California State Military Reserve (CA SMR Uniform Regulation 670-1 2008-04)

CSMR REGULATION 670-1 April 2008i

Headquarters California State Military ReserveCalifornia Military Department Regulation 670-1

Instruction 36-2903

California State Military ReserveSacramento, CA1 April 2008 Effective 1 April 2008

Uniforms and InsigniaWEAR AND APPEARANCE OF CALIFORNIA STATE MILITARY RESERVE

UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA

FOR THE GOVERNOR:

WILLIAM H. WADE, II.Major GeneralThe Adjutant General

OFFICIAL:

LOUIS A. LALLOCOL, GS, CSMRDirector of PersonnelHistory. This regulation supersedes Section C, CASMR Manual 100-1 (1 December 2001).

Summary. This regulation prescribes the policies andprocedures for the wear of the California StateMilitary Reserve (CSMR) uniforms.

Applicability. This regulation applies to the Army andAir Components of the CSMR.

Proponent and exception authority. Theproponent and exception authority for this regulationis the Commander, CSMR. Supplementation andany exceptions to this regulation are prohibitedwithout prior written approval from the Commander,CSMR.

Interim changes. Interim changes to this regulationmust be approved by the Commander, CSMR.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited tosend comments and suggested improvements onDA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes toPublications and Blank Forms), directly to thePersonnel Section, HQCSMR (CASR-P).

Distribution. Distribution of this regulation is CASMR-Army and Air.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

CHAPTER 1IntroductionPurpose – 1-1, page 1References – 1-2, page 1Explanation of abbreviations and terms – 1-3, page 1General – 1-4, page 1Policy – 1-5, page 1Appearance – 1-6, page 2Height and Weight Standards – 1-7, page 2

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CHAPTER 2Army Component UniformsAuthorization to Wear – 2-1, page 2Army Utility Uniforms – 2-2, page 2Army Service Uniform – 2-3, page 2Army Blue Mess and Blue Evening Mess Uniforms– 2-4, page 2

CHAPTER 3Army Component Uniform Accessories, Insignia, and AccoutermentsButtons – 3-1, page 2Coats, black, all weather (male and Female) and windbreaker, black – 3-2, page 3ECWCS (Gortex) parka – 3-3, page 3Headgear – 3-4, page 4Headgear Insignia – 3-5, page 4-5CA Insignia – 3-6, page 6Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-California State Military Reserve – 3-7, page 6Distinctive Unit Insignia – 3-8, page 6Regimental Distinctive Insignia – 3-9, page 7Insignia, distinguishing, California State Military Reserve nametape and nameplate – 3-10, page 7

CHAPTER 4Air Component UniformsAuthorization for Wear – 4-1, page 7Air Force Utility Uniforms – 4-2, page 8Air Force Service Dress Uniforms – 4-3, page 8Air Force Mess Dress Uniform – 4-4, page 8

CHAPTER 5Air Component Uniform Accessories, Insignia, and AccoutermentsAll-weather coat (blue) and lightweight blue jacket – 5-1, page 8Gortex parka – 5-2, page 9Service Cap Insignia – 5-3, page 9CA Insignia – 5-4, page 10Distinctive Unit Insignia – 5-5, page 10Name Tags – 5-6, page 10CSMR Tapes – 5-7, page 11Organizational Unit Patch – 5-8, page 11

CHAPTER 6Minimum Uniform RequirementsOfficer Uniform Requirements – 6-1, page 11Enlisted Uniform Requirements – 6-2, page 11

Appendixes

A. References, page 12

B. Officer Uniform Requirements, page 13

C. Clothing Bag List, page 14-16

Table List

Table B–1: List of major components, Army Component, page 12Table B–2: List of major components, Air Component, page 12Table B–3: Accessories, page 12

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Table C–1: Clothing bag list, Army Component, page 13Table C–2: List of major components, Air Component Male, page 14Table C–3: List of major components, Air Component Female, page 15

Figure List

Figure 3-1: CSMR Eureka buttons, page 3Figure 3-2: Wear of CA insignia on shoulder loops, page 3Figure 3-3: Wear of grade insignia and CA insignia on ECWCS parka front tab, page 3Figure 3-4: CSMR flash, page 4Figure 3-5: CSMR Army service cap insignia, Commissioned Officer, Male, page 4Figure 3-6: CSMR Army service cap insignia, Warrant Officer, Male and Female, page 4Figure 3-7: CSMR Army service cap insignia, Enlisted, Male, page 5Figure 3-8: CSMR Army service cap insignia, Commissioned Officer, Female, page 5Figure 3-9: CSMR Army service cap insignia, Enlisted, Female, page 5Figure 3-10: CA, Army insignia, Officer, page 6Figure 3-11: CA, Army insignia, Enlisted, page 6Figure 3-12: CSMR shoulder sleeve insignia, page 6Figure 3-13: CSMR Distinctive unit insignia, page7Figure 3-14: Insignia, distinguishing, CSMR tape, page 7Figure 3-15: CSMR Army nameplate, page 7Figure 5-1: Wear of CA insignia on shoulder loops, page 8Figure 5-2: Wear of grade insignia and CA insignia on Gortex parka front tab, page 9Figure 5-3: CSMR Air service cap insignia, Commissioned Officers (Male and Female), page 9Figure 5-4: CSMR Air service cap insignia, Enlisted (Male and Female), page 9Figure 5-5: CA, Air insignia, Officer, page 10Figure 5-6: CA, Air insignia, Enlisted, page 10Figure 5-7: CSMR Distinctive unit insignia, page 10Figure 5-8: CSMR Air blue shirt nametag, page 10Figure 5-9: CSMR Air service dress and pullover sweater nametag, page 11Figure 5-10: CSMR Air name tape, page 11Figure 5-11: CSMR Air organizational patch, page 11

