In August 2016, the Navy announced that it would start phasing out the pea coat this year as it transitions to a black, synthetic, cold-weather parka as official outerwear by Oct. 1, 2020.

Daley told USNI News the change would be stepping away from its heritage by removing the coat from the seabag requirement. A U.S. Navy officer wearing a traditional peacoat. US Navy Photo “If ...