MSSG Regulation 670-1 Wear and Appearance of Mississippi State Guard Uniforms and Insignia Headquarters Mississippi Military Department Jackson, MS 16 November 2017 UNCLASSIFIED Headquarters MSSG Mississippi Military Department Regulation 670-1 Jackson, MS Effective 16 November 2017 Wear and Appearance of MSSG Uniforms and Insignia By Order of the Governor: Applicability. This regulation applies Distribution. to all personnel assigned or attached This publication is available in electronic to the MSSG. media and printed form and is intended for all command levels within the Proponent and exception authority. MSSG. The proponent of this regulation is the JANSON D. BOYLES Command Sergeant Major, MSSG. The Major General proponent has the authority to Adjutant General of Mississippi recommend exceptions or waivers to this regulation that are consistent with controlling law and regulations. Official: Activities may request a waiver to this regulation by providing justification that includes a full analysis of the expected benefits. 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. DOUGLAS M. HAYHURST Brigadier General (MS) Commanding General, Mississippi State Guard Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and establishment of History. This publication is a major revision command and local uniform or insignia and replaces all previous editions which are wear policies are prohibited without obsolete. prior approval in writing from the Command Sergeant Major, MSSG, Summary. This regulation establishes policy Jackson, MS. and guidance for the Wear and Appearance of MSSG Uniforms and Insignia. In general, MSSG Suggested improvements. Users are uniforms will follow the guidelines for Army invited to send comments or suggested uniforms as described in Army Regulation 670-1, improvements on DA Form 2028 and the Mississippi Army National Guard (Recommended Changes to Publications Regulation 672-5 State Military Awards. This and Blank Forms) directly to the regulation is not intended to duplicate AR 670-1 Command Sergeant Major, MSSG, PO or MSARNGR 672-5 but to focus on the primary Box 4395 Jackson, MS 39296-5027. duty uniforms of the MSSG: the service, service dress, and utility uniforms, and their components. If a subject is not covered here, or for more specific details about other uniforms or state awards, AR 670-1 and MSARNGR 672-5 will be deemed to apply. 2 MSSGR 670-1 16 November 2017 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Policy Statement. ................................................................................................................ 4 1.2 References. .......................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Compliance with AR 670-1. .............................................................................................. 4 1.4 Authorized Uniforms and Wear. ...................................................................................... 4 1.5 Unauthorized Wearing of Uniform and Insignia. ........................................................... 4 1.6 Authority. ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.7 General Guidelines............................................................................................................. 5 1.8 Uniform Appearance and Fit. ........................................................................................... 6 1.9 Personal Appearance. ........................................................................................................ 7 1.10 Identification tags............................................................................................................... 7 1.11 Security identification badges. .......................................................................................... 7 1.12 MSSG uniforms. ................................................................................................................. 7 1.13 Class A and Class B ASU. ................................................................................................. 7 1.14 Class C Army Combat Uniform. ...................................................................................... 8 1.15 Class D Civilian-Style Uniform......................................................................................... 8 1.16 ASU Headgear. ................................................................................................................... 9 1.17 ACU Headgear. .................................................................................................................. 9 1.18 Formal and Ceremonial Headgear. .................................................................................. 9 1.19 Mission Specific Uniform Items. ..................................................................................... 10 1.20 Optional Field Items. ....................................................................................................... 10 1.21 Foreign Decorations and Badges .................................................................................... 10 Chapter 2 Authorized Branch Insignia ........................................................................................ 11 2.1. MSSG Branch Insignia. .................................................................................................. 11 2.2. General Staff branch insignia. ........................................................................................ 11 Figures Figure 1-1. Nameplate for use with the ASU. ........................................................................... 8 Figure 1-2. Nameplate for use with CSU and AFU. ................................................................. 9 3 MSSGR 670-1 16 November 2017 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Policy Statement. This document prescribes the regulations and authorization for wearing of the uniform by members of the Mississippi State Guard (MSSG). Reference to the MSSG uniform also includes the MSSG civilian uniform when appropriate. This policy statement supersedes any previously issued policy statements on this topic. 1.2 References. a. Mississippi Code of 1972, Title 33, Military Affairs. b. NGR 10-4, National Guard Interaction with State Defense Forces. c. MSSGR 10-4, Organization and Function of the Mississippi State Guard. d. AR-670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia. e. MSARNGR 672-5 State Military Awards. f. MSSGR 672-1, MSSG Awards Program. g. DA Pamphlet 670-1, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia 1.3 Compliance with AR 670-1. The wear of distinctive service and utility uniforms of the MSSG will be in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 670-1, this Regulation, and such other laws, regulations, and orders as may be applicable. Uniforms and accoutrements are normally purchased by the individual member, although certain items may be issued from time to time. 1.4 Authorized Uniforms and Wear. Members of the MSSG may wear the Army Service Uniform (Class A or B variant as currently prescribed for Army wear) and the Army Combat Uniform as prescribed by AR 670-1, Chapter 23, Paragraph 8.c, and subject to the restrictions and modifications described herein. This Chapter applies to all MSSG members, whatever their status. The MSSG uniform is authorized only for wear in connection with MSSG duties or activities, or other activities at which a military uniform is appropriate, including travel to and from such activities, and is not for casual wear, nor are uniform items with distinctive MSSG insignia to be mixed with civilian clothing. Wear of the MSSG uniform while intoxicated, while participating in partisan political activity, or in any circumstance tending to bring disrepute upon the MSSG, is prohibited. 1.5 Unauthorized Wearing of Uniform and Insignia. Persons not affiliated with the MSSG are not authorized to wear the MSSG uniform. Unauthorized wear of the uniform and insignia is governed by Mississippi Code Title 33, Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 33- 7-15. This section notes that unless otherwise authorized by the laws of the United States or the State of Mississippi, it is unlawful for any person not a member of the Mississippi National Guard or the organized militia to wear any distinctive part of the uniform or insignia of the Mississippi National Guard or the organized militia. Members of the MSSG must understand and comply with Section 33-7- 15. We as members of the MSSG are authorized to wear the MSSG uniform to all drills and officially sanctioned events. We may not wear the MSSG uniform to any other events without permission of the commanding general. 1.6 Authority. By authority of the Governor and the Adjutant General, the uniforms prescribed in this chapter are the only uniforms that may be worn on duty by a member of the MSSG. For any particular activity or MSSGR 670-1 16 November 2017 4 formation, the officer in charge of a unit or the CG, MSSG, may prescribe a particular uniform to be worn. The wear of distinctive service and utility uniforms of the MSSG will be in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 670-1, Paragraph 23-8.c, this chapter, and such other laws, annexes, and orders as may be applicable. This chapter prescribes the uniforms