Glossary page 17

Section I, Abbreviations page 17

Section II, Terms page 17-18

Section III, Special Abbreviations and Terms page 19

Index page 20

CSMR REGULATION 670-1 April 20081

CHAPTER 1Introduction

1-1 PurposeThis regulation prescribes the authorization for wear, composition, and classification of uniforms of the ArmyComponent and Air Component. It also prescribes the wear of the awards, uniform accessories, badges,insignias and accouterments authorized on CSMR uniforms,

1-2 ReferencesRequired and related publications are listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are explained in the glossary.

1–4. Generala. The California Military and Veterans Code, Section 120, states “The militia of the State shall consist of theNational Guard, State Military Reserve, and the Naval Militia--which constitute the active militia—and theunorganized militia.”b. United States Code Title 32, Chapter 1, Section 109 authorizes states to maintain a defense force in additionto its National Guard. The California State Military Reserve (CSMR) is California’s State Defense Force (SDF).c. Army Regulation AR 670-1 prescribes the Department of the Army (DA) polices and procedures for thewearing of the Army Uniform. AR 670-1 Paragraph 30-8c states:

“State defense forces (SDF) may adopt the Army service and BDU uniforms, provided all service uniformbuttons, cap devices, and other insignia differ significantly from that prescribed for wear by members ofthe U.S. Army. State insignia will not include “United States,” “U.S.,” “U.S. Army,” or the Great Seal ofthe United States. Personnel of the SDF may wear a State-designed SDF distinguishing badge orinsignia centered on the left pocket flap. The red nametape or nameplate will include the full title of theSDF (for example, “Texas State Guard”). The utility uniforms will contain a State SDF tape in lieu of“U.S. Army” over the left breast pocket. States wishing to adopt the Army service and utility uniforms willregister with the Chief, National Guard Bureau.”

d. Department of the Army memo DAPE-HR-IR dated 28 Apr 2006 authorized the CSMR Army Component toadopt the Army blue, blue mess, and blue evening dress uniforms with significant distinctive modifications.e. The Adjutant General of California memo CAAG dated 22 March 2007 and National Guard Bureau memoNGB-J5 dated 2 July 2007 registered the CSMR Army Component uniform with the Chief, National GuardBureau in accordance with AR 670-1, Sec 30-8c.f. Department of the Air Force memo dated 13 September 2007 authorized the CSMR Air Component to adoptthe Air Force service dress, mess dress, battle dress uniforms, and future airman battle uniform and Heritagejacket with significant distinctive modifications

1-5 Policya. The CSMR uniforms will be worn in accordance with AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903 including all provisions ofthose regulations, changes, supplements, or interim implementing instructions pending the next update to thoseregulations, except for the significantly distinct changes listed in this regulation. This includes the adopting ofnew U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force uniforms as they are adopted by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force andphased in.b. Currently the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force are implementing new combat and service dress uniforms. TheArmy Combat Uniform (ACU) is being phased in by the U.S. Army and the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) is beingphased in by the U.S. Air Force as the replacements for the Army and Air Force Battle Dress Uniforms (BDU).The CSMR Army Component will follow the U.S. Army time line for the ACU phase in and mandatory wear dateand the CSMR Air Component will follow the U.S. Air Force time line for ABU phase in and mandatory wear date.The ACU will be worn in accordance with the Department of the Army (DA) messages implementing its wear, toinclude the wearing of the American flag on the right sleeve. The ABU will be worn in accordance with theDepartment of the Air Force implementing instructions on its wear. The CSMR will follow the time lines andimplementation instructions for phasing in the Army Service Uniform (ASU) and the Air Force Heritage Jacket asthey are published.c. All authorized federal, state, and foreign decorations; service medals, awards, and ribbons; unit awards andcitations; marksmanship badges and tabs; combat and special skill badges and tabs; identification badges;


foreign badges; aeronautical and space badges; duty badges; miscellaneous badges; occupational badges;chaplain badges and insignias; other qualification badges; other uniform devices; and appurtenances that anindividual is authorized to wear will be worn in accordance with the AR 670-1 and AFI 36-2903.d. Other than the distinctive modifications listed in Chapters 2 and 4, there will be no other modifications,deletions, or additions made to any uniform.

1-6. AppearanceCSMR personnel in the Army Component will follow the appearance and grooming standards in AR 670-1 andCSMR personnel in the Air Component will follow the appearance and grooming standards in AFI 36-2903.

