Army Regulation 6701

Uniforms and Insignia

Wear andAppearance ofArmy Uniformsand Insignia

HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC1 September 1992

Unclassified

SUMMARY of CHANGEAR 6701Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

This revision--

o Deletes the utility and durable press uniforms.

o Adds new criteria for exceptions based on religious practices (para 1-7).

o Adds grooming and hygiene statement (para 1-8d).

o Adds wear policy for utility uniforms on deployment (para 1-10b).

o Clarifies policy for blousing trousers (paras 3-5, 4-5, 5-5, 6-5).

o Deletes old chapter 6.

o Prescribes wear policy for the extended cold weather clothing system parka asan optional item (para 6-7).

o Changes the physical fitness uniform to a clothing bag item (chap 13).

o Revises wear policy and establishes possession dates for the Physical FitnessUniform (chap 13 and App D).

o Authorizes wear of black four-in-hand time with enlisted dress uniform (para14-2c).

o Authorizes wear of awards on AG 415 shirt (paras 14-10, 15-11, and 17-11).

o Deletes AG 344 pantsuit and AG 344 skirt (chap 15).

o Authorizes wear of blue slacks by selected females (para 20-7).

o Adds chevrons and service stripes on the Army mess uniforms (paras 21-5d, 22-5b, 23-5e, and 24-5e).

o Adds soldiers authorized to wear organizational beret (para 26-3).

o Clarifies possession policy on combat boots (para 26-4).

o Authorizes wear of cold weather cap with black windbreaker (para 26-7).

o Adds new all weather coat (para 26-10b).

o Adds optional white shirt for females (para 26-23b).

o Adds new windbreaker and wear policy (para 26-31).

o Prescribes wear policy for regimental insignia (para 27-2).

o Adds warrant officer 5 and master warrant officer 4 insignia (para 27-6a).

o Adds black shoulder marks for all officers (para 27-8a).

o Adds Buddhist chaplain insignia (para 27-10b).

o Adds special forces insignia, enlisted public affairs and psychologicaloperations collar insignia (para 27-10b).

o Adds insignia for aides to Vice Chairman, JCS and Vice Chief of Staff (para 27-11).

o Changes shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization policy (para 27-16).

o Changes shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service policy (para 27-17).

o Adds shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for Operation DesertStorm (para 27-17b).

o Adds approval authority for distinctive unit insignia (para 27-21).

o Authorizes optional mounting of ribbons (para 28-7a).

o Changes the wear of miniature medals on female mess uniforms (para 28-9c).

o Authorizes the wear of dress miniature combat and special skill badges on theAG shirt (para 28-16b(2)(c).

o Adds authorization for simultaneous wear of two special skill tabs (para 28-17c(2)(e)).

o Authorizes females to wear identification badges in different location on AGshirt when no other awards and decorations are worn (para 28-18c).

o Authorizes shoulder sleeve insignia for retirees (para 29-3d).

o Adds information on wearing distinctive uniforms/insignia with civilianclothes (para 29-9).

o Changes possession/wear out dates (App D).

o Deletes MOS listing (old App E).

o Adds clothing bag list (App E).

o Adds policy on determining appropriate shoulder sleeve insignia-formerwartime service (App G).

HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC1 September 1992

Uniforms and Insignia

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

*Army Regulation 6701

Effective 1 October 1992

History. This UPDATE printing publishes arevision of this publication. This publicationh a s b e e n r e o r g a n i z e d t o m a k e i t c o m p a t i b l ewith the Army electronic publishing database.No content has been changed.S u m m a r y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n p r e s c r i b e s D e -partment of the Army policy for proper wearand appearance of U.S. Army uniforms andinsignia that are worn by both officer andenlisted personnel of the Active and Reserve

Components of the Army, as well as formersoldiers.A p p l i c a b i l i t y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n a p p l i e s t oA c t i v e a n d R e t i r e d A r m y , A r m y N a t i o n a lGuard (ARNG), and the U.S. Army Reserve(USAR) personnel. It does not apply to gen-erals of the Army or the Chief of Staff of theArmy, and former Chiefs of Staff of the Ar-my, each of whom may prescribe his or herown uniform. Further, it does not apply tothe Reserve Officers Training Corps or theCorps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy.P r o p o n e n t a n d e x c e p t i o n a u t h o r i t y .Not applicableA r m y m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l p r o c e s s .This regulation is not subject to the require-ments of AR 112. It does not contain inter-nal control provisions.Supplementation. Supplementation of thisr e g u l a t i o n a n d e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f c o m m a n dand local forms are prohibited without priorapproval from the Office of the Deputy Chiefo f S t a f f f o r P e r s o n n e l , H Q D A

( D A P E H R S ) , W a s h i n g t o n , D C203100300.

Interim changes. Interim changes to thisregulation are not official unless they are au-thenticated by The Administrative Assistantt o t h e S e c r e t a r y o f t h e A r m y . U s e r s w i l ldestroy interim changes on their expirationdates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.

S u g g e s t e d I m p r o v e m e n t s . T h e p r o p o -nent agency of this regulation is the Office ofthe Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Us-ers are invited to send comments and sug-g e s t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s o n D A F o r m 2 0 2 8(Recommended Changes to Publications andB l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o H Q D A( D A P E H R S ) , W a s h i n g t o n , D C203100300.

Distribution. Distribution of this publica-tion is made in accordance with the require-ments on DA Form 1209E, block number2273, intended for command level A for Ac-tive Army, Army National Guard, and U.S.Army Reserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Part OneGeneral Information and Responsibilities, page 1

Chapter 1Introduction, page 1Purpose 11, page 1References 12, page 1Explanation of abbreviations and terms 13, page 1General 14, page 1How to recommend changes to Army uniforms 15, page 1Classification of service and utility or field uniforms 16, page 1Personal appearance policies 17, page 1Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies 18, page 2Uniform appearance and fit 19, page 2When wearing the Army uniform is required or prohibited 110,

page 3Uniformity of material 111, page 3Distinctive uniforms and uniform items 112, page 3Wearing of civilian clothing 113, page 4Wearing of jewelry 114, page 4Wearing of eyeglasses 115, page 4Wearing of identification tags and security badges 116, page 4

Wearing of personal protective or reflective clothing 117,page 4

Wearing of organizational protective or reflective clothing 118,page 4

Restrictions on purchase, possession, and reproduction of heraldicitems 119, page 4

Chapter 2Responsibilities, page 6Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) 21, page 6Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) 22, page 6The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) 23, page 6The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) 24, page 6The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) 25,

page 6Commanders 26, page 6Responsibilities of soldiers purchasing uniforms, uniform items,

and heraldic items 27, page 6Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Program (UQCP) 28,

page 7

Part TwoUtility and Selected Organizational Uniforms, page 7

*This regulation supersedes AR 6701, 20 May 1987.

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Chapter 3Temperate and Hot Weather Battle Dress Uniforms, page 7Authorization for wear 31, page 7Composition and classification 32, page 7Occasions for wear 33, page 7Insignia and accouterment 34, page 8General guidelines 35, page 8

Chapter 4Maternity Work Uniform, page 10Authorization for wear 41, page 10Composition and classification 42, page 10Occasions for wear 43, page 10Insignia and accouterments 44, page 10General guidelines 45, page 10

Chapter 5Desert Battle Dress Uniform, page 11Authorization for wear 51, page 11Composition and classification 52, page 11Occasions for wear 53, page 12Insignia and accouterments 54, page 12General guidelines 55, page 12

Chapter 6Cold Weather Uniform, page 14Authorization for wear 61, page 14Composition and classification 62, page 14Occasions for wear 63, page 14Insignia and accouterments 64, page 14General guidelines 65, page 15Extended Cold Weather Clothing System 66, page 16Composition and classification 67, page 16

Chapter 7Hospital Duty UniformMale, page 17Authorization for wear 71, page 17Composition and classification 72, page 17Occasions for wear 73, page 17Insignia and accouterments 74, page 17General guidelines 75, page 17

Chapter 8Hospital Duty and Maternity UniformsFemale, page 18Authorization for wear 81, page 18Composition and classification 82, page 18Occasions for wear 83, page 19Insignia and accouterments 84, page 19General guidelines 85, page 19

Chapter 9Food Service UniformMale, page 20Authorization for wear 91, page 20Composition and classification 92, page 21Occasions for wear 93, page 21Insignia and accouterments 94, page 21General guidelines 95, page 21

Chapter 10Food Service and Maternity UniformsFemale, page 22Authorization for wear 101, page 22Composition and classification 102, page 22Occasions for wear 103, page 22Insignia and accouterments 104, page 23General guidelines 105, page 23

Chapter 11Flight Uniforms, page 23Authorization for wear 111, page 23Composition and classification 112, page 24Occasions for wear 113, page 24Insignia and accouterments 114, page 24General guidelines 115, page 24

Chapter 12Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 25Authorization for wear 121, page 25Composition and classification 122, page 25Occasions for wear 123, page 25Insignia and accouterments 124, page 25General guidelines 125, page 25

Chapter 13Physical Fitness Uniform, page 26Authorization for wear 131, page 26Composition and classification 132, page 27Occasions for wear 133, page 27General guidelines 134, page 27

