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

[Pages:362]Army Regulation 670?1

Uniforms and Insignia

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 3 February 2005

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

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

This rapid action revision of 3 February 2005---

o Updates figures throughout the regulation (throughout).

o Clarifies the definition of unauthorized tattoos while wearing the class A uniform (chap 1).

o Identifies officials responsible for making initial entry determinations on tattoos and brands (chap 1).

o Delegates the authority to MACOM commanders to grant exceptions to policy or discharges on initial entry soldiers with tattoos (chap 1).

o Clarifies the definition of a privately owned vehicle for the purpose of wearing the headgear (chap 1).

o Establishes the garrison cap for ROTC cadets' use only (chap 1).

o Clarifies the authorization for soldiers to wear all or parts of the physical fitness uniform or the improved physical fitness uniform with civilian clothes (chap 14).

o Clarifies the definition of bloused trousers (chap 15).

o Adds wear of new chief warrant officer 5 rank insignia (chap 28).

o Adds wear of basic branch insignia by warrant officers (chap 28).

o Authorizes warrant officers the wear of general staff insignia (chap 28).

o Authorizes band collar insignia for enlisted personnel (chap 28).

o Adds corps support commands as echelons authorized to wear the shoulder sleeve insignia in their own right (chap 28).

o Adds wear of the Sapper tab as group 4 for permanent wear by qualified soldiers (chap 28).

o Updates the eligibility criteria for the wear of the shoulder sleeve insignia--former wartime service for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (chap 28).

o Authorizes the wear of the reverse side full-color U.S. Flag cloth replica on utility and organizational uniforms on a permanent basis (chap 28).

o Authorizes leaders in all units, regardless of unit category, the wear of the leadership insignia (chap 28).

o Changes the title of the combat leaders identification insignia to leaders identification insignia (chap 28).

o Changes the title of Commander in Chief and Commanding General to Combatant Commander, as applicable throughout the regulation (chap 28).

o Updates definition of designation of Airborne and Air Assault units (chap 28).

o Adds the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom (chap 29).

o Adds the Global War on Terrorism--Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism--Service Medal (chap 29).

o Adds the Korean Defense Service Medal (chap 29).

o Adds the Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (chap 29).

o Sets order of precedence for the Unified Combatant Commander and National Defense University identification badge (chap 29).

o Authorizes retirees, effective 1 October 2004, to wear the physical fitness uniform or the improved physical fitness uniform (chap 30).

o Updates the clothing bag list (app E).

This revision of 5 September, 2003 --

o Clarifies the storage of articles in the pockets (chap 1).

o Adds carrying of civilian bags over both shoulders (chap 1).

o Adds storage of the headgear in BDU cargo pockets (chap 1).

o Updates the extended cold-weather system and authorized accessories (chap 7).

o Updates administrative information on the Army blue coat (chap 20).

o Updates administrative information on the combat boots (chap 27).

o Updates administrative information on the branch insignia for general officers (chap 28).

o Adds wear of shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for JSA, Panmunjom, Korea (chap 28).

o Adds wear of shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for Operation Iraqi Freedom (chap 28).

o Adds wear of overseas service bar for Operation Iraqi Freedom (chap 28).

o Adds Operation Iraqi Freedom as creditable overseas service toward number of overseas service bars authorized (chap 28).

o Updates administrative data, shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (chap 28 and app F).

o Updates administrative information on the order of precedence within categories of medals (chap 29).

o Deletes the temporary wear of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (chap 29).

The revision of 1 July, 2002 --

o Updates wear of religious items and jewelry; sets grooming, hair, fingernail, and cosmetics policies; defines eyeglasses and sunglasses standards; adds policies on tattoos, body piercing, and the carrying of civilian bags; sets standards for contact lenses; authorizes pagers and cell phones; sets standards for starching and creasing battle dress uniforms; and exempts males from wearing headgear to evening events (chap 1).

o Updates responsibilities and administrative information, prohibits seasonal wear dates, and adds requirements for ceremonial units (chap 2).

o Updates the battle dress uniform and authorized accessories (chap 3).

o Authorizes personal hydration systems (chaps 3-6).

o Adds wear of the Army black beret and updates wear of maroon, tan (Ranger), and green berets (chaps 3-17).

o Updates the maternity work uniform (chap 4).

o Updates the desert battle dress uniform and authorizes sew-on insignia (chap 5).

