Branch insignia for Soldiers not affiliated with an infantry, armor, field artillery, air defense artillery, cavalry, special forces, or aviation regiment, except as provided for in paragraph 21–9, wear their assigned basic branch insignia.
As an option, Soldiers who are not affiliated with one of the above regiments, but who are assigned to a color-bearing regiment or separate TOE battalion of their branch, may wear the branch insignia with the numerical designation of the battalion or regiment affixed, when approved by the ACOM, ASCC, and/or DRU.
All optional branch insignia are authorized for wear only while personnel are assigned to the designated unit.
Soldiers will not purchase optional branch insignia using appropriated funds.
Commanders will not require Soldiers to purchase optional branch insignia.
Referenced Paragraphs and Publications
- Paragraph 21–9
- DA Pam 670–1
Additional Guidance
See DA Pam 670–1 for a list of branch insignia authorized for wear.