed and united by means of a tie and in their upper part open.

– For the positions of navy captain, frigate captain, corvette captain, colonel, lieutenant colonel and commander: On the cap visor, golden oak palms made of two symmetrical sets, each with four oak leaves of five lobes and placed successively from smallest to largest, next to the outer edge of the visor.

c) Non-commissioned officers:

– In the cap badge, golden palms, formed by a border of two laurel stems with two leaves and two fruits on the outer part of these. The stems, in their lower part, crossed and united by means of a tie and in their upper part open.

Rule 108. Placement of the ranks.

– On the cuffs of the tunic or similar in the full dress uniform and in modality «A» of dress, gala and daily uniforms.

– On rank-carrying shoulder boards or shoulder straps in modality «B» of dress, gala, special relevance, daily uniforms and in the work uniform.

CHAPTER III

Ranks of the Air Force

Rule 109. Ranks of position of the general officers of the Air Force.

– Captain General: Two batons of command in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In each of the angles of the saltire, a four-pointed star and another star, equal to the previous ones, will be arranged at the crossing point of the batons.

– Air General: A saber in bend over a baton of command, passers-by in saltire with the hilts downwards, accompanied at the top by the royal crown. In each of the angles of the saltire, a four-pointed star will be arranged.

– Lieutenant General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the saltire and in the lower one.

– Division General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star in each of the lateral angles of the saltire.

– Brigade General: Same as the rank described in point 2 of this rule with a four-pointed star at the crossing point of the saltire.

Rule 110. Ranks of position of the officers of the Air Force.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of officers is the eight-pointed or six-pointed star, the diameter of the former being greater than that of the latter.

– Eight-pointed stars: Colonel, three stars; lieutenant colonel, two stars; commander, one star.

– Six-pointed stars: Captain, three stars; lieutenant, two stars; second lieutenant, one star.

Rule 111. Ranks of position of the non-commissioned officers of the Air Force.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of non-commissioned officers is the gold stripe with a green border.

– Chief Warrant Officer: Two gold stripes of 8 millimeters in width each, parallel to each other, with green borders of 1 millimeter, at an angle of 120 degrees, accompanied by a five-pointed star.

– Warrant Officer: One gold stripe of 8 millimeters in width, with a green border of 1 millimeter, at an angle of 120 degrees, accompanied by a five-pointed star.

– Brigade Sergeant Major: Two gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with green borders of 1 millimeter, forming a chevron.

– First Sergeant: Three gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with green borders of 1 millimeter, parallel and joined to the central one. On its centered upper edge, and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a right angle shape comes out.

– Sergeant: Three gold stripes of 10 millimeters in width, with green borders of 1 millimeter, parallel and joined to the central one.

Rule 112. Ranks of position of the troop military personnel of the Air Force.

The rank that characterizes the different positions of troops is the gold stripe (master corporal and first corporal) with green borders or the green stripe (corporal and soldier) with black borders:

– Master Corporal: One gold stripe, with green borders. From its upper edge centered and with the vertex upwards, a stripe equal to the previous one with a right angle shape comes out.

– First Corporal: One gold stripe with green borders.

– Corporal: three green stripes with black borders, parallel and joined to the central one.

– Soldier: One green stripe with black borders.

Rule 113. Ranks of the students of the training academies.

a) Students of the General Air Academy. The rank that characterizes the students of the General Air Academy consists of two stylized wings in the shape of a dove, joined at their base and forming a whole in gold metal:

– First year students: They will wear one golden dove.

– Second year students: They will wear two parallel golden doves separated from each other by two millimeters.

– Third year and later students, who are not officer cadets: They will wear three parallel golden doves separated from each other by two millimeters.

– Officer cadets of the third year: They will wear, in addition to the regulatory rank of their military position, one dove.

– Officer cadets of the fourth year: They will wear, in addition to the regulatory rank of their military position, two doves, parallel and separated from each other by two millimeters.

– Officer cadets of the fifth year: They will wear, in addition to the regulatory rank of their military position, three doves, parallel and separated from each other by two millimeters.

b) Students of the Basic Air Academy. The rank that characterizes the students of the Basic Air Academy consists of a silver bar:

– First year students: They will wear one silver bar.

– Second year students: They will wear, in addition to the regulatory rank of their military position, one silver bar.

– Sergeant students of the third year: Three stripes with borders, parallel and joined to the central one.

Rule 114. Category and condition ranks.

a) General officers:

– On the rank cuffs they will wear near their lower part a sawtooth stripe.