Part ThreeService Uniforms, page 29

Chapter 14Army Green Service UniformMale, page 29Authorization for Wear 141, page 29Composition 142, page 29Classification 143, page 29Occasions for wear 144, page 29Materials 145, page 29Coat, Army green 146, page 29Trousers, Army green 147, page 29Shirt, AG 415, long and short sleeve 148, page 29Headgear 149, page 29Items normally worn with the Army green uniform 1410,

page 30General guidelines 1411, page 31

Chapter 15Green Service UniformFemale, page 34Authorization for wear 151, page 34Composition 152, page 35Classification 153, page 35Occasions for wear 154, page 35Materials 155, page 35Coat, Army green 156, page 35Slacks, Army green 157, page 35Skirt, Army green 158, page 35Shirt, AG 415, long and short sleeve 159, page 35Headgear 1510, page 35Items normally worn with the Army green uniform 1511,

page 36General guidelines 1512, page 36

Chapter 16Green Maternity Service Uniform, page 42Authorization for wear 161, page 42Composition 162, page 42Classification 163, page 42Occasions for wear 164, page 42Materials 165, page 42Tunic, Army green, maternity 166, page 42Skirt, Army green, maternity 167, page 42Slacks, Army green, maternity 168, page 42Shirts, AG 415, long and short sleeve, maternity 169, page 42Headgear 1610, page 42

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Items normally worn with the Army green uniform 1611,page 42

General guidelines 1612, page 43

Part FourDress Uniform, page 45

Chapter 17Army White UniformMale, page 45Authorization for Wear 171, page 45Composition 172, page 45Occasions for wear 173, page 45Materials 174, page 46Coat, Army white 175, page 46Trousers, Army white 176, page 46Shirt, white 177, page 46Service cap, Army white 178, page 46Items normally worn with the Army white uniform. 179,

page 46General guidelines 1710, page 47

Chapter 18Army White UniformFemale, page 48Authorization for Wear 181, page 48Composition 182, page 48Occasions for wear 183, page 48Materials 184, page 48Coat, Army white 185, page 48Skirt, Army white 186, page 48Shirt, Army white 187, page 48Headgear, service hat, Army white 188, page 49Items normally worn with the Army white uniform. 189,

page 49General guidelines 1810, page 49

Chapter 19Army Blue UniformMale, page 50Authorization for wear 191, page 50Composition 192, page 50Occasions for wear 193, page 51Materials 194, page 51Coat, Army blue 195, page 51Trousers, Army blue 196, page 51Cape, Army blue 197, page 51Shirt, white 198, page 51Service cap, Army blue 199, page 51Items normally worn with the Army blue uniform 1910,

page 52General guidelines 1911, page 52

Chapter 20Army Blue UniformFemale, page 54Authorization for wear 201, page 54Composition 202, page 54Occasions for wear 203, page 54Materials 204, page 54Coat, Army blue 205, page 54Skirt, Army blue 206, page 55Slacks, Army blue 207, page 55Shirt, white 208, page 55Cape, Army blue 209, page 55Headgear, Service hat, Army blue 2010, page 55Items normally worn with the Army blue uniform. 2011,

page 55General guidelines 2012, page 56

Chapter 21Army White Mess and Evening Mess UniformsMale,

page 57Authorization for wear 211, page 57Composition 212, page 57Occasions for wear 213, page 58Materials 214, page 58Jacket, Army white 215, page 58Trousers, black 216, page 58Vest, white 217, page 58Cummerbund, black 218, page 58Shirts, white dress 219, page 58Headgear 2110, page 58Items normally worn with the Army white mess and evening mess

uniforms 2111, page 58General guidelines 2112, page 59

Chapter 22Army White Mess, All White Mess, and White Evening Mess

UniformsFemale, page 62Authorization for wear 221, page 62Composition 222, page 62Occasions for wear 223, page 62Materials 224, page 62Jacket, Army white 225, page 62Skirts 226, page 63Cummerbund, black 227, page 63Blouse, white formal 228, page 63Neck tab, black, dress 229, page 63Capes, Army black and blue 2210, page 63Headgear 2211, page 63Items normally worn with the Army white mess, all white mess,

and evening white mess uniforms 2212, page 63General guidelines 2213, page 63

Chapter 23Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess UniformsMale,

page 67Authorization for wear 231, page 67Composition 232, page 67Occasions for wear 233, page 67Materials 234, page 67Jacket, Army blue mess 235, page 67Trousers, Army blue 236, page 68Cape, Army blue 237, page 68Cummerbund, black 238, page 68Shirts, white 239, page 68Headgear 2310, page 68Vest 2311, page 68Items normally worn with the Army blue mess and evening mess

uniforms 2312, page 68General guidelines 2313, page 69

Chapter 24Army Blue Mess and Evening Mess UniformsFemale,

page 72Authorization for wear 241, page 72Composition 242, page 72Occasions for wear 243, page 72Materials 244, page 72Jacket, Army blue mess 245, page 72Skirts 246, page 73Capes, Army black and blue 247, page 73Cummerbund, black 248, page 73Blouse, white formal 249, page 73Neck tab, black, dress 2410, page 73Headgear 2411, page 73Items normally worn with the Army blue mess and blue evening

mess uniforms 2412, page 73

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General guidelines 2413, page 73

Chapter 25Army black mess and evening mess UniformsFemale,

page 76Authorization for wear 251, page 76Composition 252, page 76Occasions for wear 253, page 76Materials 254, page 77Jacket, Army black 255, page 77Skirts, Army black 256, page 77Cummerbund, black 257, page 77Blouse, white formal 258, page 77Neck tab, black, dress 259, page 77Capes, Army black and blue 2510, page 77Headgear 2511, page 78Items normally worn with the Army black mess and black evening

mess uniforms 2512, page 78General guidelines 2513, page 78

Part FiveAccessories, Decorations, and Insignia, page 79

Chapter 26Uniform Accessories, page 79General 261, page 79Belt, web waist and buckles 262, page 79Beret 263, page 79Boots, combat, leather, black 264, page 80Buttons 265, page 80Blouse, formal, white (female mess) 266, page 80Cap, cold weather, AG 344/489 267, page 80Capes 268, page 80Chaplains apparel 269, page 81Coats, black, all weather (male and female) 2610, page 81Cover, cap, rain 2611, page 81Cuff links and studs 2612, page 81Cummerbund, black 2613, page 81Gloves 2614, page 82Handbags 2615, page 82Hat, drill sergeant 2616, page 82Judges apparel 2617, page 82Military Police accessories 2618, page 82Neck tabs, female 2619, page 83Neckties, male 2620, page 83Overshoes, black 2621, page 83Scarves 2622, page 83Shirts 2623, page 83Shoes 2624, page 83Socks 2625, page 84Suspenders 2626, page 84Sweaters 2627, page 84Umbrellas, black (female only) 2628, page 85Undergarments 2629, page 85Vest, white, male 2630, page 85Windbreakers, black 2631, page 85

Chapter 27Wearing of Insignia and Accouterments, page 90General 271, page 90General description 272, page 90Headgear insignia 273, page 91United States Insignia 274, page 91Insignia of grade for general officers 275, page 92Insignia of grade for all other officer 276, page 92Insignia of grade for enlisted personnel 277, page 93Other insignia of grade 278, page 94Insignia of branchauthority for 279, page 94

Insignia of branch 2710, page 95Insignia for Aides 2711, page 97Insignia of branchhow worn 2712, page 97Insignia for U.S. Military Academy staff 2713, page 98Insignia of branchofficer candidates 2714, page 98Insignia for warrant officer candidates 2715, page 98Shoulder sleeve insigniacurrent organization 2716, page 98Shoulder sleeve insigniaformer wartime service 2717,

page 100Branch of service colors 2718, page 100Branch of service scarves 2719, page 101Combat leaders identification 2720, page 101Distinctive unit insignia 2721, page 101Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. ARMY, nametape and nameplate

2722, page 102Aiguillette, service 2723, page 103Aiguillette, dress 2724, page 103Service stripes 2725, page 103Overseas service bars 2726, page 104Brassards 2727, page 105Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel 2728,

page 105Distinctive items authorized for other than infantry personnel

2729, page 106

Chapter 28Wearing Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit

Awards, and Appurtenances, page 136General 281, page 136Authorization 282, page 136When wearing of awards is authorized. 283, page 137When wearing of awards is prohibited. 284, page 137Order of precedence by category of medal 285, page 137Order of precedence within categories of medals 286, page 137Wearing the service ribbons and lapel buttons 287, page 138Wearing fullsize U.S. and foreign decorations and service medals

288, page 138Wearing miniature decorations and service medals 289,

page 139Wear of multiple neck ribbons, broad sashes, and stars 2810,

page 139Wearing U.S. and foreign unit awards 2811, page 139Wearing of appurtenances 2812, page 141Badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms 2813, page 141Badges not authorized for wear on Army uniforms 2814,

page 142Categories of badges authorized for wear on Army uniforms

2815, page 142Marksmanship badges and tabs 2816, page 142Combat and special skill badges and tabs 2817, page 143Identification badges 2818, page 144Wear of foreign badges 2819, page 145

Chapter 29Wear of the Army Uniform by Reserve, Retired, Separated,

and Civilian Personnel, page 159Occasions of ceremony 291, page 159Wear of the uniform by members of the Army National Guard and

U.S. Army Reserve 292, page 159Wear of the uniform by retired personnel 293, page 160Wear of the uniform by former members of the Army 294,

page 160Wear of the uniform by Medal of Honor recipients 295,

page 160Wear of medals on civilian clothes 296, page 160When wear of the uniform is prohibited 297, page 160Wear of a uniform similar to the Army uniform 298, page 160Wear of Distinctive Unit Insignia on Civilian Clothing 299,

page 161

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Wear of uniforms by U.S. civilians 2910, page 161

AppendixesA. References, page 162B. Table of Prescribed Dress, page 162C. Officer Uniform Requirements, page 163D. Mandatory Possession/Wearout Dates, page 163E. Clothing Bag List, page 163F. Shoulder Sleeve InsigniaFormer Wartime Service

(SSIFWTS), page 164

Table List

Table 281: Authority for WearUnited States Unit AwardEmblems, page 140

Table B1: Table of Prescribed Dress, page 162Table C1: List of major components, page 163Table D1: Possession dates of clothing bag items, page 163Table D2: Wearout dates of clothing bag items, page 163Table E1: Clothing bag list, page 164

