21–12. AR 670-1 Branch Insignia Placement on the Army Service Uniform (ASU)

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a. General

As used in this paragraph, the word “collar” refers to that part of the coat or shirt around the neck that forms a neckband and turnover piece.

Bold borders on figures 21–122 and 21–123 depict the collar area.

The word “lapel” is used when referring to the fold of the front of the coat that is a continuation of the collar (usually separated by a notch in the collar).

Figure 21–122. Wearing insignia of branch on the Army service uniform, male officer

Figure 21–123. Wearing chaplain insignia on the service uniform shirt

b. Nonsubdued branch insignia

(1) Male officers

On the ASU coat, male officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1–1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia.

The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–122).

Except for chaplains and chaplain candidates, male officers will not wear their branch insignia on the service uniform shirt.

Male chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia centered immediately over the left breast pocket (see fig 21–123).

On the black pullover sweater, chaplains and chaplain candidates will wear their branch insignia centered above the nameplate in lieu of the DUI.

(2) Male enlisted personnel

On the ASU coat, enlisted male Soldiers 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 branch insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–124).

Figure 21–124. Wearing insignia of branch on the Army service uniform, male enlisted personnel

(3) Female officers

On the ASU coat, female officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approx-imately 1–1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia.

The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–125).

Except for chaplains and chaplain candidates, female officers will not wear branch insignia on the service uniform shirt.

Female chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia in a location similar to that described for male chaplains (see para 21–12b(1)).

On the black pullover sweater, chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia centered above the nameplate in lieu of the DUI.

Referenced Paragraph: para 21–12b(1)

Paragraph 21–12b(1) provides wear guidance for male officers wearing branch insignia on the Army Service Uniform (ASU).

It states:

Male officers wear their branch insignia centered on both lapels approximately 1–1/4 inches below the U.S. insignia.
The branch insignia is positioned so that the centerline of the insignia bisects the centerline of the U.S. insignia and is parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.
Male chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia centered immediately over the left breast pocket.
On the black pullover sweater, chaplains and chaplain candidates wear their branch insignia centered above the nameplate in lieu of the DUI.

*Figure 21–125. Wearing insignia of branch on the Army service uniform, female officer*

(4) Female enlisted personnel

On the ASU coat, enlisted female Soldiers wear their branch insignia centered on the left collar with the bottom of the disk approximately 5/8 inch up from center of the collar and lapel seam, with the centerline of the branch insignia bisecting the notch and parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–126).