Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia
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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 25 May 2017 UNCLASSIFIED SUMMARY of CHANGE DA PAM 670–1 Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia This major revision, dated 25 May 2017— o Adds clarification on the authority for establishing wear guidance for organizational clothing and individual equipment (para 1–1). o Updates accessories normally worn with the combat uniform (paras 4–3 and 5–3). o Removes requirement for a temporary medical profile Soldiers to wear non-permethrin treated combat uniforms (para 4–7). o Updates general guidelines for wear of the combat uniforms (paras 4–7, 5–7, and 6–7). o Updates wear guidance for the combat uniform coat and trousers (paras 4–8 and 4–9). o Updates wear guidance for headgear worn with the combat uniform (para 4–10). o Adds garrison culinary smock and unisex trousers to culinary uniform composition (paras 7–2a and 8–2a). o Updates accessories normally worn with the garrison culinary uniform (paras 7–3 and 8–3). o Updates general guidelines for wear of the garrison culinary uniform (paras 7–6 and 8–6). o Adds authorization for black socks with the physical fitness uniforms and clarifies calf-length (paras 10–6 and 10– 11). o Clarifies identification of optional purchase Army fitness physical uniform items (para 10–11). o Clarifies beret as the standard headgear worn with the Army service uniform (paras 11–2, 12–2, and 13–2). o Updates accessories normally worn with the Army service uniforms (paras 11–3, 12–3, and 13–3). o Updates general guidelines for wear of the Army service uniforms (paras 11–6, 12–6, and 13–6). o Clarifies fit guidance for the Army service uniforms (paras 11–7, 11–8, 11–9, 12–7, 12–8, 12–9, and 12–10). o Clarifies materials and wear guidance for the maternity service uniform (paras 13–4, 13–7 13–8, 13–9, and 13–10). o Updates accessories normally worn with the blue and white mess and evening mess uniforms (paras 14–3, 15–3, 16– 3, and 17–3). o Clarifies headgear requirement for blue mess and evening mess uniforms (paras 14–6 and 15–6). o Updates guidance for the female Army white mess jacket (para 17–7). o Adds beret as a uniform accessory item (para 18–3). o Authorizes wear of Essayons Buttons for enlisted Soldiers with an engineer primary MOS (para 18–5). o Removed blue female cape (para 18–6). o Adds fleece cap as a uniform accessory item (para 18–12). o Adds authorization for wear of flame resistant gloves (para 18–13a(4)). o Clarifies wear of the recruiting badge by recruiters on the black pullover sweater (paras 18–28b(3)(c), 19–21c(3), 20– 17e(9)(c), and 20–17e(11)). o Clarifies wear of subdued pin on badges (paras 19–2 and 20–2). o Clarifies wear guidance of subdued U.S. insignia by Criminal Investigation Division agents (para 19–4c). o Clarifies wear guidance of subdued grade insignia on the patrol cap for General officers (para 19–5b(2)). o Clarifies wear of nonsubdued and subdued grade insignia for officers (para 19–6b). o Adds wear guidance for rank insignia on the garrison culinary smock (para 19–7f(2)(b)). o Updated wear guidance for Chaplain and Chaplain candidate branch insignia (para 19–10c(10) and (12)). o Adds insignia for Aides to the chief of the National Guard Bureau and Aides to the Vice chief of the National Guard Bureau (paras 19–11k and 19-11l). o Updates wear guidance for the shoulder sleeve insignia, shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service, and U.S. flag insignia on the combat uniform (paras 19–16c, 19–17b, and 19–18b(1)). o Clarifies wear guidance of nametape insignia (para 19–24b). o Adds wear guidance for the nameplate on the garrison culinary smock (para 19–24c(2)). o Updates wear guidance for subdued brassards on the combat uniform (para 19–29b(2)). o Clarifies wear guidance of badges with airborne background trimming (paras 19–31b(2) and 20–16d(1)). o Clarifies authorization for temporary wear of unit awards (para 20–5b and h). o Adds Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal as a U.S. service (campaign) medal authorized for wear (para 20–5d(20)). o Clarifies wear of full-sized and miniature decorations and service medals (paras 20–7 and 20–8). o Clarifies wear of U.S. and foreign unit awards (para 20–10). o Updates wear guidance for appurtenances (para 20–11). o Updates wear guidance for marksmanship badges and tabs, and combat and special skill badges and tabs (paras 20– 15 and 20–16). o Authorizes alternate configuration of 3 or 4 subdues badges (para 20–16d(2)(c) and 