Figure List

Figure 11: Wear of mustache, page 5Figure 31: Temperate and hot weather battle dress uniform, with

cap, sleeves rolled, page 9Figure 32: Temperate and hot weather battle dress uniform with

cap, sleeves down, page 9Figure 33: Cold weather cap, camouflage, page 10Figure 34: Cold weather coat, camouflage (field jacket), page 10Figure 41: Maternity work uniform, page 11Figure 51: Desert battle dress uniform, daytime pattern, officer,

page 13Figure 52: Desert battle dress uniform, daytime pattern, enlisted,

page 13Figure 53: Desert battle dress uniform, nighttime pattern, page 14Figure 61: Cold weather uniform, page 15Figure 62: Wool serge shirt, female, page 16Figure 71: Hospital duty uniform, male, page 18Figure 81: Hospital duty dress, page 19Figure 82: Hospital duty pantsuit, page 20Figure 91: Food service uniform, male, page 22Figure 101: Food service uniform, female, page 23Figure 111: Flight uniform, page 25Figure 121: Combat vehicle crewmans uniform, page 26Figure 122: Jacket, cold weather, page 26Figure 131: Physical Fitness uniform, page 28Figure 141: Army green service uniform, officer, page 31Figure 142: Service cap, green, general and field grade officers,

page 31Figure 143: Service cap, green, company grade officers, page 31Figure 144: Service cap, green, warrant officers, page 31Figure 145: Garrison cap, officers, page 31Figure 146: Army green uniform, enlisted, page 32Figure 147: Service cap, green, enlisted, page 32Figure 148: Garrison cap, enlisted, page 32Figure 149: Class B Army green uniform, long sleeve shirt and

tie, page 33Figure 1410: Class B Army green uniform, short sleeve shirt and

tie, page 34Figure 1411: Class B Army green uniform, short sleeve shirt

without tie, page 34Figure 151: Army green uniform with slacks, officer, page 37Figure 152: Garrison cap, officer, page 37

Figure 153: Army green service hat, general and field gradeofficers, page 37

Figure 154: Army green service hat, company grade officers,page 37

Figure 155: Army green service hat, warrant officers, page 37Figure 156: Army green uniform with skirt, enlisted, page 38Figure 157: Garrison cap, enlisted, page 38Figure 158: Army green service hat, enlisted, page 39Figure 159: Class B variations of the Army green uniform,

female, page 40Figure 159: Class B variations of the Army green uniform,

femaleContinued, page 41Figure 161: Army green maternity service uniform, Class A,

page 44Figure 162: Army green maternity service uniform, Class B,

page 45Figure 171: Army white uniform, officer, page 47Figure 172: Service cap, white, general and field grade officers,

page 47Figure 173: Service cap, white, company grade officers, page 47Figure 174: Service cap, white, warrant officers, page 47Figure 175: Army white uniform, enlisted, page 48Figure 176: Service cap, white, enlisted, page 48Figure 181: Army white uniform, female, page 50Figure 191: Army blue uniform, officer, page 53Figure 192: Service cap, blue, general officers, page 53Figure 193: Service cap, blue, field grade officers, page 53Figure 194: Service cap, blue, company grade officers, page 53Figure 195: Service cap, blue, warrant officers, page 53Figure 196: Army blue uniform, enlisted, page 54Figure 197: Service cap, blue, enlisted, page 54Figure 201: Army blue uniform, female, page 57Figure 211: Army white mess uniform, general officers, page 59Figure 212: Army white evening mess uniform, other officers,

page 60Figure 213: Army white mess uniform, enlisted, page 60Figure 214: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, General of the

Army, page 61Figure 215: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, general, page 61Figure 216: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, lieutenant general,

page 61Figure 217: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, major general,

page 61Figure 218: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, brigadier general,

page 61Figure 219: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, field and company

grade officers, page 61Figure 2110: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, warrant officers,

page 61Figure 2111: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, enlisted, page 62Figure 2112: Shoulder knot, page 62Figure 221: Army white evening mess uniform, general officer

(old version), page 64Figure 222: Army white mess uniform, other officers (new

version), page 64Figure 223: Army white mess uniform, enlisted (new version),

page 65Figure 224: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, General of the

Army, page 66Figure 225: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, General, page 66Figure 226: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, Lieutenant

General, page 66Figure 227: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, major general,

page 66Figure 228: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, brigadier general,

page 66Figure 229: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, field and company

grade officers, page 66

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Figure 2210: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, warrant officers,page 66

Figure 2211: Sleeve ornamentation, white mess, enlisted, page 67Figure 2212: Shoulder knot, page 67Figure 231: Army blue mess uniform, general officers, page 69Figure 232: Army blue evening mess uniform, other officers,

page 70Figure 233: Army blue mess uniform, enlisted, page 70Figure 234: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, General of the

Army, page 71Figure 235: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, General, page 71Figure 236: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Lieutenant General,

page 71Figure 237: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Major General,

page 71Figure 238: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Brigadier, page 71Figure 239: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, field and company

grade officers, page 71Figure 2310: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, warrant officers,

page 71Figure 2311: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, enlisted, page 71Figure 2312: Shoulder knot, page 72Figure 241: Army blue mess uniform, general officers, page 74Figure 242: Army blue evening mess uniform, other officers,

page 74Figure 243: Army blue mess uniform, enlisted, page 75Figure 244: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, General of the

Army, page 75Figure 245: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, General, page 75Figure 246: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Lieutenant General,

page 75Figure 247: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Major General,

page 75Figure 248: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, Brigadier General,

page 76Figure 249: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, field and company

grade officers, page 76Figure 2410: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, warrant officers,

page 76Figure 2411: Sleeve ornamentation, blue mess, enlisted, page 76Figure 2412: Shoulder knot, page 76Figure 251: Army black evening mess uniform, general officers,

page 78Figure 252: Army black mess uniform, other officers, page 79Figure 261: Black buckle, page 85Figure 262: Brass buckle, page 86Figure 263: Organizational beret with flash, page 86Figure 264: Regular Army button, page 86Figure 265: Corps of Engineers button, page 86Figure 266: Cold weather service cap, AG 344., page 86Figure 267: Black cape, female officers, page 86Figure 268: Blue cape, female officers, page 86Figure 269: Blue cape, male officers, page 87Figure 2610: Army black all weather coats, page 87Figure 2611: Handbag, service, black, page 87Figure 2612: Hat, drill sergeant, female, page 87Figure 2613: Hat, drill sergeant, male, page 87Figure 2614: MP accessories, male, page 88Figure 2615: MP accessories, female, page 88Figure 2616: Sweater, cardigan, female, page 89Figure 2617: Sweater, cardigan, male, page 89Figure 2618: Sweater, pullover, page 90Figure 2619: Windbreakers, page 90Figure 271: Garrison cap, officer insignia, page 107Figure 272: Garrison cap, officer, airborne insignia, page 107Figure 273: Garrison cap, enlisted, DUI, page 107Figure 274: Garrison cap, enlisted, airborne, page 107

Figure 275: Service cap insignia, commissioned officer, male,page 107

Figure 276: Service cap insignia, warrant officer, male, page 107Figure 277: Service cap insignia, Sergeant Major of the Army,

page 107Figure 278: Service cap insignia, commissioned officer, female,

page 108Figure 279: Service cap insignia, enlisted, male, page 108Figure 2710: Service cap insignia, enlisted, female, page 108Figure 2711: Organizational beret with flash, page 108Figure 2712: Organizational beret with flash, officer, page 108Figure 2713: Organizational beret with flash, enlisted, page 108Figure 2714: Organizational baseball cap, enlisted, page 108Figure 2715: Helmet cover with rank insignia, page 109Figure 2716: Helmet insignia, MP, page 109Figure 2717: Helmet insignia, MP division unit, page 109Figure 2718: Helmet insignia, MP corps unit, page 109Figure 2719: Helmet insignia, MP Army unit, page 109Figure 2720: BDU cap insignia, officer, page 109Figure 2721: BDU cap insignia, enlisted, page 109Figure 2722: U.S. insignia, officer, page 109Figure 2723: Wear of U.S. insignia, officer, male, page 110Figure 2724: Wear of U.S. insignia, officer, female, Army blue

and white uniforms, page 110Figure 2725: Wear of U.S. insignia, officer, female, Army

green uniform, page 110Figure 2726: U.S. insignia, enlisted, page 110Figure 2727: Wear of U.S. insignia, enlisted, male, page 110Figure 2728: Wear of U.S. insignia, enlisted, female, Army

blue and white uniforms, page 110Figure 2729: Wear of U.S. insignia, enlisted, female, Army

green uniform, page 111Figure 2730: Insignia of grade, General of the Army, page 111Figure 2731: Insignia of grade, General, page 111Figure 2732: Insignia of grade, Lieutenant General, page 111Figure 2733: Insignia of grade, Major General, page 111Figure 2734: Insignia of grade, Brigadier General, page 111Figure 2735: Insignia of grade, General of the Army, on shoulder

loop, page 111Figure 2736: Insignia of grade, General of the Army, on garrison

cap, page 111Figure 2737: Insignia of grade, other general officers, on shoulder

loop, page 112Figure 2738: Insignia of grade, other general officer, on utility

shirt collar, page 112Figure 2739: Insignia of grade, other general officers, on garrison

cap, page 112Figure 2740: Insignia of grade, Colonel, page 112Figure 2741: Insignia of grade, Lieutenant Colonel (silver),

page 112Figure 2742: Insignia of grade, Major (gold), page 112Figure 2743: Insignia of grade, Captain, page 113Figure 2744: Insignia of grade, First Lieutenant, page 113Figure 2745: Insignia of grade, Second Lieutenant (gold),

page 113Figure 2746: Insignia of grade, Chief warrant officer 5 and

Master warrant officer 4, page 113Figure 2747: Insignia of grade, Chief Warrant Officer 4,

page 113Figure 2748: Insignia of grade, Chief Warrant Officer 3,

page 113Figure 2749: Insignia of grade, Chief Warrant Officer 2,

page 113Figure 2750: Insignia of grade, Warrant Officer 1, page 114Figure 2751: Insignia of grade, other officers on shoulder loops,

page 114Figure 2752: Insignia of grade, subdued, other officers on utility

shirt collar, page 114

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Figure 2753: Insignia of grade, Sergeant Major of the Army,page 114

