 In November 2018, the U.S. Army announced the blue Army Service Uniform would be phased out in favour of new Army Greens as a service dress, which are scheduled to be phased out of between 2018 and 2020.In 1972, the current Coast Guard Service Dress Blue uniform was introduced for wear by both officers and enlisted personnel; the transition was completed during 1974.Relatively similar in appearance to the old-style U.S. Air Force uniforms, the uniform consists of a blue four-pocket single breasted jacket and trousers in a slightly darker shade.