– On the visor of the cap and female hat a sawtooth stripe embroidered in gold and a braid; on the cap badge some palms.

– On the upper edge of the fabric that mounts the hat a golden sawtooth stripe.

– On the tunic of gala and daily uniforms a golden thread will outline the cuff.

b) Officers:

– On the rank cuffs colonels, lieutenant colonels and commanders will wear in their part furthest from the neck a cord-shaped stripe.

– In the cap badge some palms and on the cap visor of colonels, lieutenant colonels and commanders a golden cord.

– On the upper edge of the fabric that mounts the hat a golden stripe, of double width for colonels, lieutenant colonels and commanders.

– On the tunic of gala and daily uniforms a golden thread will outline the cuff.

c) Non-commissioned officers:

– In the cap badge some palms simpler than that of the officer cap badge.

Rule 115. Placement of the ranks.

– In full dress and dress uniforms on rank cuffs, placed transversely on the outside of each shoulder strap. The ranks of chief warrant officer, warrant officer and first sergeant will be placed with the angle towards the rear; those of brigade sergeant major with the peak of the chevron oriented towards the back. The ranks of master corporal will be placed with the angle towards the rear. The stripes of sergeant, first corporal and corporal will be parallel to the axis formed by the shoulders.

– In gala and daily uniforms modality «A»:

– In the positions of general officer, colonel, lieutenant colonel and commander on the cuff.

– In the positions of captain, lieutenant, second lieutenant, in all those of non-commissioned officers and troops embroidered above the cuff.

– In modality «C» of the daily uniform and in the work uniform all personnel of the Air Force will wear the ranks on aviation gray rank cuffs. The ranks of the position will be in relief, centered on the cuff.

– Students who wear a tunic closed at the neck in gala and daily uniforms, modality «A», will wear on the lapel of the tunic and slightly separated from the outer side of the emblem of the General Air Academy, the number of doves corresponding to the year. In the other uniforms they will follow the same rules as the rest of the personnel.

– In sports equipment and in special uniforms in which it is determined, the rank will go in the rank-carrying identification rectangle.

CHAPTER IV

Ranks of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces

Rule 116. Ranks of position.

Equal to those of the Army, adapting the ranks of the training students to the specificities of their study plans.

Rule 117. Category ranks.

a) General officers:

– On the visor of the peaked caps, female hat and on the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms and in each of the falls of the red sash in a number equal to that of the stars of their position rank, a chevron of 10 millimeters wide and 5 millimeters high and 4 millimeters from this, braid of 20 millimeters wide of laurel leaves, symmetrical with respect to the axis of the visor, of golden color.

– In the cap badge of the peaked cap and female hat golden laurel leaves.

– On the upper edge of the fabric that mounts the female hat a golden sawtooth stripe.

b) Officers and students with a category assimilated to that of officer:

– On the visor of the peaked caps, female hats and on the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms, a golden worked stripe, being that of colonel, lieutenant colonel and commander of 12 millimeters wide, and that of the rest of the officers, of 9 millimeters wide.

– In the cap badge of the peaked caps and female hats golden oak leaves.

– On the upper edge of the fabric that mounts the hat a golden stripe, of double width for colonels, lieutenant colonels and commanders.

c) Non-commissioned officers and students with a category assimilated to that of non-commissioned officer:

– On the visor of the peaked caps, female hat and on the cuffs of full dress and dress uniforms, two golden soutaches of 3 millimeters wide, interleaved 3 millimeters for the chief warrant officer and warrant officer, and a golden soutache of 3 millimeters wide for the rest of the non-commissioned officers.

– In the cap badge of the peaked cap and female hat holm oak leaves.

Rule 118. Placement of the ranks.

– On the shoulder straps of the moss green tunic, of the jacket and in the jersey.

– On the rank cuffs, with the uniforms that correspond.

– On the sleeve or cuff of the blue tunic.

TITLE XI

Badges

Rule 119. Definition.

Badges are symbols that placed on the uniform serve to indicate certain qualities or circumstances of relevance that distinguish or characterize the wearer.

Rule 120. Classification.

In general, and depending on the circumstances or vicissitudes that accredit those who wear them, the badges are classified into the following categories:

– Nationality badge. Indicates belonging to the Spanish Armed Forces.

– Fundamental specialty badges. Indicate the faculty for professional practice in a certain field of activity.