1-7. Height and Weight StandardsAll CSMR personnel will conform to the height and weight standards prescribed in CSMR Reg 600-9.

CHAPTER 2Army Component Uniforms

2-1. Authorization for wearThe uniform for the CSMR Army Component will be the Army utility, service, and dress uniforms worn inaccordance with AR 670-1 with the following significantly distinct changes only.

2-2. Army Utility UniformsThe “U.S. ARMY” nametape over the left breast pocket will be replaced with a nametape which will read“CALIFORNIA”. (Para 3-8)

2-3. Army Service Uniforma. The “U.S.” insignia will be replaced with a “CA” insignia. (Para 3-3)b. All authorized “U.S. Army buttons” will be replaced with California State “Eureka” buttons. (Para 3-1)c. The black nameplate will be replaced with a red nameplate which will read as follows: (Para 3-8)

NAMECA State Military Reserve

d. The “U.S. Army” headgear insignia will be replaced with the CSMR headgear insignia on the service cap.(Para 3-5)

2-4. Army Blue Mess and Blue Evening Mess Uniformsa. All authorized “U.S. Army buttons” will be replaced with California State “Eureka” buttons. (Para 3-1)b. The CSMR Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) will be worn on the right lapel centered ½ inch below thenotch in the lapel. (Para 3-6)c. The “U.S. Army” headgear insignia will be replaced with the CSMR headgear insignia on the service cap.(Para 3-3)

CHAPTER 3Army Component Uniform Accessories, Insignia, and Accouterments

3-1. ButtonsThe CSMR buttons are yellow gold plated California State “Eureka” buttons with the seal of Californiasuperimposed (see fig 3-1).


Figure 3-1, CSMR Eureka buttons

3-2. Coats, black, all weather (male and female) and windbreaker, blackEnlisted personnel will wear a CA insignia on the all weather coat and windbreak, centered on the shoulder loopsan equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button, with the base of the CAinsignia toward the outside shoulder seam. Officers will wear a CA insignia centered on the shoulder loops, anequal distance from the inside edge of their grade insignia to the outside edge of the button, with the base of theinsignia toward the outside shoulder seam (see fig 3-2). (Para 3- 6)

Figure 3-2, wear of CA insignia on shoulder loops

3-3. ECWCS (Gortex) parkaOn the ECWCS parka, only the pin-on subdued grade insignia will be worn. A pin-on subdued CA insignia willbe worn above the grade insignia. The grade insignia and the CA insignia are worn centered on the front tab ofthe parka, an equal distance from the bottom point of the front tab, top seam of the front tab, and equal distancebetween the grade insignia and the CA insignia, with the base of the CA insignia toward the bottom of the fronttab (See figure 3-3). (Para 3-6)

Figure 3-3, wear of grade insignia and CA insignia on ECWCS parka front tab


3–4. Headgeara. Beret.(1) The black beret is the basic headgear for the CSMR. Soldiers who are not authorized wear of the greenberet will wear the black beret. All Special Forces qualified personnel (Those carrying the Special Forces MOS’sof 18A, CMF 18, and CSMS reclassified from 18C to 00Z) are authorized to wear the green beret.)

(2) The CSMR flash is the only flash authorized for wear on the beret. The CSMR flash is royal blue with theyellow-red-yellow slash from upper left to lower right (see fig 3-2). All Special Forces qualified personnel who areauthorized to wear the green beret will wear the CSMR flash.

Figure 3-4, CSMR flash

3-5. Headgear Insigniaa. Service Cap, Army Blue, male personnel. Male personnel will wear the following insignia.(1) Commissioned officers. The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with the seal of Californiasuperimposed on the top, 2 3/8 inches in height, gold-colored metal (see fig 3-5).

Figure 3-5, CSMR Army service cap insignia, commissioned officer, male

(2) Warrant officers. The insignia is an eagle rising with wings displayed, standing on a bundle of two arrows,enclosed in a wreath with the seal of California superimposed in the center. The insignia is 1 1/2 inches inheight, in gold-colored metal (see fig 3–6).

Figure 3-6, CSMR Army service cap insignia, warrant officer, male and female.


(3) Enlisted personnel. The insignia is a plain, gold-colored disk, 1 1/2 inches in diameter, with a gold-coloredmetal partial coat of arms of the United States with the seal of California superimposed on the top attached to thedisk (see fig 3-7).

Figure 3-7. CSMR Army service cap insignia, enlisted, male

b. Service hat, Army blue, female personnel. Female personnel will wear the following headgear insignia.(1) Commissioned officers. The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with the seal of Californiasuperimposed on the top, 1 5/8 inches in height, in gold colored metal (see fig 3-8).

Figure 3-8. CSMR Army service cap insignia, commissioned officer, female

(2) Warrant officers. The insignia is an eagle rising with wings displayed, standing on a bundle of two arrows,enclosed in a wreath with the seal of California superimposed in the center. The insignia is 1 1/2 inches in height,in gold-colored metal (see fig 3-6).(3) Enlisted personnel. The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with seal of Californiasuperimposed on top, within a ring that is 1 3/4 inches in diameter, in gold-colored metal (see fig 3-9).