Figure 2754: Insignia of grade, Command Sergeant Major,page 114

Figure 2755: Insignia of grade, Sergeant Major, page 114Figure 2756: Insignia of grade, First Sergeant, page 114Figure 2757: Insignia of grade, Master Sergeant, page 114Figure 2758: Insignia of grade, Sergeant First Class, page 115Figure 2759: Insignia of grade, Staff Sergeant, page 115Figure 2760: Insignia of grade, Sergeant, page 115Figure 2761: Insignia of grade, Corporal, page 115Figure 2762: Insignia of grade, Private First Class, page 115Figure 2763: Insignia of grade, Private, E2, page 115Figure 2764: Insignia of grade, Specialist, page 115Figure 2765: Wear of sewon insignia of grade, enlisted,

page 115Figure 2766: Pinon insignia of grade, enlisted, page 116Figure 2767: Wear of polished pinon insignia of grade on

collars, page 116Figure 2768: Wear of subdued pinon and embroidered insignia

of grade on collars, page 116Figure 2769: Shoulder marks, officer, page 117Figure 2770: Shoulder marks, enlisted, page 118Figure 2771: Shoulder straps, page 119Figure 2772: Shoulder boards, page 120Figure 2773: Insignia of branch, Adjutant Generals Corps,

page 121Figure 2774: Insignia of branch, Air Defense Artillery, page 121Figure 2775: Insignia of branch, Armor, page 121Figure 2776: Insignia of branch, Army Medical Specialist Corps,

officer, page 121Figure 2777: Insignia of branch, Army Nurse Corps, officer,

page 121Figure 2778: Collar insignia, Command Sergeant Major,

page 121Figure 2779: Insignia of branch, Aviation, page 121Figure 2780: Collar insignia, Cavalry, page 122Figure 2781: Insignia of branch, Chaplain, officer, page 122Figure 2782: Collar insignia, Chaplain Assistant, enlisted,

page 122Figure 2783: Insignia of branch, Chemical Corps, page 122Figure 2784: Insignia of branch, Civil Affairs, page 122Figure 2785: Insignia of branch, Corps of Engineers, page 122Figure 2786: Insignia of branch, Dental Corps, officer, page 122Figure 2787: Insignia of branch, Field Artillery, page 122Figure 2788: Insignia of branch, Finance Corps, page 123Figure 2789: Insignia of branch, General Staff, officer, page 123Figure 2790: Insignia of branch, Infantry, page 123Figure 2791: Insignia of branch, Inspector General Corps,

page 123Figure 2792: Insignia of branch, Judge Advocate Generals Corps,

page 123Figure 2793: Insignia of branch, Medical Corps, page 123Figure 2794: Insignia of branch, Medical Service Corps, officer,

page 123Figure 2795: Insignia of branch, Military Intelligence, page 124Figure 2796: Insignia of branch, Military Police Corps, page 124Figure 2797: Insignia of branch, National Guard Bureau, officer,

page 124Figure 2798: Insignia of branch, Ordnance Corps, page 124Figure 2799: Insignia of branch, Psychological Operations,

enlisted, page 124Figure 2799.1: Insignia of branch, Public Affairs, enlisted,

page 125Figure 27100: Insignia of branch, Quartermaster Corps, page 125Figure 27101: Insignia of branch, Signal Corps, page 125Figure 27102: Insignia of branch, Staff Specialist, ARNG/USAR,

officer, page 125

Figure 27103: Insignia of branch, Special Forces, page 125Figure 27104: Collar insignia, Sergeant Major of the Army,

page 125Figure 27105: Insignia of branch, Transportation Corps, page 125Figure 27106: Insignia of branch, Veterinary Corps, officer,

page 125Figure 27107: Insignia of branch, Warrant Officer, page 126Figure 27108: Insignia for Aides to the President of the United

States, page 126Figure 27109: Insignia for Aides to the VicePresident of the

United States, page 126Figure 27110: Insignia for Aides to the Secretary of Defense,

page 126Figure 27111: Insignia for Aides to the Secretary of the Army,

page 126Figure 27112: Insignia for Aides to the Under Secretary of the

Army, page 126Figure 27113: Insignia for Aides to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of

Staff, page 126Figure 27114: Insignia for Aides to the Vice Chairman, Joint

Chiefs of Staff, page 127Figure 27115: Insignia for Aides to the Chief of Staff of the

Army, page 127Figure 27116: Insignia for Aides to the Vice Chief of Staff of the

Army, page 127Figure 27117: Insignia for Aides to a General of the Army,

page 127Figure 27118: Insignia for Aides to a General, page 127Figure 27119: Insignia for Aides to a Lieutenant General,

page 127Figure 27120: Insignia for Aides to a Major General, page 127Figure 27121: Insignia for Aides to a Brigadier General,

page 127Figure 27122: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army green,

blue and white uniforms, male officers, page 127Figure 27123: Wear of insignia of branch on the hospital duty

uniform, page 127Figure 27124: Wear of chaplain insignia on the AG 415 shirt,

page 128Figure 27125: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army green,

blue, and white uniforms, male, enlisted, page 128Figure 27126: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army blue and

white uniforms, female, officer, page 128Figure 27127: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army green

uniform, female, officer, page 128Figure 27128: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army blue and

white uniforms, female, enlisted, page 128Figure 27129: Wear of insignia of branch on the Army green

uniform, female, enlisted, page 128Figure 27130: U.S. Military Academy staff personnel insignia,

page 129Figure 27131: Officer candidate insignia, page 129Figure 27132: Wear of officer candidate insignia on coat lapels,

page 129Figure 27133: Wear of officer candidate insignia on shirt collars,

page 129Figure 27134: Wear of officer candidate insignia on garrison cap,

page 129Figure 27135: Wear of officer candidate insignia on helmet liner,

page 129Figure 27136: Wear of officer candidate scarf, page 130Figure 27137: Warrant officer candidate insignia, page 130Figure 27138: Wear of shoulder sleeve insignia, current

organization, page 130Figure 27139: Wear of shoulder sleeve insignia, former wartime

organization, page 130Figure 27140: Wear of combat leaders identification on shoulder

loops, page 130

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Figure 27141: Wear of distinctive unit insignia on shoulder loops,page 130

Figure 27142: Wear of distinctive unit insignia/regimentaldistinctive insignia on black pullover sweater, page 130

Figure 27143: Wear of regimental distinctive insignia on Armygreen, blue and white uniforms, page 131

Figure 27144: Wear of regimental distinctive insignia on theArmy blue and white mess uniforms, male, page 131

Figure 27145: Insignia, distinguishing, U.S. ARMY, page 131Figure 27146: Wear of U.S. ARMY distinguishing tape and

nametape, page 131Figure 27147: Wear of nameplate on Army green uniform,

female, page 131Figure 27148: Wear of service aiguillettes, page 131Figure 27149: Wear of dress aiguillettes, page 132Figure 27150: Wear of service stripes, page 132Figure 27151: Wear of service stripes on Army blue and white

uniforms, enlisted, page 132Figure 27152: Wear of overseas service bars, page 132Figure 27153: Wear of brassards, page 132Figure 27154: Brassard, sergeant, page 132Figure 27155: Brassard, corporal, page 132Figure 27156: Brassard, captain, page 132Figure 27157: Brassard, first lieutenant, page 133Figure 27158: Brassard, second lieutenant, page 133Figure 27159: Brassard, armed forces police, page 133Figure 27160: Brassard, Army community service, page 133Figure 27161: Brassard, explosive ordnance disposal, page 133Figure 27162: Brassard, gas, page 133Figure 27163: Brassard, Geneva Convention, page 133Figure 27164: Brassard, mourning, page 133Figure 27165: Brassard, military police, page 133Figure 27166: Brassard, movement control, page 134Figure 27167: Brassard, Officer of the Day, page 134Figure 27168: Brassard, Officer of the Guard, page 134Figure 27169: Brassard, photographer, page 134Figure 27170: Brassard, port, page 134Figure 27171: Brassard, trainee in leadership position, page 134Figure 27172: Brassard, unit police, page 134Figure 27173: Brassard, Veterinary Corps, page 134Figure 27174: Brassard, CID, page 134Figure 27175: Distinctive items authorized for infantry personnel,

page 135Figure 27176: Wear of airborne background trimming, page 135Figure 27177: Regimental numbers attached to insignia, page 136Figure 281: Wear of ribbons centered and aligned to the left,

page 146Figure 282: Wear of ribbons, male, page 146Figure 283: Wear of ribbons, female, page 146Figure 284: Wear of full size and miniature medals, male,

page 146Figure 285: Wear of full size and miniature medals, female,

page 146Figure 286: Wear of Medal of Honor, page 146Figure 287: Wear of miniature medals on mess uniforms, male,

page 146Figure 288: Wear of miniature medals on mess uniforms, female,

page 147Figure 289: Wear of multiple neck ribbons, male, page 147Figure 2810: Wear of multiple neck ribbons, female, page 147Figure 2811: Wear of sash and stars, male, page 147Figure 2812: Wear of sash and stars, female, page 147Figure 2813: Wear of unit awards, male, page 147Figure 2814: Wear of unit awards, female, page 147Figure 2815: U.S. Distinguished International Shooter Badge,

page 147Figure 2816: Distinguished Rifleman badge, page 148Figure 2817: Distinguished Pistol Shot badge, page 148

