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20–14. Garrison cap, Army green

a. Type

The garrison cap is a clothing bag issue item.

b. Description

The cap will be made from an approved specification or pattern.

c. How worn

The garrison cap may be worn by all personnel with Class A or B AGSU.

The garrison cap is worn with the front vertical crease of the cap centered on the forehead in a straight line with the nose, with the front lower portion of the cap approximately 1 inch above the eyebrows (approximately the width of the first two fingers).

The cap is placed on the head in such a manner that the front and rear vertical creases and the top edge of the crown form unbroken lines in silhouette, and the ridge of the cap is parallel to the ground while standing at attention.

Personnel will not crush or shape the crown of the cap to form peaks at the top front or top rear of the cap (see fig 20–9).

Army Garrison cap
Figure 20–9. Garrison cap

(see para 21–3e for wear of insignia on the garrison cap).

Referenced Paragraph: para 21–3e

Referenced Paragraph: para 21–3e

Garrison cap insignia.

Male personnel wear the insignia on the left side of the garrison cap, centered on the left curtain, 1 inch from the front crease.

Female personnel wear the insignia on the left side of the garrison cap, centered on the left curtain, parallel to the ground.

Officers wear grade insignia on the garrison cap.

Enlisted personnel wear the distinctive unit insignia on the garrison cap.