Figure 3-9. CSMR Army service cap insignia, enlisted female


c. Beret black/green. Personnel will wear the following insignia on berets:(1) Special Forces soldiers wear the CSMR flash on their berets. All other soldiers wear the CSMR flash on theblack beret (see para 3–2a (2)).(2) Officers wear non-subdued grade insignia centered on the flash; chaplains wear their branch insignia.(3) Enlisted personnel wear the CSMR DUI centered on the flash. Special Forces soldiers will wear the SpecialForces Command DUI on the flash.

3-6. CA Insigniaa. All officers. The CA insignia consists of the block letters, “CA” in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height,without periods following the letters (see fig 3-10).

Figure 3-10. CA Army insignia, officer

b. Enlisted personnel. The enlisted CA insignia consists of the block letters “CA” in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inchin height, without periods following each letter. The “CA” is placed on a 1-inch diameter disk in gold-coloredmetal (see fig 3-11).

Figure 3-11. CA Army insignia, enlistedc. The subdued CA insignia is identical to the non-subdued officers CA insignia described above, except theinsignia has a dull, flat black finish. (Para 3-4a)

3-7. Shoulder sleeve insignia-California State Military ReserveShoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) design approved and authorized for the CSMR, and prescribed for wear on theservice and utility uniforms is the California National Guard State Area Command SSI with the letters “CA”embroidered on the bottom (see fig 3-12).

Figure 3-12, CSMR shoulder sleeve insignia

3-8. Distinctive unit insigniaDistinctive unit insignia (DUI) approved and authorized for the CSMR and prescribed for wear on the service anddress uniforms of personnel in the CSMR is the California National Guard State Area Command DUI with theletters “CA” superimposed on the bottom (see fig 3-13).


Figure 3-13, CSMR distinctive unit insignia

3-9. Regimental distinctive insigniaRegimental distinctive insignia (RDI) of a design approved by the Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army, are authorizedand prescribed for wear by all soldiers affiliated with a regiment or whole-corps regiment, as authorized in NGR600–82, CAL ARNGR 600-82, and CSMR 600-82 only. No other RDI’s will be worn.

3-10. Insignia, distinguishing, California State Military Reserve nametape and nameplatea. Insignia, distinguishing, California State Military Reserve.(1) For woodland camouflage or olive-green (OG) uniforms, the insignia is a woven tape of olive-green cloth, 1inch wide, with the inscription “CALIFORNIA” in black block letters, 3/4 inch high.(2) As an option, soldiers may purchase and wear 1-inch wide tape with embroidered 3/4-inch block letters. Thelength of the California State Military Reserve distinguishing insignia tape is 4 1/2 inches, or it extends to theedge of the pocket flap when sewn on the uniform (see fig 3-14). Personnel are not authorized to have the wordCALIFORNIA embroidered directly on the uniform.(3) For the ACU the “CALIFORNIA” tape will be black embroidery on the ACU universal camouflage patterndigitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches (see fig 3-14).

Figure 3-14, Insignia, distinguishing, CSMR tape

b. Nameplate.The nameplate is a red (manufacture stock of Rowmark Inc. manufacture stock Textures #822-622 ruby/white),laminated plastic plate, 1 inch by 3 inches, 1/16 inch thick, with a white border not to exceed 1/32 inch in width.Lettering is block type, indented white lettering, and centered on the plate. It will have two lines. The 1st line willbe the individual’s last name in all capital block letters, 5/16 inch in height; the 2nd line will read “CA StateMilitary Reserve” in upper/lower case block letters, 3/16 inch in height. Textured non-gloss finish is the onlyauthorized finish on the nameplate (see fig 3-15).

Figure 3-15, CSMR Army nameplate

CHAPTER 4Air Component Uniforms

4-1. Authorization for wearThe uniform for the CSMR Air Component will be the Air Force utility, service dress, and mess dress uniformsworn in accordance with AFI 36-2903 with the following significantly distinct changes only.


4-2. Air Force Utility UniformsThe “U.S. AIR FORCE” nametape over the left breast pocket will be replaced with a nametape which will read“CALIFORNIA”. (Para 5-6)

4-3. Air Force Service Dress Uniforma. The “U.S.” insignia will be replaced with a “CA” insignia. (Para 5-4)b. The one line service dress and pullover sweater silver nametag will be replaced with a two line red nametagwhich will read as follows: (Para 5-6)


c. The one line blue shirt ultramarine blue name tag will be replaced with a two line red name tag which willread as follows: (Para 5-6)


4-4 Air Force Mess Dress UniformThe CSMR Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) will be worn on the right side of the jacket in the same relative positionas duty or miscellaneous badges are worn on the left side of the jacket. (Para 5-5)

4-5 HeadgearService Cap. The “U.S. Air Force” service cap insignia will be replaced with the CSMR service cap insignia onthe service cap. (Para 5-3)

CHAPTER 5Air Component Uniform Accessories, Insignia, and Accouterments

5-1. All-weather coat (blue) and lightweight blue jacketEnlisted personnel will wear a CA insignia on the all weather coat and windbreak, centered on the shoulder loopsan equal distance from the outside shoulder seam to the outside edge of the button, with the base of the CAinsignia toward the outside shoulder seam. Officers will wear a CA insignia centered on the shoulder loops, anequal distance from the inside edge of their grade insignia to the outside edge of the button, with the base of theinsignia toward the outside shoulder seam (see fig 5-1). (Para 5-4)