Figure 2818: U.S. Army Excellence in Competition Riflemanbadge, page 148

Figure 2819: U.S. Army Excellence in Competition Pistol Shotbadge, page 148

Figure 2820: Marksmanship qualification badges, page 148Figure 2821: Wear of one marksmanship or one special skill

badge on the pocket flap, male, page 148Figure 2822: Wear of two marksmanship or two special skill

badges on the pocket flap, male, page 149Figure 2823: Wear of one special skill and one marksmanship

badge on the pocket flap, male, page 149Figure 2824: Wear of one special skill and two marksmanship

badges on the pocket flap, male, page 149Figure 2825: Wear of one special skill and two marksmanship

badges on the pocket flap, male, page 149Figure 2826: Wear two special skill and one marksmanship

badges on the pocket flap, male, page 149Figure 2827: Wear of one marksmanship or one special skill

badge below the ribbons, female, page 149Figure 2828: Wear of two special skill or two marksmanship

badges below the ribbons, female, page 150Figure 2829: Wear of one special skill and one marksmanship

badge below the ribbons, female, page 150Figure 2830: Wear of two special skill and one marksmanship or

one special skill and two marksmanship or three marksmanshipbadges below the ribbons, female, page 150

Figure 2831: Presidents Hundred Tab, page 150Figure 2832: Wear of Presidents Hundred Tab, page 150Figure 2833: Combat Infantry badges, page 150Figure 2834: Expert Infantry badge, page 151Figure 2835: Combat medical badges, page 151Figure 2836: Expert Field Medical Badge, page 151Figure 2837: Army Astronaut device, page 151Figure 2838: Army Aviator badges, page 151Figure 2839: Flight Surgeon Badges, page 152Figure 2840: Aircraft Crewman Badges, page 152Figure 2841: Glider Badge, page 152Figure 2842: Parachutist Badges, page 152Figure 2843: Parachutist Badges with combat jump device,

page 153Figure 2844: Pathfinder badge, page 153Figure 2845: Air Assault badge, page 153Figure 2846: Diver badges, page 153Figure 2847: Driver and Mechanic badge and clasps, page 153Figure 2848: Explosive Disposal badges, page 154Figure 2849: Parachutist Rigger badge, page 154Figure 2850: Nuclear Reactor Operator badge, page 154Figure 2851: Physical fitness patch, page 154Figure 2852: Wear of combat and special skill badges above and

below ribbons, male, page 154Figure 2853: Wear of combat and special skill badges above and

below ribbons, female, page 154Figure 2854: Wear of special badges above ribbons, male,

page 154Figure 2855: Wear of special skill badges above ribbons, female,

page 155Figure 2856: Wear of subdued combat and special skill badges,

page 155Figure 2857: Ranger tab, page 155Figure 2858: Wear of multiple special skill tabs, page 155Figure 2859: Wear of metal tab replicas on Army dress uniforms,

page 155Figure 2860: Wear of metal tab replicas on Army mess uniforms,

page 155Figure 2861: Special Forces Tab, page 155Figure 2862: Presidential Service Identification Badge, page 156Figure 2863: VicePresidential Service Identification Badge,

page 156Figure 2864: Secretary of Defense Identification Badge, page 156

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Figure 2865: Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, page 156Figure 2866: Army Staff Identification Badge, page 156Figure 2867: Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Identification

Badge, page 156Figure 2868: Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, page 156Figure 2869: U.S. Army Recruiter Identification Badge, Active

Army and USAR, page 156Figure 2870: Master (with wreath), page 157Figure 2871: Army National Guard Recruiter Identification

Badge, (Basicsilver; Seniorgold), page 157Figure 2872: Career Counselor Identification Badge, page 157Figure 2873: Military Police Identification Badge, page 157Figure 2874: Army Medical Department Identification Badge

(Temporary), page 157Figure 2875: Wear of identification badges on service and dress

uniforms, male, page 158Figure 2876: Wear of identification badges on mess uniforms,

page 158Figure 2877: Wear of identification badges on service and dress

uniforms, female, page 158Figure 2878: Wear of identification badges on mess uniforms,

female, page 158Figure 2879: Wear of military police identification badge, male,

page 158Figure 2880: Wear of military police identification badge, female,

page 158Figure 2881: Wear of foreign award, male, page 159Figure 2882: Wear of foreign award, female, page 159Figure 2883: Wear of identification badges on AG 415 shirt,

female (optional method), page 159Figure 291: Shoulder sleeve insignia, retirees, page 161Figure 292: Insignia for civilians, page 161

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Part OneGeneral Information and Responsibilities

Chapter 1Introduction

11. PurposeThis regulation prescribes the authorization for wear, composition,and classification of uniforms, and occasions for wear for all per-sonal (clothing bag issue), optional, and commonly worn organiza-tional Army uniforms. This regulation also prescribes the awards,insignia, and accouterments authorized for wear on the uniform, andhow these items will be worn. General information on the author-ized material, design, and uniform quality control system is alsoprovided.

12. ReferencesRequired and related publications are listed in appendix A.

13. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are ex-plained in the glossary.

14. Generala. Only uniforms, accessories, and insignia prescribed in this

regulation or in the Common Tables of Allowance (CTA), or asapproved by Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), willbe worn by personnel in the U.S. Army. Unless specified in thisregulation, wear policies for organizational clothing and equipmentwill be established by the commander issuing the clothing andequipment. No item governed by this regulation will be altered inany way that changes the basic design or the intended concept of fitas described in TM 10227 and AR 70084, including plating,smoothing or removing detail features of metal items, or otherwisealtering the color or appearance. All illustrations in this regulationshould coincide with text. The written description will control anyinconsistencies between the text and the illustration.

b. Army Regulation 70086 prescribes Department of the Armypolicies, responsibilities, and administrative procedures by which allclothing and individual equipment used by Army personnel arei n i t i a t e d , d e s i g n e d , d e v e l o p e d , t e s t e d , a p p r o v e d , f i e l d e d , a n dmodified.

c. In accordance with 10 USC 771, no person, unless otherwiseauthorized by law, except a member of the U.S. Army may wear theuniform or a distinctive part of the uniform of the U.S. Army; or auniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part of theuniform of the U.S. Army. This includes the distinctive uniformsand uniform items listed in paragraph 112, this regulation. Further,soldiers are not authorized to wear distinctive uniforms or uniformitems of the U.S. Army or other U.S. Services with or on civilianc l o t h e s , e x c e p t a s p r o v i d e d i n c h a p t e r s 1 3 , 2 8 a n d 2 9 o f t h i sregulation.

15. How to recommend changes to Army uniformsa . A r m y I d e a s f o r E x c e l l e n c e P r o g r a m ( A I E P ) . I f t h e m a j o r

Army command (MACOM) recommends approval of an AIEP sug-gestion, the recommendation will be forwarded to the Project Man-ager, Soldier (PMS), 14050 Dawson Beach Road, Woodbridge,VA 221944206, for consideration. Each suggestion forwarded tothe Project Manager will reflect the MACOM position; contain allappropriate supporting documentation; and be signed by the com-mander, deputy commander, chief of staff, or comparable level.Suggestions not recommended for adoption at any level will not beforwarded. Suggestions forwarded to the Project Manager without aMACOM position will be returned to the MACOM for action.

b. General comments and suggestions. Comments and sugges-tions regarding the policy, criteria, and administrative instructionsconcerning individual military decorations, the Good Conduct Med-al, service medals and service ribbons, combat and special skill

badges and tabs, and unit decorations will be processed per AR67251.

16. Classification of service and utility or field uniformsa. The class A service uniform for men consists of the Army

green coat and trousers, a short or long sleeve AG 415 shirt, a blackfourinhand tie, and other authorized accessories.

b. The class B service uniform for men is the same as class Aexcept the service coat is not worn. The black fourinhand tie isrequired when wearing the long sleeve AG 415 shirt; the tie isoptional with the short sleeve shirt.

c. The class A service uniform for women consists of the Armygreen coat and skirt or slacks; a short or long sleeve AG 415 shirt, ablack neck tab; and other authorized accessories. The Army greenmaternity uniform (slacks or skirt) is also classified as a class Aservice uniform when the tunic is worn. The neck tab will be wornwith both the short and long sleeve maternity shirts when the tunicis worn.

d. The class B service uniform for women is the same as theclass A except neither the service coat nor the maternity tunic isworn. The black neck tab is required when wearing the long sleeveAG 415 shirt and the long sleeve maternity shirt. It is optional withthe short sleeve version of both shirts.

e. Class C uniforms are utility, field, and other organizationaluniforms such as hospital duty and food service uniforms.

f. See appendix B for the Table of Prescribed Dress.17. Personal appearance policies

a. General. The Army is a uniformed service where discipline isjudged, in part, by the manner in which the individual wears theuniform as prescribed. Therefore, a neat and wellgroomed appear-ance by soldiers is fundamental to the Army and contributes tobuilding the pride and esprit essential to an effective military force.A vital ingredient of the Armys strength and military effectivenessis the pride and selfdiscipline that American soldiers bring to theirService. It is the responsibility of commanders to ensure that mili-tary personnel under their command present a neat and soldierlyappearance. It is the duty of all soldiers to take pride in theira p p e a r a n c e a t a l l t i m e s . P h y s i c a l f i t n e s s a n d a c c e p t a b l e w e i g h tstandards are also factors in personal appearance.

b . E x c e p t i o n s t o a p p e a r a n c e s t a n d a r d s b a s e d o n r e l i g i o u spractices.

(1) Subject to temporary revocation due to health, safety, or mis-sion requirements, soldiers may wear:

(a) Religious apparel, articles, and jewelry that are not visible orapparent. Religious apparel is defined as articles of clothing wornas part of the observance of the religious faith practiced by thesoldier.