– Complementary specialty and aptitude badges. Indicate a certain specialization or an aptitude in the field of activity of the fundamental specialties to perform specific tasks, preferably in the first two positions of each scale in specific areas and to attend, in the higher positions, some needs whose activities do not specifically correspond to any fundamental specialty.

– Destination badges. Indicate the unit, center or body in which destination is being performed.

– Title or diploma badges. Those granted for passing courses that have recognized their use.

– Function badges. Indicate the exercise or performance of certain positions or functions.

– Permanence badges. Generally granted for permanence for two consecutive years or three discontinuous years, in the units, centers or bodies that have recognized their use. In teaching destinations where teaching work is carried out, these times will be three consecutive years or four discontinuous years.

– Merit badges. Granted to recognize participation in certain operations or acts of service.

– Other badges. Those that are determined to indicate the qualities or circumstances that are deemed appropriate to highlight.

Rule 121. Badges of new creation.

Badges approved prior to the entry into force of this order will maintain their own design rules.

The design of new badges must respond to criteria of simplicity and clarity, allowing easy identification of the represented motif, following in its configuration the rules proper to military heraldry. They will be made with quality materials and finishes in accordance with the presence that the uniform must have and that best adapt to its different types and modalities.

In general, newly created badges will have the shape of a Spanish oblong shield, made of metal, with dimensions of 25 millimeters wide by 30 millimeters high, or keeping a proportionality of 6 high by 5 wide. Occasionally, when the motif requires it, they may also adopt the shape of a circle with a diameter of 36 millimeters or a metal oval of 39 millimeters major axis and 28 millimeters minor axis.

In order to preserve military traditions, the badges that need to be modified may continue to preserve the peculiarities of their original design without needing to adapt to the dimensions established in the preceding paragraph.

It corresponds to the Chief of the Defense Staff, the Undersecretary of Defense and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, within the scope of their respective competences, the creation, modification and approval of badges according to the following criteria:

– Badges must reflect qualities or circumstances of relevance in the military professional life.

– A restrictive criterion will be adopted in the creation of badges due to the occupation of destinations or the completion of courses, as they are habitual events in the military professional career.

– Badges that accredit equal circumstances, qualities or vicissitudes must be unique for all members of the Armed Forces, the competent bodies for their creation being the Chief of the Defense Staff or the Undersecretary of Defense, as appropriate.

– The Chief of the Defense Staff, when he deems it so, will approve the merit badges of the operations and missions in which the Spanish Armed Forces participate.

– Title or diploma badges may be created for those courses that are part of military advanced education or higher military studies that have a teaching load equal to or greater than 25 ECTS credits, or their equivalent in hours.

Rule 122. General criteria in the use of badges.

The Chief of the Defense Staff, the Undersecretary of Defense and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, within the scope of their respective competences, will authorize the use of badges on the uniform and will determine the criteria for use and placement.

The use of badges will be subject to the traditions of each of the Armies. For uniformity criteria, those badges specific to each Army will comply with the location and rules established in this order.

In full dress and dress uniforms, badges will not be worn, except for function badges in which it is contemplated.

To locate the badges on the uniforms, the tunic of a daily uniform with two upper pockets will be taken as a reference, contemplating the following placement zones:

– Zone A: Imaginary rectangle located on the left side of the chest, based on the upper edge of the pocket flap. It will be the location zone for decorations and on these, the permanence badges of education and training and higher national defense studies, where only one may be placed, or two in case of holding that of the Royal Household.

– Zone B: Imaginary rectangle located on the left side of the chest, coincident with the pocket flap. It will be the location zone of the personal identification rectangle.

– Zone C: Imaginary rectangle located on the left side of the chest, identical to that of zone «A» and opposite from the lower edge of the flap. It will be the location zone for plates.

– Zone D: Imaginary rectangle located on the right side of the chest, symmetrical to that of zone «A». It will be the location zone for aptitude, title and diploma badges, as well as those that correspond from function and destination badges, up to a maximum of three. It will also be the location zone for the teaching badge.

– Zone E: Imaginary rectangle located on the right side of the chest, symmetrical to that of zone «B». It will be the location zone for the flight badge and others that are determined.

– Zone F: Imaginary rectangle located on the right side of the chest, symmetrical to that of zone «C». It will be the location zone for the rest of the permanence badges not included in zone «A», of merit, of ex-combatant and other badges that are determined. Only one of them may be displayed.

– Zone G: Imaginary rectangle located in the upper part of the left sleeve. It will be the location zone for the rest of the nationality badges.