Figure 5-1, Wear of CA insignia on shoulder loops


5-2. Gortex parkaOn the Gortex parka, only the pin-on subdued grade insignia will be worn. A pin-on subdued CA insignia will beworn above the grade insignia. The grade insignia and the CA insignia are worn centered on the front tab of theparka, an equal distance from the bottom point of the front tab, top seam of the front tab, and equal distancebetween the grade insignia and the CA insignia, with the base of the CA insignia toward the bottom of the fronttab (See figure 5-2). (Para 5-4)

Figure 5-2, Wear of grade insignia and CA insignia on Gortex parka front tab

5-3. Service Cap InsigniaService cap insignia. All personnel will wear the following service cap insignias.(1) All commissioned officers. The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with the seal ofCalifornia superimposed on the top, 2 3/8 inches in height, in nickel antique finish with polished highlights –colored metal (see fig 5-3).

Figure 5-3, CSMR Air service cap insignia, commissioned officers (male and female)

(2) All enlisted personnel. The insignia is the partial coat of arms of the United States with seal of Californiasuperimposed on top, within a ring that is 1 3/4 inches in diameter, in nickel antique finish with polished highlights- colored metal (see fig 5-3).

Figure 5-4. CSMR Air service cap insignia, enlisted (male and female)


5-4. CA Insigniaa. All officers. The CA insignia consists of the block letters, “CA” in bright silver-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height,without periods following the letters (see fig 5-5).

Figure 5-5. CA Air insignia, officer

b. Enlisted personnel. The enlisted CA insignia consists of the block letters “CA” in bright silver-colored metal,7/16 inch in height, without periods following each letter. The “CA” is placed with in a ring that is 1-inch diameterdisk in bright silver-colored metal (see fig 5-6).

Figure 5-6. CA Air insignia, enlisted

c. The subdued CA insignia is identical to the non-subdued officers CA insignia described above, except theinsignia has a dull, flat black finish. (Para 5-4a)

5-5. Distinctive unit insigniaDistinctive unit insignia (DUI) approved and authorized for the CSMR Air Component and prescribed for wear onthe mess dress uniform only, of personnel in the CSMR Air Component is the California National Guard StateArea Command DUI with the letters “CA” superimposed on the bottom (see fig 5-5).

Figure 5-7, CSMR Distinctive unit insignia

5-6. Name Tagsa. Blue Shirt Nametag. Laminated red (manufacture stock of Rowmark Inc. manufacture stock Textures #822-622 ruby/white) plastic material with white, block-style letters engraved on the plastic, 5/8 inch by 3 1/8 inches,and a clutch-type fastener. It will have two lines. The 1st line will be the individual’s last name in all capital blockletters, 1/4 inch in height; the 2nd line will read “CA State Military Reserve” in upper/lower case block letters, 1/8inch in height. Smooth gloss finish is the only authorized finish on the nametag (see fig 5-8).

Figure 5-8, CSMR Air blue shirt nametag

b. Service Dress and Pullover Sweater Nametag. Metal engraved brushed red (manufacture stock of RowmarkInc. manufacture stock Textures #822-622 ruby/white) satin finish and blue letters, 3/4 inch by 3 inches, withrolled and rounded edges. It will have two lines. The 1st line will be the individual’s last name in all capital block


letters, 1/4 inch in height; the 2nd line will read “CA State Military Reserve” in upper/lower case block letters, 1/8inch in height (see fig 5-9).

Figure 5-9, CSMR Air service dress and pullover sweater nametag

5-7. CSMR TapesThese cloth tapes specify our component, “CALIFORNIA”. Tape is approximately 6 1/4 inches long and 1 inchwide with 3/4-inch lettering. The tape color will correspond to the particular utility uniform. On the BDU usesubdued olive green with flag-blue letters embroidered on tape (see fig 5-10).

Figure 5-10, CSMR Air name tape

5-8 Organizational Patch - California State Military Reserve, Air ComponentThe CSMR Air Component Organizational Patch (equivalent to the Major Command patch worn), will be theCalifornia Air Guard Patch with the letters “CA” embroidered on the bottom (see fig 5-9).

Figure 5-11, CSMR Air organizational patch

CHAPTER 6Minimum Uniform Requirements

6-1. Officer Uniform Requirements Minimum Uniform RequirementsOfficers are responsible for procuring and maintaining uniforms appropriate to their assigned duties. Officers willprocure and maintain sufficient quantities of personal items necessary to ensure acceptable standards ofpersonal hygiene and appearance. It is mandatory that all officers dress in accordance with their position as anofficer of the California State Military Reserve Army Component or Air Component, and in accordance with thetraditions and customs of their respective service. The minimum uniform requirements for CSMR Army and AirComponent officers are contained in appendix b.

6-2. Enlisted Minimum Uniform RequirementsThe minimum uniform requirements for CSMR Army and Air Component enlisted personnel are contained in theclothing bag at Appendix C.


