Army Regulation 670–1 Uniforms and Insignia Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 1 September 1992 Unclassified SUMMARY of CHANGE AR 670–1 Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia This revision-- o Deletes the utility and durable press uniforms. o Adds new criteria for exceptions based on religious practices (para 1-7). o Adds grooming and hygiene statement (para 1-8d). o Adds wear policy for utility uniforms on deployment (para 1-10b). o Clarifies policy for blousing trousers (paras 3-5, 4-5, 5-5, 6-5). o Deletes old chapter 6. o Prescribes wear policy for the extended cold weather clothing system parka as an optional item (para 6-7). o Changes the physical fitness uniform to a clothing bag item (chap 13). o Revises wear policy and establishes possession dates for the Physical Fitness Uniform (chap 13 and App D). o Authorizes wear of black four-in-hand time with enlisted dress uniform (para 14-2c). o Authorizes wear of awards on AG 415 shirt (paras 14-10, 15-11, and 17-11). o Deletes AG 344 pantsuit and AG 344 skirt (chap 15). o Authorizes wear of blue slacks by selected females (para 20-7). o Adds chevrons and service stripes on the Army mess uniforms (paras 21-5d, 22- 5b, 23-5e, and 24-5e). o Adds soldiers authorized to wear organizational beret (para 26-3). o Clarifies possession policy on combat boots (para 26-4). o Authorizes wear of cold weather cap with black windbreaker (para 26-7). o Adds new all weather coat (para 26-10b). o Adds optional white shirt for females (para 26-23b). o Adds new windbreaker and wear policy (para 26-31). o Prescribes wear policy for regimental insignia (para 27-2). o Adds warrant officer 5 and master warrant officer 4 insignia (para 27-6a). o Adds black shoulder marks for all officers (para 27-8a). o Adds Buddhist chaplain insignia (para 27-10b). o Adds special forces insignia, enlisted public affairs and psychological operations collar insignia (para 27-10b). o Adds insignia for aides to Vice Chairman, JCS and Vice Chief of Staff (para 27- 11). o Changes shoulder sleeve insignia, current organization policy (para 27-16). o Changes shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service policy (para 27-17). o Adds shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service for Operation Desert Storm (para 27-17b). o Adds approval authority for distinctive unit insignia (para 27-21). o Authorizes optional mounting of ribbons (para 28-7a). o Changes the wear of miniature medals on female mess uniforms (para 28-9c). o Authorizes the wear of dress miniature combat and special skill badges on the AG shirt (para 28-16b(2)(c). o Adds authorization for simultaneous wear of two special skill tabs (para 28- 17c(2)(e)). o Authorizes females to wear identification badges in different location on AG shirt when no other awards and decorations are worn (para 28-18c). o Authorizes shoulder sleeve insignia for retirees (para 29-3d). o Adds information on wearing distinctive uniforms/insignia with civilian clothes (para 29-9). o Changes possession/wear out dates (App D). o Deletes MOS listing (old App E). o Adds clothing bag list (App E). o Adds policy on determining appropriate shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (App G). Headquarters *Army Regulation 670–1 Department of the Army Washington, DC 1 September 1992 Effective 1 October 1992 Uniforms and Insignia Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia Components of the Army, as well as former ( D A P E – H R – S ) , W a s h i n g t o n , D C soldiers. 20310–0300. A p p l i c a b i l i t y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n a p p l i e s t o Interim changes. Interim changes to this A c t i v e a n d R e t i r e d A r m y , A r m y N a t i o n a l regulation are not official unless they are au- Guard (ARNG), and the U.S. Army Reserve thenticated by The Administrative Assistant (USAR) personnel. It does not apply to gen- t o t h e S e c r e t a r y o f t h e A r m y . U s e r s w i l l erals of the Army or the Chief of Staff of the destroy interim changes on their expiration Army, and former Chiefs of Staff of the Ar- dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded. my, each of whom may prescribe his or her own uniform. Further, it does not apply to S u g g e s t e d I m p r o v e m e n t s . T h e p r o p o - the Reserve Officers Training Corps or the nent agency of this regulation is the Office of Corps of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy. the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel. Us- P r o p o n e n t a n d e x c e p t i o n a u t h o r i t y . ers are invited to send comments and sug- Not applicable g e s t e d i m p r o v e m e n t s o n D A F o r m 2 0 2 8 (Recommended Changes to Publications and A r m y m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l p r o c e s s . B l a n k F o r m s ) d i r e c t l y t o