Wear And Appearance Of Military Uniforms

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

The flag is worn on the right shoulder 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. As an expeditionary Army, our Soldiers' commitment to fight and win our Nation's War, at home and abroad, is best exemplified by permanently wearing the U.S. Flag insignia on the utility uniforms

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

What is a CVC uniform?

Back 9

Combat Vehicle Crewman's Uniform (Tanker's Uniform)

Front 10

Exposed pens in pockets are allowed on which uniforms?

Back 10

Hospital duty Uniforms
Food Service Uniforms
Flight uniforms
CVC Uniforms

Front 11

How is the beret properly worn?

Back 11

The beret is worn so that the headband (edge binding) is straight across the forehead, 1 inch above the eyebrows. The flash is positioned over the left eye, and the excess material is draped over to the right ear, extending to at least the top of the ear, and no lower than the middle of the ear. Personnel will cut off the ends of the adjusting ribbon and secure the ribbon knot inside the edge binding at the back of the beret. When worn properly, the beret is formed to the shape of the head; therefore, soldiers may not wear hairstyles that cause distortion of the beret.

Front 12

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

Back 12

Chaplains

Front 13

When is the wear of Army uniforms prohibited?

Back 13

In connection with the furtherance of any political or commercial interests, 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 14

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

Back 14

Headgear is not required if it would interfere with the safe operation of military vehicles.

The wear of military headgear is not required while in or on a privately owned vehicle (to include a motorcycle, bicycle, or convertible automobile), a commercial vehicle, or on public conveyance (such as a subway, train, plane, or bus).

Soldiers will not wear headgear indoors unless under arms in an official capacity, or when directed by the commander, such as for indoor ceremonial activities.

Male and female soldiers are not required to wear headgear to evening social events (after Retreat) when wearing the Army blue and white uniforms, the enlisted green dress uniform, the Army green maternity dress uniform (females only), or the mess and evening mess uniforms.

Front 15

How will service ribbons be worn on the male Class A uniform?

Back 15

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 16

How will service ribbons be worn on the female Class A uniform?

Back 16

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

Front 17

Where are unit awards worn on the male Class A uniform?

Back 17

Emblems with or without frames are worn centered with the bottom edge of the emblem 1/8 above the right breast pocket flag

Front 18

Where are unit awards worn on the female Class A uniform?

Back 18

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

Front 19

What are the dimensions of the dress uniform nameplate?

Back 19

1 x 3 x 1/16 of an inch

Front 20

How are marksmanship badges worn on the male Class A uniform?

Back 20

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

Front 21

How are marksmanship badges worn on the female Class A uniform?

Back 21

Marksmanship badges are worn on the left side, 1⁄4 inch below the bottom ribbon row, or in a similar location if ribbons are not worn. Personnel may adjust the placement of badges to conform to individual body-shape differences

Front 22

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the male Class A uniform?

Back 22

The wearers left

Front 23

Which direction does the belt tab on the army belt extend to on the female Class A uniform?

Back 23

The wearers right

Front 24

How many marksmanship badges are authorized for wear at one time on the Class A Uniform?

Back 24

No more than 3

Front 25

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

Back 25

No more than 3

Front 26

How are service ribbons worn on the male Class A uniform?

Back 26

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 27

How are service ribbons worn on the female Class A uniform?

Back 27

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

Front 28

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the male Class A Uniform?

Back 28

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 29

How is the Regimental Distinctive Insignia (RDI) worn on the female Class A Uniform?

Back 29

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 30

How is the branch insignia worn on the male Enlisted Class A uniform?

Back 30

Enlisted males wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar, with the bottom of the disk approximately 1 inch above the notch, with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Front 31

How is the branch insignia worn on the female Enlisted Class A uniform?

Back 31

Enlisted females wear their branch insignia on the left collar. The insignia is worn so the bottom of the disk is centered between the outside point and inside edge of the collar, approximately 5⁄8 inch up from the notch, with the centerline of the branch insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Front 32

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the male Class A uniform?

Back 32

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

Front 33

How is the U.S. insignia disk worn on the female Class A uniform?

Back 33

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 centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel

Front 34

How are service stripes placed on the Class A uniform?

Back 34

The service stripes are worn centered on the outside bottom half of the left sleeve on the Army green uniform coat. The service stripe is placed at an angle of 45 degrees with the lower end toward the inside seam of the sleeve, and it is placed 4 inches from the bottom of the sleeve. For each additional period of 3 years honorable service, another service stripe is added above and parallel to the first stripe, with a 1/16-inch space between stripes

Front 35

One service stripe represents how many years

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