Uniform

How it is used

Types include combat uniform, service dress and dress or ceremonial uniform. Someone serving or wearing it is 'in uniform'. Uniform regulations set out exactly how and when each type is worn.

Example sentences

1. Personnel must be in uniform during working hours.

2. She wore her dress uniform to the graduation ceremony.

Common collocations

• in uniform
• dress uniform
• combat uniform
• uniform regulations

Related terms

• rankA person's official level in the military hierarchy, shown on the uniform, which decides their authority, duties and pay.
• saluteTo make the formal military greeting, usually by raising the right hand to the forehead or cap, as a sign of respect to a superior or a flag.
• disciplineThe practice of following rules, orders and standards of behaviour, and the system used to correct people who break them.
• barracksA group of buildings where soldiers live and work, usually with sleeping quarters, offices, a dining hall and training facilities.

More terms: Training & Service Life

• training
• drill
• basic training
• military academy
• enlist
• discharge
• conscription
• leave
• sentry