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This page relates to uniform changes introduced in [Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan] whose events occur in 2285. This uniform system is maintained until the 2340's. In [#44 Flashback] Tuvok is "seen" by Janeway and himself as he takes her on a mental visit of certain events of 2293 portrayed in [Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country]. |
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Security personnel who are based on space stations wear a blue-grey uniform that consists of a rugged sweater and trousers, with a white belt. Unusually, this uniform also features a cap. Starship-based security personnel normally wear the standard duty uniform. The shoulder styling, where the division is indicated, together with the upper armband, are also unusual compared with the standard duty uniform.
This all-in-one jumpsuit, with its broad colour panel at the top conspicuously distinguishes the wearer as a cadet, trainee or enlisted personnel. The ribbed collar and cuffs are coloured black for enlisted crewmen and red for trainees. Coloured stripes above the left cuff indicated which duty division the wearer belongs to. A white stripe on the left forearm indicates command duty. The jumpsuit also has pockets. There is no belt, as that would constrict movement, but a part belt-like panel is worn at the front at the waist in order to display the Starfleet emblem and thus clearly indicate that the wearer is a member of Starfleet.
Senior officers with the rank of captain and above can choose to wear a 'bomber jacket' style variant of the uniform, which is a less formal style than the normal duty uniform. It is worn with a white undershirt with ribbed collar as white indicates the command division. Rank is indicated on the sleeve cuffs and on a shoulder flash worn on the right shoulder, even though in this version the shoulder strap serves no practical purpose. The Starfleet emblem is worn at the bottom of the jacket (the area of the wearer's waist). The officer's pin is worn on the left breast. 
By the 2290's, Starfleet has introduced an alternative version of the vest, which features a red front and black sides and back. The vest has a square-style neckline and is fastened at the front. The officer's pin continues to be worn on the left breast. The vest shows more of the thick ribbed white undershirt. This vest version is less practical than its predecessor since it has no pockets. Kirk can be seen wearing one in the Nexus reality he falls into in 2293. (The screenshots show rear and front views.)
The standard duty uniform has undergone some minor modifications by the 2350's. The most significant change is that the undershirt now has a crew neck style rather than a turtleneck style, and in some instances the undershirt is completely omitted. This style of uniform can be seen in the screenshots showing assignment to Starbase Earhart following graduation from Starfleet Academy in 2327. Cortin 'Corey' Zweller is in the small screenshot and on the left in the larger one.
