Uniform and Insignia Guide to the Wear and Appearance of ...

Department of the Army Pamphlet 670?1

Uniform and Insignia

Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 1 July 2015

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

DA PAM 670?1 Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia This expedite revision, dated 1 July 2015-o Adds wear guidance for the Operational Camouflage Pattern Combat Uniform

(paras 4-1, 4-2, and 4-7). o Adds wear guidance for the Operational Camouflage Pattern Maternity Work

Uniform (paras 5-1, 5-2, and 5-7). o Adds wear guidance for the Operational Camouflage Pattern Aircrew Uniform

(paras 6-1, 6-2, 6-7, and 6-13). o Adds wear guidance for the Operational Camouflage Pattern Combat Vehicle

Crewman Uniform (para 11-1 and 11-6). o Updates authorized color for rigger belt (para 20-2a). o Updates authorized color for combat boots (para 20-3a). o Updates authorized color for undershirt (para 20-28e). o Clarifies restriction of wear of gold star lapel button for official

photographs (para 22-6c). o Updates color of subdued special skill tabs (para 22-16e). o Clarifies wear of the physical fitness badge (para 22-16g). o Clarifies wear of identification badges (paras 22-17d and 22-17e). o Corrects the diver badges (fig 22-53). This rapid action revision, dated 10 April 2015-o Updates tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy in accordance with AR

670-1 (para 3-3a). o Adds wear guidance for gloves, light duty utility (para 20-11a). o Adds wear guidance for pleated white formal female mess shirt (para 20-22b). o Updates authorization for Soldiers to wear a distinctive unit insignia to

represent regimental affiliation based on assignment history (para 21-24). o Updates wear guidance for brassards (para 21-30). o Makes administrative changes (throughout).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 1 July 2015

*Department of the Army Pamphlet 670?1

Uniform and Insignia

Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

History. This publication is an expedite revision. The portions affected by this expedite revision are listed in the summary of change.

Summary. This pamphlet provides the implementation procedures for wear and appearance of Army uniforms and insignia.

Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.

Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Deputy Chief of Staff, G?1. The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions or waivers to this pamphlet 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 its direct reporting unit or field operating agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activities may request a waiver to this pamphlet 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.

Suggested improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Deputy Chief of Staff, G?1 (DAPE?ZA), 300 Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301?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/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose ? 1?1, page 1 References ? 1?2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms ? 1?3, page 1 Responsibilities ? 1?4, page 1 Statutory authority ? 1?5, page 1 Recommending changes to Army uniforms ? 1?6, page 1 Classification of service and combat/utility/field uniforms ? 1?7, page 1

Chapter 2 Responsibilities, page 1

Chapter 3 Appearance and Grooming, page 1 Punitive and Non-punitive provisions ? 3?1, page 1 Non-Punitive provisions ? 3?2, page 2

*This pamphlet supersedes DA Pam 670?1, dated 10 April 2015.

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Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy ? 3?3, page 2

Chapter 4 Combat Uniform Ensemble, page 2 Classification ? 4?1, page 2 Composition ? 4?2, page 2 Accessories ? 4?3, page 3 Materials ? 4?4, page 4 Insignia and accouterments ? 4?5, page 4 Combat and skill badges worn on the combat uniform ? 4?6, page 4 General guidelines ? 4?7, page 4 Combat uniform coat ? 4?8, page 5 Combat uniform trousers ? 4?9, page 6 Headgear ? 4?10, page 6

Chapter 5 Maternity Work Uniform, page 8 Classification ? 5?1, page 8 Composition ? 5?2, page 8 Accessories ? 5?3, page 8 Materials ? 5?4, page 10 Insignia and accouterments ? 5?5, page 10 Combat and skill badges worn on the maternity work uniform ? 5?6, page 10 General guidelines ? 5?7, page 10

Chapter 6 Aircrew Uniform, page 11 Classification ? 6?1, page 11

Section I Army Aircrew Combat Uniform, page 11 Composition ? 6?2, page 11 Accessories ? 6?3, page 14 Materials ? 6?4, page 14 Insignia and accouterments ? 6?5, page 14 Combat and skill badges worn on the aircrew uniform ? 6?6, page 14 General guidelines ? 6?7, page 14 Aircrew combat uniform coat ? 6?8, page 15 Aircrew combat uniform trousers ? 6?9, page 15

Section II Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble, page 16 Composition ? 6?10, page 16 Accessories ? 6?11, page 16 Materials ? 6?12, page 16 General guidelines ? 6?13, page 16

Chapter 7 Hospital Uniform-Male, page 17 Classification ? 7?1, page 17 Composition ? 7?2, page 17 Accessories ? 7?3, page 19 Materials ? 7?4, page 19 Insignia and accouterments ? 7?5, page 19 General guidelines ? 7?6, page 19

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Contents--Continued

Chapter 8 Hospital and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 20 Classification ? 8?1, page 20 Composition ? 8?2, page 20 Accessories ? 8?3, page 23 Materials ? 8?4, page 23 Insignia and accouterments ? 8?5, page 23 General guidelines ? 8?6, page 23

Chapter 9 Food Service Uniform-Male, page 24 Classification ? 9?1, page 24 Composition ? 9?2, page 24 Accessories ? 9?3, page 26 Materials ? 9?4, page 26 Insignia and accouterments ? 9?5, page 26 General guidelines ? 9?6, page 26

Chapter 10 Food Service and Maternity Uniforms-Female, page 27 Classification ? 10?1, page 27 Composition ? 10?2, page 27 Accessories ? 10?3, page 29 Materials ? 10?4, page 29 Insignia and accouterments ? 10?5, page 29 General guidelines ? 10?6, page 29

Chapter 11 Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 30 Classification ? 11?1, page 30 Composition ? 11?2, page 30 Accessories ? 11?3, page 32 Materials ? 11?4, page 32 Insignia and accouterments ? 11?5, page 32 General guidelines ? 11?6, page 32

Chapter 12 Physical Fitness Uniform, page 33 Classification ? 12?1, page 33

Section I The Improved Physical Fitness Uniform, page 33 Composition ? 12?2, page 33 Accessories ? 12?3, page 33 Materials ? 12?4, page 33 Insignia ? 12?5, page 33 General guidelines ? 12?6, page 33

Section II The Army Physical Fitness Uniform, page 37 Composition ? 12?7, page 37 Accessories ? 12?8, page 37 Materials ? 12?9, page 37 Insignia ? 12?10, page 37 General guidelines ? 12?11, page 37

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