(b) Visible or apparent religious articles, symbols, and jewelryu n d e r t h e s a m e c i r c u m s t a n c e s a s a u t h o r i z e d f o r n o n r e l i g i o u sreasons. Hair and grooming practices are governed by paragraph18, this regulation.

(2) Soldiers may wear an item of religious apparel while wearingthe Army uniforms, except when wearing the item would interferewith the performance of the soldiers duties, or when the item is notneat and conservative.

(3) Application of the term neat and conservative is not in-tended to limit the wear of religious apparel during worship servicesor other rites and rituals distinct to a faith or denominational group.However, commanders may, for operational or safety reasons, placereasonable limits on the wear of nonsubdued items of religiousapparel during worship services or other rites and rituals conductedin the field.

(4) When a soldier is wearing an Army uniform outside of wor-ship services or other rites and rituals, neat and conservative itemsof religious apparel are those that

(a) Are discreet in style and design, and subdued in brightness orcolor.

(b) Do not replace or interfere with the proper wearing of anyprescribed article of the uniform.

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(c) Are not temporarily or permanently affixed or appended toany prescribed article of the uniform.

(5) Soldiers may submit requests for other exceptions to uniformwear and appearance standards to accommodate religious practices.These requests may be made per AR 60020, paragraph 56 andDA PAM 60075. Such requests should be forwarded through com-mand channels to The Committee for Review of Accommodation ofReligious Practices within the U.S. Army, HQDA (DAPEHRS),Washington, DC 203100300.

(6) Chaplains may wear religious attire as described in this regu-lation, CTA 50909, and AR 1651 in the performance of religiousservices.

(7) Religious based exceptions to policy given soldiers under AR60020 prior to 1 January 1986 will continue in effect for them asl o n g a s t h e y r e m a i n o t h e r w i s e q u a l i f i e d f o r r e t e n t i o n . P e r A R60020, soldiers granted authority to wear unshorn hair, unshornbeard, or permanent religious jewelry under AR 60020 will not beassigned on a permanent change of station or sent on temporaryduty out of the continental United States, due to health and safetyconsiderations.

18. Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policiesa. Hair.(1) General. There are many hair styles that are acceptable in the

Army. So long as the soldiers hair is kept in a neat, clean manner,the acceptability of the style will be judged solely by the criteriadescribed below. Extreme or fad style haircuts or hairstyles are notauthorized. If dyes, tints, or bleaches are used, colors used must benatural to human hair and not present an extreme appearance. Linesor designs will not be cut into the hair or scalp. Styles of hair andtexture differ among the different ethnic groups and these differ-ences affect the length and bulk of hair as well as the style worn byeach soldier. Haircuts, without reference to style, will conform tothe following standards.

(2) Male.(a) The hair on top of the head will be neatly groomed. The

length and bulk of the hair will not be excessive or present a ragged,unkempt, or extreme appearance. Hair will present a tapered appear-ance and when combed will not fall over the ears or eyebrows ortouch the collar except for the closely cut hair at the back of theneck. The block cut fullness in the back is permitted in moderatedegree as long as the tapered look is maintained. In all cases, thebulk or length of hair will not interfere with the normal wear ofheadgear or protective masks.

(b) Sideburns will be neatly trimmed. The base will not be flaredand will be a cleanshaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will notextend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening.

(c) The face will be cleanshaven, except mustaches are permit-ted. If a mustache is worn, it will be kept neatly trimmed, tapered,and tidy and will not present a choppedoff appearance. No portionof the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend sidewaysbeyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corner of the mouth.See figure 11. Handlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are notauthorized. If beard growth is prescribed by appropriate medicalauthority, the length required for medical treatment will also bespecified. For example, A neatly trimmed beard is authorized. Thelength will not exceed 1/4 inch. (See TB MED 287.)

(d) The wearing of a wig or hairpiece by male personnel inuniform or on duty is prohibited except as indicated in (e) below orto cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration caused by acci-dent or medical procedure. When worn, it will conform to thestandard haircut criteria as stated.

( e ) A r m y N a t i o n a l G u a r d ( A R N G ) a n d U . S . A r m y R e s e r v e(USAR) personnel may wear a wig or hairpiece during unit trainingassemblies and when serving on active duty for training for 30 daysor less, or on fulltime training duty for 30 days or less, if itconforms to the standard haircut criteria stated above and does notinterfere with performance of duty. When ordered for a period ofmore than 30 days to active duty, active duty for training, or fulltime training duty, the wearing of a wig or hairpiece by male

members of the ARNG and the USAR in uniform or on duty isprohibited except as provided in (d) above.

(3) Female.(a) Hair will be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair

will not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extremeappearance. Hair will not fall over the eyebrows or extend below thebottom edge of the collar. Hair styles will not interfere with properwearing of military headgear or protective masks.

(b) A hairnet will not be worn unless it is required for health orsafety reasons. If the commander requires its wear, it will be pro-vided at no cost to the soldier.

(c) Wigs or hairpieces may be worn as long as the wig or hair-piece is of a natural hair color and the style and length conform toappearance standards.

(d) Hair holding ornaments (such as but not limited to, barrettes,pins, clips, bands), if used, must be unadorned and plain and mustbe transparent or similar in color to the hair, and will be incon-s p i c u o u s l y p l a c e d . B e a d s o r s i m i l a r o r n a m e n t a l i t e m s a r e n o tauthorized.

b. Cosmetics. Female soldiers are authorized to wear cosmeticsapplied conservatively (as determined by the commander) and ingood taste. Exaggerated or faddish cosmetic styles are inappropriatewith the uniform and will not be worn. Lipstick and nail polish maybe worn with all uniforms as long as the color is conservative andcomplements the uniform. Extreme shades of lipstick and nail polishsuch as purple, gold, blue, and white will not be worn.

c . F i n g e r n a i l s . A l l p e r s o n n e l w i l l k e e p f i n g e r n a i l s c l e a n a n dneatly trimmed so as not to interfere with performance of duty,detract from the military image, or present a safety hazard.

d. Hygiene and body grooming. Soldiers are expected to maintaingood daily hygiene and wear their uniforms so as not to detractfrom the overall military appearance. Tattooing in areas of the body,(i.e., face, legs) that would cause the tattoo to be exposed while inclass A uniform, detract from a soldierly appearance.

19. Uniform appearance and fita. Appearance. All personnel will maintain a high standard of

dress and appearance. Uniforms will be properly fitted (trousers,pants, or skirts should not fit tightly), clean, serviceable, and pressedas necessary. Personnel must project a military image that leaves nodoubt that they live by a common military standard and are respon-sible to military order and discipline. Personnel will ensure thatwhen articles are carried in pockets; i.e., wallets, checkbooks, com-bs, and keys, these articles do not protrude from the pocket orpresent a bulky appearance. Items such as keys and key chains willnot be attached to belt loops or belts unless required for duties beingperformed; i.e., charge of quarters or armorer. While in uniform,personnel will not place their hands in their pockets except momen-tarily to place or retrieve objects. Uniforms will be kept buttoned,zipped, and snapped; metallic devices such as metal insignia, beltbuckles, and belt tips will be kept in proper luster and will be freeof scratches and corrosion; medals and ribbons will be clean and notfrayed; and shoes and boots will be cleaned and shined. The insignialisted in the paragraph 55, AR 70084, will be replaced when itbecomes unserviceable or no longer conforms to standards. Lapelsand sleeves of coats and jackets (including BDUs) will be rollpressed (without creasing). Skirts will not be creased. Trousers,slacks, and sleeves of shirts and blouses will be creased. No otherlines/creases will be ironed into the shirt. Although some uniformitems are made of washandwear materials or treated with a per-manent press finish, some pressing may be required to maintain aneat military appearance. However, before pressing, soldiers shouldread and comply with care instruction labels attached to uniformitems.

b. Fit. Fitting instructions and alterations of uniforms will be perAR 70084 and Technical Manual (TM) 10227. The following is asummary of general fitting guidelines:

(1) Black all weather coat:(a) Male. The length of the sleeve will be 1/2 inch longer than

the service coat. The bottom of the black all weather coat will reachto a point 1 and 1/2 inches below the midpoint of the knee.

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(b) Female. The length of the sleeves will be 1/2 inch longer thanthe service coat. The bottom of the coat will reach a point 1 inchbelow the skirt hem but not less than 1 and 1/2 inches below thecrease in the back of the knee.

(2) Uniform coats and jackets (male and female). The sleevelength will be 1 inch below the bottom of the wrist bone.

(3) Trousers and slacks.(a) Trousers are to be fitted and worn with the lower edge of the

waistband at the top of the hipbone, plus or minus 1/2 inch. Thefront crease of the trousers will reach the top of the instep and becut on a diagonal line to reach a point approximately midwaybetween the top of the heel and the top of the standard shoe in theback. The trousers may have a slight break in the front.

(b) Slacks will be fitted and worn so that the center of thewaistband is at the natural waistline. The front crease of the slackswill reach the top of the instep and be cut on a diagonal line toreach a point approximately midway between the top of the heel andthe top of the standard shoe in the back. The slacks may have aslight break in the front.

(4) Kneelength skirts and dresses. Skirt and dress lengths willnot be more than 1 inch above or 2 inches below the crease in theback of the knee.

(5) Long sleeve shirts. The sleeve length will extend to the centerof the wrist bone.

( 6 ) O t h e r . A p p r o p r i a t e u n d e r g a r m e n t s w i l l b e w o r n w i t h a l luniforms.

