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jackiekennedyfishingguide.com
12-01-2017, 06:44 AM
A friend of mine made mention of a watch cap yesterday and I had never heard the term. How many here are familiar with the term? or even know what one is?
I know this is not fishing related but I couldn't find another place to put it.

luckydog
12-01-2017, 07:16 AM
While I was in the Navy a watch cap was worn to keep your head warm. They were issued at boot camp as part of our gear.

SKsCrappie
12-01-2017, 08:23 AM
Aight I ain't never heard of it....
Are ya gonna fill us in?

jackiekennedyfishingguide.com
12-01-2017, 08:33 AM
I hadn't heard of it either but it is a cap as luckydog described a knit type cap worn to keep the head warm. I was thinking something on a pocket watch.

SKsCrappie
12-01-2017, 04:51 PM
Cool....
Its it a certain type of skull cap or is that just the name they call all of'em?

vett0111
12-01-2017, 11:19 PM
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#6 is classification for watch cap


UNCLASSIFIED
ROUTINE
R 011705Z SEP 15
FM CNO WASHINGTON DC
TO NAVADMIN
INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC
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UNCLAS

SUBJ/UNIFORM POLICY CHANGES//

NAVADMIN 208/15

MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/N1/SEP//
REF/A/DOC/NAVPERS 15665I/1JAN11//
AMPN/REF A IS NAVPERS 15665I, UNITED STATES NAVY UNIFORM REGULATIONS.//

RMKS/1. This NAVADMIN announces uniform policy changes for the following
Navy uniforms and uniform components: Navy Working Uniform Type I (NWU1),
Navy blue coveralls, Navy all weather coat, cold weather parka, Navy knit
watch cap (black), boat cloak and capes, tiara, beret, overshoes, khaki
windbreaker, and the Command-at-Sea and Command Ashore/Project Manager
insignia.

2. NWU1. Commencing 1 October 2015, the requirement for the number of NWU1
uniforms maintained by Sailors in their sea bag will decrease from four to
three sets. Enlisted clothing replacement allowances will be adjusted to
support issuing three sets of NWU1s with a replacement cycle of one set every
twenty-four months.

3. Navy Blue Coveralls. Commencing 1 October 2015, the Navy blue coverall
will be discontinued as a Navy uniform and re-designated as a dirty work
component. The Navy blue coverall will be worn only to perform work that
would otherwise soil other Navy uniforms while performing the same task.
All accoutrements except for name tapes are to be removed. The wearing of
Navy head gear is optional, but when doing so in a covered area, salutes are
required to be rendered. Head gear will be worn per current Navy coverall
uniform policy guidelines. Two sets of coveralls will continue to be issued
and required to be maintained in the sea bag for all enlisted Sailors.
Enlisted clothing replacement allowances will continue to be provided to
facilitate issuing two sets of Navy blue coveralls with a replacement cycle
of one set every 12 months. This policy decision is predicated on the
required wear of the flame resistant coverall at sea and the NWU1 ashore as
the standard daily working uniform.

4. All Weather Coat. Commencing 1 October 2015, the double-breasted all
weather coat will be issued to recruits at Recruit Training Command,
Great Lakes and will be designated as the standard all weather coat for the
Navy. The single-breasted All Weather Coat will remain optional for wear
until 1 October 2020. Enlisted clothing replacement allowances will be
adjusted to support issuing one double-breasted All Weather Coat and
replacement of the existing single breasted all weather coat by 1 October
2020.

5. Cold Weather Parka. Commencing 1 October 2015, an optional black cold
weather parka (CWP) will be authorized for wear with service and service
dress uniforms. Estimated availability in the Navy Exchange is November
2015. The CWP may also be worn with civilian clothing when the rank tab is
removed. The optional CWP is made of a water proof and wind resistant
fabric. Features of the CWP include a hidden hood, center-chest rank tab and
ability to support the zip-in zip-out NWU1 fleece liner for additional cold
weather protection. The CWP will be available for purchase at the NEX
uniform stores at Norfolk Naval Base, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, and
Newport, Rhode Island, as well as at the NEX Uniform Support Call Center 30
November 2015 for a price of $330.90.

6. Navy Black Knit Watch Cap. The intent of this policy is to expand the
wear of the black knit watch cap as a cold weather head gear option.
Commencing 1 October 2015, the Navy knit watch cap can be worn by officers,
chief petty officers and enlisted personnel during cold weather conditions
that may result in personal injury if not worn. Authorization for wear will
be granted by unit commanding officers (at sea) or regional commanders
(ashore). The black knit watch cap is authorized for wear with the service
dress and service uniforms, except service dress white and summer white
uniforms when worn with appropriate outer wear (specifically, NWU and black
cold weather parka, all weather coat, reefer, pea coat and bridge coat). The
Eisenhower jacket is not considered cold weather outer wear.