o Adds a new aircrew battle dress uniform (chap 6).

o Updates the extended cold-weather clothing system (Gortex) parka and requires wear of nametape on the Gortex parka (chap 7).

o Updates the hospital duty and food service uniforms and adds wear of white unisex cardigan (chaps 8-11).

o Updates the flight and combat vehicle crewman uniforms and accessories (chaps 12-13).

o Adds improved physical fitness uniform and clarifies wear of physical training uniform by pregnant soldiers (Chap 14).

o Updates the Army green service uniforms (class A and B) and the garrison cap and accessories, adds wear of the black unisex cardigan, deletes green service cap and hat (chaps 15, 16, 17).

o Updates the Army white and blue dress uniforms and adds a new version of the female white and blue coats (chaps 18-21).

o Updates the white, all-white, and blue mess and evening mess uniforms and accessories and clarifies wear of previously authorized mess jacket sleeve ornamentation (chaps 22-25).

o Corrects data on the black mess uniform and accessories and establishes wearout date for the black mess uniform (chap 26).

o Removes the beret as an accessory item; updates belts, buckles, boots, coldweather cap, chaplain candidate insignia, gloves, overcoat, shoulder bag, MP accessories, female DS hat, neck tabs and neckties, scarves, shirts, shoes, pullover sweater, undergarments, and windbreaker; and adds Muslim chaplain accessories, neckgaiter, and black and white unisex cardigans (chap 27).

o Updates administrative data; updates and adds new insignia, descriptions and wear of insignia, wear of the shoulder sleeve insignia (current organization and former wartime service), and wear of the dress uniform insignia; adds wear of insignia on the old and new versions of the female blue and white coats, wear of the full-color U.S. flag cloth replica, and a new paragraph on the wear of regimental distinctive insignia and brassards; authorizes optional wear of the regimental distinctive insignia on the class B shirt; and deletes airborne insignia (chap 28).

o Updates administrative data; categories and wear of medals; appurtenances; total number of badges authorized for wear; categories, descriptions, and wear of badges; adds medals or badges to U.S. military decorations, nonmilitary decorations, service medals and service and training ribbons, nonmilitary unit awards, and combat and special skill badges; adds U.S. nonmilitary identification badge; moves explosive ordnance disposal badge to group 3 (chap 29).

o Updates and adds information on wear of uniform by retirees and former military members; authorizes State defense forces to wear the battle dress uniform (chap 30).

o Updates references, table of prescribed dress, officer uniform requirements, mandatory possession dates and wear-out dates, clothing bag list, and guidance for wear of the shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (apps A-F).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 3 February 2005

*Army Regulation 670?1

Effective 3 March 2005

Uniforms and Insignia

Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

History. This publication is a rapid action revision. The portions affected by this revision are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. This regulation prescribes Department of the Army policy for proper wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia, as worn by officers and enlisted personnel of the active and reserve components of the Army, as well as by former soldiers.

Applicability. This regulation applies to active and retired Army, Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) personnel. It does not apply to generals of the Army, the Chief of Staff of the Army, or

former Chiefs of Staff of the Army, each of whom may prescribe his or her own uniform. It applies to the Reserve Officers Training Corps and the Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy, only when their respective uniform regulations do not include sufficient guidance or instruction. During mobilization, the proponent may modify chapters and policies contained in this regulation.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this regulation is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G?1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. The proponent may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief within the proponent agency or a direct reporting unit or field operating agency of the proponent agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits and must include formal review by the activity's senior legal officer. All waiver requests will be endorsed by the commander or senior leader of the requesting activity and forwarded through their higher headquarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25?30 for specific guidance.

Army management control process.

This regulation does not contain management control provisions.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1. Send a draft copy of each supplement to HQDA, (DAPE?HR?IRP), 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310?0300, for approval prior to publication.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to HQDA, (DAPE?HR?IRP), 300 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310?0300.

Distribution. This publication is available in electronic media only and is intended for command levels A, B, C, D, and E for the Active Army, the Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Part One General Information and Responsibilities, page 1

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose ? 1?1, page 1 References ? 1?2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms ? 1?3, page 1 General ? 1?4, page 1 How to recommend changes to Army uniforms ? 1?5, page 1

*This regulation supersedes Army Regulation 670?1, dated 5 September 2003.