– Zone H: Imaginary rectangle located in the upper third of the left sleeve. It will be the location zone for the wound badge in combat.

– Zone I: Imaginary rectangle located in the upper part of the right sleeve. It will be the location zone for the destination badges that correspond.

In the event of being in possession of a permanence badge, a merit badge and the ex-combatant badge, the holder will have the power to choose which of them to use on the uniform.

Rule 123. Nationality badge.

The nationality badge will be located in zone «G», on the left sleeve of the uniforms that correspond, with the upper side of the flag 30 millimeters from the upper edge. The textile rectangle will have dimensions of 56 x 26 millimeters, with the colors of the national flag, on a support of the color of the uniform that will protrude 2 millimeters from its contour.

The badge will be worn on campaign uniforms and on special uniforms in which it is determined. It will also be worn on modalities «A» and «B» of special relevance and daily uniforms, as well as on modality «A» of the work uniform of military personnel assigned abroad and in multinational headquarters located in Spain.

Rule 124. Badges of fundamental specialty, complementary specialty, aptitude, title and diploma.

These badges will be worn on the uniform after the publication in the «Official Bulletin of the Ministry of Defense» of the resolution that accredits the obtaining of these specialties.

The Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, and the Undersecretary of Defense for the Common Corps of the Armed Forces, within the scope of their competences, will regulate the use and placement of these badges on the uniform.

Personnel who have obtained a title or diploma in a military education center that does not belong to the structure of their Army, whether national or foreign, may display it on the uniform with the prior authorization of the body responsible for military education of their Army of belonging.

A maximum of three badges of title, diploma or aptitude, both national and foreign, may be displayed on gala, special relevance and daily uniforms, and must be aligned slightly above the upper edge of the right pocket and below the specialty badges. When due to their design the badges do not fit in a single line, they will be placed in two, with the longest one being placed in the lower one. It will be mandatory to wear among them the badge of the title or diploma that corresponds to the destination that is being occupied. The display of the rest of the badges, up to completing the permitted maximum, will be discretionary of the wearer.

Personnel of the Military Legal Corps who have obtained the corresponding diploma in any of the established specialty courses, will have the right to use the carlanga, 5.5 centimeters long by 1 centimeter wide, embroidered or in gold metal, on the collar of the tunic, preceding the emblem of the aforementioned Corps, in full dress, dress, gala, special relevance and daily uniformities.

Badges representative of civil qualifications may not be displayed on the uniform.

Rule 125. Destination badges.

The destination badge will be worn on the uniform during the time of permanence in the destination.

The Chief of the Defense Staff, the Undersecretary of Defense and the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, within the scope of their competences, will determine the units, centers and bodies that have a destination badge and will regulate their use.

Rule 126. Function badges.

The function badge will be worn on the uniform during the time that the destination that has it recognized is performed. It will be worn in the location indicated for each one.

Function badges are classified into the following categories:

– Aide-de-camp badge. It is given in two modalities, daily and gala. The daily one consists of a golden cord that in its route forms two branches, the falls being finished off by metal nails. The gala one consists of six branches, two of them braided. In the center of each of the falls, the authority of whom one is an aide is indicated:

– Aides of H. M. the King: a cord knot of three turns.

– Aides of H. R. H. the Princess of Asturias: a cord knot of two turns.

– Aides of the Minister of Defense: with five braids. The braids are worked in shiny spheres.

– Aides of the general officers: with four, three, two or one braid, in correspondence to the position of the general officer. The braids are worked in bright golden spheres.

The nails at the ends are of three bodies; the upper and lower decorated with laurel wreaths and the central one with emblems of their Army.

Gala cords are used in full dress, dress and gala uniforms. Daily cords are used in special relevance, daily and work uniforms.

– Aggregate badge. In the form of cords, they are similar to those of the aides but without the loops indicating the category of the general officer. They will be worn on the right side of the uniform. Gala cords will be used for full dress, dress and gala uniforms, and daily cords in special relevance, daily and work uniforms.

– Teaching badge. The function badge of the teaching staff, both in its requirement and conditions for its concession and in its use on the uniform, will be subject to specific regulation.

It will be worn in gala, special relevance, daily and work uniforms, centered in the upper right part of the tunic or shirt, slightly below the shoulder strap.

– Training degree badges. In the form of cords placed on the right side of the chest and fastened by means of buttonholes to the button of the tunic or equivalent garment that corresponds and to the right shoulder strap.