110. When wearing the Army uniform is required orprohibited

a. The Army uniform will be worn by all personnel when onduty unless an exception for wear of civilian clothes for missionreasons is granted. Wearing of civilian clothing by enlisted person-nel on duty is subject to the provisions of AR 70084. Exceptionsmay be granted by

(1) Commanders of major commands.( 2 ) A s s i s t a n t S e c r e t a r i e s , t h e S e c r e t a r y o f D e f e n s e , o r h i s

designee, or the Secretary of the Army.(3) Heads of Department of Defense agencies.(4) Heads of Department of the Army Staff agencies.b. A class A or B service uniform will be worn on military airlift

and DOD contract flights except when civilian clothing is manda-tory at ports of embarkation or debarkation. (See Department ofDefense Foreign Clearance Guide (DoD 4500.54G) for informationconcerning mandatory wear of civilian clothing in foreign countries.This information will be entered on the individuals travel ordersauthorizing the wear of civilian clothing.)

(1) Optional uniform items as prescribed in this regulation maybe worn with the class A and B service uniforms. Commanders mayauthorize the wear of civilian clothing when traveling by commer-cial or private transportation.

(2) The battle dress uniform (BDU) may be worn when soldiersare deploying as part of a unit move and the mode of transportationis for the exclusive use of the military. Embarkation and debarkationpoints will be in the military controlled areas.

c . A l l s e r v i c e u n i f o r m c o m b i n a t i o n s a r e a u t h o r i z e d f o ryearround wear. However, appropriate discretion should be usedbased on weather conditions and duties. The wearing of combina-tions of uniform items not prescribed in this regulation or otherauthorization documents approved by HQDA is prohibited. Seasonalwear dates will not be established.

d. The wearing of a combination of civilian and military clothingis prohibited unless prescribed in this regulation or other authoriza-tion documents approved by HQDA. Commercial rucksacks, gymbags or like articles may be hand carried but not worn over theshoulder while in uniform except while riding on a bicycle ormotorcycle.

e. Soldiers may continue to wear uniform items changed in de-sign or material as long as the item remains in serviceable conditionunless specifically prohibited. See appendix D for a list of posses-sion and wearout dates for uniform items.

f. Appropriate attire for individuals participating in civilian out-door activities such as volksmarches, orienteering, or similar activi-t i e s i s c i v i l i a n c l o t h i n g . T h e s e r v i c e u n i f o r m m a y b e w o r n b yspectators if desired. Utility or field uniforms are not authorized forwear by individuals participating in or observing these events. How-ever, commanders of units participating as units or providing sup-p o r t p e r s o n n e l ( e . g . , m e d i c a l a n d t r a f f i c c o n t r o l ) m a y p r e s c r i b eappropriate uniforms to include utility or organizational uniforms, ifwarranted by the occasion, weather conditions, or activity.

g. Soldiers may wear experimental uniform items while activelyengaged in an experimental uniform test program approved by HQ,U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), HQ, U.S.Army Materiel Command (AMC), or the Army Clothing and Equip-ment Board, HQDA. Experimental items may not be worn aftercompletion of the test unless approval is obtained from HQDA.

h. The wear of Army uniforms is prohibited(1) In connection with the furtherance of any political or com-

mercial interests or when engaged in offduty civilian employment.Army Reserve technicians who are also members of the ReadyReserve may wear the Army uniform at their option while on dutyin their civil service status.

( 2 ) W h e n p a r t i c i p a t i n g i n p u b l i c s p e e c h e s , i n t e r v i e w s , p i c k e tlines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as author-ized by competent authority.

(3) When attending any meeting or event which is a function of,or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.

(4) When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon theArmy.

(5) When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.i. Headgear will be worn with the Army uniform except under

the following circumstances:(1) Headgear is not required to be worn if it would interfere with

the safe operation of military vehicles. The wearing of militaryheadgear is not required while in/on a privately owned (including amotorcycle or bicycle) or commercial vehicle or public conveyance(subway, train, plane, bus).

(2) Headgear will not be worn indoors unless under arms in anofficial capacity or directed by the commander (e.g., indoor ceremo-nial activities).

(3) Female personnel are not required to wear headgear with themess uniforms nor with the Army blue, white, or enlisted greendress uniforms to an evening social event. Headgear is not requiredwhen the Army green maternity uniform is worn to an eveningsocial event.

(4) When not worn, headgear will be carried. Headgear will notbe attached to the uniform or hung from the belt.

111. Uniformity of materiala. When an option to choose among various fabrics authorized

for uniforms is exercised, individuals must ensure that all outergarments (coats and trousers or coats and skirt or slacks) are madeof the same material. Garrison caps of polyester wool blend (AG489) or all polyester (AG 491) may be worn interchangeable withservice uniforms of either shade.

b. When gold lace (sleeve or trouser ornamentation) or gold bul-lion is prescribed for wear with uniforms, gold color nylon, rayon,or synthetic metallic gold may be substituted. If trouser and sleeveornamentation is gold bullion, the cap ornamentation and shoulderstrap insignia must also be gold bullion.

c. Ornamentation on the visors of all service caps will be of goldbullion or synthetic metallic gold yarn or anodized aluminum of24karat gold color.

d. Anodized white gold color aluminum buttons are not author-ized for wear.

112. Distinctive uniforms and uniform itemsa. The following uniform items are distinctive and will not be

sold to or worn by unauthorized personnel:(1) All Army headgear, when worn with insignia.(2) Badges and tabsIdentification, marksmanship, combat, and

special skill.

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(3) Uniform buttonsU.S. Army or Corps of Engineers.(4) Decorations, service medals, service and training ribbons, and

other awards and their appurtenances.(5) Insignia of any design or color that the Army has adopted.b. Individuals will remove all distinctive items before disposing

of unserviceable uniform items.

113. Wearing of civilian clothinga. Civilian clothing is authorized for wear when off duty unless

the wear is prohibited by the installation commander in CONUS orby the MACOM commander overseas. Commanders down to unitlevel may restrict the wear of civilian clothes by those soldiers whohave had their pass privileges revoked under the provisions of AR6305.

b. When on duty in civilian clothing, Army personnel will con-form to the appearance standards in this regulation unless specifi-c a l l y a u t h o r i z e d b y t h e c o m m a n d e r f o r s p e c i f i c m i s s i o nrequirements.

114. Wearing of jewelrya. The wearing of a wrist watch, a wrist identification bracelet,

including a conservative style MIA/POW identification bracelet (on-ly one item per wrist), and not more than two rings (wedding set isconsidered one ring) is authorized with Army uniforms unless pro-hibited for safety or health reasons as long as the style is conserva-tive and in good taste.

b. No jewelry, watch chains, or similar items, to include pens andpencils, will appear exposed on uniforms. Authorized exceptions area conservative tie tack or tie clasp which may be worn with theblack fourinhand necktie and a pen or pencil which may appeare x p o s e d o n t h e h o s p i t a l d u t y , f o o d s e r v i c e , C V C , a n d f l i g h tuniforms.

c. Female soldiers are authorized optional wear of screwon,clipon, or posttype earrings with the service, dress, and messuniforms. Earrings will not be worn with class C uniforms (utility,field, or organizational to include hospital duty, food service, andphysical fitness uniforms). Earrings will not exceed 6mm or 1/4inch in diameter. They will be of gold, silver, white pearl, ordiamond; unadorned and spherical. When worn, earrings will fitsnugly against the ear and will be worn as a matched pair with onlyone earring per ear lobe. Male soldiers are not authorized to wearany type of earring when in uniform or when wearing civilianclothing on duty.

d. Fad devices, vogue medallions, personal talismans, or amuletsare not authorized for wear in uniform or on duty.

115. Wearing of eyeglassesa. Conservative civilian prescription eyeglasses are authorized for

wear.b. Conservative prescription and nonprescription sunglasses are

authorized for wear when in a garrison environment except when information and while indoors. Individuals who are required by medi-cal authority to wear sunglasses for medical reasons other thanrefractive error, may wear them except when safety considerationsapply.

c. Eyeglasses or sunglasses that are faddish or have lenses andframes with initials or other adornments are not authorized for wear.Lenses that are so large as to detract from the appearance of theuniform will not be worn.

116. Wearing of identification tags and security badgesa. Identification tags. Identifications tags will be worn around the

neck, except when safety considerations apply, when engaged infield training, traveling in aircraft, and when in uniform outside theUnited States. See AR 600814.

b. Security identification badges. Security identification badgeswill be worn in restricted areas as prescribed by the commander perapplicable regulations.

117. Wearing of personal protective or reflective clothinga. Protective headgear. Wearing of commercially designed pro-

tective headgear with the uniform by personnel operating motorcy-cles or bicycles and like vehicles is authorized. Protective headgearwill be removed and authorized Army headgear will be donnedwhen travel is complete.

b. Protective/reflective clothing. Commanders will authorize thewear of protective/reflective outer garments with uniforms whensafety considerations make it appropriate.

118. Wearing of organizational protective or reflectiveclothingCommanders may require the wear of organizational protective orreflective items or other occupational health or safety equipmentwith the uniform when safety considerations make it appropriate.These items will be furnished at no cost to the individual.

119. Restrictions on purchase, possession, andreproduction of heraldic items

a. Heraldic items authorized for purchase and possession. Theheraldic items listed below are authorized for purchase and posses-sion. Variations from the prescribed specifications for these heraldicitems are not permitted without the prior approval of The Instituteof Heraldry, U.S. Army.

(1) All insignia approved by HQDA.( 2 ) A p p u r t e n a n c e s a n d d e v i c e s f o r a t t a c h m e n t t o d e c o r a t i o n s ,

service medals, and ribbons.( 3 ) M i n i a t u r e r e p l i c a s o f d e c o r a t i o n s , s e r v i c e m e d a l s , a n d

ribbons.(4) Oversize replicas of decorations and service medals for grave

markers only. These replicas must be at least twice the size pre-scribed for the decoration or service medal.

