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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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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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Chapter 13 Service and Dress Uniforms-Male, page 39 Classification ? 13?1, page 39

Section I Green Service/Dress Uniform, page 40 Composition ? 13?2, page 40 Accessories ? 13?3, page 47 Materials ? 13?4, page 47 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 13?5, page 47 General guidelines ? 13?6, page 48 Coat, Army green ? 13?7, page 48 Trousers, Army green ? 13?8, page 48 Shirt, long- and short-sleeved ? 13?9, page 48

Section II Army Service Uniform and Dress Blue Uniform-Male, page 49 Composition ? 13?10, page 49 Accessories ? 13?11, page 58 Materials ? 13?12, page 58 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 13?13, page 59 General guidelines ? 13?14, page 59 Coat, dark blue ? 13?15, page 60 Trousers, blue ? 13?16, page 60 Shirt, white ? 13?17, page 60 Service cap (optional) ? 13?18, page 61

Chapter 14 Service and Dress Uniforms-Female, page 61 Classification ? 14?1, page 61

Section I Green Service/Dress Uniform, page 62 Composition ? 14?2, page 62 Accessories ? 14?3, page 68 Materials ? 14?4, page 68 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 14?5, page 68 General guidelines ? 14?6, page 69 Coat, Army green ? 14?7, page 69 Slacks, Army green ? 14?8, page 69 Skirt, Army green ? 14?9, page 70 Shirts, long- and short-sleeved ? 14?10, page 70

Section II Army Service Uniform and Dress Blue Uniform-Female, page 70 Composition ? 14?11, page 70 Accessories ? 14?12, page 77 Materials ? 14?13, page 77 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 14?14, page 78 General guidelines ? 14?15, page 78 Coat, Army blue ? 14?16, page 79 Slacks, Army blue ? 14?17, page 79 Skirt, Army blue ? 14?18, page 79 Shirt, Army White 521 ? 14?19, page 80 Service hat, Army blue (female only) ? 14?20, page 80

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Chapter 15 Maternity Service Uniform, page 80 Classification ? 15?1, page 80 Composition ? 15?2, page 80 Accessories ? 15?3, page 84 Materials ? 15?4, page 84 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 15?5, page 84 General guidelines ? 15?6, page 84 Tunic, Army blue, maternity ? 15?7, page 85 Slacks, Army blue, maternity ? 15?8, page 85 Skirt, Army blue, maternity ? 15?9, page 85 Shirt, long- and short-sleeved, maternity ? 15?10, page 85

Chapter 16 Blue Mess Uniforms-Male, page 85 Classification ? 16?1, page 85 Composition ? 16?2, page 85 Accessories ? 16?3, page 90 Materials ? 16?4, page 90 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 16?5, page 90 General guidelines ? 16?6, page 90 Jacket, Army blue mess ? 16?7, page 91 Trousers, Army blue mess ? 16?8, page 95

Chapter 17 Blue Mess Uniforms-Female, page 95 Classification ? 17?1, page 95 Composition ? 17?2, page 95 Accessories ? 17?3, page 100 Materials ? 17?4, page 100 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 17?5, page 100 General guidelines ? 17?6, page 100 Jacket, Army blue mess, female ? 17?7, page 100 Skirts, blue mess and blue evening mess ? 17?8, page 104

Chapter 18 White Mess Uniforms-Male, page 105 Classification ? 18?1, page 105 Composition ? 18?2, page 105 Accessories ? 18?3, page 109 Materials ? 18?4, page 109 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 18?5, page 109 General guidelines ? 18?6, page 109 Jacket, white mess, male ? 18?7, page 109 Trousers, black ? 18?8, page 113

Chapter 19 White Mess Uniforms-Female, page 113 Classification ? 19?1, page 113 Composition ? 19?2, page 113 Accessories ? 19?3, page 118 Materials ? 19?4, page 118 Insignia, accouterments, decorations, badges, unit awards and appurtenances ? 19?5, page 118 General guidelines ? 19?6, page 118 Jacket, white mess, female ? 19?7, page 118

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Skirts, white mess ? 19?8, page 122

Chapter 20 Uniform Accessories, page 122 General ? 20?1, page 122 Belts and buckles ? 20?2, page 122 Boots ? 20?3, page 123 Buttons ? 20?4, page 124 Capes ? 20?5, page 125 Chaplain's apparel ? 20?6, page 128 Coats, black, all-weather (male and female) ? 20?7, page 128 Cover, cap, rain ? 20?8, page 129 Cuff links and studs ? 20?9, page 129 Cummerbunds ? 20?10, page 129 Gloves ? 20?11, page 130 Handbags ? 20?12, page 130 Hat, drill sergeant ? 20?13, page 131 Judge's apparel ? 20?14, page 132 Military police accessories ? 20?15, page 132 Neckgaiter ? 20?16, page 136 Neck tabs, female ? 20?17, page 136 Neckties, male ? 20?18, page 136 Overcoat, ceremonial, blue ? 20?19, page 137 Overshoes, black ? 20?20, page 137 Scarves ? 20?21, page 137 Shirts, white ? 20?22, page 137 Shoes ? 20?23, page 138 Socks ? 20?24, page 139 Suspenders ? 20?25, page 140 Sweaters ? 20?26, page 140 Umbrella ? 20?27, page 142 Undergarments ? 20?28, page 143 Vest, white, male ? 20?29, page 144 Windbreaker, black ? 20?30, page 144

Chapter 21 Wear of Insignia and Accouterments, page 144 General ? 21?1, page 144 General description ? 21?2, page 145 Headgear insignia ? 21?3, page 145 U.S. insignia ? 21?4, page 152 Grade insignia for general officers ? 21?5, page 155 Grade insignia for other officers ? 21?6, page 158 Grade insignia for enlisted personnel ? 21?7, page 163 Other grade insignia ? 21?8, page 169 Branch insignia ? 21?9, page 176 Branch insignia-other ? 21?10, page 176 Insignia for aides ? 21?11, page 194 Branch insignia-how worn ? 21?12, page 198 Insignia for U.S. Military Academy (USMA) staff ? 21?13, page 202 Branch insignia for officer candidates ? 21?14, page 202 Insignia for warrant officer candidates ? 21?15, page 204 Shoulder sleeve insignia-current organization ? 21?16, page 204 Shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service ? 21?17, page 207 Wear of U.S. flag embroidered insignia ? 21?18, page 207

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