This is a significant improvement compared to the previous policy, which allowed only 135 days of maternity leave. The extended leave period recognizes the unique challenges faced by women in uniform and provides them with ample time to recover from childbirth and care for their newborns....
o Updates the maternity work uniform (chap 4). o Updates the desert battle dress uniform and authorizes sew-on insignia (chap 5). o Adds a new aircrew battle dress uniform (chap 6). o Updates the extended cold-weather clothing system (Gortex) parka and requires wear of nametape on the...