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56 Cards in this Set
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What Army Regulation covers the wear and appearance of the military uniform? |
AR 670-1
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Why is the flag worn on the right shoulder of the Utility Uniform?
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to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward.
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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?
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The Nation is at war and will be for the foreseeable future.
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What AR covers the issue and sale of personal clothing?
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AR 700-84
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When is the only time that commercially designed protective headgear is authorized for wear with uniform?
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When operating motorcycles, bicycles or like vehicles but once the travel is complete protective headgear must be removed and army headgear donned.
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When must Identification Tags be worn?
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When directed by the commander, engaged in field training, in an aircraft, or OCONUS
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What does "ECWCS" stand for?
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Extended Cold Weather Clothing System
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What are the ranks that shoulder boards come in?
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Corporal through SGM of the Army and also the Officer Ranks.
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Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms?
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-Hospital Duty Uniform
-Food Service Uniforms -Flight Uniforms -CVC Uniforms |
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How is the beret properly worn?
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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.
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Who is authorized to wear insignia of branch on the Patrol Cap?
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Chaplains
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When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?
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-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. |
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Soldiers will wear headgear with the Army uniform except under which circumstances?
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-It would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles. |
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One service strip represents how many years?
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3
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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?
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gold stripe alone the legs which can be found on the trousers worn by CPL through SMA
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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?
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The trousers will have a gold stripe added and the wear of the beret will be replaced with a Service Cap.
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How will service ribbon be worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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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.
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How will service ribbons be worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
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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.
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How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Army Blue Service Uniform?
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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.
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How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia(RDI) worn on the female Army Blue Service Uniform?
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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.
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Where are unit awards worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag
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Where are unit awards worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
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Emblems with or without frames are worn centered on the right side of the uniform, with the bottom edge 1⁄2 inch above the top edge of the nameplate |
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How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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Marksmanship badges are worn 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.
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How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
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on the left side, 1⁄4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn.
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Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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The wearers left
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Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
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The wearers right
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How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Army Blue Service Uniform?
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No more than 3
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What is the maximum number of clasps that can be attached to each marksmanship badge?
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No more than 3
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How are service ribbons worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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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
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How are service ribbons worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform
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The ribbons centered on the left side, with the bottom row positioned parallel to the bottom edge of the nameplate.
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How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?
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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
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How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Army Blue Service uniform?
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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.
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How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Army Blue Service uniform?
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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
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How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Army Blue Service uniform?
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the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is 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
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How are service stripes placed on the Army Blue Service uniform?
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The first stripe is sewn on an angle of 45 degree angle 4 inches about the bottom of the sleeve with the lower end inserted in the front inside seam, 1⁄4 inch above the cuff braid. Each additional stripe is spaced 1⁄8 inch apart from the last, and above the first stripe.
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One service stripe represents how many years?
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3
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What is the estimated lifetime of the ACU?
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6 months
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Describe the rank insignia on the ACU.
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They will be black emroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener, except major and 2nd lieutenant; which will be bronze embroidery with hook fastener. The olive drab areas of the warrant officer rank will be foliage green.
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Can embroidered badges be worn on the ACU?
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No, embroidered badges will not be worn on the ACU.
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Describe the Name tape / U.S. Army tape for the ACU.
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Will be black embroidery on the digitized fabric with hook fastener. The finished length will be 5 inches. |
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How is the Name tape / U.S. Army tape worn on the ACU?
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Immediately above and parallel with the slanted chest pocket flaps
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Branch insignia will not be worn with the ACU with one exception. Who is allowed to wear branch insignia and how is it worn?
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Chaplains. May be worn 1/8 inch above and centered on the name tape.
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How will the SSI (Unit Patch) and the SSI-FWTS (Combat Patch) be worn on the ACU
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The SSI will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the left sleeve of the coat.
The SSI-FWTS will be worn centered on the hook and loop faced pad already provided on the right sleeve of the coat. |
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How will the U.S. Flag insignia be worn on the ACU?
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The U.S. Flag insignia is worn on the right shoulder pocket flap of the ACU coat.
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How many skill tabs can be worn on the ACU?
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No more than 3
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How are skill tabs worn on the ACU?
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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.
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Can a Soldier wear the Black All weather coat as a raincoat with the ACU
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Yes, but only in a Garrison environment.
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How is the ACU patrol cap worn with the ACU?
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Personnel wear the patrol cap straight on the head so that the cap band creates a straight line around the head, parallel to the ground. The patrol cap will fitsnugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without distortion or excessive gaps. The cap is worn so that no hair is visible on the forehead beneath the cap. At their discretion, individuals may wear the ear flaps down during cold weather, except in formation when the commander may prescribe wear policy
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What type of rank is authorized to be worn on the ACU patrol cap?
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Sewn or Pin on rank.
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When the ACU trouser leg is bloused, what is the maximum distance that it may extend down the boot?
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should not extend below the third eyelet from the top of the boot.
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When authorized by the Commander, may the IPFU be worn on and off post and on and off duty?
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Yes,Soldiers may wear all or part of the IPFU with civilian attire off the installation, when authorized by the commander. |
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What is the only insignia authorized for wear on the IPFU according to AR 670-1?
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The Physical Fitness Badge
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How is the Physical Fitness Badge properly placed on the IPFU?
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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.”
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Are Soldiers authorized to wear commercially purchased gray or black spandex shorts under the IPFU trunks?
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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.
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Who are the only Soldiers authorized to wear the IPFU shirt outside of the trunks?
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Pregnant Soldiers
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Can Commanders authorize the wear of commercial items be worn with the IPFU?
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Commanders may authorize the wear of commercial running shoes, calf-length or ankle-length, plain white socks with no logos, gloves, reflective belts or vests, long underwear, and other items appropriate to the weather conditions and type of activity. If soldiers wear long underwear or other similar items,they must conceal them from view when wearing the running jacket and pants of the IPFU.
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