UNIFORMS

An approved uniform shall be obtained and worn by team members during all activities, except as noted.

1. After the initial dues payment and approval by the Executive Committee as either an active member or an associate member, a member may purchase and display TADMAT uniforms and patches.
2. The uniform shirt must be worn during deployments and may be either short or long sleeved. The color must be light blue. The shirt may be either a "Golf shirt" with a collar or a T-shirt. The uniform must be in good repair and well laundered. The TADMAT logo should be worn on the left breast pocket area (on the pocket if the shirt has one). The team member may opt to choose a screen printed or embroidered logo. Each team member must have their professional title printed or embroidered on the left breast pocket area (First names only are acceptable if the team member wishes). The front left pocket of the TADMAT uniform shirt must display the TADMAT logo. The reverse side of the shirt may have a large image of the approved NDMS logo. Special officers may have their team title displayed on the left pocket side of the shirt above or below the logo. No other logo, wording or additions to the described uniform are permitted except with the approval of the Unit Commander or Executive Committee.
3. Uniform pants must be Khaki (tan) Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) or similar pants in accordance to the NDMS uniform requirement (Khaki shorts may be worn in place of the BDU pants provided they are a similar light brown color to the regular uniform pants. Prudent regard for personal safety should be exercised when choosing to wear shorts in a disaster or exercise situation)
4. A BDU or similar Khaki (tan) shirt completes the uniform. This should display the NDMS logo on the Left pocket, the TADMAT logo on the Left sleeve. Above the Right pocket should display and embroidered name strip listing the members last name. Above the Left pocket should display an embroidered strip showing the title "USPHS". An American flag is displayed on the right sleeve.
5. Members are encouraged to have several (at least 3) uniform shirts and pants as they could be worn for a long time during a deployment.
6. Uniforms are required at any official DMAT function. Team members are encouraged to wear their uniform shirt to team meetings, area conferences and public events for better exposure of the TADMAT to the general medical and non-medical community.
7. Members may wear all or part of their uniform at their leisure but must keep in mind that they are viewed by the public as representatives of the TADMAT while wearing any part of their uniform. They should never do anything or behave in a way that reflects poorly on themselves or the TADMAT while wearing the TADMAT uniform shirt. Members who disgrace the TADMAT while in uniform may be reviewed by the Executive Committee and Unit Commander and appropriate actions will be taken.