7. Effective 1 October 2016, the following uniform components will be
discontinued and will be no longer authorized for wear with the Navy uniform.
The infrequent use, procurement and low demand requirements of these items
precipitated the decision to delete their use as Navy uniform components.
a. Officer/CPO Boat Cloak (male)
b. Officer/CPO Dress Cape (female)
c. Officer/CPO Khaki Windbreaker (male/female)
d. Tiara (female)
e. Beret (female)
f. Overshoes (male/females)

8. Command-at-Sea and Command Ashore/Project Manager Insignia. Effective
immediately, the Command at Sea and Command Ashore/Project Manager insignia
is authorized for wear by all eligible officers to include Flag officers who
held command position prior to obtaining Flag rank. For Flag officers, the
Command at Sea and Command Ashore/Project Manager Insignia will be worn in
the post tour position. If both pins were earned, officers may choose to
wear the command pin of their choice. Flag officers may not earn a command
pin.

9. Questions regarding uniform policy and the uniform policy changes
reflected in this NAVADMIN should be directed to the Navy Uniform Matters
Office (OPNAV N131U) via e-mail to Mr. Robert B. Carroll, Head of Navy
Uniform Matters at robert.b.carroll(at)navy.mil; LSCS(AW/EXW/SW) Judith P.
Nelson-Williams, Deputy Head, at judith.nelson (at)navy.mil; PS1 (SW/AW)
Manuel A. Guiracocha at manuel.guiracocha(at)navy.mil.

10. This NAVADMIN will remain in effect until superseded or canceled,
whichever occurs first. File until reference (a) has been updated to
reflect the new policy changes.

11. Released by Vice Admiral W. F. Moran, N1.//
BT
#0001
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UNCLASSIFIED//

vett0111
12-01-2017, 11:23 PM
Learn something every day.

jackiekennedyfishingguide.com
12-05-2017, 04:29 AM
Me to, life ain't easy for a boy named Sue.

Gentleben
12-09-2017, 09:31 PM
Sue the cap was use while on watch that's why they called it a "watch cap":DancingChicken::hopelessness:

jackiekennedyfishingguide.com
12-10-2017, 05:45 AM
Vett0 that cap makes you look light complected

AthensMike
12-10-2017, 09:43 AM
Vett0 that cap makes you look light complected

Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!

Gentleben
12-10-2017, 07:42 PM
Jk thye were only issued to swabbys grunts and ground pounder s did not qualify , had square heads !!:oops:
Vett0 that cap makes you look light complected

vett0111
12-10-2017, 10:26 PM
Vett0 that cap makes you look light complected

Bawhahahah.

jackiekennedyfishingguide.com
12-11-2017, 05:30 AM
Now I see why I didn't git one being a ground pounder, but I thought every one in the army was 11B. When they gave orders after AIT all but 3 in my company was Southeast Asia. Three of us went to Ft. Benning for jump school, another of my many mistakes. Don't volunteer for nothing.

Charlie Primero
12-11-2017, 07:31 AM
A friend of mine made mention of a watch cap

I actually bought a new one last Thursday. I'm wearing it right now. I even wear it in bed this time of year.

100% Wool, Mil-spec, $7 at my local Army/Navy store.

Most watchcaps are made of Acrylic. Old mariners say wool clothing will keep you warmer when it gets wet, but cotton and synthetics will not.

My wife accidentally ran my old one through the clothes dryer. Ruined it.

Gentleben
12-11-2017, 09:38 AM
WIFES !! the gretaest gift God could give a man but sometimes they jsut dont understand , i bought a clam gun at the Cut & SHoot yesterday and my wife asked don't you have enough guns already :oops::apologetic:?? our body heat goes ou tthe top of our heads thats why the "WATCH CAP"aka "SOCK CAP" is worn in the winter time
I actually bought a new one last Thursday. I'm wearing it right now. I even wear it in bed this time of year.

100% Wool, Mil-spec, $7 at my local Army/Navy store.

Most watchcaps are made of Acrylic. Old mariners say wool clothing will keep you warmer when it gets wet, but cotton and synthetics will not.

My wife accidentally ran my old one through the clothes dryer. Ruined it.