Starfleet uniform

Starfleet uniforms in 2371

For the mirror universe counterpart, please see Starfleet uniform (mirror).

Starfleet uniforms were uniforms worn by individuals serving in the Federation Starfleet, originally a United Earth outfit. These uniforms facilitated the wearers' needs as both scientists and researchers, as well as Starfleet's military role. Wearers are expected to abide by Starfleet dress code though special exceptions are sometimes made for certain aspects of an individuals cultural heritage, such as Worf's Klingon baldric and Nog's Ferengi headdress as well as Ro Laren's (and briefly Kira Nerys's) earring.

Divisions

Starfleet uniforms were generally broken down by color amongst the three divisions, and occasionally by department, while displaying rank insignia conspicuously. While the colors varied over time, uniforms were designed for comfort even in the most extreme environments. (DS9: "Trials and Tribble-ations", "Let He Who Is Without Sin...")

Command

The command division was the head of Starfleet with most of the ranking officers in Starfleet Command wearing these colors. The command division, generally, was responsible for the administration of starships, starbases and space stations.

Starfleet uniform command division colors:
2140s-Early 2160s	Mid 2160s	2230s	Late 2230s-2250s
Command	Command	Command	Command	Command
2250s-Early 2270s		Mid 2270s	Late 2270s-2350s	2350s-2370s
Command	Command duty	Command	Command	Command
	Command dress
Late 2360s-Early 2370s	2370s	Early 2380s	Mid 2380s	Late 2390s-Early 2400s
Command	Command	Command	Command	Command
Late 2800s		Late 3180s	Early 3190s
Command		Command	Command

Operations

The operations division was the backbone of Starfleet, being comprised of the engineering, security, and support services. This division was responsible for technological innovation and for maintaining and defending the Federation.

Starfleet uniform operations division colors:
2140s-Early 2160s	Mid 2160s	2230s	Late 2230s-2250s
Operations	Operations	Operations	Operations	Operations
2250s-Early 2270s		Mid 2270s	Late 2270s-2350s	2350s-2370s
Operations	Operations	Engineering and Maintenance	Operations	Operations
		Operations
Late 2360s-Early 2370s	2370s	Early 2380s	Mid 2380s	Late 2390s-Early 2400s
Operations	Operations	Operations	Operations	Operations
Late 2800s		Late 3180s	Early 3190s
Operations		Operations	Operations

Sciences

The sciences division was the heart of Starfleet, comprised of the exploratory, medical, and mental health departments.

Starfleet uniform sciences division colors:
2140s-Early 2160s	Mid 2160s			2230s		Late 2230s-2250s
Sciences	Sciences			Sciences		Sciences			Sciences
				Medical		Medical
2250s-Early 2270s		Mid 2270s			Late 2270s-2350s			2350s-2370s
Sciences	Sciences	Sciences			Sciences			Sciences
Medical		Medical			Medical
Late 2360s-Early 2370s	2370s			Early 2380s		Mid 2380s			Late 2390s-Early 2400s
Sciences	Sciences			Sciences		Sciences			Sciences
Late 2800s			Late 3180s			Early 3190s
Sciences			Sciences			Sciences
			Medical			Medical

Uniform variations

Troi in her casual attire

Some officers wore alternate uniforms. Deanna Troi often wore casual clothing while on duty, and T'Pol retained her original Vulcan clothing, with a few concessions to her Starfleet rank and ship assignment. Other officers, such as Worf, Montgomery Scott and Ro Laren, were allowed to wear accessories relating to their culture with their uniforms, but this was at the discretion of the captain. Uniforms were also altered to accommodate non-humanoid officers, such as the three-armed, three-legged uniform of the Edosian Arex. (ENT: "Borderland"; TAS: "Mudd's Passion"; Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan; TNG: "Ensign Ro")

Uniforms were also adapted to environmental or atmospheric conditions. When exploring the planet Tyree, Benjamin Sisko and colleagues wore long flowing gown uniforms to deal with the sand. They featured a colored stripe to represent department. (DS9: "Shadows and Symbols")

Dress uniforms

Worf wearing his dress uniform with a Klingon ceremonial sash

Dress uniforms were a variant of the standard Starfleet uniforms worn for special occasions, such as weddings, courts martial, funerals, and the greeting of ambassadorial delegations and heads of state.

A pair of dress uniform boots was sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay and was worn by Patrick Stewart. The pair shows that the legs are completely covered and the boots are kept on by a harness. [1]

Appendices

References

Dress uniform references:

• TOS:
  • "Court Martial"
  • "The Menagerie, Part I"
  • "The Menagerie, Part II"
  • "Space Seed"
  • "The Changeling"
  • "Journey to Babel"
  • "Is There in Truth No Beauty?"
  • "The Savage Curtain"
• TAS:
  • "The Counter-Clock Incident"
• TNG:
  • "Lonely Among Us"
  • "Hide and Q"
  • "Coming of Age"
  • "Manhunt"
  • "Sarek"
  • "Data's Day"
  • "Qpid"
  • "Cost of Living"
  • "The Perfect Mate"
  • "Chain of Command, Part I"
  • "Liaisons"
  • "Sub Rosa"
• DS9:
  • "Move Along Home"
  • "The Adversary"
  • "Rejoined"
  • "Crossfire"
  • "Rules of Engagement"
  • "You Are Cordially Invited"
  • "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges"
• VOY:
  • "Before and After"
  • "Course: Oblivion"
  • "Someone to Watch Over Me"
  • "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy"
  • "One Small Step"
  • "Ashes to Ashes"
• Films:
  • Star Trek: Insurrection
  • Star Trek Nemesis
  • Star Trek

Background information

Design

The Starfleet uniforms worn during Star Trek: The Original Series were designed by William Ware Theiss, who returned to design the Star Trek: The Next Generation uniforms (which were further adapted into future versions on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and the TNG-era films by Robert Blackman). Robert Fletcher designed the uniforms seen throughout the movies, with later new designs provided by Nilo Rodis.

Robert Blackman also designed uniforms worn on Star Trek: Enterprise, a design representing a precursor to those seen in TOS.

As shown in the It's A Wrap! sale and auction, a number of Starfleet uniforms have had muscular padding to increase muscular appearance. Such cases include two costumes for Tom Paris, one racquetball costume for Julian Bashir and a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine costume for Worf (to create a more Klingon appearance). According to Wil Wheaton, all the main cast members wore muscle padding during the first two seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, mainly because of the tight-fitting nature of the spandex uniforms used in these two seasons.[2]

Several prototype uniform undershirts to those seen from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on were sold off on the It's A Wrap! sale and auction on eBay. [3]

Ambiguous uniform

Female on the Elysian Council

A Human female seen as a member of the Elysian Council in "The Time Trap" wore a uniform of ambiguous origin. It was described in the Star Trek Concordance as "a white suit with blue collar and an insignia on the left breast," and was suggested to "possibly an early Star Fleet [sic] uniform". While it is known that the Bonaventure, and possibly other Earth/Federation ships, were lost in the years prior to 2269, it is unclear if this is indeed a Starfleet uniform, and if so, which era it may have originated from.

External links

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• 22nd & 23rd century Starfleet uniforms at Ex Astris Scientia
• 24th century Starfleet uniforms at Ex Astris Scientia
• Starfleet uniforms at Spike's Star Trek Page
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