Appendix AReferences

Section IRequired Publications

AR 600–8–22Military Awards.

AR 600–9The Army Weight Control Program. AR 600–20

AR 670-1Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

AFI 10-248Fitness Program

AFI 36-2803The Air Force Awards and Decorations Program

AFI 36-2903Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel

CAL ARNGR 600-8-2Military Awards and Decorations

CAL ARNGR 600-82U.S. Army Regimental System—California National Guard

CSMR 600-82Regimental System—California State Military Reserve

Section IIRelated PublicationsA related publication is a source of additional information. The user does not have to read a related publication tounderstand this regulation.

AR 310–25Dictionary of United States Army Terms

AR 600–82U.S. Army Regimental System

TM 10–227Fitting of Army Uniforms and Footwear

AFI 36-3014Clothing Allowances for Air Force Personnel

NGR 600–82U.S. Army Regimental System—Army National Guard


Appendix BOfficer Uniform Requirements

B–1. List of major components; Army ComponentThe major items of uniform clothing, with the minimum quantities that all Army Component Officers should havein their possession, are shown in table B–1. Officers may purchase and wear optional items authorized by thisregulation.

Table B–1List of major components

Item Male FemaleMinimum No. Minimum No.

Coat, black, all weather 1 1Uniform, Army green (AG) 1 *2 1 *2 & 3Uniform, Army blue 1 *4 1 *4Uniform, Army green maternity NA 1 *1Uniform, Utility 2 *5, 6 & 7 2 * 5, 6 & 7Coat, cold weather, woodland pattern (field jacket) 1 1

or ACU parka, cold weather (gortex) (generation II)

Notes:1. Optional2. The AG uniform is required for CSMR OCS and WOCC candidates at graduation from OCS or WOCC, allother officers 6 months after appointment.3. Three-piece ensemble (coat, skirt, and slacks).4. The Army blue uniform is required for all officers 12 months after appointment.5. One utility uniform is required by the second drill after appointment and the second utility uniform is required12 months after appointment.6. Officers will have a minimum of two utility uniforms – (either ACU or BDU.)7. April 30, 2008 is the mandatory procession date for the ACU and the wear out date for the BDU. .

B–2. List of major components; Air ComponentThe major items of uniform clothing, with the minimum quantities that all Air Component Officers should have intheir possession, are shown in table B–2. Officers may purchase and wear optional items authorized by thisregulation.

Table B–2List of major components

Item Male FemaleMinimum No. Minimum No.

Coat, all weather, blue 1 1Service Dress Uniform 1 *2 1 *2Mess Dress Uniform, 1 *3 1 *3Service Dress Uniform (maternity) NA 1 *1Utility Uniform 2 *4, 5 & 6 2 *4, 5 & 6Coat, cold weather, woodland pattern, camouflage (field jacket) 1 1

or ACU parka, cold weather (gortex) (generation II)

Notes:1. Optional2. The service dress uniform is required for CSMR OCS candidates at graduation from OCS, all other officers 6months after appointment.3. The mess dress uniform is required for all officers 12 months after appointment.4. One utility uniform is required by the second drill after appointment and the second utility uniform is required12 months after appointment.5. Officers will have a minimum of two utility uniforms – (either ABU or BDU)6. November 2011 is the mandatory procession date for the ABU and the wear out date for the BDU.


B–3. AccessoriesAll Officers also are responsible for procuring and maintaining adequate quantities of appropriate accessories,insignia, footwear, undergarments, headgear, and gloves for use with the above uniforms.

Appendix CClothing Bag List

C–1. Required clothing itemsSoldiers are required to possess the clothing items listed in table C–1, in the quantities shown. Soldiers maypurchase and wear optional items authorized by this regulation. They are identified by an “X” in the optional itemcolumn.

Table C–1Clothing bag list (Army Component)

Item Quantity Optionalrequired item

Bag, duffel 1 XBelt, riggers, (black or desert sand 503) 1 *1 XBelt, web, black, w/brass tip, male 1 *2Belt, web, black, w/brass tip, female 1 *2Beret, wool, black shade 1593 1 *1Boots, combat, tan *3 1 *1Buckle, belt, slacks, nickel underplate 1 *2Cap, (ACU or BDU) 1 *1Cap, knit, black 1 XCap, synthetic microfleece, green 1 XCoat, all weather, double breasted 1 XCoat, (ACU or BDU) 2 *4 & 5Coat, CW (field jacket) 1Coat, Army green 489 1 *6Drawers, brown or sand, male 2 *5Glove inserts, cold, black 1 XGlove, flexor, light duty 1 XGloves, leather, black, unisex 1 XName Tag, Individual, CSMR, Red 1 *2Neck tab, female 1 *2Necktie, male 1 *2Shirt, Army green 415, SS 1 *2Shirt, Army green 415, LS 1 *2Shoes, oxford, black, male 1 *2Shoes, oxford, black, female 1 *2Skirt, Army green 489, female 1 *6Slacks, Army green 489, female 1 *2Socks, boot (green, brown or black) 2 *6Socks, black, poly/nylon 1 *2Trousers, Army green 489, male 1 *2 XTrousers, (ACU or BDU) 2 *4 & 5Undershirt, (brown or sand) 2 *5Undershirt, white, male 1 *2Undershirt, CW, polyester, brown 436 1 XUndershirt, CW, polypro, brown 436 1 XPumps, black, females 1 XLingerie, nylons, underwear, female (As required)Handbag, female 1 X


