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21–4. AR 670-1 Enlisted U.S. Insignia

(1) Description

The enlisted U.S. insignia consists of the block letters “U.S.” in gold-colored metal, 7/16 inch in height, with each letter followed by a period.

The “U.S.” is placed on a 1-inch diameter disk in gold-colored metal (see fig 21–20).

Figure 21–20. U.S. insignia, enlisted

(2) How worn

(a) All male enlisted personnel except basic trainees

On the male ASU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch, centered on the right collar, with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–21).

Figure 21–21. Wearing U.S. insignia, enlisted, male

(b) All female enlisted personnel except basic trainees

On the female ASU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is centered on the right collar approximately 5/8 inch up from center of the collar and lapel seam with the center¬line of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–22).

Figure 21–22. Wearing U.S. insignia, enlisted, female

(c) Army green service uniform

On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch and centered on the right collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel (see fig 21–23).

Figure 21–23. Wearing U.S. insignia, enlisted, Army green service uniform

(d) Basic trainee personnel

The U.S. insignia is worn on the right collar of the AGSU coat in the same manner as described for enlisted male and female personnel in paragraph 21–4b(2)(c).

Referenced Paragraph: paragraph 21–4b(2)(c)

On the AGSU coat, the bottom of the U.S. insignia disk is placed approximately 1 inch above the notch and centered on the right collar with the centerline of the insignia parallel to the inside edge of the lapel.

Upon award of their primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), trainee personnel will wear the appropriate branch insignia on the left collar, in ac-cordance with paragraphs 21–10, 21–12, and 21–13.

Referenced Paragraphs: paragraphs 21–10, 21–12, and 21–13

Paragraphs 21–10, 21–12, and 21–13 provide wear guidance for branch insignia on Army uniforms.