H Q D A History. This UPDATE printing publishes a This regulation is not subject to the require- ments of AR 11–2. It does not contain inter- ( D A P E – H R – S ) , W a s h i n g t o n , D C revision of this publication. This publication 20310–0300. h a s b e e n r e o r g a n i z e d t o m a k e i t c o m p a t i b l e nal control provisions. with the Army electronic publishing database. Supplementation. Supplementation of this Distribution. Distribution of this publica- No content has been changed. r e g u l a t i o n a n d e s t a b l i s h m e n t o f c o m m a n d tion is made in accordance with the require- S u m m a r y . T h i s r e g u l a t i o n p r e s c r i b e s D e - and local forms are prohibited without prior ments on DA Form 12–09–E, block number partment of the Army policy for proper wear approval from the Office of the Deputy Chief 2273, intended for command level A for Ac- and appearance of U.S. Army uniforms and o f S t a f f f o r P e r s o n n e l , H Q D A tive Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. insignia that are worn by both officer and Army Reserve. enlisted personnel of the Active and Reserve Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number) Wearing of personal protective or reflective clothing • 1–17, page 4 Part One Wearing of organizational protective or reflective clothing • 1–18, General Information and Responsibilities, page 1 page 4 Restrictions on purchase, possession, and reproduction of heraldic Chapter 1 items • 1–19, page 4 Introduction, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 Chapter 2 References • 1–2, page 1 Responsibilities, page 6 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1 Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) • 2–1, page 6 General • 1–4, page 1 Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (DCSLOG) • 2–2, page 6 How to recommend changes to Army uniforms • 1–5, page 1 The Institute of Heraldry (TIOH) • 2–3, page 6 Classification of service and utility or field uniforms • 1–6, page 1 The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) • 2–4, page 6 Personal appearance policies • 1–7, page 1 The U.S. Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) • 2–5, Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies • 1–8, page 2 page 6 Uniform appearance and fit • 1–9, page 2 Commanders • 2–6, page 6 When wearing the Army uniform is required or prohibited • 1–10, Responsibilities of soldiers purchasing uniforms, uniform items, page 3 and heraldic items • 2–7, page 6 Uniformity of material • 1–11, page 3 Operation of the Uniform Quality Control Program (UQCP) • 2–8, Distinctive uniforms and uniform items • 1–12, page 3 page 7 Wearing of civilian clothing • 1–13, page 4 Wearing of jewelry • 1–14, page 4 Part Two Wearing of eyeglasses • 1–15, page 4 Utility and Selected Organizational Uniforms, page 7 Wearing of identification tags and security badges • 1–16, page 4 *This regulation supersedes AR 670–1, 20 May 1987. AR 670–1 • 1 September 1992 i Unclassified Contents—Continued Chapter 3 Chapter 11 Temperate and Hot Weather Battle Dress Uniforms, page 7 Flight Uniforms, page 23 Authorization for wear • 3–1, page 7 Authorization for wear • 11–1, page 23 Composition and classification • 3–2, page 7 Composition and classification • 11–2, page 24 Occasions for wear • 3–3, page 7 Occasions for wear • 11–3, page 24 Insignia and accouterment • 3–4, page 8 Insignia and accouterments • 11–4, page 24 General guidelines • 3–5, page 8 General guidelines • 11–5, page 24 Chapter 4 Chapter 12 Maternity Work Uniform, page 10 Combat Vehicle Crewman Uniform, page 25 Authorization for wear • 4–1, page 10 Authorization for wear • 12–1, page 25 Composition and classification • 4–2, page 10 Composition and classification • 12–2, page 25 Occasions for wear • 4–3, page 10 Occasions for wear • 12–3, page 25 Insignia and accouterments • 4–4, page 10 Insignia and accouterments • 12–4, page 25 General guidelines • 4–5, page 10 General guidelines • 12–5, page 25 Chapter 5 Chapter 13 Desert Battle Dress Uniform, page 11 Physical Fitness Uniform, page 26 Authorization for wear • 5–1, page 11 Authorization for wear • 13–1, page 26 Composition and classification • 5–2, page 11 Composition and classification • 13–2, page 27 Occasions for wear • 5–3, page 12 Occasions for wear • 13–3, page 27 Insignia and accouterments • 5–4, page 12 General guidelines • 13–4, page 27 General guidelines • 5–5, page 12 Part Three Chapter 6 Service Uniforms, page 29 Cold Weather Uniform, page 14 Authorization for wear • 6–1, page 14 Chapter 14 Composition and classification • 6–2, page 14 Army Green Service Uniform—Male, page 29 Occasions for wear • 6–3, page 14 Authorization for Wear • 14–1, page 29 Insignia and accouterments • 6–4, page 14 Composition • 14–2, page 29 General guidelines • 6–5, page 15 Classification • 14–3, page 29 Extended Cold Weather