Uniform

Front 1

What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform?

Back 1

AR 670-1

Front 2

Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform?

Back 2

to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.

Front 3

Why are all Soldiers in the U.S. Army now authorized to wear the Reverse-Side Full-Color U.S. Flag Cloth Replica upon gaining permission from their commander?

Back 3

The Nation is at war and will be for the foreseeable future.

Front 4

What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?

Back 4

AR 700-84

Front 5

When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform?

Back 5

When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be removed and army headgear donned.

Front 6

When must Identification Tags be worn?

Back 6

When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS

Front 7

What does "ECWCS" stand for?

Back 7

Extended Cold Weather Clothing System

Front 8

What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?

Back 8

Corporal through SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks.

Front 9

How is the beret properly worn?

Back 9

head band must be straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eybrow with the flash over the left eye. Excess material must be draped over the right ear, extending between top of the ear and the middle fo the ear.

Front 10

Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol Cap?

Back 10

Chaplains

Front 11

When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?

Back 11

-In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interest, or when engaged in off-duty civilian employment.
-When participating in public speeches, interviews, picket lines, marches, rallies, or public demonstrations, except as authorized by competent authority.
-When attending any meeting or event that is a function of, or is sponsored by, an extremist organization.
-When wearing the uniform would bring discredit upon the Army.
-When specifically prohibited by Army regulations.

Front 12

Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances?

Back 12

-It would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.
-While in or on a privately owned vehicle
-Indoor unless arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the commander
-While in evening social events when wearing the Army blue and white uniforms.

Front 13

One service strip represents how many years?

Back 13

3

Front 14

What is the most noticeable difference between the Army Blues Service Uniform trousers worn by Soldiers in the ranks fo PVT through SPC and those worn by the NCOs in the ranks of CPL through SMA?

Back 14

gold stripe alone the legs which can be found on the trousers worn by CPL through SMA

Front 15

As a "rite of passage" when a Soldier progresses in rank and enters the NCO Corps, what is added to the Army Blue Service Uniform?

Back 15

The trousers will have a gold stripe added and the wear of the beret will be replaced with a Service Cap.

Front 16

How will service ribbon be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 16

The ribbons centered 1/8 inch above the left breast pocket. Ribbon mounts will remain centered above the pocket even if the top ribbon row is offset.

Front 17

How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 17

The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate. Female may adjust the placement of the ribbons to conform to individual body-shape differences.

Front 18

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform?

Back 18

The RDI centered 1/8 inch above the top of the pocket flap, or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel obscures the insignia, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards or the nameplate.

Front 19

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia(RDI) worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform?

Back 19

The RDI centered 1/2 inch above the nameplate, or 1/4 inch above any unit awards or foreign badges that are worn. When the coat lapel obscures the RDI, soldiers may wear the RDI aligned to the right edge of unit awards or the nameplate.

Front 20

Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 20

centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag

Front 21

Where are unit awards worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 21

are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1⁄2 inch above the top edge of the nameplate

Front 22

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 22

on the upper portion of the left breast pocket flap, or on the lower portion of the pocket flap, if special skill badges are worn.

Front 23

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 23

on the left side, 1⁄4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn.

Front 24

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 24

The wearers left

Front 25

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 25

The wearers right

Front 26

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service Uniform?

Back 26

No more than 3

Front 27

What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?

Back 27

No more than 3

Front 28

How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 28

centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Front 29

How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 29

On the left collar, centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the notch, with the center line of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Front 30

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 30

The bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Front 31

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 31

the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk centered on the right collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the collar and lapel seam,with the center line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Front 32

How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform?

Back 32

worn centered on the outside of the left sleeve, 4 inches above the bottom of the sleeves at a 45 degree angle. Additional stripes will be 1/16 inch apart.

Front 33

One service stripe represents how many years?

Back 33

3

Front 34

What is the estimated lifetime of the ACU?

Back 34

6 months

Front 35

Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU?

Back 35

No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU.

Front 36

How is the Name tape and U.S. Army tape worn on the ACU?

Back 36

Immediately above and parallel with the slanted chest pocket flaps

Front 37

Branch insignia will not be worn with the ACU with one exception. Who is allowed to wear branch insignia and how is it worn?

Back 37

Chaplains. May be worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the name tape.

Front 38

How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU?

Back 38

The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat.

Front 39

How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU?

Back 39

No more than 3

Front 40

How are skill tabs worn on the ACU?

Back 40

Centered on the shoulder pocket flap of the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left shoulder of the ACU coat in order of precedence IAW AR 670-1.

Front 41

Can a Soldier wear the Black All weather coat as a raincoat with the ACU

Back 41

Yes, but only in a Garrison environment.

Front 42

What type of rank is authorized to be worn on the ACU patrol cap?

Back 42

Sewn or Pin on rank.

Front 43

When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?

Back 43

should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.

Front 44

When authorized by the Commander, may the IPFU be worn on and off post and on and off duty?

Back 44

Yes,Soldiers may wear all or part of the IPFU with civilian attire off the installation, when authorized by the commander.

Front 45

What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1?

Back 45

The Physical Fitness Badge

Front 46

How is the Physical Fitness Badge properly placed on the IPFU?

Back 46

It is sewn on the upper left front side of the IPFU T-shirt. On the IPFU running jacket, the insignia is sewn centered 1⁄2 inch above the word “Army.”

Front 47

Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the IPFU trunks?

Back 47

Yes, The length of the shorts must end above the knee or higher. The commercial shorts must be plain, with no logos, patterns, or obtrusive markings. Soldiers are not required to buy the spandex shorts.

Front 48

Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks?

Back 48

Pregnant Soldiers

Front 49

How are Overseas service bars worn?

Back 49

worn centered outside 4 inches and parallel above the bottom half of the right sleeve. The lower edge is 1/4 inch above the sleeve braid.

Front 50

Who is authorized to wear the Overseas Service Bars?

Back 50

Anyone who has deployed for a length of 6 months.