AR 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms

When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?

1) Political/commercial gatherings 2) When attending extremist gatherings 3) When it would discredit the Army, as determined by the commander 4) When prohibited by regulation

What type of rank is authorized to be worn on the patrol cap?

1) Sewn 2) Pin On

What is the wear out date of the IPFU?

30 September 2017

What Army Regulations cover the wear and appearance of the military uniform?

AR 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

AR 700-84

When the ACU/OCP trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance it may extend down the boot?

Above or equal to the third eyelet of the boot.

Why are all Soldiers in the U.S. Army now authorized to wear the Reverse-Side Full-Color U.S. Flag Cloth Replica upon gaining permission from their commander?

It represents our soldiers commitment to fight and win our Nation's Wars, and is best exemplified by the permanent wearing the U.S. Flag on the utility uniform.

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the ASU?

No more than 3.

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear on the Army Blue Service Uniform?

No more than 3.

How many skill tabs be worn at one time?

No more than 3.

What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?

No more than 3.

Can the IPFU and APFU be mixed?

No.

How is the branch insignia worn on the female ASU?

On the left collar, centered between the lateral and medial edge of the lapel, 5/8 inch from the notch, parallel with he medial edge of the lapel.

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female ASU?

On the left side 1/4 inch below the bottom ribbon row OR In a similar location of ribbons are not worn. Badges must be adjusted to individual body shape.

How is the U.S. insignia worn on the female ASU?

On the right collar, centered between the lateral and medial edge of the lapel, 5/8 inch from the notch, parallel with he medial edge of the lapel.

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male ASU?

On the superior portion of the left breast pocket OR On the inferior portion of the left breast pocket, if special skill badges are worn

Who are the onlu soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU or APFU outside of the trunks?

Pregnant Soldiers

How is the microfleece worn?

Snugly on the head covering the ears, but no the eyebrows. The complete bottom edge of the cap may be folded but not rolled.

How is the Beret properly worn?

So the headband is level with the marching surface, and 1 inch above the eyebrows. The flash over the left eye, with the excess material draped to the right of the wearers head, not extending past the middle ear. The adjusting ribbon must be cut, and the beret must be formed to the wearers head.

What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU or APFU according to AR 670-1?

The Army Physical Fitness Badge

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female ASU?

Centered 1/2 inch above the nameplate OR 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges. If the coat lapel obstructs the RDI the soldier will align it to the right edge of the the unit awards or nameplate.

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male ASU?

Centered 1/8 inch above the top pocket flap OR 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges. If the coat lapel obstructs the RDI the soldier will align it to the right edge of the the unit awards or nameplate.

How will the service ribbons be worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform?

Centered 1/8 of an inch above the left breast pocket.

How are service stripes placed on the ASU?

Centered from seam-to-seam on the outside bottom half of both sleeves, angled 30 degrees forward 1/4 inch above the cuff braid. Stripes are spaced 1/8 inch apart

How is the name tape worn on the patrol cap?

Centered on the hook and pile of the back of the cap, or sewn in the same place.

How is the branch insignia worn on the male ASU?

Centered on the left collar, 1 inch above the notch, parallel with the medial edge of the lapel.

How will the service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform?

Centered on the left side , parallel to the bottom of the nameplate and adjusted to the females individual body shape.

How is the U.S. insignia worn on the male ASU?

Centered on the right collar, 1 inch above the notch, parallel with the medial edge of the lapel.

Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on their Patrol Cap?

Chaplains

What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?

Corporal through Sergeant Major of the Army, and all officer ranks.

How is the Physical Fitness Badge properly place on the IPFU or APFU?

For the short and long sleeved shirts, the badge is placed 1/2 inch above the "Y" in ARMY. For the jacket the badge is placed 1/2 inch above the word ARMY.

Where are the unit awards worn on the female ASU?

With the bottom edge of the emblem 1/2 inch above the nameplate.

Where are the unit awards worn on the male ASU?

With the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 inch above the right breast pocket.

How is the patrol cap worn with the ACU/OCP?

With the cap band parallel to the marching surface, fit snugly around the largest part of the head, no hair will be visible on the forehead beneath the cap.

How will the U.S. Flag be worn on the ACU/OCP?

Worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU/OCP.

Are soldiers authorized to wear black or grey spandex shorts under the IPFU or APFU trunks?

Yes, but the spandex shorts may not extend past the knee and cannot bear logos.

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate?

1 x 3 x 1/16 of an inch

Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances?

1) When it interferes with safety 2) When in a personally owned, commercial, or public vehicle 3) When indoors 4) At social events (after retreat sounds)

Where must Identification Tags be worn?

Around the neck, except when safety considerations apply.

How is the Name Tape/U.S. Army Tape worn on the ACU/OCP?

Immediately above and parallel of the slanted chest pockets.

What is the noticeable difference between the Army Blue Service Uniform trousers worn by soldiers in the ranks of PVT through SPC and those worn by NCOs?

NCO's have a golden stripe along the lateral legs of their trousers, PVT through SPC do not.

Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the utility uniform?

To symbolize the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend on the male ASU?

To the wearers left.

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend on the female ASU?

To the wearers right.

How will the unit patch and combat patch be worn on the ACU/OCP?

Unit Patch: Centered on the left sleeve pocket Combat Patch: Centered on the right sleeve pocket