Gala cords will be 5 millimeters thick forming in their route two continuous braided branches, with an interweaving uniting both branches, and two falls with a knot in the center of the cord, finished off in a metal nail with a fretwork royal crown and gold-plated. They will be fastened to the right shoulder strap, with the shorter braided branch and the two smooth ones parallel to it falling in front and the long braided branch towards the back, passing under the right arm and reaching the front, where it joins the previous one, hanging by a small cord from the first button of the tunic or equivalent. The cords will be gold, gold and silver, or silver, depending on the degree of training, and are used in full dress, dress and gala uniforms.

Daily cords are 3.5 millimeters thick forming in their route two braided branches with two falls, in whose centers a knot of three turns is formed, and which are finished off by metal nails. They will be fastened to the right shoulder strap, with both branches in front. The cords will be red, red and white, dark blue or white, depending on the degree of training, and are used in special relevance, daily and work uniforms. The Chiefs of Staff of the Armies will regulate their use.

– Authority Agent badges. Accredit the wearer as an authority agent. It will be for the exclusive use of personnel who exercise functions of Military, Naval or Air Police.

The dimensions of the support will be 30 x 10 millimeters, being worn on the upper part of the left pocket of the uniform exclusively in the exercise of their functions.

The use of this badge will be adapted to the provisions of Order DEF/316/2015, of February 23, approving the means of identification that members of the Armed Forces who have the character of authority agent in the exercise of their functions must wear on the uniform.

Rule 127. Permanence badges.

Permanence badges will be worn on the uniform of personnel who are or have been assigned to the unit for two consecutive years or three discontinuous years. As a prior step, the certification of the head of the organic unit that gives name to the badge and the authorization of the Command or Headquarters of Personnel of the Army of belonging itself will be required.

The use of the permanence badge of teaching staff, both in its requirement and conditions for its concession and in its use on the uniform, in accordance with the preceding rules, will be subject to specific regulation.

Only one permanence badge, or two in the case of having been granted the permanence badge in the Royal Household, will be worn on gala, special relevance and daily uniforms. In case of being in possession of several permanence badges, the choice of the one that wishes to be used on the uniform will be discretionary of the holder.

Rule 128. Merit badges.

The Chief of the Defense Staff may authorize the use of the merit badge of those operations in which the Spanish Armed Forces participate, at the proposal of the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force or the Undersecretary of Defense.

The authorization of use of a merit badge not included in the operations previously mentioned, will correspond to those authorities under whose command the operation, campaign or act of service is developed or has been developed, in the event that the creation of a badge is contemplated for these.

Only one merit badge will be worn in zone «F» of gala, special relevance and daily uniforms. In case of being in possession of several, the choice of the one that wishes to be used on the uniform will be discretionary of the holder.

Rule 129. Ex-combatant badge of the Spanish Armed Forces.

The ex-combatant badge of the Spanish Armed Forces has the purpose of recognizing the service of military personnel in the campaigns in which they have participated as an integrating member of those. This badge will be unique and will be worn on zone «F».

The Chief of the Defense Staff will define the design of the ex-combatant badge of the Spanish Armed Forces and will regulate the criteria for its concession and use. The campaigns that give right to the use of the ex-combatant badge of the Spanish Armed Forces will be approved by the Chief of the Defense Staff and published in the «Official Bulletin of Defense».

Rule 130. Wound badge in combat.

The wound badge in combat consists of a right angle of gold stripe, with the vertex upwards, for each time that one has been wounded in the course of an armed conflict or a military operation that involve the use of armed force and whose results would have required hospitalization.

It will be placed in zone «H» of the tunic or equivalent, in modalities «A» and «B» of gala, special relevance and daily uniforms. The vertex of the upper angle will be 150 millimeters from the shoulder seam. The stripe will be 5 millimeters wide and each side will be 35 millimeters long from the vertex, with the separation between stripes being 3 millimeters.

Each wound suffered gives right to the use of a stripe; considering for this purpose, as a single wound, the various that may have originated simultaneously in the same combat or act of arms due to the fragmentary burst of enemy projectile, except in the case that these had been suffered in the same act in a successive and independently manner from each other, in which case they will be considered as different wounds.

To accredit the right to use the wound badge in combat, the issuance of a certificate by the chief of battalion, ship or similar unit will be required, in which the circumstances of the act of arms that motivates it will be specified, in accordance with what is ordered in this provision. The certificate will bear the approval, signature and seal of the hierarchical superior and must be published in the «Official Bulletin of Defense» by the Chief of the Defense Staff.