Notes:1. Required by second drill after enlistment.2. Required 6 months after enlistment.3. Only approved Army combat boots per AR-670-1 are authorized, commercial tennis shoe type combat bootsand boots with zippers are not authorized.4. April 30, 2008 is the mandatory procession date for the ACU and the wear out date for the BDU.5. Two items required: one required by the second drill and second item required 12 months after enlistment.6. Required 12 months after enlistment.

Table C–2Clothing bag list (Air Component Male)


Bag, Duffel 1 XBelt, Ctn, Web, Blue W/Chromium Plate 1 *1 XBelt, Ctn, Web, Blue w/Black Clip 1 *2Boots, Combat, Black or Sage Green, w/Speed Lacing *3 1 *1Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plate 1 *2Buckle, Belt, Brass 1 *1Cap, Garrison (Flight Cap), Wl/Poly, Serge, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *1Cap (ABU or BDU), Camouflage 1Coat, all weather w/Removable liner, Ctn/Poly, Blue 1 XCoat, Service, Wl/Poly, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *4Coat, (ABU or BDU) 2 *5 & 6Drawers, Ctn, White 1 *1Field jacket, camouflage 1 XGloves, Leather, Blk, Lined, Unisex 1 XInsignia, BOS, EP, CA 1 *4Insignia, Distinguishing, CSMR, Olive Green or ABU, Subdued 2 *5Necktie, Blue, AF Shade 1622 1 *1Shirt, Ctn/Poly, S/S, AF Shade 1550 Tapered, w/regular collar 1 *1Shirt, Ctn/Poly, L/S, w/Epaulets, Blue, AF Shade 1550 1 *1Shoes, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe 1 *1Socks, Ctn/Nyl, Black 1 *1Socks, Ctn/Nyl/Wl, Black 1 *2Standard CSMR Name Tag, Individual, Red, 1 *1Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Olive Drab or ABU, Subdued, 1"Wide 2 *5Trousers, Camouflage, (ABU or BDU) 2 *5 & 6Trousers, Wl/Poly, Serge, 10 oz., Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *4Undershirt, Ctn, Brown or sand 2 *2Undershirt, Ctn, White 1 *1

Notes:1. Required 6 months after enlistment.2. Required by second drill after enlistment.3. Only approved Air Force combat boots per AFI 36-2903 are authorized, commercial tennis shoe type combatboots and boots with zippers are not authorized.4. Required 12 months after enlistment.5. Two items required: one required by the second drill and second item required 12 months after enlistment.6. November 30, 2011 is the mandatory procession date for the ABU and the wear out date for the BDU.


Clothing bag list—Continued

Table C–3Clothing bag list (Air Component Female)


Bag, Duffel 1 XBelt, Ctn, Web, Blue W/Chromium Plate 1 *1 XBelt, Ctn, Web, Blue w/Black Clip 1 *2Boots, Combat, Black or Sage Green, w/Speed Lacing *3 1 *1Buckle, Belt, Chromium Plate 1 *2Buckle, Belt, Brass 1 *1Cap, Garrison (Flight Cap), Wl/Poly, Serge, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *1Cap (BDU or ABU), Camouflage 1Coat, all weather w/Removable liner, Ctn/Poly, Blue 1 XCoat, Service, Wl/Poly, Serge, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *4Coat, (ABU or BDU) 2 *5 & 6Gloves, Leather, Blk, Lined, Unisex 1 XHandbag, Black, Plastic 1 XInsignia, BOS, EP, CA 1 *4Insignia, Distinguishing, CSMR, Olive Green or ABU, Subdued 2 *5Neck Tab, Bl, AF Shade 1622 1 *1Shirt, Ctn/Poly, S/S, AF Shade 1550 Tapered, w/Convertible Collar 1 *1Shirt, Ctn/Poly, L/S, w/Epaulets, Blue, AF Shade 1550, w/Convertible Collar 3 1 *1Shoes, Oxford, Black, Plain Toe 1 *1Skirt, Wl/Poly, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 XSlacks, Wl/Poly, Tropical, 10 oz, Blue, AF Shade 1620 1 *1Socks, Ctn/Nyl, Black 1 *1Socks, Ctn/Nyl/Wl, Black 1 *2Standard CSMR Name Tag, Individual, Red, 1 *1Tape, Textile, Nylon, Plain Weave, Olive Drab or ABU, Subdued, 1"Wide 2 *5Trousers, Camouflage, (ABU or BDU) 2 *5 & 6Undershirt, Ctn, Brown or sand) 2 *2Pumps, black 1 XLingerie, nylons, underwear, female (As required)

Notes:1. Required 6 months after enlistment.2. Required by second drill after enlistment.3. Only approved Air Force combat boots per AFI 36-2903 are authorized, commercial tennis shoe type combat

boots and boots with zippers are not authorized.4. Required 12 months after enlistment.5. Two items required: one required by the second drill and second item required 12 months after enlistment.6. November 30, 2011 is the mandatory procession date for the ABU and the wear out date for the BDU.