20–16d(2)(d)). o Updates wear guidance for subdued special skill tabs (para 20–16f.) o Changes Food Service Uniform to Garrison Culinary Uniform (throughout). o Removes Dress Green Uniform (throughout). o Removes Hospital Duty Uniform (throughout). Headquarters *Department of the Army Department of the Army Washington, DC Pamphlet 670–1 25 May 2017 Uniform and Insignia Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia must include formal review by the activ- Applicability. This pamphlet applies to ity’s senior legal officer. All waiver re- the Active Army, the Army National quests will be endorsed by the commander Guard/Army National Guard of the United or senior leader of the requesting activity States, and the U.S. Army Reserve, unless and for- warded through their higher head- otherwise stated. quarters to the policy proponent. Refer to AR 25–30 for specific guidance. Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is the Dep- Suggested improvements. Users are uty Chief of Staff, G–1. The proponent has invited to send comments and suggested the authority to approve exceptions or improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recom- waivers to this pamphlet that are consistent mended Changes to Publications and Blank with controlling law and regulations. The Forms) to Deputy Chief of Staff, G–1 proponent may delegate this approval au- (DAPE–ZA), 300 Pentagon, Washington, thority, in writing, to a division chief within DC 20301–0300. the proponent agency or its direct reporting History. This publication is a major revi- unit or field operating agency in the grade Distribution This publication is availa- sion. of colonel or the civilian equivalent. Activ- ble in electronic media only and is in- Summary. This pamphlet provides the ities may request a waiver to this pamphlet tended for command levels C, D, and E for implementation procedures for wear and by providing justification that includes a the Active Army, the Army National appearance of Army uniforms and insignia. full analysis of the expected benefits and 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 Empty cell • 2–1, page 1 Empty • 2–2, page 2 Chapter 3 Appearance and Grooming, page 2 Punitive and nonpunitive provisions • 3–1, page 2 Nonpunitive provisions • 3–2, page 2 Tattoo, branding, and body mutilation policy • 3–3, page 2 *This pamphlet supersedes DA Pam 670–1, dated 1 July 2015. DA PAM 670–1 • 25 May 2017 i UNCLASSIFIED Contents—Continued Chapter 4 Combat Uniform Ensemble, page 2 Classification • 4–1, page 2 Composition • 4–2, page 2 Accessories • 4–3, page 4 Materials • 4–4, page 5 Insignia and accouterments • 4–5, page 5 Badges worn on the combat uniform • 4–6, page 6 General guidelines • 4–7, page 6 Combat uniform coat • 4–8, page 7 Combat uniform trousers • 4–9, page 7 Headgear • 4–10, page 7 Chapter 5 Maternity Work Uniform, page 9 Classification • 5–1, page 9 Composition • 5–2, page 9 Accessories • 5–3, page 9 Materials • 5–4, page 10 Insignia and accouterments • 5–5, page 10 Badges worn on the maternity work uniform • 5–6, page 11 General guidelines • 5–7, page 11 Chapter 6 Aircrew Uniform, page 12 Section II Army Aircrew Combat Uniform, page 12 Classification • 6–1, page 12 Composition • 6–2, page 12 Accessories • 6–3, page 15 Materials • 6–4, page 15 Insignia and accouterments • 6–5, page 15 Badges worn on the aircrew uniform • 6–6, page 15 General guidelines • 6–7, page 15 Aircrew combat uniform coat • 6–8, page 16 Aircrew combat uniform trousers • 6–9, page 16 Section II Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble, page 17 Composition • 6–10, page 17 Accessories • 6–11, page 17 Materials • 6–12, page 17 General guidelines • 6–13, page 18 Chapter 7 Garrison Culinary Uniform-Male, page 18 Classification • 7–1, page 18 Composition • 7–2, page 18 Accessories • 7–3, page 20 Materials • 7–4, page 21 Insignia and accouterments • 7–5, page 21 General guidelines • 7–6, page 21 Chapter 8 Garrison Culinary and Maternity Uniform-Female, page 21 Classification • 8–1, page 21 ii DA PAM 670–1 • 25 May 2017 Contents—Continued Composition • 8–2, page 22 Accessories • 8–3, page 25 Materials • 8–4, page 25 Insignia and accouterments • 8–5, page 25 General guidelines • 8–6, page 25 Chapter 9 Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 26 Classification • 9–1, page 26 Composition • 9–2, page 26 Accessories • 9–3, page 28 Materials • 9–4, page 29 Insignia and accouterments • 9–5, page 29 General guidelines • 9–6, page 29 Chapter 10 Physical Fitness Uniform, page 29 Classification • 10–1, page 29 Empty cell • 10–2, page 29 Composition