Indian Army Uniforms 2026 Manual: From new winter dress to Bandi jackets and tatto regulations, all about Army's new dress rules

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : New Winter Uniform Introduced for All Ranks One of the key additions in the new regulations is
58% : The new regulations expand formal clothing choices for women officers.
56% : As reported by The Hindustan Times, the updated 174-page document replaces the previous regulations issued eight years ago and forms part of the Army's broader effort to align traditions with modern Indian values while retaining its professional identity.
53% : The updated regulations also revise ceremonial practices, drop colonial-era terms, and maintain strict rules on tattoos and grooming.
52% : The regulations further prohibit bracelets while in uniform, except for a single sacred thread worn temporarily during religious ceremonies.
41% : Certain outdated terms, including "royal," have been removed from official dress regulations.

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