(5) Ribbons pertaining to decorations and service medals.(6) Unit award emblems, four rageres, and the orange lanyard.(7) Combat, special skill, and marksmanship badges, including

miniatures and dress miniatures.(8) Identification badges.(9) Rosettes and lapel buttons.b. Heraldic items not authorized for purchase. The heraldic items

listed below are not authorized for purchase.(1) Regularsized decorations and service medals.(2) Items incorporating designs or likenesses of decorations, serv-

ice medals, and service ribbons.c. Possession, wearing, and other use of heraldic items.(1) The possession of any of the items listed in a above or

elsewhere in this regulation is authorized. The wearing of any deco-ration, service medal, badge, service ribbon, lapel button, or insigniaprescribed by HQDA by persons not authorized to do so, or theiruse to defraud or to misrepresent the identification or status of aperson is prohibited. Persons violating this provision are subject topunishment under the statutes listed in sections 701 and 704, title18, United States Code.

(2) No organization, society, or other group of persons may useany of the articles or imitations specified in a above or elsewhere inthis regulation without written approval of the Secretary of theArmy.

d. Reproductions of heraldic items.(1) Reproduction of heraldic items listed in a above may not be

made except as prescribed in AR 6728.(2) Certain designs, likenesses of insignia, and specified badges

such as combat, special skill, and marksmanship may be incorpo-rated in articles manufactured for sale provided permission has beengranted in writing from The Institute of Heraldry.

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Chapter 2Responsibilities21. Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER)

a. The DCSPER has the authority to approve exceptions to thisregulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulation.The DCSPER may delegate this authority in writing to a divisionchief within the proponent agency who holds the grade of colonel orthe civilian equivalent. The approval authority will coordinate allquestions regarding the scope of authority to approve exceptionsw i t h H Q D A , O T J A G , A T T N : D A J A A L , W a s h i n g t o n , D C203102200.

b. The DCSPER will develop and monitor Army policy(1) Concerning standards of personal appearance.(2) On wear of field, utility, service, dress, and mess uniforms,

accouterments, insignia, and other heraldic items.

22. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG)The DCSLOG is responsible for life cycle management of clothingand individual equipment per AR 70086.

23. The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH)The TIOH will

a. Monitor the Heraldic Quality Control System per AR 6728 toensure heraldic items are manufactured according to Governmentspecifications or purchase descriptions.

b . P r o v i d e m a n u f a c t u r e r s w i t h G o v e r n m e n t l o a n e d t o o l s a n dspecifications for heraldic items.

c. Authorize manufacture of heraldic items and issue certificatesof authority to manufacture items under AR 6728.

d. Approve designs for distinctive unit insignia (DUI), regimentaldistinctive insignia (RDI), and shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) asauthorized by this regulation.

24. The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC)The CG, AMC will

a. Operate the Project Manager Office for Soldier.b. Ensure performance of Army materiel management functions

for clothing and individual equipment and centrally procured heral-dic items, to include quality control.

c. Operate the Uniform Quality Control Program (UQCP) for alloptional uniforms and uniform items approved for wear by HQDA,except nondistinctive commercial component items of some optionaluniforms such as mens white shirts, cuff links, and brand namefootwear.

25. The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service(AAFES)

a. AAFES will operate, manage, and supervise the Army MilitaryClothing Sales Stores (AMCSS) Program worldwide in accordancewith the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) be-tween the Department of the Army (DA) and the Army and AirForce Exchange Service (AAFES), Dallas, Texas.

b. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the control,storage, and distribution of issue AMCSS inventories as well asoptional wear military clothing items (those not considered issueitems) from manufacturers certified to produce Army optional uni-forms according to DA specifications, as developed by the NatickL a b o r a t o r i e s . R e s p o n s i b i l i t y d o e s n o t i n c l u d e w a r r e s e r v e s t o c kmanagement.

26. Commandersa. MACOM commanders will thoroughly evaluate all proposals

to change or add uniforms, accessories, or wear policies for uni-forms, insignia, and awards that are submitted through the ArmyIdeas for Excellence Program (AIEP).

b. The installation commander may prescribe the uniform to beworn in formations. When not prescribed by the installation orsubordinate commander, the unit commander will prescribe the uni-form to be worn in formation.

c. The installation commanders in CONUS, the MACOM com-manders overseas, and the State adjutants general for ARNG person-nel may publish exceptions to the policy that prohibits the wear ofutility and organizational uniforms off military installations exceptin transit to or from the duty station. This exception will be inwriting. Utility uniforms are not considered appropriate for social orofficial functions off the installation, such as luncheons, memorialservices, and funerals.

d. The commander in charge of units on maneuver may prescribethe uniform to be worn within the maneuver area.

e. Commanders will not require individuals to purchase optionaluniform items. However, commanders will not restrict or discourageindividuals from wearing optional uniform items authorized by thisregulation.

f. Commanders will conduct periodic inspections to ensure thatall personnel under their command

(1) Possess the minimum quantities of uniforms prescribed in thisregulation, AR 70084, and CTA 50900, Tables 1, 2, and 3, andthe uniforms are properly fitted and in serviceable condition.

(2) Wear only authorized insignia and awards as prescribed inthis regulation.

(3) Wear only uniform and heraldic items that have been pro-duced by certified manufacturers and that meet specifications forquality and design.

g. Commanders will promptly submit quality deficiency reportson uniforms and individual equipment per AR 70271 and TM38750 regarding above.

h. Commanders purchasing heraldic items through local procure-ment procedures will procure items only from manufacturers certi-fied by TIOH.

i. Overseas MACOM commanders will establish a service pointof contact to provide information on optional uniforms and uniformitems to local textile and uniform producers. The point of contactwill also provide the UQCP certification procedures to manufactur-ers desiring to sell these items to soldiers within the theater.

27. Responsibilities of soldiers purchasing uniforms,uniform items, and heraldic items

a. Soldiers purchasing uniforms, uniform items, or heraldic itemsfrom other than the Army Military Clothing Sales Store (AMCSS)are responsible for ensuring that the items conform to appropriatemilitary specifications or are manufactured in accordance with theUQCP or the Heraldic Quality Control System. When items appeardeficient, soldiers should submit a Quality Deficiency Report (avail-able at the MCSS) through the Services MCSS.

(1) All Defense Logistics Agency procured Army uniforms, uni-form items, and heraldic items sold in the AMCSS are procured inaccordance with appropriate military specifications and are author-ized for wear. Uniform items with defects in workmanship or mate-rial should be returned to the AMCSS for replacement or repair.

(2) Optional uniforms and other uniform clothing items sold inthe AMCSS, post exchanges, or by commercial sources will containa label, stamp, or certificate certifying the item has been manufac-tured under a certificate issued by the U.S. Army Uniforms Branch.Components of some optional uniforms such as mens commercialwhite shirts, studs, and cuff links, are not included in the UQCP.

(3) All heraldic items purchased from post exchanges, AMCSSs,or commercial sources will contain a hallmark or label certifyingthat the item was produced in accordance with the appropriatemilitary specification by a manufacturer certified by The Institute ofHeraldry, U.S. Army.

(4) All individuals purchasing uniform or insignia items fromcommercial sources must take care to ensure that the items conformto the requirements in (1), (2), and (3) above.

b. All enlisted personnel will(1) Maintain their initial clothing allowances and supplemental

clothing allowances when issued, as prescribed in AR 70084 orCTA 50900.

(2) Ensure that their uniforms and insignia conform with thisregulation.

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c. All officers will procure and maintain the uniforms and acces-sories appropriate to their assigned duties. Appendix C lists them i n i m u m q u a n t i t i e s o f u n i f o r m s a n d o t h e r i t e m s n o r m a l l y p r e -scribed by commanders for officers. (Note exceptions for officers onextended active duty for less than 6 months.) Officers are responsi-ble for ensuring that their uniforms and insignia conform with thisregulation.

28. Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Program(UQCP)

a. The Uniforms Branch, U.S. Army Natick Research Develop-ment and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 017605019, is responsi-ble for the operation of the UQCP. This office will

(1) Prepare and maintain military specifications, purchase de-scriptions, and master patterns for optional uniform items as ap-proved by HQDA.

(2) Publish and disseminate periodic bulletins to the textile andg a r m e n t i n d u s t r i e s t o p r o v i d e g u i d a n c e a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u tchanges in military specifications, uniform regulations, or adoptionof new uniform items.

(3) Furnish specifications, purchase descriptions, master patterns,shade standards, and other information about uniforms to industrywhen required.

(4) Receive and examine samples from textile manufacturers,custom tailors, military tailors, and others producing optional uni-forms and uniform items.

(5) Issue certificates of authority to manufacturers whose samplesmeet or exceed standards established by specifications of purchasedescriptions. Certificates will be supplemented by documents show-ing the specific item of uniform clothing the manufacturer is author-ized to produce. A list of certified manufacturers will be furnishedto the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Certificates may ber e v o k e d o r s u s p e n d e d w h e n i t i s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e U n i f o r m sBranch that the certificate holder has violated any of the expressedconditions under which the U.S. Army Natick Research Develop-ment and Engineering Center granted the certification.

b. The UQCP will be monitored overseas as follows:(1) Overseas MACOM commanders will establish a service point

of contact to provide local textile and uniform producers with appro-priate information on optional uniforms, uniform items, and theUQCP certification procedures for manufacturers desiring to sellthese items to soldiers within the theater.

(2) The overseas service point of contact will provide informa-tion and requirements to manufacturers and will receive for inspec-tion an 8by 10inch sample of fabric together with an independentlaboratory test report from textile manufacturers and samples ofuniforms and uniform items from garment markers. These items willbe sent to the Uniforms Branch, U.S. Army Natick Research Devel-opment and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 017605019, for eval-uation. The Uniforms Branch will issue appropriate quality controlcertificates if the samples are approved.

c. Manufacturers and suppliers of uniform clothing items will(1) Obtain certification required under the UQCP from the U.S.

Army Uniforms Branch, U.S. Natick Research Development andEngineering Center, Natick, MA 017605019, before manufacturingany uniform items for sale.

(2) Affix the following l