GlossarySection IAbbreviations

BDUbattle dress uniform

OCSofficer candidate school

SDFState Defense Force

SSIshoulder sleeve insignia

USCUnited States Code

WOwarrant officer

WOCwarrant officer candidate

Section IITerms

AccoutermentItems such as medals, ribbons, insignia, badges, emblems, tabs, and tapes authorized for wear on uniforms.

AppurtenancesDevices such as stars, letters, numerals, or clasps worn on the suspension ribbon of the medal, or on the ribbonbar that indicate additional awards, participation in specific events, or other distinguishing characteristics of theaward.

AwardsAn all-inclusive term that consists of any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on anindividual or unit.

BadgeAn award given to an individual for identification purposes, or that is awarded for attaining a special skill orproficiency. Certain badges are available in full, miniature, and dress miniature sizes.

Clothing bagUniform items and personal clothing issued to initial entry soldiers, and which all soldiers are required to maintainthroughout their military career.

DecorationAn award given to an individual as a distinctively designed mark of honor denoting heroism, or meritorious oroutstanding service or achievement.

Dress uniformsUniforms worn as formal duty attire, or that are worn at formal or informal social functions, before or after retreat.They include the enlisted Army green dress uniform, the Army blue uniform, and the Air Force service dress.


Gold color/gold-coloredIncludes gold plated, gold bullion, and synthetic metallic gold.

MedalAn award issued to an individual for the performance of certain duties, acts or services, consisting of asuspension ribbon made in distinctive colors and from which hangs a medallion.AR 670–1 • 3 February 2005 331

Mess uniformsUniforms worn for formal social occasions, when prescribed by the host. They include the Army blue and whitemess and evening mess uniforms for males; and the Air Force mess dress, formal dress, and semi-formal dress.For females, they include the Army blue and white mess and evening mess uniforms, the all-white evening mess,and the black mess and evening mess uniforms; and the Air Force mess dress, formal dress, and semi-formaldress.

Miniature medalA replica of a regular size medal, made to a scale 1/2 that of the original. The Medal of Honor is not worn inminiature.

Optional clothingA uniform or clothing item which the individual is not required to own or wear, but may be worn at the individual’soption, as prescribed in this regulation.

Ribbon or ribbon barA portion of the suspension ribbon of a medal, worn in lieu of the medal and made in the form of a bar, 1 3/8inches long by 3/8 inch wide.

Service medalAn award made to personnel who participated in designated wars, campaigns, or expeditions; or who havefulfilled specified service requirements in a creditable manner.

Service uniformWorn in garrison environments when the wear of utility or dress uniforms is not required or appropriate. Serviceuniforms consist of the Army green (class A and B) uniforms and the Air Force service dress uniforms.

Silver color/coloredSilver color includes silver-filled, silver-plated, sterling silver, silver bullion, and anodized aluminum.

Unit awardAn award made to an operating unit, which is worn by members of that unit who participated in the cited action(permanent unit award). Other personnel serving in the


Section IIISpecial Abbreviations and TermsThis publication uses the following special abbreviations, brevity codes and acronyms not contained in AR 310–50.

AGArmy green

ACUArmy Combat Uniform

ABUAirman Battle Uniform

ASUArmy Service Uniform

CAAGCalifornia Adjutant General

CMVCCalifornia Military and Veterans Code

CSMRCalifornia State Military Reserve

CWcold weather

DADepartment of the Army

DUIdistinctive unit insignia

HQCSMRHeadquarters, California State Military Reserve

OGolive green

RDIregimental distinctive insignia

STARCState Area Command


Index

AccessoriesButtons, Army Component, 3-1

InsigniaCalifornia (CA), Air Component, 5-4California (CA), Army Component, 3-6California State Military Reserve tape, Air Component, 5-5California State Military Reserve tape, Army Component, 3-10Distinctive unit, Army and Air Component, 3-8, 5-5Headgear Insignia, Army Component, 3-4Nametag, Air Component, 5-6Nametape and nameplate, Army Component, 3-10Organizational Patch, California State Military Reserve, Air Component, 5-11Regimental distinctive, Army Component, 3-9Service cap, Air Component, 5-3Shoulder sleeve, California State Military Reserve, Army Component, 3-7

Personal appearanceAppearance, 1-6Height and Weight, 1–7

Uniforms, generalAll weather coat, Air Component, 5-1All weather coat, Army Component, 3-2Headgear, Air Component, 4-5Headgear, Army Component, 3-4Lightweight blue jacket, Air Component, 5-1Windbreaker, Army Component, 3-2

Uniforms, service, dress, and messAir Force service dress, 4-3Air Force mess dress, 4-4Army blue mess and evening mess, 2-4Army service, 2-3

Uniforms, utilityAir Force utility, 4-2Army utility, 2-2

Documents

California State Military Reserve (CA SMR Uniform Regulation 670-1 2008-04)