It was two days after Halsey had taken command in October 1942 that he gave an order that all naval officers in the South Pacific would dispense with wearing neckties with their tropical uniforms.
To dage efter at Halsey havde overtaget kommandoen i oktober 1942 gav han ordre til at alle flådeofficerer i det sydlige Stillehav kunne holde op med at bære slips, når de var i tropeuniform.