DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON DC 20350-2000
OPNAVINST 10126.4E
N4
25 Apr 2018
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 10126.4E
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF LEATHER FLIGHT JACKETS
Ref: (a) NAVPERS 18068F
(b) MCO 1200.17E
(c) NAVSUP P-485
Encl: (1) Sample Request for Leather Flight Jacket Letter
1. Purpose. To establish inventory policy, management policy, and procedures for the control
and accounting of leather flight jackets. Major revisions focus on clarifying authorized
recipients and requisitioning procedures, to include issue, turn-in, and re-issue. This instruction
is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 10126.4D.
3. Scope and Applicability. This instruction is applicable to Navy and Marine Corps personnel
who are responsible for inventory policy, management policy, and procedures for the control and
accounting of leather flight jackets.
4. Background. The traditional leather flight jacket is designated as an exclusive clothing item
for members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Proper distribution oversight, strict
procurement controls, and management of on-hand stock, issues, and disposition must be
implemented and maintained.
5. Policy. Leather flight jackets are authorized for issue to and wear by only those parties listed
in subparagraphs 5(a) through 5(f):
a. President of the United States;
b. Naval aviators;
c. Naval flight officers (NFO);
d. Naval flight surgeons, aerospace experimental psychologists, and aerospace physiologists;