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Contents--Continued

Classification of service and utility or field uniforms ? 1?6, page 1 Personal appearance policies ? 1?7, page 2 Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies ? 1?8, page 3 Uniform appearance and fit ? 1?9, page 6 When the wear of the Army uniform is required or prohibited ? 1?10, page 7 Uniformity of material ? 1?11, page 8 Distinctive uniforms and uniform items ? 1?12, page 9 Wear of civilian clothing ? 1?13, page 9 Wear of jewelry ? 1?14, page 9 Wear of eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses ? 1?15, page 9 Wear of identification tags and security badges ? 1?16, page 10 Wear of personal protective or reflective clothing ? 1?17, page 10 Wear of organizational protective or reflective clothing ? 1?18, page 10 Restrictions on the purchase, possession, and reproduction of heraldic items ? 1?19, page 10

Chapter 2 Responsibilities, page 11 Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 ? 2?1, page 11 Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 ? 2?2, page 11 The Institute of Heraldry ? 2?3, page 11 The U.S. Army Materiel Command ? 2?4, page 11 The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service ? 2?5, page 11 Commanders ? 2?6, page 11 Responsibilities of soldiers purchasing uniforms, uniform items, and heraldic items ? 2?7, page 12 Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Program ? 2?8, page 13

Part Two Utility and Selected Organization Uniforms, page 13

Chapter 3 Temperate, Hot-Weather, and Enhanced Hot-Weather Battle Dress Uniforms, page 13 Authorization for wear ? 3?1, page 13 Composition and classification ? 3?2, page 16 Occasions for wear ? 3?3, page 17 Insignia and accouterments ? 3?4, page 17 Headgear ? 3?5, page 18 General guidelines ? 3?6, page 19

Chapter 4 Maternity Work Uniform, page 20 Authorization for wear ? 4?1, page 20 Composition and classification ? 4?2, page 22 Occasions for wear ? 4?3, page 22 Insignia and accouterments ? 4?4, page 22 General guidelines ? 4?5, page 23

Chapter 5 Desert Battle Dress Uniform, page 23 Authorization for wear ? 5?1, page 23 Composition and classification ? 5?2, page 28 Occasions for wear ? 5?3, page 28 Insignia and accouterments ? 5?4, page 29 General guidelines ? 5?5, page 29

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Contents--Continued

Chapter 6 Aircrew Battle Dress Uniform, page 29 Authorization for wear ? 6?1, page 29 Composition and classification ? 6?2, page 31 Occasions for wear ? 6?3, page 31 Insignia and accouterments ? 6?4, page 32 General guidelines ? 6?5, page 32

Chapter 7 Cold-Weather Uniform, page 33 Authorization for wear ? 7?1, page 33 Composition and classification ? 7?2, page 35 Occasions for wear ? 7?3, page 36 Insignia and accouterments ? 7?4, page 37 General guidelines ? 7?5, page 37 Extended cold-weather clothing system ? 7?6, page 37 Composition and classification ? 7?7, page 37

Chapter 8 Hospital Duty Uniform--Male, page 39 Authorization for wear ? 8?1, page 39 Composition and classification ? 8?2, page 41 Occasions for wear ? 8?3, page 41 Insignia and accouterments ? 8?4, page 41 General guidelines ? 8?5, page 41

Chapter 9 Hospital Duty and Maternity Uniforms--Female, page 42 Authorization for wear ? 9?1, page 42 Composition and classification ? 9?2, page 45 Occasions for wear ? 9?3, page 45 Insignia and accouterments ? 9?4, page 46 General guidelines ? 9?5, page 46

Chapter 10 Food Service Uniform--Male, page 46 Authorization for wear ? 10?1, page 46 Composition and classification ? 10?2, page 48 Occasions for wear ? 10?3, page 48 Insignia and accouterments ? 10?4, page 49 General guidelines ? 10?5, page 49

Chapter 11 Food Service and Maternity Uniforms--Female, page 49 Authorization for wear ? 11?1, page 49 Composition and classification ? 11?2, page 51 Occasions for wear ? 11?3, page 51 Insignia and accouterments ? 11?4, page 52 General guidelines ? 11?5, page 52

Chapter 12 Flight Uniforms, page 52 Authorization for wear ? 12?1, page 52 Composition and classification ? 12?2, page 54 Occasions for wear ? 12?3, page 54 Insignia and accouterments ? 12?4, page 54

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